I'm just sayin' the 2 best concerts I've ever been to, I didn't even see the stage. If the music is rich enough, all senses are consuming the experience.
(side note)
Of those "showmanship" bands I have seen (90% of the time), their "showmanship" was making up for their lack of musicianship.
If I want to see cool ass visual shit, palace of wonders is right down on H St.