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The US is celebrated for its iconic music cities like Nashville, the heartland of country music but, there's a trove of less-known, hidden gems across the country that pulse with riveting live music experiences that many have yet to discover. This ranking reflects not only the diversity of music genres (Alternative, Hip Hop/Rap, Jazz/Blues, Latin, Hard Rock/Metal, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Rock/Pop and more!) available across the nation but also the passion and resilience of local communities in keeping live music alive and thriving. We hope this inspires music lovers to explore beyond the known music cities and to experience the unique sounds these hidden gems offer. To shine a light on hidden musical retreats, CheapoTicketing surveyed 3,000 live music lovers to create a ranking of the best under-the-radar live music destinations across the nation. Check out the infographic below for the interesting results.

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Methodology: We conducted a web-based panel survey involving 3,000 adults, taking into consideration factors such as age, gender, and location. To procure data sets related to the population, we relied on our internal data resources. To guarantee a representative sample, we employed a dual-phase procedure that included stratified sampling and post-stratification adjustments.

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