it depends...i guess i would go if i felt the music was something i could get into, and/or if i knew the show/band would be engaging for someone who'd never seen them before, and if it was convenient and affordable. otherwise i agree with you bradm, i don't think i'd do it. ps. in regards to this weekend though, even though this band may be semi-legendary (around here anyway), i'd never heard of them although perhaps have heard on the radio without realizing. so i don't have any dilemma.