Very good posts everyone. I am glad my ranting has gotten some of you to finally address the real playing issues. As long as I know what I can't do, i can figure out what I can do.

I was offline tonight because of band practice - yes we do practice, occasionally. We actually spun out 5 songs for an upcoming gig; pretty good for us old farts. And three of them use arranger settings - wow!

BTW, does anyone have a SMF for Clapton's 'She's Waiting'? can't find it.