perform music

I really want to get a gig, but I’ve got 43 manuals to read before I can get all this gear to work. I hate technical manuals.
Maybe I should just use this ratty guitar insstead of all these samplers and sequencers?
I do want to play this music for people though, even if I do live in a country filled with people who have absolutely no appreciation for music.
It’s better to light a candle…....