Are you wondering where you will go for a vacation this year? Are you tired of the same locations touting, “wonderful scenery, great locations, great food and sights”?
Well. This is where you could win out! Have you wondered of ever having a musical vacation? If you’ve had an interest in a specific type of music, then you’re already familiar with the different places where you can get a great way to listen to live music and musicians. But for beginners as well as aficionados’ of a musical vacation, this article aims to give you a quick idea of the best locations to hear live music for a specific genre all year around.
Well “hear” goes,
· New Orleans- For the jazz devotees New Orleans happens to be the birth place of the oldest and most intriguing form of music ever seen! A plethora of musical history as well as a citywide affinity for music and dance makes New Orleans the best destination for great music all year around. The most famous location for the best Dixieland Jazz happens to be the French Quarter; you'll find something for every budget ranging from $5 to even a $100 cover charge for every form of Jazz, Cajun as well as Creole music you’ll ever want to hear. A few great destinations you should keep in mind are: Fritzel's and Preservation Hall with the celebrated Ellis Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins at Vaughn's, Nicholas Payton including the Los Hombres Calientes at the Funky Butt on Rampart Street, as well as contemporary brass bands as The Dirty Dozen at Donna's, right next door to the Funky Butt.
· Berlin- Berlin happens to have a rocking night life as well as a whole range of contemporary musical styles which will suit a classical devotee to even a hardcore acid rock fan. Festivals are held all year around and the most famous happen to be during the first week of February or the Berlin Carnival Costume Parade with a large range of festivities and musical bands for a rollicking time. The Berlin Philharmonics Open is also world famous for its traditional, ornate, and semi-classical forms of orchestral music. A customary concert festival is also held at the middle of June for classical devotees to enjoy their musicians in peace. Another great classical festival also held at the same time is the Fete de la Musique, where world famous artistes flock from all over the world to demonstrate their talent at the concerts.
· Tokyo- Asian underground music happens to be the cutting edge of avant garde and many people don’t really understand it. But for the latest in Asian club music, Tokyo happens to be the place for it. Extreme bands with extreme originality are constantly sprouting with obscure names like Melt banana, Violent Onsen Geisha, Space Streakings, etc. But the fact is Asian music is rocking currently and you can get a close view of it during the summer months of May to August in Tokyo. The annual Fuji Rock concerts are famous for having the cutting edge of Asian music as well as international bands for rock aficionados. You can also try the Annual but still toddling Summer Sonic festival as well as the Udo Music Festivals which include international bands like Linkin Park, Metallica, as well as Daft punk.
· Las Vegas- You can’t mention musical vacation without mentioning Las Vegas at least once. This city has a whole range musical attractions ranging form Latin music, Pop Rock, classical etc. This city is a music lovers dream come true. The Blue Man band, Celine Dion, Cher and many other world renowned and multimillion dollar live shows form the back drop of a truly interactive and pleasing experience!
· Ibiza- Lastly but defiantly the best is Ibiza the island which happens to be the capital of the clubbing and dance music festival for at least there months of the year. The music scene which started in 1995 took off and has never looked back. The season which starts form May has some of the best DJ’s as well as parties for fans of almost every type of house , trance, as well as progressive music you’ll ever want to hear. The attractions include rocking , cutting –edge DJ ’s, hot bands, an international mix of clubbers, local citizens, mature clubbers, new faces every season, as well as a wide range of celebrities - modern Ibiza is the place to be a for a great musical vacation and party season.
Having a musical vacation is a truly tremendous idea for all music lovers but it’s a better idea for the entire family too. You can inculcate an appreciation for music in general in your children as well as enjoy a truly memorable vacation. Musical vacations provide a musical snapshot of a culture in general as well as a story to lure you to enjoy world class music.
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