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Tony, let me interject here to say that nowadays very few arrangers players can (or want to) do a whole gig on arranger alone. Most resort to their own or commercial SMF and/or MP3 along with the arranger stuff. It takes a lot of very hard work (and planning) making an evening played solely on an arranger to be both danceable and entertaining.

A lot of hard work is a joy for those who love to organize and perform; there is a satisfaction that comes that makes it all worth it. I play this New Years and used one Mp3, The Electric Slide.

I feel as if I am not doing enough when I sing and whatever, I am so use to backing myself in a live band with my guitar.

I do understand those who are using SMF/MP3 for back up, feel they concentrate on the job being done and that is their satisfaction.

IMHO, John C.