I take you point Will but we are confusing players, like yourself, who could be disc ribbed as semi- pros and the great unwashed who just like to perform with no ambition to become paid entertainers, or where the audience pays to attend. I also feel, in these days of equal opportunities everyone has the 'right' to be heard.
Incidentally I have done gigs where I manage 90 mins on stage (2-3 hours a bit too long) but that is not at the same club every week
Regards
Warwick