I did another wine bar gig tonight (on double bass, backing up a friend of mine on guitar and vocals). Relatively local but sometimes I wonder why I put in all the effort for this or most my other musical activities. Then I remember that, even when not all the music is what I would choose or if the settings aren’t where I wouldn’t be without the musical role, it all keeps my fingers (and voice) in shape so that, when an unmissable opportunity does come up, I’m fit and ready for it.