Wow good question.. I guess it depends on the environment, and type of gig.... I remember years back when I played guitar and was lead singer for an alternative band. What a great few years that was. We had regular sets at the local bars, and I knew the owners.. We not only got money in the pocket, but the band always got drinks on the house. Sometimes I think we played better when we were drinking Of course every so often our other guitar player would have too much and his solos would last 10 minutes.. I would have to toss a pick at him to get him to end it There were those gigs that were not of the bar environment and to drink was not acceptable.

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