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.