Lip synching is cheating...period. In that case, the "performer" is quite literally PRETENDING to be singing and therefore, attempting to "fool" the audience.

I'm even OK with solos out of BIAB because if you are a guitarist "comping" with the soloist, you obviously aren't pretending to be playing the solo.

All other ryhthm section instruments are fine too. If you are playing keyboards, you obviously aren't pretending to play bass, or drums or anything else.

But the best way...I think...to head it all off at the pass is to tell the audience flat out that you have...yes...a Band In a Box who will be accompanying you.

And they're great guys...don't smoke, drink or do drugs...never arrive late or no-show...and don't need to take showers.

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Jim