I just went to two great concerts. I went to see the Guess Who three nights ago. The presence of Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, I feel, was really lacking, but the band was tight. The concert was in Boston and it was completely free. The turn out was great. The majority of the audience seemed to be there just for nostalgia's sake, and the band delivered a good mix of songs. Also, I got to witness the highly amusing sight of my (usually conservative) mother attempting to relive her "wild" days of youth by climbing onto my uncle's shoulders and dancing to the music.
Also, two nights ago, I went to see Brian Wilson play. What a great experience. Each member of the band held their own, filling out the songs with harmonies and nuances, effectively recreating studio tracks. Brian, though, was amazing. He just sat up front, almost emotionless, in his own world, and nailed his parts. Personal life aside, he's a brilliant musician, songwriter, and arranger. I was highly impressed.