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Hmmm, Jim. People go to bars to drink and socialize. Unless they are already a fan, they aren't there for the artist anymore than church congregation is. Likewise coffee houses.

Like Everett and Stanley, I perform my songs in church but on a regular basis. My music is created for congregational singing and people let us know when they like or don't like the music. (If they don't tell us, they tell the pastor, LOL.) When the song is intended for audience participation and the congregation jumps right in and sings along, then you know the song is well received. Sometimes they come up and tell you which songs they appreciate but the coolest way to find out is when the people walk out of the church humming your tunes. I also teach liturgical music at school and you know your song is a hit when the kids beg to sing your songs as a reward song.