Have you heard? Whether it's the season's most talked-about concert or just another night featuring our signature jazz and blues, Kansas City has your ticket to live music. Tune in to KC ... something is always playing.

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1. When most people think of Kansas City's music scene, their minds immediately jump to jazz. Head to 18th & Vine to learn about the genre's roots. The American Jazz Museum chronicles our city's jazz legacy, showcasing legends like Ella Fitzgerald and KC's own Charlie "Bird" Parker.

2. Stick around for a late-night jam session at the nearby Mutual Musicians Foundation. You're in for a musical treat—national artists and local jazz musicians have gathered there for years to burn the midnight oil.

3. Kansas City's live music scene doesn't stop at jazz. Catch your favorite tunes at nightclubs and concert venues across the metro. Gather your friends and head to Ernie Biggs in the Westport entertainment district. Singing along is encouraged at this dueling piano bar perfect for a group night-out.

4. Sprint Center is Kansas City's new address for blockbuster concert tours and other major events. Fans of hard rock will feel right at home at Angel's Rock Bar, a high-octane nightclub inside the adjacent Kansas City Power & Light District.

5. On the classical side, there is the 80-person Kansas City Symphony. This stunning national orchestra offers an imaginative and energetic season featuring internationally acclaimed guest musicians and conductors.

Even more ideas:

• Westport
• O'Dowd's Little Dublin
• Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen
• Jardine's Restaurant & Jazz Club
• Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone