Donny, you keep emphasizing that, which says to us that to you, money is the most important thing. I guess that's true if music is your full time job. But for the overwhelming majority here, it's a part-time job/hobby and 'making music', not 'making money' is the prime motivator. My guess is that the few here that play out, probably don't make enough to cover even equipment costs (how many NH gigs you gotta' play to pay for a $5000.00 Tyros 5?). The simple truth is, most of us do it for personal pleasure because we've reached a point in life where we enjoy it and can afford it (most student pilots start flying lessons at 55+ for the same reason). Even people like Russ, who has a rather lucrative gigging situation, still has another primary business (and like most seasoned pro's, doesn't buy a new piece of gear every time the wind blows......except for guitars ).

I only mention this because your approach seems to be 'anything goes' musically as long as "the money rolls in". I'm just saying that that's not true for a lot (most?) of us. I understand and appreciate that your situation (and therefore your motivation) is different than most of us; I just don't like the concept that money justifies any and everything (music or otherwise).

chas