"So, second tune, lights are on, solo time. I belt it out, after which the 'professional' sound guy runs over and turns the mics on. 'Sorry,' he whispered."


Now that's funny.


I can remember seeing summer stock plays in huge tents before amplification. Those stage actors could really project! You could hear every word, even back in the cheap seats. (Our seats were really cheap - we snuck under the tent) grin