I'm not as old as Ford (who is a showoff, clearly)
But my best concert-going days are also behind me. Those of you that are new parents will find that it is increasingly difficult to find time and manage the logistics of these kinds of activities.
So, I too rarely get to see live acts nowadays. The exchange that sid referred to was rich, because it allowed me to indulge in some retrospection. I lack the commitment in time and money to see many acts that are touring nowadays, and large venues are not nearly as interesting as they used to be.
So yeah, over the last few years, other than a few local jazz and blues acts (which were wonderful, but too obscure to be useful references here), John Hiatt stands alone.
I'd like to see Lyle Lovett.
Ray - I'm a Trans Siberian Orchestra fan too. Progressive Rock Christmas carols are cool. heh heh.
