If you can make your show different/more fun than those you're competing against you will do well and always have work. Obviously have respect for what you're doing and your audience...smile a lot, be friendly and make contact you'll do well. I recommend wireless gear. Nothing elaborate...but reliable stuff. My band uses it at our weekend gigs and people love it when you walk up to their chair/ table doing your thing. It allows you to get right in there with your audience.