Some of the best indie music venues in the country are a bit off the beaten path so if you’re sick of New York and LA, try out one of these other local hotspots. Get out your get wildblue and pack a bag, thoughsome of these great indie locations are quite a haul
Athens, GA – With more indie music venues than any small town should have, Athens is the music capitol of the south. There are cheap drinks, cheap shows and some of the biggest names in the business drop by UGA’s hometown – make a weekend out of it.
Austin, TX – Think Austin’s just for country music? Think again. With SXSW happening in September and dozens of year-round music venues, Austin is THE place to go if you want to listen to live music. Get down there and have some great eats, too.
Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh? Yeah, Pittsburgh. Steel City has tons of great nightlife spots and you’ll find many a diamond in the rough playing for tips. Some of the best names in the business have come out of this area so make it your next stop.