Best Places for Independent Artists to Perform in Atlanta Atlanta is one of the best cities in the country for independent musicians. From hip-hop and R&B to rock, gospel, jazz, and alternative music, Atlanta has an enormous network of venues, showcases, festivals, lounges, clubs, and community events. For an independent artist, however, finding the right place to perform can be challenging. The best venue isn't necessarily the biggest venue. It's the venue where your audience actually wants to be. Atlanta's Independent Music Scene Independent artists have several ways to find performance opportunities. Instead of focusing exclusively on major concert venues, look for: Artist showcases Open mic nights Local festivals College events Community events Nightlife events Restaurant performances Private events Music industry events Local promoter showcases Downtown Atlanta Downtown Atlanta provides opportunities to perform in front of tourists, residents, convention attendee...