no the sessions, I am referring to are not free,because the landlord has put the price of the beer up.
LEAD FINGERS,if a person came up to you and offered to buy you a drink,because they enjoyed your playing,would you turn around and say,no its against my principles,because I am a paid performer,and youhave paid an entrance fee.
no, of course you wouldnt, and neither would I.
Furthermore if a member of the audience,came up to me ,and said I really enjoyed the night,have a couple of quid extra,I would say thankyou very much,and I bet most other performers would to,in fact in these days of low drink driving laws,its more sensible than buying the guest a beer.