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Stranded between Memphis and Nashville, Jackson, Tennessee has its own musical jewels to offer. Get to know some of the local bands.

Local Houston musician Sean Reefer is scheduled to play at Route 66 Classic Cafe, an up-and-coming restaurant with a sheek 50's theme and great food. The restaurant is currently looking for more local bands to play and entice new people to come in.

In Marshfield, Wisconsin a lot of the local bars have live bands on the weekends. They really draw in the crowds for some of them.

A local Macclenny, Florida rock band has been chosen to be part of the local portion of the Vans Warped Tour

There's no short supply of restaurants in Appleton, Wisconsin! This Fox River city offers a variety of locations and venues perfect for a dinner date, business lunch, meal with the family, or just a trip to old Europe. Enjoy these top local finds.

Jazz musicians and bands enjoy Madison's diverse musical tastes and culture, and many of the area's popular restaurants welcome their weekly shows. Spend an evening at any of these hotspots to take in some of Madison's featured jazz artists.

Have you ever found yourself wondering where people find all of the indie bands that no one knows about? Look no further, here is a guide.

One of the best tools for getting paying gigs is a press kit. Here are some tips for making a band press kit that works.

If you like to listen to music, and maybe even like a band or two from your own hometown there are ways that you can help them out.

Booking your own tour is by no means an easy feat. It requires a lot of planning, preparation and hard work. It is not impossible, though.

Small towns may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to things to do late at night, but one small business aims to change that.

A look at the many recent venue closings in St. Louis and what this means for the music community. Is the St. Louis music scene living out its final death throes? What venues will possibly be able to carry the torch?

Seattle has a long list of producing great musicians from Hendrix to Kurt Cobain. Here's a look at another band called the Blue Scholars that seemed to have great potential.

White Gold Wedding Bands happen to be pretty common

When it comes to platinum wedding bands you have just as many options as you do with any other wedding band

A local musician of Flint, Michigan is opening a new recording studio in Flint Township where he hopes to help local artists break out and form an independent career.

For every independent solo artist on the music scene, there is probably a band from whence he/she came. Check out some of the reasons why many unsigned bands tend to fall apart...

I get rubber bands from the local grocery store and keep them until I can find a way that they'll benefit me. Don't underestimate those little circular pieces of rubber. I have fixed appliances and done all sorts of interesting things with a few rubber bands!

Bored with safe sounding groups I went seeking bands with the more bizarre names. Possibly the first silly names band I noticed was a song called 'Tell me what is the bane of your life'/'Mother I've killed the cat' by 'Philip Foetus & his foetus vibrations'.

As you prepare for your summer vacation to the beautiful Lake George, NY, you browse through your brochures with attractions to visit. But this isn't your typical guide book. A Lake George local takes you beyond the brochure for strictly the best spots in the area.

This article goes into detail on some of the venues in Louisville that showcase or feature Louisville music and orginal bands.

Are you looking for a place to celebrate the 4th of July? many local communities have plans for large celebrations, read here to find all of your options!

Local bands often provide entertainment at various celebrations, but I have also seen stars such as Thelma Houston, Rolls Royce, the Coasters and Santana perform, all for free.

Undoubtedly, the coolest place in town where the locals swarm is Little Five Points. The colorful art work displayed on the side of the street is captivating. The local bars filled with local bands and friendly greetings.

Bands in the American Revolution and in the early years of the United States served mainly military and civic purposes.

The Sturbridge area is lucky to be home to three local family-owned jewelry stores. Each one of these stores is owner-operated, and provides impeccable customer service.

E-Weddingbands.com is a reputable, trustworthy website for choosing and ordering wedding bands of any kind.

Big time prize attracts many bands in the region to enter the first annual battle of the bands.

Cover bands have long been scoffed at as being unoriginal, seemingly standing on the shoulders of those who came before them. Not so, I say.

I have interviewed Facing Fiasco, and talked with Ben Henning from the group to get some information on who they are and where they're going.

The 90's had great bands not named Nirvana.

A review of the top San Diego wedding bands and DJ's.

Join Mama B as she speaks with local musician Udayvladv Tawoda at the opening of a funky little art shop in Clarion, PA called, "Art Funkels".

For many bands, success can be both a blessing and a curse. Ever wondered what it is that breaks up such a great mix of musical talents? Well, you are not the only one trying to figure them out.

Musicians work hard, playing gigs weekend after weekend at different venues. How can you as a musician, get yourself some press coverage in the local paper, or in the newspapers that are distributed in other locales where you play?

...My favorite subject is the decade and a half old complaint I hear from musicians throughout the USA. "Our city does not support local musicians. Our radio stations do not support local musicians!"...

a listing of some great bands for dances, weddings and other events in the Upper Midwest. Check out the links to each band

are our local music scenes in danger today?

A local takes you to the top three local bars in New Orleans.

A review of some of the top wizard rock bands

A new band often has trouble finding a place that will let them play. Here are some tips on breaking into the local scene and securing your first gigs.

You won't make millions, but an unsigned local band can have a good income from playing live. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get there.

Great places in Greensboro, NC that will allow new and unsigned bands some stage time.

Independent rock sales continue to grow yearly, yet mainstream exposure remains elusive. Here are five bands and albums you can find in your local record store or on iTunes, but you've probably never heard of them...

Apple Days in the Penrose Valley of Colorado is a weekend out of the year in which the local community hosts visitors from all over the world. The pies are rich, the entertainment is exceptional, and it is an experience you will never forget.

Northampton and the surrounding area in western Ma (Amherst, South Hadley) have an unusually good reputation for supporting and showcasing live music. Big college venues and smaller clubs abound for student, local, and visitor tastes.

Alaska is a well-known tourist destination. If you're planning to spend time in Achorage, there are several places where you can find music of all types.

College towns are often homes to some great watering holes. Columbus Ohio, home of the Ohio State University, is no different. These five local bars all have this author's two thumbs up.

Houston is a very cosmopolitan city per se. And the reason for being the number one fattest city is the variety of great restaurants it has. The restaurant business is booming in this city, there is always a new restaurant coming up in every neighborhood.