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TUNE IN TO MEMPHIS

Local blogger Rachel Hurley, writer of www.rachelandthecity.com, reveals the top five places to hear live music.

1. HI-TONE CAFE

www.hitonememphis.com

Consistently voted the No. 1 place in Memphis to see live music, you can see both national acts like Band of Horses and MGMT and local favorites like Antenna Shoes and Jump Back Jake.

2. THE BUCCANEER

901-278-0909

This local dive decorated like a pirate ship is an intimate setting for live music. You can usually catch at least one guy from Lucero here any night.

3. MURPHYS

www.murphysmemphis.com

This punk-rock Irish pub features live music from bands like River City Tanlines, Antique Curtains and The Limes.

4. OTHERLANDS COFFEE BAR

www.otherlandscoffeebar.com

The shows start early at this family-friendly coffeehouse. It hosts acoustic acts Friday and Saturday nights.

5. ODESSA

www.myspace.com/odessamemphis

More of an art house, this space hosts a lot of national touring bands. Recent shows include Pit Er Pat, Pontiak and The Warble.

Rachelandthecity-along with local record company Ardent Studios-hosts a live music internet radio show called "The Ardent Sessions."

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