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- First Ave, Minneapolis. The club where Prince filmed much of Purple Rain has for decades been at the center of the Twin Cities vibrant music scene, serving over the years as the hometown venues of everyone from the Replacements and the Jayhawks to the Hold Steady and Lizzo.
- 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C. In existence since the early Eighties and at its current location for over 20 years, the 9:30 Club has long been recognized as one of the country’s greatest indie rock venues.
- Tower Theater, Philadelphia. Technically located in Upper Darby, just a stone’s throw from the 69th Street Terminal commuter hub, Philly’s Tower Theater stands as one of the city’s best-sounding auditoriums — and a must-play room on any band’s journey.
- Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles. The country’s most famous band shell, the Hollywood Bowl has hosted concerts by everyone from Judy Garland and Louis Armstrong to Elton John and Black Sabbath.
- Beyond Music City. When it comes to live music, Nashville—aka Music City—may seem hard to beat. After all, you can see some of the hottest songwriters and artists in the biz, alongside up-and-coming names, at The Listening Room Cafe, an intimate venue in the downtown “SoBro” Nashville district.
- Austin, Texas. With an official motto of “Live Music Capital of the World,” it’s probably no surprise that Austin tops this list. In fact, on any given night of the week, you can find more than 100 venues showcasing a wide variety of free (yes, free!)
- Detroit, Michigan. Motor City has more claim to fame than its automotive industry. It’s also brimming with Motown roots and has been home to such major artists as Aretha Franklin, Eminem, and the White Stripes.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota. If your initial reaction was, “Minneapolis? Really?” then you’re forgetting this Twin City’s rich musical heritage. Prince, Bob Dylan, Lizzo, Judy Garland, the Replacements, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Semisonic, Soul Asylum, and Husker Du are just some of the legendary musicians who have called Minnesota their home and played a role in shaping the local music culture.
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