There will probably always be debates centered around these concepts, no matter what words we use to describe them, but Sean points out a very practical problem abt the ENTERTAINERS being displaced by the mediocre-but-free S/S types singing abt their navals, their great & sophisticated observations & conclusions abt injustice, their brilliant social wisdom & insight, or just their sex life or lack thereof. Probably in many of these venues, the owner/proprietors looked at any live musician as a variety of muzak. It is also possible that most of the clientele are oblivious (or nearly so) to the difference. Don't get me wrong, in spite of the many S/S who've enriched my life beyond measurement w/their music, I'm w/ Sean, and w/those who want to be ENTERTAINED. Just not at all sure how it can be realistically sought.

Is it possible to educate the mannagement, (and the public) & pay the good entertainers any-way?

Cheers, BK