I have read a number of posts from this thread, and I feel I should point out that I have always noticed. The more alcohol consumed..the more important the guitar becomes to hold the group together. The same few notes can be played over and over until someone remembers just what the next line is, and if you're too drunk to fingerpick, you can always strum. The accordian on the other hand..if you're too drunk to be playing that then you're just going to make everyone deaf :)Lashes