Jimmy,

You nailed it. A cd can't compete
with a live show too me. 8)
Having said that, if I have seen
the person or group I can relive a little of their show each
time I listen to a cd. It’s not just the music.
I have experienced concerts both ways;
going in blind or knowing much of their music from their CDs.
I find the personality and musicianship of a band is not always as it “sounds on
a cd. That can make the cd even better to me.

My “latest” favorite group is the Ole Blind Dogs. I had one cd of theirs
before I saw them in concert. Now I have just about everything they have made.

I consider a cd of a good group a “fix” till I can
see them live. So kilts aren't the only addiciton I have!