How often do you get a chance to see live music

springsteen (twice), and u2 (once) in the past month. i also saw willie nile and joe grushecky at the stone pony in asbury park (no, bruce didn't show), and see numerous smaller shows (glenn tillbrook, steve forbert, graham parker, the roches, jackson brown, etc.), in and around nj. i couldn't agree more with elizabeth- at most amplified venues it is much much too LOUD, and i have to wear ear protection to spare my hearing, but i still enjoy seeing (and hearing?) live music. it's easier than ever to see many of my faves from the late 70s (ok, u2- 80s) who are still playing vital music. it's also true that the audiences are looking kinda old!

I used to attend to live concerts, now im planning to go next month to a couple of them. Rock concerts.

When In London (UK, not Canada) lots,lots and more lots, here in Colorado, sadly hardly ever.Colorado is not exactly the nerve center of the music industry is it? When planes go from the East to the West coast they probably empty their latrine
over this mid west part of the US, lol.

Yes I can imagine there were not a lot of live events and concerts to attend in Colorado. But I am not surprised that you were often able to see live music in London.

In my day, once or twice a week. Now more selective--mostly up and coming bands in small venues. With that said, just saw The Crocodiles in NY and will go to the Coachhouse tonight in So Cal. Saw a great new band called the Throwdowns in Maui last month--two hot shows. Used to see 200 shows a year but now need to let the ears rest a little between shows. PS: Went to the doctor and still have perfect hearing. I recommend getting pro grade ear plugs--it has been instrumental for me for over four decades in preserving my hearing.