I have the same problem. I played out six nights a week in the seventies, both with a drummer in clubs,and a solo in a restaurant. In the nineties I found I had the time to resume playing out,but had no place to play,no one to say "c'mon Bernie",and the scene had all changed.

I now have spent two years getting material ready and have so many I could play for a month. The problem is, I have just now gotten all the material down to good sets. Why ? because I have a gig coming up and have to be ready.

Perhaps there are some parallels for you,maybe not but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Thanks for the topic.
Bernie