Around 10 years ago, after doing a local gig, I was asked why I didn't "go on the folk circuit" to which I replied "No chance!" and got the response "but you should".

I think the questioner misunderstood my reply – I probably should have said "No thanks – don't need it"

OK – I accept maybe the buzz of performing to wider audiences, and the "lure of the tour" – but for me the negatives far outweigh the positives, and I don't need the money. I guess I'm just not a "Performance Junkie" – Are you? Is it worth it?

Recent postings have prompted me to ask this question – notably "Sooz" who stated that she sometimes spends months on a song before she performs it live – one of the negatives for sure! I can't understand why folks do it, unless they're happy to be away from home and family, enjoy driving on over-crowded motorways, love dingy smoke-filled rooms, don't get bored performing the same songs night after night etc etc.

So – are you a "Performance Junkie" ??
Why the hell do you do it?

(and if you do – keep it going matey – I love to see guest artists at my local clubs)