Quote Originally Posted by dflat View Post
...it was easier to get people up and dancing or work [with a rhythm machine] in a reasonably lively cafe where an acoustic piano would have not been so easily heard. Having the backing certainly made it a different sound for that environment .... more suitable....The other thing related to your gig, it is a Christmas party, so there will be lots of noise, fun and excitement.
Ah I have gone to the wise man on the mountain and he is dflat. Your points really struck me as the truths of my particular situation. It actually could be the best decision I make to use the Player. It is a holiday party where I'm only the piano guy in the corner, not a hushed, reverent solo concert at the local classical hall. The iReal Player is a method to fit my niche better and probably more pleasing to the crowd.

Thank you all for such friendly helpful advice.