Although I live in a city with only about 22,000 residents, we have a very active theatre and music scene around here. While a lot of the bands that come out of here aren't really my cup of tea, there are a few real gems.
Genuine Junk Band (Roots, jam, funky)
I see them in concert every chance I get. They're my absolute favorite local band.
GJB MySpace
Bedtime (More of an indie thing)
I've seen them play quite a few times, and they're pretty good.
Practice Session
Soft Pain (More indie as well)
I've seen them play with Bedtime a few times, and a few solo shows. They're not bad.
Soft Pain MySpace
Murderous Geese (More on the punk side)
Murderous Geese MySpace
Ritch Collins Three-O (Strangeness)
Ritch Collins Three-O - Breakin' Up Ice
Neverly Brothers (Jammy, Zappa and Dead influences)
My theatre friend Roger Hagley (Neverly Brothers) with Genuine Junk Band
And dozens and dozens more. These are just some I've seen before.