Part of what I do is go on tour and play live gigs – for me it is a really important skill which keeps you “sharp” – lots of material to learn, practice-practice-practice and rehearsals, playing with new musicians and generally “being prepared”.

Nothing will test your skills more than a first-night on tour, but rewards are immediate – the feedback from the crowd, the energy and adrenalin and sense of achievement.

I wrote an article for Bass Guitar magazine which gives a bit more detail –
http://www.bassguitarmagazine.com/2013/03/11/bass-techniques-paul-geary/