And there's the stench of ego! I wonder if guest above is capable of entertaining a sit down audience for a couple of hours?

Why a public space? Most sessions seem to take place in pubs with friendly and welcoming landlords, usually not on their busiest nights, so the landlord is grateful to have people using his premesis. Apart from some specialist pubs, where they are geared up as a music venue, the majority of music in pubs is just background and the punters will be there regardless!

get over it!