Hello!
I just found out about In-Ear Monitors and I'd like advice on whether or not I need some.
I'm a Celtic Harper, Singer and Storyteller (shameless plug)http://www.darrenraleigh.com/(/plug).
I'm just a soloist - just Aoife (the harp) and I. So far my gigs have been small festivals and house concerts, apart from busking. But I have a gig coming up on September and I'm wondering if I should get some IEM's.
I've gotten into the habit, when practicing at home, to hook up Aoife to the amp and wear headphones - partially to isolate me from everything except the sound but mostly because our oldest cat has a voice that will cut glass and gets bored. So I've had the sound of the harp and my mic in my ears for a while, but only today have a heard about IEM's.
I wore CEP's (Communication Ear Plugs) while piloting helicopters in Afghanistan, which thankfully I'm not doing any more, so I'm not bothered by the idea of wearing a pair of plugs.
I just want to know if my situation sounds like it would be worth it to me to get some IEM's or not?

Thanks most awfully,
Darren