Merlefest, or lack thereof
Missing Merlefest this year due to every band I've ever loved isn't playing there because they've all broken up (ie; Nickel Creek, Steeldrivers, Cadillac Sky) and I haven't found anyone on the schedule that fills those shoes. So I'll sit at home and remember my past Merlefest's and try to discover another band to love.
from Merlefest '04
Sadly, I'm afraid no new band I find will be capable of this much awesomeness: