Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the Country Music Capital of the World and for good reason. The major labels have offices here, along with the artist associations. The honky-tonks and small venues have launched the careers of countless artists, along with the street corners of Broadway that almost always host musicians. Every year, big names flock to the city for CMA Fest, … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Nashville, Tennessee
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Where to See Live Music in Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia, is one of the South's best music cities, helping countless artists to make their names and launching the careers of rock bands like R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and The B-52's. In later years, Of Montreal, Danger Mouse, Drive-By Truckers, and Corey Smith called the city home. The "Classic City" hosts annual music festivals like AthFest and Wildwood Revival. But … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Athens, Georgia
Where to See Live Music in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana, and its surrounding communities are known as the capital of Cajun and Zydeco music, the traditional style of the Acadian people that originally traveled down from Canada. The unique sound features accordions, guitars, and pianos, totally different from the music you might hear in New Orleans. Many of these music venues are also restaurants and play … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Lafayette, Louisiana
Where to See Live Music in Franklin, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee, may be known for its live music scene, especially the honky-tonks and bars of Broadway. But neighboring Franklin rivals the "Music City" with its makeshift "pickin' parlors" and venues. The town is where many musicians and celebrities choose to make their homes, convenient to the big city but with small-town comforts. It's why you never know who you … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Franklin, Tennessee
Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Little Richard is one of America's most iconic artists, known for his flamboyant attire and stage presence. He was born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932, in Macon, Georgia. He was the third of 12 children, and his family was a part of the strict Pentecostal church. His uncles and grandfather were preachers, so his love of music started early. Penniman learned to … [Read more...] about Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
