Russ, I respect you as much as anyone I know, but I can't imagine performing and not interacting with the audience. Musicians are hard enough to please!
I love ya man, and this is NOT athe start of an argument. Just another look at the same subject. I feel better about my performance when someone appreciates it. I'm sure it's different for all of us.

Now......when you comin' to visit huh? My Phills are RED hot ( 50 runs in the last 3 games ! ) Come get a hotdog with me....