Pat,

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In both cases, many of the customers were clearly there specifically because of the music. On the down side, bluegrass doesn't help me find venues for backing tracks made with BIAB, since this crowd is notoriously resistant to any form of music that requires electricity.



Everything you’ve said here is true. Bluegrass fans don’t want to just hear 4 or 5 solos on different instruments, … they want to watch each person play them. There’s a VERY high premium placed on musical ability.

There are two exceptions to this. Those who are young and learning the craft, and those who are old but have made their mark in years gone by. Both of these groups will be welcomed with open arms.

Backing tracks of ANY kind will not be accepted. It’s live musicians only. And they LOVE new tunes.

The only way to use bluegrass backing tracks and have it accepted would be to play for an audience at a home or coffee house where they aren’t expecting LIVE music and include it as part of a set of country or folk songs.

The only "effect" that true bluegrass fans wanna hear is amplification.

Bob
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