.....instead of DJ's!

I go through the Craigslist ads every day. I’m starting to see more and more of this type of post.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/evg/3214730528.html
http://london.craigslist.co.uk/muc/3202853204.html

I know of a local entertainer who does a great Frank Sinatra impersonation act. He does all kinds of gigs, but mostly the summer Festivals and cabaret-type shows. At one of the summer Festivals I heard him before I saw him. He sounded great, but you could have knocked me over with a feather when I found out the equipment he was using. A small case with an Ipad in it loaded with Frank Sinatra Karaoke tracks, his wireless mike gear, and a small PA amp that runs on batteries. All this loaded onto the small size R&R cart and he would wheel this around the fair grounds.

I’ve also heard my share of stories about people using Ipad mp3’s and a cheap stereo system instead of live music (or even a DJ) at their parties.

Then I heard of those who are connecting to Pandora for continuous music so they don’t even have to “press any buttons” during the event.

Here’s what I’m leading to...

On the one hand, I think it’s necessary to know what’s going on out there.
On the other hand, I’m thinking maybe it’s NOT necessary to “know what’s going on out there” and just do the best that I can do! Maybe “ignorance IS bliss” as they say ‘cause this kind of stuff can be very discouraging.

What do YOU think? How do YOU handle it when you hear scenarios like this?