After 50 years of concert-going (from classical to pop), I rarely go to a live performance anymore due to high ticket prices, the talent available, and the hassle. I've already heard most of the folks I would want to hear (often multiple times) but am open to newbies. I go to a handful of shows per year at this point, usually someone I know or a newish act on their way up (meaning, not yet too expensive). I refuse to pay 3 figures for an aging rock vet whom I missed in the 60's or the 70's.
What drives your music and live show preference?
Does your experience at a live performance determine your music preference? Or does your music preference determine which live performances you see?
For me, I think it is the former. I prefer music that best replicates what I heard at a live performance.
I'm curious to read the opinions of others.
For me, I think it is the former. I prefer music that best replicates what I heard at a live performance.
I'm curious to read the opinions of others.