This subject was touched upon briefly in another thread (best English concertina players)but it deserves the full treatment.

I know many very fine players and singers who have no interest in hugging the limelight. They are happy to play for their own amusement and that of their friends or their own community.

Speaking for myself, I play a lot. Most of the time at home with nobody listening, on rare occasions when the time and place seem right I may take out my main instrument and play a bit in a social setting. I don't like being put on the spot, only play at concerts if I can't avoid it. I do enjoy playing with friends but dislike (noisy) pub settings. I have mentioned this in the past on a different forum and had harsh words thrown my way, people actually seemed to get angry at the notion someone would try to avoid the stage.

So, do you feel there's an obligation on musicians and singers to go out and woo the masses, or is it fine to play for one's own amusement and that of friends?