Hi ... Although I played at NH/RH's occasionally (as a volunteer) while in my 20s, 30s, I didn't start really approaching the NH/RH circuit until I was in my late 30s or so. It wasn't (and still isn't) my primary "gig", but I happened to have had lots exposure to "older music" via my organ teacher when I was a kid, so I knew lots of music the seniors knew and liked.

NH/RH type venues are maybe 50-60% of my gigs now, the other 40-50% being a variety of other venues and event types. I still have my band, but do most Senior type places either solo or duo, using Styles etc. I do a good number of non-Senior gigs where I do the same thing (use Styles) but the music variety covers a wider era (more rock, pop, more current Broadway, etc.)

Maybe since I've done Senior gigs for ~20 years now (I'm 59), I feel comfortable round the "old folks" no problem - and as I get older, yes, the "gap" is narrowing between my age and theirs! :-)

Jim