There's a place around where I live that hosts stand-up comedians and live musical performances. The music performances specifically have ALWAYS been nothing short of amazing. It's phenomenal how much heart and soul these guys put into their material.
One band I caught some time ago was called Mary-Ashley, a little three piece set from Pasadena. The lead, Mary Ashley, is a very cool person and she's a great singer. I bought their Christmas album and they're gonna be coming up with an EP soon.
They had some original material as well but the covers were the showstoppers. Anyone know any local bands you feel need more exposure?