I’d rather watch a concert DVD at home than watch the big screen from a crappy seat at a venue.
I did go to see King Crimson last year, but that was the final tour of a band that had a lot of meaning for me for 40+ years and the bassist I most modeled myself after.
I’d rather go see friends play at a local bar. Keep the money in the local economy, have a fine time, spend a lot less.
Saw Styx back in the day for their Grand Illusion tour. Was a great show and since I never saw Foreigner live thought it could be fun. I’m with you, would rather see live music in a local bar most days.