Where would you go?
 

Basically, what are the best US cities for original music. Mainly for original rock music, and for people who want to give the "big time" a shot. If you wanted to try your hand in making it as an original rock musician/band, where would you move to?

I'd rather not have to answer why I'm asking this, so please just answer the question. Thanks!

You really like the word "original" don't you?

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I wouldn't be a rock musician because I prefer to make something that I find more interesting. I think I'd do well in Japan, Portland, or New York with my style of music. If I went more free jazz than usual I'd probably do well in San Francisco.

u shouldn't be a rock star u should be a DJ/noise/jazz artist or something

I've heard great things about the Boston scene. Rockers, pop stars, techno-fiends, experimentalists... although I suppose every large city has plenty of those.

I'm not sure it matters what city you are in anymore as far as making it. Seems like every city I have been in you can find a pretty vibrant music scene. Everything is through social media and things now so you don't have to go to L.A. and try to catch the ear of some music exec. I say find some place you want to live, start playing and building up a following.

There's a few hip hop artists from Minneapolis that I really like, and I've heard that the city is one of America's hidden treasures. Don't know if I can handle humid summers though... but I'm pretty ready to get away from the West Coast.

Chicago is a great city for live music. There's always something happening, and pretty much everyday, and in multiple venues, especially around the suburbs in small local clubs. You can literally go to a show every single night.

Let me guess... you're thinking of moving?

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I'll put it this way. What are the top cities in the US right now with the best original music scenes? Yes, I'm thinking of moving and giving it a try. I cannot find any musicians serious enough in my city. It's mostly just people looking to jam/gig with no intention of taking it further. I have original material written and will be recorded next month. Where I live there just isn't much of a live scene. It's more geared towards industry and people settling down etc. I'm looking or a place that is more, I don't know, "progressive". Or somewhere that has good venues, people who like to see live music, and most of all plentiful musicians. I'm just here to get good opinions/information.

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Ok, I'll look into it. Thanks.