I think, at least for me, the important thing is if playing as an OMB is a "choice", and not necessarily a "have to" situation.

I could still find work in a band where no sequencers are used (or used very little) but I choose (and have chosen) not to as I'm tired of the bar scene.

The last group I played with was in Newfoundland, back in the early 90's, with a seven piece Rock and Roll Show, and we did all concerts and no bar work whatsoever.

But, to return to doing bar gigs? The offer would have to be pretty sweet before that will happen.

Ian