Rita, I didn't know you were married to Bill D. Or that he was a folk Nazi, either. Nice that you stick to your guns. *G*Re using amps, remember that you don't necessarily have to use it just because it's there. Sometimes I take mine in and don't use it if the room is quiet enough. But try playing while there's a power mower, chain saw, or leaf blower right outside the window or while someone is using heavy equipment on the carpet in the hall while you're playing and singing.
Genie