When I first started attending local folk concerts here about 15 years ago they were virtually all acoustic. The venue is not large, holds maybe 70 people, the sound is good in the room. I never had any trouble hearing either instrument or voice, and to be able to hear both unaltered by electronics was a treat. No more. Haven't heard an un(often over)amped concert in years. I know it's easier on the musicians, especially if they are on the road, doing one gig after another, but I yearn for at least a happy medium.