"We were ecstatic! Even though the whole band could be replaced, (besides us), everything could else could be replicated electronically. "

I'm not ecstatic about it, but I think show producers and performance venues may be--at least for pop music. My wife and I play duets for retirement homes, etc.. We would like to have a live pianist, but none are available. Same thing for church. We have a couple of good pianists, but their schedules are too tight to have rehearsals during the week. We've had a very difficult time finding a pianist for another band we are in. That band will cancel performances rather than use "canned music." We don't cancel and hence BIAB, which we are very thankful for. The folks in the retirement facilities appreciate live music as do the schools where we play. I just bought tickets to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra in a week. It's a sell-out.

Stan

Cornet Curmudgeon