OT: Is the music scene better in Europe?

[Greg Kucharo <telecaster@mac.com>]

  I've noticed lately, that allot of my favorite musicians have been
spending more time touring Europe and seemingly less time in the States.
Maybe it's just perception, but is the live music scene and music
appreciation just better in Europe? 
  From what I gather, the Europeans appear to be a bit more adventurous
in the music they listen to. Also, the civic support for musical events
seems to be better and more varied than in the U.S.
  This is not to say that there isn't support for interesting and
experimental music in the U.S....

  Perhaps in Europe the support is wider and more lucrative?
  
  
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Greg Kucharo-                                 
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