Yes, I totally agree about the laptop. I told him I would buy him a laptop and an interface or give him one of mine.

He seems to think power is the issue but it really is not. The laptop can be run on solar. Playing time may be limited. A cheap generator solves that issue.

The real issue is he does not want to learn how to deal with a computer.

The truth is the phone/tablet will be much more of a PITB to deal with than a laptop.

Ever try to read lyrics on a damn phone at a gig?

I know many musicians display lyrics on phones, tablets and Laptops but I still prefer a three-ring binder with paper with the tempo key sig and notes.

Thanks to both of you for the input.

Billy

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”