Hi Russ,

I agree with The Pro on the lighting situation and, like Gary, the sound systems I've come across over the years have left a lot to be desired.

Here's one thing that all musos would like: a clean mains line to plug into. You wouldn't believe the number of places where the musician is sharing a circuit with jukeboxes, vending machines, those crane-like gift grabber machines, fluorescent lighting (a real buzz creator), even refrigerators somewhere along the line. All these things introduce all manner of crackles and pops and fizzles into the amplification. So, a clean mains line is a real bonus.