As a non drinker, I cannot speak to how people feel about their own performances, BUT I have witnessed some awful concerts when people were wasted, and which wasted my time and money. True,it's probably not easy to GET that way starting from cold sober, if you are playing all the time. But often people don't start out sober, and it goes downhill from there. I once had Norm Kennedy on my stage at a festival. He can be a wee bit difficult to understand at best, but when intoxicated it was IMPOSSIBLE. And when you're telling stories, there is not a back up band...

And Jon, while your performances on Paltalk have been excellent as far as I've heard, have you noticed that even people who need a bushel basket for their tunes still get applause? As near as I can see Paltalk is a group gathered in the living room for fun, encouragement, and enjoyment. I can't play any instrument as well as you can and will applaud, but I don't know your playing well enough to judge if you're at your best...

CamiSu