I started playing open mics about 4 months ago..maybe 2-3 times a month. My first time was just horrible. I thought my sweat would short out the preamp on my guitar. I have had a couple of "ok' sets...one I think I was actually pretty good. But the last couple of times I was so nervous I could barely eek out the words to the 1st song. It is SOOOO frustrating to not be able to play and sing like I know I can (alone in my basement!) .....

does it ever get better?

Bob