I don't mind playing for dance gigs, but I'd only normally do it for money. On the other hand, I'll travel miles for a good singer's session, as I did last weekend for the ones in the barn at Towersey FF. I enjoy joining in with musician's sessions (esp English Country Danceband ones), but you can drop out for a natter at any point - and there's usually plenty of other people to talk to. When it comes to gigs where you're stuck up on a stage with the band for hours - I wanna be paid !