Well yeah, I'm always way more into seeing a band live than owning their recorded work.  But...a new album means a supporting tour, means more shows and hopefully in SF!  Or maybe, even better, Fox Theater here in Oaktown.  Didn't the small club thing come to an end awhile ago, at least as far as the entire band is concerned?  Maybe not back east.  I guess it depends what you consider a smaller club too.