the trick in such cases, as **I** see it, is to try to blend with whatever group you are around at the moment. Since you do enjoy such divergent musical styles, you might find it reasonably easy.

If you insist on doing every style a little bit differently from what the group does, you will always encounter 'some' resistance. "Niches" exist for a reason...people have certain tastes, and look for those who do something similar. It is all very well to push boundries, but sometimes you need to do from within...that is, learn what they DO, then try new things and see what happens. If you 'must' mix it up at all times, you'll have to be prepared for static from those who don't.