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Vic, All great comments here. hummin n strumming I totally agree. You took the words right out of my mouth. I've been there and to get through played for myself or I found that one person who was listening. That one person will get you through and probably give you uplifting feedback at the end of the night.
Just stick with it and have fun.

   Joe

I used to have 5 hours of songs I could play off the top of my head. I just had a list and what key I did the song in and if I used a capo. Now I do 3 different types of gigs. With so much material I need to have music for two of them, mostly as a crutch because I go from guitar to mandolin to lap guitar. I don't need it for all the songs but I still need it. Oh yeah I'm not as young as I once was. Sometimes I think  I have too much on my plate. I never had anyone complain about it.
One other thing. I have songs that I bring just in case someone requests something  I don't normally play. I make it a challenge to myself. It makes me step up my game. I've been playing for years and take my music very serious for my audience. I want the best for them and I've played years for the same people.
The last thing I can say is if you bring music along or you don't, just do your best and have as much fun as you can and no one will care . Your audience will love you either way.

   Joe

My first guitar was a Harmony , Stella in Sunburst. My dad didn't want me to spend a lot since he didn't think I'd stay with it. The fretboard was just stained over wood, no rosewood or maple. I wore the stain off the fretboard in a lot of places before I gave it away. Here it is 50 years later and I've been thru about 30 different guitars and thousands of dollars. But I'm still playing and loving the journey.
Thanks for the memories.

    Joe

I watched the video from PRS, man that axe sounds great.  I also check Youtube videos for reviews. But you still have to get your hands on one to know for sure. Enjoy the journey.

  Joe

Russell, Glad to see you are such a caring and giving person. Not many people can see the need to give these homeless instruments a good home. All they want to do is give joy and happiness to their human friends.  ROCK ON DUDE!!!!!!!

Joe

Russell, pretty darn cool !!

   Joe

UncleJoe,  Good choice. Congrats !!! Now you don't have to second guess the neck repair. Looks great, always loved the Gibson's. I had a 64 SG at one time. Enjoy the journey.

   Joe

Russell, Looks very cool, I bet it sounds just as good. Do you ever have to adjust the neck or intonation when you build these ? Been thinking about doing one but I'm hung up on the neck issues.
   

    Joe

Toasty, I don't know if there is a time limit. Most songs written for air play tend to be 3-3 1/2 minutes. That doesn't always allow you to tell your story. Mine tend to be 3-4 minutes though I have written a couple 6-7 minutes. They just turned out that way. Your audience will be the test. If they lose the connection with you then yes it's probably too long. Many audiences need short songs with repetitive hook lines to keep them interested. Most people don't really listen to the story being told , they just like the hook lines. That's the hardest part for a songwriter, keeping it short and having the hook and still get your feelings accepted. Just keep writing and telling your story. Great question.

  Joe

Grah1, interesting. Deep things going on here. I like it, I like it when writers get deep into the story they tell.
Things like this get into our mind and sometimes it has to be told in a song. Great job. Keep writing.

Russell, Nice toys. I like the term "Wall of Joy" it really fits.

Joe

Roger, Congrats, Nice axe !!  Have fun.

Joe