was when we played for the Calif. Miss America beauty pageant. They made me wear headphones which was broadcasting NOT just the sound techs commands but the pageant directors as well... this so I'd know when to cue the band. So WHILE playing I'm hearing non-stop conversation about stage backdrops, lighting effects, you name it.

My fellow band members looked at me like I was an alien wondering how in the hell I knew every thing that was about to happen.