Funny post, a true scrooge, like me!
I always try to be upbeat, stand and play and sing and engage the audience. One performance, I just had a chip on my shoulder for personal reasons. I played and didn't give a crap about the job. I said nothing, smiled and went on.
After the performance, I got an equal amount of lovin'.
You could argue that talk is unnecessary, if you walk the walk.
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Yamaha 920 / Yamaha DGX-670 / Maui 5 Go (2) / Senn e935 / Sony C80 / Tascam DP24sd / ATEM Mini Pro switcher (studio)