I like to listen to bands, in a nice, up close and personal venue. Do you have any good local clubs/bars that showcase bands? I have a few, but the best ones are in the city. The Crossroads is in Huntsville and the Bottletree Lounge is in Birmingham. If you ever get a chance to head this way, you definitely need to check them out.
We have some very nice ones where I live. I wish more people would support local talent. Some of the bands out there are really great and will not become known unless we help them out!