re: Fortunato,
I did find some real pleasure at a pup I played at the Yakima Folklife this past summer. Bob's Pub is a smoke free pup and he brews his own local brew. Great beer and I went in there thinking I was going to regret the bar crowd. Wrong.... It was a delightful time and opened me up to possibly doing bars. The little gal that played before me could not overcome the talking and chit chat,and of course I'm certain this was going to be another gig from hell. Wrong... The crowd was very receptive and with little prompting, they joined in singing and we had our selves a grand time. I'm learning to open up and even as you suggested, the smoke odors wash off. Thanks for reminding me that the pups are a lot of fun, with or without smoke.And the beer??? the best. Mudjack