Ian -

We've all been there - learn from the lessons given on the day

Some problems may not have occured with more planning on your or the oganisers part (finding out exactly what was required and when..., making sure gear was in good order before the gig etc) If you can solve any of the problems you encounter for the next time - do so - if you feel they were beyond your control - you weren't to blame - so no recriminations!

Some of the bad gigs I've had over the years (and that is plural gigs) have not really been anyones fault just a mismatch of entertainers and audience (Maybe a fault of the oganisers?), but it's the bad gigs that make the good gigs better!

Take heart and join the club - they'll be more.... but you'll cope because you enjoy it!! (why else do we sing and play - the money's awefully poor!!)

Take care

Pete