Re: Finding music when you travel

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Larry Boy says:
>When I travel on "business", I always look for a local Blues Society on the 
>internet. They usually have local blues clubs listed. By searching the site 
>and linked club sites, I develop a listing of open mics. So bring yer harps! 
>and tell us about your experience. 
>
>Another tip is to find the local rag. Baltimore and DC have a "City Paper". 
>New Orleans has "The Gambit". These local papers have all the shows, clubs, 
>venues you could ever want. 

Many of these local "entertainment" papers also have good websites.  The Austin 
(Texas) Chronicle for instance, at http://www.auschron.com/, has an excellent 
club listings section, which shows open mics, among the local acts.  And while 
I agree that generally steering clear of road shows and national acts gives you 
a better sense of the local flavor of a city, be aware that people you 
consider "big names" have to live somewhere, and you might just find one of 
these folks playing in a local venue, like Gary Primich at Gruene Hall.  

- -tim
www.workingmansharps.com