Most people care about the big name artist. They only listen to their music and attend their concerts. What most people don't know is that there are huge underground scenes, that most of the time has truly talented people.

Here in Peoria, which is where I go to school, there is an amazing local music scene that is unlike any I have seen. And maybe this is also because I never cared about local music until a couple of years ago, but these musicians are so talented. With the amount of support they get, it is hard to not know about the underground scene.

So, now you might ask, what can I do to get involved.

The answer is easy, support the local music in your area. This includes going to shows and listening to the music online. The shows are one of my favorite things because you get to listen to great music, normally in a small venue and you get to know the bands. Most of these people will never have huge widespread fame and any support that they can get makes all the difference.

In Peoria, there are so many house shows and shows at local bars that it is hard not to be involved.

So this is from me to you. Support your local music.