Wings Of Metal Festival Montreal

that is also the issue. It all adds up fast and lack of vacation time too.

Yep. As much as I want to see Raven, I don't want to spend at least $400 for 1.5 hour show. I'd rather put that money to something like a Rag or Defenders fest. Or, a Vegas trip.
 
Very true....you have to be selective. It is about the bands first for me. If I am spending lots of money it has to be a great line up with bands I wont see anywhere else.

Location counts too. I've had layovers in Chicago but never visited the city. It'd be nice to see the fest and sightsee.