The band did our Monday evening gig at Anthony's yesterday. I would have to admit, it was not our best performance. It wasn't bad by any stretch of the imagination but I set a pretty high bar. I want it to be “perfect”. I also acknowledge that “perfect” is not really achievable. To hit every single note just right in three separate sets over three hours is not likely to happen.
I have discovered that while I might hear the missed note (and the other band members may as well) rarely does the audience. While they may be listening - they don't know the songs necessarily and often would not really recognized an off note. Especially if we just keep moving. The key mantra is “never stop”.
So we didn't.
I once had a mentor who said every performance is just practice for the next one. Good - we can use the practice.