Nashville, Tennessee
There is no question as to why Nashville is better known by its nickname of "Music City USA." Nashville is home to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Ryman Auditorium, and various honky-tonks endlessly lining the streets of the city. Whether you are looking for the peace and quiet and a hipster vibe in a local coffee shop or want to feel the vibrations of rock, country, jazz, or rhythm and blues, Nashville is the place to be for any and all music enthusiasts.
Austin, Texas
The Live Music Capitol of the World is definitely a fitting name for this swanky city. Austin is the home to two of the largest music festivals in the country, SXSW and Austin City Limits. Austin is absolutely the place to be for live music and good vibes. On any given night, you can stroll down Sixth Street and be enveloped in a whirl of an array of different sounds from various bars and venues. From the sweet sound of country, blues, indie rock, and more, Austin is well worth a visit to this vibrant college town and live music city.
Chicago, Illinois
The home of various summer music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Chicago is an incredible city wrapped in an array of various musical genres. Chicago has various festivals and venues for every musical taste; however, the city is best recognized for the post World War II era of the Chicago Blues. Today, Chicago is recognized for its variety of musical talent and experience ranging from house to rock and, of course, rhythm and blues.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The sultry rhythms of jazz will fill the streets as you wonder up Bourbon and backwards in time in the birth city of Jazz. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is a prime time to visit the city and experience the beat as a mixture of old and new music satisfies the city. New Orleans is legendary for the soft sound of jazz that can be heard through the city creating a serene backdrop to the beautiful city rich in musical heritage.
New York, New York
It is obvious that the greater area of New York City would make the list. New York is the birthplace of various artists and the city where many prominent artists careers began. With hundreds of venues and clubs, New York is an excellent city for music. It is clear why people with dreams of entering the music industry flock to the city that never sleeps, in hopes of making those dreams a reality.
Los Angeles, California
Similar to New York, Los Angeles is one of the most cultured music cities in the country. As the birth city to various artists, LA is home to any and all forms of music. LA is full of musical venues, clubs, and artists. From live music to the clubs, it is clear of the pure talent and potential present, are among the various strands of musical development the city has to offer.
