this playing with others is becoming a fading thing slowly look around you, financially people will go the cheapest route out there, DJ's rule the roost now,......be glad we had our chance years ago I know I do no regrets and "I Did It MY WAY!"
I have to disagree. In Buffalo bands are alive. You I can go out and listen to live bands any night of the week. I can even go see a 17 piece band every Tuesday (at lunch) and the place is packed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=96&v=P7fXGszIveIHere is an example of the daily schedule at one venue next summer. Again standing room only.
http://rivergrillmusic.com/Regards,
Jerryghr