I had the same experience lately as the OP. I don’t get out much so I haven’t seen a live show in a LONG time. One of my friends plays the accordion in a polka band. Now I’m not into polka (If I was I wouldn’t tell anyone!). However, I’m not opposed to going out for a beer and a meal. After maybe 15 years of his insisting I came out to hear them play. He was playing at a local watering hole called the Leather Corner Post. In short I was absolutely blown away at the quality of the music! The three men playing are all professional musicians and the acoustics in the place were decent. I had a great time/ I’ve heard great Hi Fi rigs but none did what live music in a good venue can do. I’m going back! They play the third Thursday of every month at the Leather Corner Post in Orefield, Pa. Join me if you are in driving distance. Bring your Boomba!! Joe
Sat front row at the symphony...
Yesterday, I got to sit in the front row to hear the Pittsburgh Symphony do Beethoven's Piano Concerto no 1 and the Shostakovich Symphony no 10. I know we all talk about audio gear here, but I have to tell you, sitting in the best seat in the house (Heinz Hall) was an amazing audio experience. I'm not sure the best audio gear in the world can quite match it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I was mesmerized by the acoustics of the hall and the dynamics of one of the world's best orchestras.