do you agree that most amplified music, even at folk concerts, is way too loud?

No I wouldn't agree with that. I think that my hearing is pretty accute (it's certainly better than most of my friends and family) but concerts are supposed to be on the loud side, aren't they?

Anyhow it's not just amplified music, an orchestra going at full pelt is a lot louder than any folk gig I've been to.

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