<p>Everyone knows about Ticketmaster.com -- but is it the only existing source of concert information in your area? Sometimes doing a little extra research can yield fruitful results, especially for lesser-known artists or events. Often, the website of a particular venue near you will post event information that might not be available on Ticketmaster, such as what you are permitted to take into the venue (e.g., no water bottles, cameras) or last-minute special guests. Event website Eventful.com is also a good source for finding information about concerts in your area. It not only shows information about music concerts, but about conferences, food and wine festivals, nightlife, and sports events as well. Regularly checking the blogs of known artists in your area is also an effective way of keeping a hand on your city\'s pulse. People from all walks of life -- artists, musicians, chefs, promoters -- might post otherwise unannounced events on their blogs or websites, such as open bars, "secret" new restaurant openings, or movie premiers. Finding out about concerts big and small in your area might require a little more than just clicking around on Ticketmaster.</p>