After Dark: For great fun, local music visit The Whiskey

There are many reasons to love living in Annapolis - the laid-back atmosphere, the proximity to the bay and all it has to offer, the Naval Academy, St. John's, the historic setting - the list could go on and on. For music aficionados, however, the reason is plain and simple - a phenomenal music scene.

From symphony orchestras to nationally known rock acts to high school bands, Annapolis offers a breadth and quality of music unlikely to be found in other areas similar in size.

One of the things that was always astounding, given this scene, was the lack of a performance venue for local and regional acts. While the Ram's...