You and me both. TBH, my musical tastes have changed greatly over the years. My tastes trend towards the likes of the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Buddy Guy. Concerts are pretty much out due to my favorite bands devolving into tribute bands as original members retire or pass on.
Concert prices have driven me out, too. Nosebleed seats for Rush were over $300. I did pay about $150 to see Tedeschi Trucks and Buddy Guy last year, a great value IMO.
I’ve got to listen to more Tedeschi Trucks Band. I have their first one, but I’ll have to check out more of them. The music on that first album is absolutely incredible. Her voice is just right, too.
Tribute bands are not as bad as they’re made out to be. Saw a great live reproduction of Peter Gabriel music last week...for under $50, compared to last tour’s $250 minimum. Sat close, heard the old songs I most wanted to hear! Next up...a local band that has been doing Steely Dan for 20+ years and a couple years ago added a first set of The Super Tramps....yummmmm