As I mentioned Diki it’s a difference between the US & the UK & Europe, in that punters just don’t like full on style play or button pushing, (Unless you’re a DJ) so bar owners etc. don’t hire them because they would not be able to recoup their costs.

Remember live bands, groups, solo singers etc. are fairly common in most parts of the UK these days, so punters appear to be a little more discerning then in the US. Also unless it is a concert, sitting down is not so prevalent over here with even the oldies getting up and enjoying themselves with good entertainment. (Unless it’s a restaurant if a lot of the punters are siting then the entertainer is not entertaining and needs to up his game)

Remember it’s a long time since you moved from the UK and things change a lot in only a few years, so it’s probably nothing like you remember.

Bill