Over the years I've played my one man band in all kinds of venues where there's a raised stage for performing and a seating area designated for the audience. This set up no longer appeals to me as much as playing on the same level in the midst of people in an open air market.The idea of doing a stage show so as to play a song then get some applause over over again is limited and too predictable. It's far more exciting to take a risk and put myself out there vulnerable and accessible. I like the place where the lines of performer/audience are blurry. In most cases people don't come to see me. Some folks maybe appreciative,some indifferent or some may even be confrontive. It's live street theater that resembles "a day in the life of "more than it does entertainment business.I do strive for good musicianship but without taking myself too seriously. Like casting a play I draw people in. I expect interruptions and welcome the challenge of interacting in the middle of a song without breaking stride. Sometimes I'll stop to talk and other times I'll keep playing as a sound track to the spontaneous conversation. My point being when I make myself available and not the center of attention my experience will be rewarding. When I think out of the box of performing the possibilities are endless.Ultimately everyone mentioned might gain a sense of connection,celebration and participation. Music can certainly help facilitate this being in part sum "the art of living".