Although it is not the same, I am seeing bands now and meeting band members that I wouldn't have been within miles of back in the day. Some of these smaller clubs have such a great atmosphere that captures the good old days.
I have seen Stephen Pearcy, Quiet Riot, Sebastian Bach, L.A. Guns, etc., etc. Within the past year or so and some of the shows were $25. Like I said, it isn't obviously the same but when you are at these shows and people are singing every word and there are old fans and new fans high fiving and having fun, that is what is about.