DVDs have come a long way in a short amount of time. Surprisingly, the music industry has been keeping pace with the release of video collections, artist profiles and more. Here’s a look at a few of the best concert DVDs available.

“The Concert For New York City” by various artists – Released on Jan. 29, this Paul McCartney-organized event raised funds for the victims of Sept. 11. The DVD is packed with more than five hours of footage not aired on VH1.

While the only features are audio settings and the ability to just watch the concert, the content more than makes up for the lack of goodies. The celebrities tell moving stories of heroism with the people who were there by their side. Another nice part are the short films done by the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Lee and Kevin Smith.

As far as the music goes, if there was one reason to buy this DVD it would be The Who. The band stole the show, and there isn’t anything more moving than the way the Who performed “Behind Blue Eyes” while pictures of some of the heroes were shown.

“Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music” by various artists – This director’s cut of the 1970 Academy Award-winning documentary boasts 45 minutes of extra footage. There aren’t any real bonus features and the sound could’ve used some digital mastering, but the film still captures the essence of those three days like nothing else.

Among the extra footage is a performance by Janis Joplin showing why the singer is considered a queen within the blues community. Other artists include Joe Cocker, Joan Baez and Sly and the Family Stone.

This DVD captures history and preserves it for generations to come.

“Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000” – This, by far, is the DVD with the most goodies. The only band to survive the grunge age includes the video for “Do the Evolution” as well as a montage of clips about the European leg of the tour backed by two unreleased instrumental tracks and a live version of “Yellow Ledbetter.” There also is a feature called the Matt Cam where, for a couple of tracks from the concert, the camera angle is from drummer Matt Cameron’s drum set.

As for the concert itself, it’s a great collection of the different pieces the band has come up with over the years. It showcases how the band is still dynamic and still has power and relevance in an always-changing rock scene.

This is a must-have for a Pearl Jam fan. This is a must-find for a rock fan.

“Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Live at the El Mocabo” – This is a rare glimpse of one of the greatest guitarists to grace a stage. The show is raw and raucous with blistering guitars and extended jams. Only Stevie Ray Vaughan could pull off a Jimi Hendrix cover without altering the mastery behind the music.

While the music is stripped down, the DVD is far from it. Stuffed with features including lyrics, a timeline, a discography and an interview with the surviving members of Double Trouble, it seems SRV’s legacy is well preserved on this disc.

“Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same” – As it is the only concert footage of one of the biggest rock bands ever, it should be appreciated as such. So what if the only feature is the movie trailers? It’s Zeppelin, enough said.

However, this does not live up to the Zeppelin standard. The band looks tired as it approaches the end of the North American tour in 1973. The vignettes add a nice touch to the show, but cannot save the lackluster performance.

With this said, however, it is the only footage available for the band. In that, any music fan should find appreciation for the disc.