"'Blame the sound engineer' is easy to do, but the vast majority of the many sound engineers I know, do exactly what is asked of them- however much it hurts them to do it."

Couldn't agree more, Dave. I try my best to do sound checks BEFORE the performance. It isn't always possible, but folks, when the engineer asks, just do it. It's worth it in the final analysis. If you don't (and you've had the opportunity), ya get what ya deserve.

BM