Austin is number one in live rock, well duh!

I will have to read the link to get the more immediate details on how the research confirms what I already know. Hell, Austin’s reputation was a major reason why I moved here back in 1994. One surprising element was the prices being decent. Compared to how expensive everything is in NYC, LA or Chicago, sure. Compared to what the average diehard concert-goers income is, then I think there may be some fudging. Namely through incorporating all the local stuff people take in (the umpteen Bob Schneider shows) to dilute the overpriced arena rock that passes through (flavor-of-the-month Lady Gaga at the Erwin Center).