Didn't mean to imply that "being heard" was the primary objective -- 'sorry about that, as it certainly isn't (and in some cases it may very well be that others really don't want to hear you anyway!!). I think having a good mix and balance of instruments and having fun are what makes it work, with emphasis on the fun part. I always take my mando to a session and, at some point, invariably take it out and play it, depending on the tune.
Steve - Point well taken re: guitars -- our regular guitarist does, in fact, play in the John Doyle style (and he's sure good at it).
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