Is it live, or is it WTF?

Excellent

This behavior could be explained in so many ways, none of which excuse it.

Oops

My favorite approach to addressinga cell phone ring is a piano soloist who improvised theme and variations on the audience errant cell phone ring. And when done, stood and thanked the audience member for reminding him of the ring melody.

As a performer I find audiences continue to improve in this regard.

Today I play a Memorial Day concert, outdoors. Everyone is donating their time.

Also at 3:00 local time I will be playings taps along with trumpet players throughout the country.

Do we still say, “break a leg”?
If yes, then, please do.
Nice that you offer your time and talent today.

Thanks.

The gratitude of military survivors makes it more than worth it.

Yet Keith would moan, groan and make birthing noises all the time. “Hey, you think your food poisoning or appendicitis is painful? Get a load of this!”