When we played big venues as a show band & uses an audio tech, & lighting tech, also it was certainly worth it, money wise & appearance wise, as the gig paid that kind of money.
To drag all that stuff & set it all up to a small NH, cocktail party, etc...is nuts! If a venue has adjustable lighting I'll use it to a point to my liking...otherwise who cares?
Just give me a stage, people, and my KB & a mic baby lets party!
The next day they will say ...WOW That band was great! ....
NOT, boy did you see those lights!!

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