Uproar is stopping relatively close by here soon too. Thinking about going, but not sure. Just saw Shinedown, Motley Crue, Tesla, Seether, Kid Rock and a bunch more a few weeks ago at Rock USA. I hear you about how expensive the festivals are. I dropped a ton of money at Rock USA over the 3 days we camped.
Sebastian Bach and Cinderalla are coming to Green Bay next week though. Might have to go get my fix of 80's rock at that show. Sammy Hagar is playing with Ace Frehely tomorrow right near my house, but I have a bachelor party, so can't make that one.
Zombie and Manson would be great shows to get you in the Halloween mood.