I was hoping to go see Dinosaur Jr on Tuesday night but it has been postponed. The 50% capacity rule here wasn't going to work for band or venue. And this morning I read they have now postponed all of their US dates in Sep and Oct Covid sucks.
Fingers crossed that the show I have tickets for on Thursday still happens. Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium and Hatebreed. I’m surely the only WS forum active member seeing this tour. 
If it gets canceled, at least my tinnitus won’t have a flare up. Following some band members on Instagram, it’s interesting reading the lengths bands are going to in order to avoid tours coming to a halt. Bands and their road crews are basically in bubbles like sports teams were last year. No shared meals or hanging out with other bands like they normally do. A couple of months ago I was thinking we were on a firm path to normalcy. Thanks, morons.
@billhike posted:If it gets canceled, at least my tinnitus won’t have a flare up.
When I was 18, possibly 19 I was going to sleep when I heard this tone somewhere in the house. I went from the basement to the second floor trying to find it and then I realized that it was in my own ear. I'm pretty sure that I can track it to a concert by beloved local Chicago blues and boogie band, Siegal/Schwall, at Mundelein College in Rogers Park, on the farthest northside of Chicago. From the headbanging music you listen to I assume it was also a concert you attended that contributed to your tinnitus. If only I'd known I would have worn earplugs.
However, I had a miracle occur about 3 months ago: After 50 years (!) of hearing this tone (fortunately not during the day) and getting used to it during the night, it just went away. It is absolutely the strangest thing; people don't usually just get better as they grow older. So bill give it another 15 to 20 years, you never know.
Thanks. I trace it to wearing earbuds in the gym (when I worked out) with the music too loud. I eventually backed way off on the volume. Thankfully it never seemed too severe, and has subsided. It was most noticeable when laying down at night, and always better in the morning. I’m definitely more cautious now. Even when listening to “calmer” forms of music, I like to feel it as much as hear it.
I worked as both a roadie and security at maybe 20 shows over 3 years in my youth. And attended that many shows or more as a fan. My tinnitus started about 30 years ago and has not gotten any better. But it's a minor annoyance, for me, at least.
It sounds like the three of us are among the fortunates who don't have it interfering with them during the day. Some people just hear it constantly. When I hear some idiot blasting music in a boom car I think, you may not know what tinnitus is now but you will eventually.
@billhike posted:Fingers crossed that the show I have tickets for on Thursday still happens. Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium and Hatebreed. I’m surely the only WS forum active member seeing this tour.
If it gets canceled, at least my tinnitus won’t have a flare up. Following some band members on Instagram, it’s interesting reading the lengths bands are going to in order to avoid tours coming to a halt. Bands and their road crews are basically in bubbles like sports teams were last year. No shared meals or hanging out with other bands like they normally do. A couple of months ago I was thinking we were on a firm path to normalcy. Thanks, morons.
You might be surprised. Now I won't be going to ANY concert any time soon thanks to COVID. But I'm a Megadeth fan. I listen regularly. Matter of fact, I'm a huge metal fan from way back. Judas Priest popped my cherry with their Point of Entry album. It's been straight to hell from there. \m/
Megadeth?? Isn’t that Itzhak Perlman’s old group?
My ears aren’t doing too badly after last night’s metal fest. I can’t say the same for my neck. 
Lamb of God was on fire - definitely one of the more intense live performances I’ve seen.
Mrs. Haggis and I went to see Chris Smither on Friday here in Ithaca. What a great show and what a great songwriter.
Went to two shows over the weekend:
Brothers Osborne--big fan of their music. Love the dude's deep voice.
Avett Brothers and Willie Nelson--let's just say I think the Avetts are amazing. Willie...well, I got to see him.
Headed to another show tomorrow night...Jimmy Eat World. I'm so glad live music is back.
Mrs. H and I saw Dylan last night in Chicago. He was in good form and did quite a few songs from "Rough and Rowdy Ways." The highlights for me were a lovely version of "Watching the River Flow" and an outstanding "Gotta Serve Somebody."
Seeing Jinjer on Sunday. I’m sure nobody on this forum is familiar with them. I’m glad to have gotten a booster 15 days prior to going inside House of Blues.
Haven't been here in a while...back in November the Mrs and I saw GENESIS in Charlotte, NC. First time for either of us to witness this band. Even with Phil Collins limited to sitting on stage, the show was amazing. Hopefully they'll decide to do a few more next year.
Since moving up to Madison last September, I’ve actually attended several shows, including The Record Company and The Mavericks, the latter with Mr. and Mrs. Vino Me. I did not know of either of those bands, but they were both excellent, especially The Mavericks.
Going to see Colin Hay on the 22nd and really looking forward to it.
Killswitch Engage last night. \m/ \m/
Nice to see a post from TLV. 
Two shows this weekend by the band King Buffalo followed by Dream Theater next Friday night. Hurray for live music.
The War On Drugs - an outstanding concert at a smaller venue.
This coming Sunday a friend and I will be seeing the band Nektar in Detroit.
Saw Wilco a couple of weeks ago at MTelus. Better than I expected and I say that as someone who really likes them.
Tonight...some nostalgia with Echo and the Bunnymen at the Corona Theater.
Gonna see the Eagles tomorrow night.
@bman posted:Gonna see the Eagles tomorrow night.
How many times has hell frozen over now?
@steve8 posted:How many times has hell frozen over now?
Well, they seemed to get along well last night. But of course the highlight of the show was Joe Walsh doing Life's Been Good! Man, that guy knows how to play the gee-tar!
@bman posted:The highlight of the show was Joe Walsh doing Life's Been Good! Man, that guy knows how to play the gee-tar!
Uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs!
@Bytown Rick posted:Uh oh, here comes a flock of wah-wahs!
There were so many wah-whas though more with Rocky Mountain Way than at the end of Life's Been Good.
@bman posted:There were so many wah-whas though more with Rocky Mountain Way than at the end of Life's Been Good.
No concerts for me this summer. Studies, studies, studies and one more time studies. Exams, books, essays from https://www.topessaywriting.or...ject-writing-service - those where the things I was busy with the whole summer. I know it is boring but it was absolutely worth it.
Lamb of God last Saturday, with Killswitch Engage and Baroness as openers. My hearing was f***ed most of Sunday. Probably the loudest show I’ve been to, and I’ve seen a crapload of live metal.
Ok boomer. Stick with your geriatric performers wearing Depends and soaking people craving nostalgia. 😛
Iron Maiden last night. Amazing performance. Especially since they are all bman’s age!
It’s crazy to know they are still going strong 39 years after I first saw them, while in high school.
@billhike posted:Ok boomer. Stick with your geriatric performers wearing Depends and soaking people craving nostalgia. 😛
A bunch of my buddies are going to this in Toronto next week. I'll be meeting them for some vino beforehand, then going home to relax in the comparative silence of a 10 year old and 14 month old.
I saw YES perform in the round at the Arena Theater in Houston last week. My first time to see them since the passing of drummer Alan White. It was a nice show (with a display of Roger Dean art in the lobby) but I can't help hoping that Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman may one day reunited with Steve Howe. That being said, I'd give the show 7 out of 10 stars.
Been to a few country shows (Midland, Cody Jinks, Randy Rogers Band), but the most recent highlight was seeing Marcus Mumford solo, at a small theater out here in San Diego. It was amazing. The guy is top class for me. His new solo album is great. But the highlight was definitely him saying that he'd sing the Ted Lasso theme song. He started into it and went,"Yeaaaaaahhhhhh-----skip intro". You have to be a Ted Lasso fan to get it, but it was hilarious.
Went to see Kurt Vile (& the Violaters) on Thursday night at the Corona Theatre here in town. Very good show. They are a lot heavier live than the albums.
Attended two concerts recently with the first being a four-band line-up featuring Viking metal group Amon Amarth. The first three bands were are terrible but Amon Amarth had great visuals to their performance.
The second show featured Judas Priest with Queensryche as the support act. I went to see Queensryche and was not disappointed in their performance. Judas Priest surprised me though and I left impressed with them. Too bad is was the final show of the tour.
Went to a couple more concerts at the end of November. Alex G at MTelus was very good but Bright Eyes a few nights later at the Corona Theater was even better. Hard to believe they've been around for 25 years (read: I'm old).