Hey VanNicky
I am with ya all the way to the last sentence. This is where partially disagree. Lots of us can't be there. Reviews help those less fortunate decide what to listen to. (I don't have time to take in the entirety of each show)to this end I admire an individual who can separate there personal experience from the actuall notes being played, even though they are undoubtedly intertwined.

I guess it boils down to whether we consider a review about the music foremost, or about the complete experience. And that I believe comes down to personal preference.