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  When you support local live music, you're giving financial and moral support to local musicians, and you're contributing to the local economy through your support of the local clubs. In addition, your support of local live music sometimes gives local musicians an opportunity to gain a nationwide audience, which could lead to record deals.
  
  

Supports Local Musicians Financially

• In some cases, local musicians may not be able to support themselves solely with their concerts or CD sales and some work second jobs in order to survive financially. Increased support for local live music can boost their incomes and enable them to earn a decent living by doing what they love.
  
  

Promotes Local Cultural Heritage

• For cities that are known for a particular type of music, supporting local live music helps a city's cultural heritage. For example, in New Orleans, local brass band musicians who give live performances serve as cultural ambassadors for the city by promoting a type of music that is an essential part of its culture.
  
  

Supports New Types of Music

• Supporting local live music also exposes city residents to new types of music that they may not hear on their local radio stations. For example, if a local band plays experimental music that combines traditional Middle Eastern rhythms with Latin beats, this gives the audience something new to listen to, and if the band's popularity grows, it may be able to have some songs played on local radio stations.