I thought this subject had pretty much been beat to death but apparently not <grin>.

I understand Eddie's point of view, although I don't agree with everything he has said. I will say this though, I've been "out" listening to live music with friends and enjoying ourselves. Then the music turns to stuff they (or he/she) wrote themselves.

Our "party" decided it was time to move along. Not that the music was bad, it just was no longer "recognizable" and therefore not as pleasant to "party" to.

Sometimes you just want to hear familiar music. If I want to hear "original" stuff, I'll go to the places where I know they'll be playing that.

Good luck Eddie!
LLOYD S