I try to stay connected with local music. I have heard some great singers and some not so great. I am presenting to you the 5 best local bands. Keep in mind, some of them only do cover songs and some of them are solo artists. What I have based this on is how much they play in the area, opinions of people and bar owners, how well they play,  and my opinion. These are in no particular order.

  • 1

    Maxi Childs Trio

    Maxi has been on the Twin Ports music scene for a long time and has tried all types of music. Her latest presentation is jazz at Blackwater. They have great arrangements and Maxi never seems to get any older, both in her looks and voice.

  • 2

    Mary Bue

    Mary Bue came in and recorded an interview and a couple of acoustic songs and nailed it just by herself. Come and see her band you will see why I put her on the list of best of the Twin Ports. She dropped her piano for a guitar and I like the edge she has now.

  • 3

    Tempted Fate

    They opened up for .38 Special for one of our Townsquare Medial Shows. They nail every 80s song they do and they bring the party. Ask most of the area people they say they love this band.

  • 4

    Rage N Country

    They've had a few line up changes but they are still one of the best country bands in the area. They mostly do cover songs.

  • 5

    MYNX

    When I was growing up they were one of the top bands, and I fell in love with the girl playing bass. They got back together and play all the songs I heard when I followed them as a kid. Ageless, and still rockin' it.

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