Steve it depends on where you are playing and for how many , i have a couple of systems

at the Mission inn i use fender expo LD mauoi 11 2 ea very full live room

I also have QSC k8 with k sub great system sub is a dual 12 great sound for keyboards and vocals and portable too

I have a pair of yamaaha dxr 10 for my local assisted gigs they are great and will work as a montior system too

line aray systems are great check out the LD curv 5 system kick ass little system and 1000 wt too kicks bose any day