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That aside I think the only way to solve confidence issues is to go play. The issue is in you and that's the way to get it out.
Remember the audience is on your side, they're there for a good time not to nit-pick you and don't expect you to be perfect (if they do, they can drop 50 squids and go watch a pro band).
As @LuttiS says, lift your head and look at the audience, you'll see big smiles from people having a great time and who envy what you're doing. It's a buzz.
It's my experience in life that most things causing worry end up being much easier than the worry itself.
Wishing you great gigs. Kick it.
Self doubt is a very close companion of mine. I have spent a lot of today questioning whether I should be doing the gigs. I really want to do them, I just made the mistake of letting the insecurities sneak in under the radar. Been telling myself that I am not a good enough guitarist to play with people so much better than me, that I shouldn’t be playing publicly, that people will laugh at me. Then I get really upset because I SO want to do this and to get out there and play. I love it so much, I just wish I was more than an open chord strummer that cant even play a damn barre chord.
Crumbs! I am sorry for pouring it all out to you all. Blame it on the cider...
In summary, don't compete to be the best ever, compete to own your sound and show your enjoyment and let the audience know you're having a great time. It really helps them relax too.
@Blackjack said "Neither of them are big things" Yes they are - they're the biggest gigs you've ever done. Practice, prepare ... and enjoy yourself.
I used to laugh when I fucked up bits and tried to carry on. Don't apologise afterwards.
Dutch courage is usually a mistake. An odd swig during performance of beer or water is fine, but don't hold things up or spill it over the gear.
Try to look like you're enjoying it. If you don't feel you are at the time you will realise you were after.
Bring a towel to wipe down your strings. It will give to the to breathe and relax as well as keep strings clean and fingerboard dry. Or use a floor tuner.
Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Thanks loads for all your great help though!