For those who specialize in retirment centers, assisted living & nursing homes, it is a non-issue. But, keep an eye on how the Japanese are starting to entertain their seniors: computerized games. I fully expect it will happen in the U.S. and fear it may result in fewer live bodies brought in to entertain the residents.

As for nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, most of the animal clubs and the commercial places I used to play, entertainment has been scaled back or ceased altogether.

The upscale country club, yacht club circuit here still have good attendance, but don't hire entertainment as frequently as those mentioned above. Same is true for the larger mobile home subdivisions.

Private parties for birthdays & anniversaries represent a significant percentage of my business in the winter months. Not so much in the summer. (Now, there is a major UNDERstatement.)

I am glad I am not just starting out in this business now. And, I am thankful for the clients who continue to feature live entertainment on a regular or semi-occasional basis.

Eddie