How about a trip to the UK - Brighton????

I live in South Portland, Maine. Walt Craven, the lead singer for a band called Lost on Liftoff, lives across the street from me. He used to front a band called 6Gig and has been named best vocalist several years in a row in the local Portland Phoenix. Anyhow, great guy, great music, so I thought I'd let you know. Their website is www.lostonliftoff.com.

Plenty of great music here in the Portland area just waiting for you!

I am a music junkie, always trying to listen and learn about anything new, but more important, anything that is really good. I recently heard the lead singer of a local group called Royal Bliss. He has a deep rich voice, and it is very expressive. I urge you to check them out either here in Salt Lake City, or in Las Vegas, where they play frequently.

Nothing for Las Vegas, NV

Nothing for Nebraska

hey i know of a really good artist yall should add to this excellent site. his name is Corey Smith, he is a acoustic country folk rock type guy, his songs are awesome. he has a few cd's out. so check him out guys.

First, thank you for a GREAT service! I, for one, really appreciate what you guys are doing for the rest of us.

I'd like to see three items added to your list of possible improvements:

1. I note that many of the song titles entered result in multiple performers, but often not the "name brand" performer. More "name brand" artists would be nice.

2. It would be beneficial to me to be able to enter a "type" of music. Examples include: "Big Band" or "Vintage Country", and have the system generate a profile from that entry.

3. Although I believe you're working on it, classical would be a nice addition.

Again, thank you for your efforts! You help make my day just a little brighter!

Art Risser

Yes, I think Las Vegas would be a great place to come. I am new here and need to learn more about the music scene (if there is one!)

in the NYC area, check out a great local band a brooklyn pal turned me onto: the wax poetics (i think they have a myspace page). i swear they're channeling the jayhawks! thx for a great site.

I`m from Portugal, and I`m a pandora`s fan, its my default music box, great idea, you must open "pandora`s door" to Europe,

We had Son Volt play in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 24. It was a fantastic show-one of the best we've had here in quite some time. The opening artist was Evan Phillips. He is in a local band called the Whipsaws. Unfortunately, I don't know a lot about the band, but they are getting a good bit of attention here. I plan on listening to them and perhaps y'all might want to as well.

This is a great website. Thanks very much for the project!

What a great gift you are offering the public. Thank you for all of the time and effort you all have put into this project!! Word is getting around on the Singer/Songwriters forums about your website.

Please consider a stop in ST. Louis, MO. I can suggest several top notch artists that hail from here. Specically, The Orbits a rockabilly all orginal music. The Lonesome Pines, bluegrass band and again mostly original music. Like some Cajun, know of that band also. St. Louis has been known for producing great artists and we are still at it. If you need any help locating good music in the St. Louis, MO....again, thanks sooo much.

Laura

I think you should Visit Bardstown, Kentucky. It's a nice little town with some good talent and great music from local bands. Also i think you should be able to make stations based on genres, for example i love christian rock like relient k and tree63. If you could make genres stations it would be great. Thanks U guys Rock

How about a road trip to Delaware?

I love this service! Nowhere else can I get such great music!

I am a new listener to Pandora, because one of my American friends told me about you.
I've made several 'radiostations', but I wonder if it is possible to shuffle from one station to another or play one song from the first station, than from the second etc.
This gives more diversity.
Or you could make a station for a musicstream (bluegrass, r&b, R&R, gospel, folk etc).
But all in all I'm grateful that you started
this program.

Gert van den Hof, The Netherlands

Hi, I am from Teutônia, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. I don´t can speak english very well, by I try to make me understood. I acess the pandora site, and listen some music that the site find to me. I had like very much the site, and stay very sad when discovered that only the americans can make an account. How can I acount here in Brasil? When the site will (expand)? to others countries? Congratulations for the magnific idea!

What a fantastic service!! I stumbled upon the site and am hooked. I teach employment skills in high school. Your site is the perfect example of making your future happen in this tech world!! It also allows us to have great background music while we're working (and I can control it) and introduces us to a variety of genres and new artists in our favorite fields. Thanks!!!!

Come to Minnesota and sample the many fine musicians we have to offer. My favorite local artist, who I don't think has had a lot of national attention yet, is Mark Mallman. He's an outstanding song writer, but an even more amazing showman. If you ever have Mark Mallman coming through your town be sure to check him out. If not just to see him wildly hump his keyboard then to listen to his great music.
If you're interested in a particular CD to listen to, I would recommend Live from First Avenue.

Excellent site!! I can't go back to streaming radio ever again. How about a stop in southern Connecticut? Great bands - Wingnuts, South Broadway Rhythm and others. I agree that classical would be a nice addition. Keep up the awesome project!!!!!! Much success.

Come to Wisconsin!!! You especially need to visit McAuliffe's Pub in Racine, WI. JJ, the owner, is a musician, and is really great about promoting independent music.

Two bands you need to check out:
The Sandcarvers
Brother (www.brothermusic.com)

Nothing like them, ESPECIALLY BROTHER!!

You keep me smiling,

Carrie

a nebraska visit would be nice, and any library would be willing to let you hold a presentation.
the grand island area would probably be the best choice.

When in Nebraska, make sure to hit Duffy's Tavern or Knickerbockers in Lincoln and Sokol Underground/Auditorium in Omaha. A lot of people have a misconception that there is no music coming out of Nebraska, and a lot of those that think there is music in Nebraska think it's all like Saddle Creek. There's a lot more to it than that. Lincoln has quite a diverse array of bands. Check out starcityscene.com to learn more about Lincoln and slamomaha.com for Omaha.

It'd be great to see you hit Missouri (specifically the St. Louis area)

Hey-
Come to Minneapolis!!!

I would highly recommend coming to check out Lincoln or Omaha, NE. With the recent success of Saddle Creek Records, indie rock has been burgeoning here. We've even got a three day music festival coming up on Sept. 14-16 named 'Lincoln Calling' featuring several shows at various venues each night.

Nothing ever in Utah, it's like we don't exist!

Nice place! Love the features. Now, how about dropping by Oklahoma. We need all the help we can get. :) some great bands and the friendliest people anywhere.

Missed U when U came to DC but do not forget about Balitmore, MD. It is a great city for music lovers, more diversed than DC.
Also I did a survey with Sony Music and it asked what I listen to when I am on the Internet and of course the answer was Pandora,

Thanks

Great idea! I'd love to see you come to St. Louis. Our city hosts Twangfest each year, and it's a terrific music festival. There are several outstanding music venues here - Off Broadway, Broadway Oyster Bar, Blueberry Hill - The Duck Room, The Pageant, Mississippi Nights, and too many excellent blues clubs to even name. Also - St. Louis is home to the very best community radio station anywhere - KDHX 88.1. You can stream this station to sample some of the great programming.

Chris Osborn

I love listening to Pandora, especially at work. It reminds me of my college radio days. Choosing what I want to hear, even if the sounds are in total contrast. For stops a long your tour, I would definitely suggest UConn in Connecticut. I'm sure you could even sway some 91.7 WHUS DJs into listening to Pandora when they're not near a radio.

I think what you are doing is awesome and quite an adventure! I see you are coming near Delaware (not sure when). Delaware has a vibrant, diverse music scene that you definitely do NOT want to miss. We are home to the critically acclaimed Dewey Beach Music Conference (www.deweybeachfest.com) going on September 28 - October 1st of this year! 175 bands from Delaware and from the US and Canada on over 2 dozen stages in one town - and all the shows are free to the public, and in walking distance of each other. If you can, you MUST come to this conference. You will leave with some amazing music!

Delaware is also home to the Newark Film Festival (www.NewarkFilm.com, going on Sept. 7 - 10), which will feature 21 indie films and 18 local musical acts.

Delaware is also proud of a blossoming radio show called Hometown Heroes, which airs every Sunday night on the biggest commercial radio station, 93.7 WSTW. Check it out at http://www.wstw.com/heroes/?num=6. Hometown Heroes, hosted by Mark Rogers, plays local musicians regularly, giving them exposure on a big commercial radio station.

University of Delaware is a breeding ground for budding musicians. I myself started my musical career while attending UD. Many many other great bands and solo musicians have attended UD, including Omnisoul, who signed with Wind Up Records and appeared on the Fantastic Four Soundtrack. My own band, Mythica, is made up entirely of UofD alumni and students. We recently opened for the Spin Doctors and Sister Hazel, and have been gaining lots of exposure. Check us out at http://www.MythicaMusic.com.

Every month there is something going on in Delaware that is local/indie music related, so it's hard to list everything. But I would LOVE if you guys came to Delaware. If you decide to, please do and I would be happy to personally show you around, give you the tour and point out the best places to stay, eat and of course, listen to amazing music!

Thanks,
Melissa Cox
MYTHICA
info@MythicaMusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/MythicaMusic

I think u should play at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin

Hello --

I am the student activities and concert coordinator at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Nearly everyone in our office listens to Pandora and we've been spreading the word. Come visit us. I can help.

Best,
Jeff

I'm sure that KSLU, the student-run radio station here at St. Louis University would love to organize something for a Pandora event/have Pandora come to SLU. We have a pretty diverse student body, so I think the turn-out to a possible Pandora event on or near campus and input submitted by students would be immense. Please consider it!

Also, I too would like to thank you for your service. I'm always looking for new music, and I have absolutely fallen in love with Pandora.

We got tunes. KC rocks. Surf the tall praire grass of Kansas. Smoke some too. ;>)

I agree with the last person. You guys should come to Minnesota. I live in St.Cloud. I am currently attending the Minnesota School of Business there. My major is Music Business Audio Production. I learned about Pandora through my class and we would be greatful to hear that someone out there is finally thinking about Minnesota. WE LOVE MUSIC TOO!!! PANDORA ROCKS! :)

Hey guys! First, I want to say thanks for all that you do. I've found a lot of great new artists from your site. I noticed that Maryland isn't listed on your road tour (which is probably ok, because the music scene around here isn't exactly stellar), but if you do happen through the area, make sure you stop at a Record and Tape Traders store. There are a bunch in the Baltimore area. And while it's certainly no Easy Street Records (my favorite record store out in Seattle), its the best indie record store in the area. Thanks!

Pandora has become a favorite for the sound system at the liquor store where I work. So you've got a least a few fans in Norman, OK.
If you're ever in town you need to come by Joe's Place Wines on Alameda and see what's on. University town, too. Go Sooners!

Hey thanks for the great music. I love listening. I live in Montana. Nobody ever remembers Montana or ever comes because it doesn't have many people and everything is pretty far away, but there are alot of great people here and we all love music. Stop by and see us sometime. There are lots of colleges and were not all hicks! Thanks Joni

Home to 40,000 students, UW-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin would be an excellent place to get some exposure/input.... if you don't mind a large pack of those crazy liberals. ;D All tastes, and a hugely active cultural community. Come on up and meet everyone over some great beer.

Oh you can't cross the US without a trip to OZ. Salina KS. The crossroads of I70 and I35, where North and South meet East and West.

You know how it goes LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!

What a PERFECT place for Pandora to go!! It's almost a perfect bullseye!! I mean you guys hit the music listening world right on the spot, now just bring it to the perfect place.

Why heck even Steve Fosset began his world famous flight with his Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer here in Salina AND landed here safely too.

We got great music here to to check out.

Give it a thought, then get back with me.

You won't regret it.

Pal

I'm a huge music fan and have been using pandora for about a year now. I would love it if you would bring your tour to some colleges in Kentucky. I think my state is starving for some decent and listenable music. I'm a senior here at Murray State University and our only means of new music is MTVu channel on tv. So please please please consider coming to some colleges here. Thanks

How about coming to Scotland? We have lots of great venues in Glasgow!

I'm really enjoying the site!

If you come out to the Four Corners, try to catch some live music at Andrea Kristina's Bookstore & Kafe in Farmington, New Mexico. My favorite local talent so far is a group called The Shoes.

Charleston, WV

- The Empty Glass
- Capitol Roasters
- Mountain Stage - at the Cultural Center and across the State.

Roasters has local talent every weekend, blues, jazz, folk.

The Empty Glass has wide variety.

Mountain State attracts a lot of local and some non-local talent and broadcats it's radio show to a national audience. Some bigger names who have and will appear are Nora Jones, Emmalou Harris, Bruce Hornsby, Alison Krauss, Joan Biaz. A lot of good locals also.

VEGAS?

Come to Columbia, SC. We have the University of South Carolina here, and we have one of the best college radio stations ever, WUSC.

Considering bands like Jimmie's Chicken Shack, O.A.R., and a bunch of other rock bands came out of Maryland, shouldn't it get some love? You should consider hitting up Baltimore, DC, or Annapolis.

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas would be a great stop. Great university of over 6,000 with an excellent music reputation.

You really should consider going to Lawrence Kansas. It is the home of KU, and also one of the best places for music I've ever seen in the midwest. They have great record stores and a hugely ecclectic group of people from all over the world at that college.

We have the Whole Enchilada Fiesta occurring the first week of October. Google Las Cruces, NM to find out more.
Great places to visit: Old Mesilla (Billy the Kid was jailed here), Fort Seldon, City of Rocks (down the road from here), Chope's Mexican Food Restaurant, La Posta Mexican Food Restaurant (these are historic eateries). Eclectic places: Spirit Winds, The Planet and International House of Delights. A great place to hold your event would be New Mexico State University, the largest land grant university in the U.S. Come check us out!

Please visit Rutgers University in NEw Brunswick, NEw Jersey!!!! We have 30,000 students waiting for you!

tuyen

You can't NOT come to WYOMING! I'm a total road tripper at heart. Lived and drove around in my RV from Sept 2000-Nov 2001 (http://www.rvgirl.com/). I'd recommend Laramie since that is where the University of Wyoming is. Easy to get to from Denver - up I-25 and West on I-80. Let me know if you need help setting things up.

Hey Lucy,

I work at Pandora, and I'll second your comment. I used to be the Music Director at WUSC. :)

I do hope Tim gets to Columbia at some point for a meet-up. I went back to visit a year or so ago and it's gotten so much more cosmopolitan in the years since I left. I love the Art Bar!

Seana

I would like to thank Pandora team for all the good music good work and my team in India Bangalore love Pandora for the Music cos we play it for about 4000 staff in our office thnx.

thnx a million
Desmond

I want to invite you to come on out to Tulsa and spend some time at Cain's Ballroom. The music has been happening there for over 75 years. The broad music variety available in Oklahoma is staggering. Everything from "Oklahoma" to Garth Brooks to the Red Dirt Rangers to The All American Rejects to Wyman Tisdale. The music is fine here.

Hey you all need to come somewhere in the area around Miami, Oklahoma. I'm sure theres tons of local kids who'd love to help out your project. My only problem with your music player is you keep giving me STYX as similar matches for The Transplants. Honest what's up with that?

Hey. I think what you are doing with this music genome project is great and revolutionary especially since we are living in a time of creative stasis. So to further your cause I think you should definitely come to baltimore, Md. Coming from D.C. I can compare that scene to where I currently live in Baltimore. I have to say that we have a diverse arts and music scene, with local places like Sonar, the Talking head, and the Walters art museum which features muscial performances that ranges in variety from jazz to classical. Also, this is a college town with over six different campuses full of avid music listeners. So please stop by, you'd be welcome.

Arkansas!! Little Rock!! Alltel Arena if it were very big...Juanitas for smaller places!! I'd love to see you guys here! mn

I LOVE PANDORA!!! There is one place not on your list that is a MUST - you cannot, ought not miss the music of the Twin Cities Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul). It's a music mecca up here, plus, we're the home of the coolest public radio station called "The Current" - they offer an eclectic taste in music, featuring amazing local and regional artists! Be sure to stop up here!!!!!

Lawrence, Kansa is the place.
I think Liberty Hall is an awesome place to stop by.

Portland, Maine! There's Space Gallery (this month they have Mason Jennings and Elf Power playing, among other bands and events), the Station, a venue that plays a lot of punk, hardcore, and alternative bands (Head Automatica, Against Me!, and As Tall as Lions are a few bands I've seen there), and the Big Easy, a bar that plays a lot of smaller, emerging bands like Portland-based Acta Non Verba and Boston ska band Big D and the Kids Table. There's also Merrill Auditorium, which occasionally wil have really cool shows like Bright Eyes (but usually sticks to classic music and plays and things like that). Okay, I could go on and on about places to buy music and eat and hang out and talk about music and all that, but I guess just email me if you're interested in coming to Maine... Or talk to someone! Cause Portland's awesome.

Ps, thank you New York Times for telling me about Pandora! I love it, I've already found a new band I really like.

Just learned of yur site this past labor day weekend. It kicks butt!! I've already created 5 different stations for my listening pleasure. I just love it, as your site says you have become my new DJ's. One suggestion I have is to list on your site with each song the year it was published/written. I used to have a vast 1000+ album collection and could find these dates myself (helps to settle arguments on when a song came out or who did it first) but my collection was destroyed during moving, I cried for hours. Anyway another suggestion would be a trip to Lincoln, NE home of the Cornhuskers. There are alot of great bars and nightspots with local bands from all genres- Rock, Blues & Jazz, and of course in Omaha you have alot of the slam dancing punkers and other alternative music. Keep up the good work.

Hey,
How about coming to Southern, New Jersey, very rural, but we have a local bar band that has been playing around these parts for years, "Last Call", they're country/rock & can really pack the bars. Take a trip to South Jersey, (about 1 hr. away from Phila. Pa., & 1 hr from the Jersey shore. WXTU 92.5 rules!!!!

How about a trip to Arkansas State? There are some pretty good local bands trying to get there music out there, as well as some out of Memphis, TN which is just 45 minutes away.

Columbia College-in Columbia, MO would love a visit from Pandora people! I listen every night and have told my students about you.This is an amazing website.

Come to TULSA, OK.....CAIN's would be great!! I love what your doing. I've already discovered sereral groups I didn't even know existed. Check out a local artist from Bartlesville,OK named Jarrod Elmore (jarrod@go2gspc.org). He has an instrumental CD titled "Inward". I've had it for over 5 years and still grab it first when I need to 'get in the zone' at work or school.

I am really enjoying Pandora and have recommended it to all my friends. Have you thought about classifying music into genres? Gospel music would be an interesting catagory.

Minneapolis, MN?

lemme tell ya somethin'....
I don't know how you do this....
and I don't wanna know........
BUT IT IS GREAT !!!
I have found some really great music...
pass it on to all I know with a interest in good music....
and I am steady learnn' more
THANK YOU ...WHOEVER OR WHATEVER RUN'S THIS
I am in KANSAS...we ain't all inbread..
oh yea...I might mention that I am over 50
THANK'S AGAIN...

visit charleston, s.c.: GREAT AREA FOR ENTERTAINMENT! hosts annually: spoleto, jazz fest, the mojo festival, cajun festival... and it just goes on all year round.

Manhattan Kansas Home of the Kansas State Wildcats would be a great place to visit on the tour. We are in the middle of everything and we have a campus size of around 20,000 students. Come visit the Heartland and make sure to wear your purple....Go Cats!!!

Tulsa, Oklahoma would be a great venue for you. The University of Tulsa is a small private school with many venues and there are campuses of Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State and other universities.

Hope you will consider dropping in. Lot's of friendly listeners, supporters, and and interesting city for your visit.

why pandora does not know jacques loussier: play bach
which is excellent

I know you can't exactly take a road trip halfway across the Pacific but you really should come to Hawaii. We have a whole genre of music rooted here. I've even met people in Pennsylvania who like Isreal Kamakawiwa`ole (braddah Iz). Consider adding it into your repetoire and making it more available to the rest of the world.

Just wanted to say that you guys rock!!! This has been the best radio station ever......I can listen to whatever I want to whenever

Bozeman, Montana could be a fun visit for you.

I love Pandora! Everytime I am on the computer I turn on Pandora, no matter what I am doing. Thank you so much!

P.S. Come to Utah!

You should come see Boise, ID. We may be small but we have a lot of music lovers here. It would be awesome.

Please add 'genre' as a selection option.

Thanks so much for providing this service! I adore Pandora and listen to it at home and at work constantly.

Aw, what happened to CT?

If you like big band music then I have the stop for you. Think about Fort Dodge, Iowa at the Bohemian Hall. Lots of polka and big band music with the largest and the best dance floor that I have seen. I think that this is a great site and I also recommended this site to my father-in-law who loves hard to find music. Thanks and keep up the great music!!!

Iowa City, IA -- right on Interstate-80; 4 hours west of Chicago; 12 hours east of Denver; 5 hours south of Minneapolis, 5 hours north of St. Louis

Local venues:
The Englert Theatre (http://www.englert.org/)
The Picador (formerly known as Gabe's Oasis -- http://www.thepicador.com/)
The Yacht Club (http://www.iowacityyachtclub.com/)
The Mill (http://www.icmill.com/music/calendar.shtml)

Thanks!

I noticed you were heading to Seattle, WA but how about a little east from there. I am in Northern Idaho, but figure you might make a trip to Spokane, WA. Otherwise, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho is absolutely the most beautiful place in all of Idaho.

Iowa City, Iowa continues to draw in national acts and even manages to catch quite a few right before they go big. We just finished Mud River V, featuring almost all local acts out of eastern Iowa. Swing through when you can!

Philadelphia, PA, actually has some great emerging bands. You should ask around and check them out.

Hey man...sure like the way you all put in something new that I'd never heard of before. As you may know by my stations, I really like an array of music. I have to tell ya, I juat like music and I've even sung a little bit myself. However that is another story. I do know a couple of local groups here near Augusta, Kansas. They're Christian groups. Let me know if you'd like to hear them sometime, but you'd have to talk to them about playing their music though. Keep up the great work!

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Just found it today, keep up the great work. I am going to get for my home...

What about Canada!? Vancouver is an incredibly diverse music city. Toronto and Montreal shouldnt be missed either if not more!

HEY! you're heading through the state anyway, so why not stop off at the college of Santa Fe?

Draw a triangle between Dallas, Denver & Indianapolis and close to the middle you'll find Fayetteville Arkansas. Pandora should definately put us on the map. Make your way to Dickson St. and collect a crowd of locals and University of Arkansas students at just about any of the fine eating/drinking and music venue establishments the street has to offer. And talk about a scenic locale residing in the Ozarks! Come on- you'll love it here!!

Fayetteville, AR

Bikes, Blues, and BBQ

September 27-30, 2006

Lots of local musical acts. Check it out at www.bikesbluesandbbq.org.

Just want to show some love to Pandora... you are my obsession. I have found more new, great music through there than through any other means, I love it! It looks like you won't be hitting Utah, big mistake! We've got so much great, local music, one in particular that you would just drool over.. Kalai, he currently has 3 albums, "Accoustacism" "Six Strings and the Rainy Day Man" and "Rebel Hands". It's totally worth your while to check him out. Thanks!

great band from burlington vermont called chin ho! from 1992-2000 reformed and now called The Andrew Smith Disaster. Find them on MySpace or just google them and download.

Toronto!! Tonnes of great acts, 3 major universities, several colleges and the Ontario College of Art and Design...all within a 30 min car ride of each other. Breeding ground for musical revolution...

No visit to the Twin Cities? For shame! Extensive music community, advertising & arts hub, multiple colleges & universities, and from what I gather, an active Pandora community. Not to mention some leading-edge radio in KFAI and The Current.

columbia, mo would be a great spot. great venues-mojo's, the blue note, jesse hall... i know of at least one office on mizzou's campus that would LOVE to see you come through Mid MO. I'd be up for St. Louis, MO or KC, MO if columbia doesn't scream your name.

You should come to the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

it'd be great if you made a stop in Salt Lake City, UT. there is a great music scene here, and i'm only just scrathcing the surface-- i've only been here a month and a half!

You asked for place you should visit to enlarge your musical vision and/or contact people who would be interested to share possibilities of Pandora.

This list would be a small start on that headway i hope:

School of Music & Sonic Arts, Queen's University Belfast
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_classical_music
Sangati Center
The South Asian Women's Forum
vimoksha - Indian classical music and dance portal
1. ^ Japanese Music, Cross-Cultural Communication: World Music, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts

Your´s

with warmth

Kaj Bauer

Little Rock, Arkansas. If you do get a chance to go to St. Louis we are just a hop down the road. Little Rock is ever changing and we here would love to have you come check us out. I got my Ipod stolen that's what brought me to this station. Got to have music to work.

It would be great if Maine was on the schedule. Maine is left out of music activies quite often.

I enjoyed my first experience with pandora yesterday. Apparently the project hasn't done much yet with classical music. I suppose you could eventually do say an Edvard Grieg station that would mostly consist of music from grieg, dvorzak, debussey, and other such artists. I'm afraid I'm pretty easy listening in my music philosophy. The backstage feature is really interesting.

Mike Bennion, Henderson, Nevada

you should check out the red rooster in aberdeen sd. on the corner of 2nd & s, main. lots of local bands play there or check out the buflo chip in sturgis.

Lexington, KY or Richmond, KY would be some great spots to visit both have big colleges with many great artist, and downtown LEX has bands that play every Thrusday and Saturday night.

north dakota baby!
this would be a great road trip that i encourage you take.

Me again - Few artists worthy of mention: Michael Gulezian, Ari Herstand, Andrew Bird, Joey Kantor Trio... But you have to come to the TWIN CITIES. Imagine a state where there are a dozen schools that are known for their music programs. Imagine a cultural hot spot centered in Minneapolis/St. Paul. We've got talent up the wazoo!

I see you are going to Denver, and Laramie, WY is only 2 hours away. something to think about. We house the University of Wyoming here, plus numerous other smaller venues depending on your preference.

LOUISVILLE. lexington or richmond? LOUISVILLE, ky was once the mecca for new music, and we're making a huge comeback. so head on down. we have live music somewhere, every single night of the week.

Hey Tim,

Let me just iterate the comments made by everyone else above - what a god damn fantastic idea!! I have already discovered many new bands from the suggestions by Pandora.

BTW, I'm from Ireland, I must have lied about living in the US - oops! Anyway, its spreading like wild fire over here, everyone I point in your direction seems to love it.

Keep up the good work!

Dude,

Greetings from NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA!

The HAMPTON BEACH CLUB AND CASINO (Hampton, NH) is only 30 minutes from Boston....

October 5 (Thurs-8pm) ---- Steve Winwood (sponsored by WFNX Boston)
October 8 (Sun-8pm) ------ The Strokes (also an FNX-Boston production)
October 27 (Fri-8pm) ----- Black Label Society (sponsored by WGIR-FM, Manchester, NH) <==Must hear/see!

I have to repeat: What you people are doing at Pandora is awesome! A few other sites had similar root concepts, but your implementation is just, well, elegant! Keep it up!

Oh ... So much music. So little time....

Ken
~~An original Woodstock attendee and going strong!~~

Hey, in Alaska there are some great bands. I recommend 36 Crazy Fists as a good intro...

There is lots of music....nothimg but time to practice during the winter...

why don't you make category's radio
like blues, rok, pop,act'.
meir.

Huge fan of the Genome! It is such a relief to be able to listen to new and different music. The genome picks up where radio has failed.

I would love to hear what you guys have to say. If you put Baltimore on your list I am there.

Baltimore has some great concert venues with a thriving rock scene. A lot of the acts that roll through the 9:30 club in DC stop by the 8 x 10 in Baltimore. There is always Sonar and the Ottobar for good local and indie music. You should come check it out on your tour.

great site guys!! I used to listen to pandora back home in Kenya(AFrica)and i still carried the habit with me when i moved to NewJersy. head on down to William Paterson University-Wayne NJ next time you tour the north coast....

Keep up the good work

What? No Minneapolis?

We're the home of The Replacements, Bob Mould/Husker Du, Soul Asylum, Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic, Golden Smog, Peter Himmelman, Bob Dylan, The Suburbs, Prince...Great music town!!!

Great job on the project and hope to see you in Minneapolis.

Marty

If you find yourself passing though Pocatello, Idaho
(I-80 and I-15) looks me up for a place to crash... I'll see what I can dig up on the local scene.

Get some passports and head outside the states for a while next summer. The planet's biggest Jazz festival is in Montreal (28 June to 8 July 2007 is the next edition http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/), which also hosts the Francofolies (French music) http://www.francofolies.com/, but I'm not sure what the 2007 dates are. But hang around after Jazz fest and go to Quebec City for the Festival d'été (http://www.infofestival.com/), lots of different kinds of music there; that will happen in early July 2007. Book your hotel rooms now!

Come to Minneapolis!!

come to vermont...nothing happens in vermont...specifically come to middlebury college...i'm a DJ on their radio station, you could come on the air and talk about the music genome project. it would be cool.

Another vote for the St. Paul/Minneapolis area! We'd love to have you!

Come to Vermont! Middlebury College, UVM... it's a big music culture. We'd love to have you at Midd.

If you're heading to Minneapolis... places to check out would be... The Fine Line, First Avenue, The Myth, The Quest night club to name a few..Minneapolis has a thriving music scene. There's a reason acts like Prince, Husker Du, & Soul Asylum have gotten their start here.. an act to check out - if they're playing - would be the Suburbs. A local band from the 80's that still has a huge following..

The U of A in Fayetteville, Arkansas would be a great place to visit. The university holds a lot of similar events. I also know that a bar/grill called Grubs held an event for Found Magazine, and a good number of people showed up there. Pandora has many fans in Fayetteville. It would be worth the stop. Thanks!

The Pageant would be a great place to book Matt Nathanson in St. Louis, MO. Great fans! Thanks.

hey come to sioux falls sd! it would make for the perfect road trip! we also have a lot of music junkies here it would be awesome if someone good finally comes here!

Wichita KS has a great theatre built in the early 20th century called the Orpheum and a great blue grass base of people.

It seems as though the entire midwest has been excluded. I don't blame you. But come on, we're people too. Especially those at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. I'm just saying.

How about Connecticut?

how about a trip to Savannah, GA for Octoberfest the dates are sept 29 through Oct. 1st. we would love to show you some southern hospitatlity.

St Louis is a great place to go and see awesome ORIGINAL local bands as well as bigger names and fun venues. These 3 are right next to eachother: BB's Jazz Blues & Soups, Beal on Broadway & the Oyter Bar. One of my other favorites is Felix's in Dogtown (@Clayton & Tamm), any Thursday or Friday you'll find good music there. And of course, Soulard, The Loop and the clubs on Washington St. downtown. Check out www.stlblues.net; www.thevenicecafe.com and www.riverfronttimes.com. You have a lot of supporters in Saint Louis that would be really dissapointed if you didn't stop and see us!

Just got on yesterday here in Montana and am pleasantly surprised. You couldn't come up with a couple of "artist" requests, but I will be patient and enjoy what I have found. Very good.

hey, forst i have to thatk you for hours of good time while listening to many of my favourite groups:)
i'd like to add a commet about sertain genres of music that r not seem to appear at your list, maybe you'll find it interesting:)
i did't succeed to find anything of genre alled hardcore techno or noise, i also admit that it is not a mainstream thing to listen to but it has a grat audience, many raves and parties as wel as every-year festivals across europe, it would b great if you coudd add this to the project:)
thanks a lot for so far anyhow:)

I highly suggest a road trip to Alaska. If you really want to see more green than you have ever seen, plus the most beautiful mountain ranges in the USA, then Alaska is the state for you. If you travel in the summer you can experience life under the midnight sun, and also some wonderful local music such as the Anderson Bluegrass Festival, or the Fairbanks Folk Festival. For some great rock check out Gangly Moose.
There are some amazing artists in the AK. 36 Crazyfists originated in Anchorage. Also you should listen to The Roman Candles, another Alaskan original. If you do make it up to the great north, and you find yourself in Fairbanks (My hometown) then be sure to visit the University Of Alaska Fairbanks and check out their sound auditorium called "The Place Where You Go To Listen". It is a sound and light environment created by composer John Luther Adams. This ever-changing musical ecosystem takes the rhythms of daylight and darkness, the phases of the moon, the seismic vibrations of the earth and the dance of the aurora borealis in real time, and translates them into sounds audible to the human ear. Truly amazing!

Would love you to come to Canada and discover some of our lesser known talents.

Would love for you to come and visit Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort / Spa in New Mexico for a wonderful experience

Don't bother coming to Vegas unless all you want to do is just chill and do the tourist thing.
There is no culture here...when I try to explain Pandora to people, they look at me like I just started speaking Lithuanian or something.
Radio here pretty much sucks. It's pretty much all Corporate Radio: Clear Channel/Lotus/Beasley same 20 "songs" over and over. If it's not on the "radio" or MTV, no one here's heard of it, nor do they care to.
Sad sad sad. Thank the gods and goddesses for the Internet!!
I'd love to come to the next Meetup y'all have...in Los Angeles!
: )

how 'bout the 'Ville (louisville, KY)

Just to reiterate, Oklahoma is a great place for music. The Greenwood District of Tulsa is famous for being the Black Wall Street of America before the race riot of 1921 that economically and physically devastated the predominately African American neighborhood.

However, musical traditions have persisted and the area now boasts a blues and jazz festival that is top notch for the Mid and Southwest.

In addition, many musicians call Oklahoma home, including Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

Please do consider visiting us!

Just to reiterate, Oklahoma is a great place for music. The Greenwood District of Tulsa is famous for being the Black Wall Street of America before the race riot of 1921 that economically and physically devastated the predominately African American neighborhood.

However, musical traditions have persisted and the area now boasts a blues and jazz festival that is top notch for the Mid and Southwest.

In addition, many musicians call Oklahoma home, including Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

Please do consider visiting us!

You should definitely come check out Madison, WI and one of my favorite bands ever: Sunspot (www.sunspotmusic.com).

As far as venues go, Capital Brewery has a great beergarden with a stage (not to mention great beer). King Club, The Annex, and the Union Terrace/Der Ratskeller also have some great local flavor quite regularly.

And thanks for a great service!

One bad you should check out in Lincoln, NE is "The Wealthy Without". They are a really good band. The play at a venue called "Nickerbockers" a lot. Definately check them out.

I know a great place for you guys to visit. How about good ol' West Virginia University?

Hi Pandora!
I am a listener from Denmark.... there are quite at few of us i think, we just all put down a 90210 zip code, because we know it exist and we have to put down something. I would love it if there was a possibillity that you played danish music too.... like nephew or kashmir for eksample. They are famous in Denmark, and really good too.
thanks for some good listening,
Tina

I'm a listener just outside of Mobile, AL. I'd really like to hear Dax Riggs and Pilot Speed on here though they're not local. Also, there was an old hip-hop group called the get fresh girls that I loved in the late 80's and early 90's. Just can't find them anymore.

Great Idea... Minimize doesn't seem to minimize..
Hope that this works out .. I've just found it and now I can't live without it. Thank you for all the great Music.... Have a great trip and "Let's Be Careful Out There"

Fletch

Thank you for a superb service....As a teacher performer and director of sacred and secular music both public and private with 25 years of experience....... i give you all my sincere appreciation for helping increase musical awareness......I too hold this amazing art in high regard........Let me know when the Pandora Passage thru Oklahoma is planned......ciao for now rjp333

COme to Oklahoma.

First--you guys rock! I am blown away by your idea of radio stations. Thank you a million times over. How about traveling to New Town, ND. There is a fantastic Native American radio station out of this town. They play quite amazing music. Don't know how far they broadcast, but it sure is fun! I agree with a former writer--I'd like to be able to find a station entitled, New Age artists or Native American artists or Bungara music (from India).

Minneapolis has a great local music scene. Check out venues such as the varsity theatre, the riple rock, the fine line music cafe and first avenue's -7th st entry.

I don't expect you guys to come to Reno any time soon, but it would really be awesome!!

I knew to this, but I'm really enjoying the "free music online on any computer with an online access." It's freakin awesome!!

I'm really expecting more foreign artist to show up over here!! Maybe more japanese, filipino, asian artists altogether, hawaiian roots, italian, british, german, latin genres . . . basically more internationally diverse artists/ genres!!

But besides those, you guys are doing a fantastic job providing random freeloading strangers a plethora of easily accessable songs!!

Thank you for everything and keep up the painstaking work!!

I really appreciate it!!

-prince(><)

Next time your driving through Arkansas, stop for a night in Fayetteville. We have a great atmosphere on Dickson Street. Many live and local bands. Definatly worth the stop! Keep up the good work.

How about speaking at a future CaseCamp in Toronto? -Jyotika

http://www.casecamp.org/home/show/HomePage

I think you would do well in Louisville, Kentucky. Seems to be right in your flight pattern. :) Just found Pandora and thought, "wow, a website that thinks." :) Thank you for being here - this is awesome!

Hey if you could make your way down to beautiful Florida i know there are plenty of good music that im sure you would enjoy. There is this awesome venue, The Backbooth, in Orlando that is deffinitely worth looking into. Great job with this site, everyone i tell about it loves it.

Have you been to Reno? Fairly eclectic town. We've got a little bit of everything going on here.

You guys should make a stop in St. Louis Mo. Aside from a lot of great venues around here, (Lemp Arts Center, the Gargoyle, The Pageant, The Creepy Crawl, Mississipi Nights, the list goes on) There are alot of Universities that would love to host something... I go to Webster University, SLU (St. Louis University) would be another great stop, and Washington University St. Louis even has it's own venue (The Gargoyle) so I'm sure they'd host something!

I'd reiterate that Madison, WI is well worth a stop... especially if you're already travelling to Chicago and the Twin Cites (as we're smack-dab between them!).

There's more than 2 handfuls of small-medium size venues that still give you an intimate-feel but give you the right ambiance for rock shows. The places of note are: The High Noon Saloon, The Annex, The Terrace at the Memorial Union of Univ. of Wisconsin, The Dry Bean... along with many of the trendy bars and clubs up by the Capitol (Cafe' Montmarte, Club Majestic, The Orpheum, The Barrymore).

We've had a few big names come of out of Madison, and a bunch of smaller names that hopefully will get signed someday too. Regardless, Madison is a great city for live tunes all across the stylistic spectrum. Give it some consideration!

Don't miss Columbia Missouri. Columbia is in the top 2 for cultural mecca for Missouri. I know that may sound lame being that Missouri also contains the Ozarks along with the hillbillies, but Columbia is full of really cool people.

Check out 88.1 KCOU FM (http://kcou.missouri.edu/), University of Missouri Radio Station, and look up Jason Kafer for contacts. That man is definitely the most knowledgable local music contact around.

How about a trip to South Carolina....come down near the coast its rockin down here!

I love pandora a whole lot. every time i get on the my computer I turn on pandora.Thank you

I love pandora a whole lot. every time i get on the my computer I turn on pandora.Thank you

Hey I was just wondering if Pandora will ever have a unit that you can put in your car's dash board and listen to it when your driving. I think their would be a big demand for this kind of thing (as in you would blow xm/satilite radio right out of the water!). Even a walkmen type unit just so we the people have a nice portable unit. I'd pay $50 a month for something like that (and I'm a broke ass college student). Anyways keep doing what your doing we love it and hopefully I'll see a response to this when you get a chance. -- Peace, Mikey (Minnesota)

If you visit the Hartford area, keep a lookout for Jeff Pevar. (I call him The P-Meister). He is an awesome, versatile guitarist. He sometimes backs up Dana Pomfret.

first off... i just want to say that pandora is an incredible idea, one i think that alot of programmers would have shied(sp?) away from. second, theres a local group i really dig from this area (montana) called the "high poet society"... they bill themselves as hip-hop, but its much more melodic than your average "im better than you" rap portrayal. also, they are nothing of the gangsterish sort. it really is worth a listen. i believe the main site is http://www.highpoetsociety.com, but their frontman posts alot of music on his myspace at http://www.myspace.com/hiphoplsr

i also have a bunch of cds, these guys dont have national distrobution yet, but i could email you a zip file with a bunch of mp3s in it if you'd like.

thanks for your time.

come on down to birmingham, alabama. we have a great thing going here in the music scene.

I think you'd gain many appreciative listeners if you were to set something up with the folks at Linden Labs so that users of Second Life could listen to their Pandora stations on SL, with an interface that "exists" in SL.

Hi Tim,
Been a while since I have left a note on your travels. But firstly, I must say that Pandora is growing into a station that I can not live without. Thank you all so much for all the hard work you are putting into this project.

It looks like you are making a trip that could easily take you through St. Louis, MO. OH! MY you are missing many great bands in this city. I would love to help you discover them. As you well know St. Louis has been the home of many famous artists and St.Louis is still producing them. Please contact me if you would like some suggestions.....

Kindly,
Laura

if you ever go to baltimiore, definitely check out fletcher's and the recher theatre, which is in towson.

Tim / Tom / Team,

Don't forget the center of the music universe - Lawrence, Kansas. Home of the University of Kansas. Previous home of the legendary Outhouse where bands such at The Descendents, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Meat Puppets and Minutemen played before moving on to bigger venues downtown like The Kansas Union, The Granada and Liberty Hall...

It's also the childhood home of lead singer/guitarist Brian O. of the band .22 who's currently touring with his new band Bottomless Pit.

- D

you should go to Pittsburg Kansas

Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted, on the beautiful Caribbean Island of St. Croix, is a community event offered on the third Friday of each month. Admission is free and families are welcome. Residents and visitors alike meet, mingle and enjoy great jazz wafting over the waters of the Frederiksted harbor, as well as the guarantee of a beautiful sunset in this wonderful park setting. Hosting locally and internationally acclaimed jazz artists, Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted has received an enthusiastic reception in its six years existence, and has become a much anticipated monthly island event.

I retired here in 2004, and besides the friendly people, I think Sunset Jazz was one of the events that convince me to stay. Come on down and visit us. Bring your beach chair or just purchase one here.

Here is a list of a few of the muscians that play from time to time at Sunset Jazz.

http://www.sandcastleonthebeach.com/CafeMusicians.cfm

I agree with Mike. Birmingham, Alabama is a must see city for your tour!

Come to Lawrence, KS and/or Kansas City, MO--believe it or not, there is a scene, particularly in Lawrence. At very least, hit St. Louis--I can drive there.

I second the Lincoln & Omaha Nebraska request! Great local music, and someone is playing almost every weekend.... Kickerbockers & Zoo Bar in Lincoln are worth checking out

Hey, you should check out the scene here in Montreal... One of my favourites are 2 local acts, Heavy Traffic, and The Aliens, who both play at the boodha bar here on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively, are worth checking out.

Is Kansas City not known for it's music history?
Hey Hey Hey Kansas City!!
If not K.C., Mo., then how about Lawrence, Ks. as Kristin above suggested.
There's great music to be had in these parts.

not all bare feet and back woods try lexington,ky remember we are the horse capital of the world don't look over our growing city.

Hay there:
St. Louis Area ?

I would like to be able to state,for example,"Irish Folk tunes" and have that catagory on my station,either alone or with other "types" of music....no chords,artists,albums,,,just the type of music I would like to hear
Thanks

You need to hit up the Twin Cities. Mark Mallman, The (Olympic) Hopefuls and Atmosphere are just a few great acts from here. The Current (as mentioned above) is pretty sweet and, oh yeah, ever heard of Prince? Game. Blouses.

thank you very much

1st: good to see other okies on here
2nd: in Oklahoma we've got more to offer than toby keith & garth brooks--flaming lips, chainsaw kittens (RIP) starlight mints, evangelicals & a slew of up & comers
3rd: thanks for what your doing, & despite the other suggestions--please stay away from categorizing the music, doing that kept me from alot of really good stuff over the years

by the way, on the album & artist info could you list the label that released it? nerd request

Just found you today. What a great great variety of music. I listened for almost 4 hrs today but will listen more often now.

I found pandora while using my computer that runs linux.Great variety of music.I like the idea of finding music by song or artists.I am very eclectic in my music taste.I typed in numerous different artists and you found all of them except Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

In this times of globalization music in spanish is a good choice for all the latino comunity not only in the US, but all over the world, so I suggest to include more spanish singing artist remembering though that not every track in spanish has to be salsa, merengue or raeggeton, there are thousands of rithms: pop, rock, bolero, etc. I recomend you to check the popularity lists in each country like Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Colombia... don`t rely too much in the lists of rolling stone or billborad they talk about latin music in the US, not in the source countries, that's why almost always people think merengue and salsa are the only true latin music...
Check out artists like "Heroes del silencio" "OV7" "Mecano" "El Tri" "Enanitos Verdes" "Timbiriche" "Fey" "Julieta Venegas" "Mijares" "Montaner" "Vicente Fernandez" "Javier Solis" "Los Panchos" "Raphael" "Radio Futura" and many many many many more from today and yesterday...

love pandora. found it by accident. now love it . all the different music. I am a soldier in the Kansas Army National Guard in Topeka KS. I love music like Cat Stevens and other music related to the same type of music . Its so relaxing.

Columbia Missouri
Uni of MO - Columbia
there are alot of college kids who would appriciate it!

Gosh....Phoenix )your November stop)is so close to New Mexico, and there is such great music here ranging from cultural local (hispanic, mariachi, naitve american, jazz, folk, eclectic)...and some good venues (Outpost Performance space, South Broadway Cultural Center, Kimo Theatre, Blue Dragon Coffee House, Hispanic Cultural Center, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center....just to name a few in Albuqueruqe....not mentioning Santa Fe!).....come visit us!!! Jo

Kansas State University is right off of I-70 in Manhattan, KS. A big 12 college would be the perfect spot for a stop.

I love Pandora. I listen to a very wide range of music and can depend on you to provide some of everthing. Thank you. I live in Iowa in the city of Norwalk, just south of Des Moines. This is where we grow tall corn and musical groups like Slip Knot and see last performances from artists like Buddy Holly. Come see us in Iowa and all our exciting new growth.

Many greetings from Hamburg, Germany !
I love pandora ! Whats about german arists so like Herbert Gr�nemeier ?

Matthias

At Knickerbockers in Lincoln, NE there is always a show going on.

I have a " ton " of bootleg Dead .... I'm going to determine how it possible to create my own " station " ...... give me a moment. ( oh, by-the- by, NICE ! )

You should go to Sokol Underground in Omaha Nebraska, there are fantastic bands throughout the central plains.

You all should come to Tulsa, OK. I've turned alot of friends on to Pandora. We have a lively Western Swing heritage. 80s/90s/00s trends include rockabilly, psychobilly, red dirt(stripped down bluegrass), a growing indie/electronic/avant-garde scene and alot of metal(south-midwest hybrid sounds). And there's hip-hop too, very much a clash between memphis-stl-atl club oriented stuff with the huge texas screwed stuff. The blow up of Texas has Oklahoma questionin where it stands in all of this.

Utah, Salt Lake City. I know a couple of different people that are i different bands. Different types of music for each. They are just local and not real big but it would be fun to have you hear them.

There is a restaurant in Newton NJ called Bula. Fridays they feature jazz. Lately they've had Karl Latham and Mark Egan, also Dave Stryker trio
Another good place is KRAVE also in Newton.You might check out The WaterWheel Cafe in Milford PA http://www.waterwheelcafe.com/
and Cecil's in Orange http://www.cecilsjazzclub.com/index.htm
Local band Perfect Angle at Steinwand sound in Newton http://home.earthlink.net/~ssound/ssound.html
(Theres a Holiday Inn too

look for Zwarte' in the upper midwest

Didn't notice a mention of Boise, Idaho anywhere on here...so you should drop by. The Reef in downtown Boise has live bands on the weekends and great food to top it off. Another great place to check out for music in Boise is the Record Exchange. If you decide to hit Boise on your trip, drop me a line and I will get you some better info.

I second the person from Portland ME's comment...and there are many more fanatastic bands in the portland area. Check it out!!!

I just discovered Pandora a few days ago. This is the most amazing music service I've ever seen (listened to). I can't believe how much I enjoy the whole concept. I've bought some good computer speakers and a Squeezebox and I'm listening all the time. I love discovering new music. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

I am a very new user of your service. To date I only subscribe to your free service. I have been blown away by what you have available both in terms of your catalog of music and various genre but by the musicology you make available. I would be interested in plans you may have for a Tulsa stop. The Greenwood Cultural Center is host to the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. We have an active local music scene. The Spot Awards are an annual event to promote local talent that is very well attended.

PANDORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Simply fantastic...............

ciao

The Picadora in Iowa City, Iowa would be a great place for shows, and it has alot of awesome bands that play there.

good evening to you sir!
Just a listner from state no.51:NORWAY
I am quite new to this so just hello today.Ive`been to USA several times and love to come back one day.

hey yall at MGP just fellow listener modem from pratt kansas stoppin in to tell ya the station kicks major ass the only thing i would change about it is the listening stop after so many hours of inactivity, i leave it on all night and listen to it while im tryin to fall asleepand sometimes it cut out before i start sleepin.

Come to Iowa City and the University of Iowa Campus. I do believe that we have a pretty rich local scene out here.

You guys are great! I do have a correction if you are interested. I am a huge country fan; I also really like classical music. On an album of David Coe's music, you have his name listed as Davis Coe. You may want to correct that. What a great station.

I live in Columbia, MO and we are a very music loving city. I know the University of Missouri - Columbia would be very receptive to a visit from you guys.

St. Louis, MO

Places to hold event:
Mad Art Gallery
Moolah Theatre
Pageant Theatre
Way Out Club

Please come to Huntsville Alabama. If you are not familiar with Huntsville, it is always in the top four high-tech cities in the country. We have Space Camp, The Space and Rocket Center and four colleges. I'm sure I can organize a place for a town meeting. Please let me know.

You really need to come to New Mexico. The Native American music alone would astound you! You couild increase your Mexican music greatly as well. I also enjoy a local group called Stoic Frame, an alternative music group from here that currently records in CA. There are tons of these people over here!

Wussup with y'all coming up to the AK. Not arkansas. The Northwest. Come to anchorage, alaska. See how and what people listen too. Iys not all igloo's and polar bears, for the uneducated.

Hello tim, I live in the great state of Alabama and i noticed that we weren't represented.We have several great recording studio's in the North West corner of Alabama . We have Fame Recording where the like's of Bob Dylan,The rolling Stones,Rod Stewart,and a host of people that are to many to name have come and laid down tracks.Our hayday was the early sixties when the greats like Otis Redding,Aretha Frankiln and Doby Gray would come and spend time in the area.We've had the Alabama Music Hall of Fame located here and we have a local music scene that is top notch.The Drive by Truckers,The wednesdays and Shenandoah all come from the area.Every year we hold the W.C.Handy blues festival that draws the best in blues,jazz and rock music.It is one week of music in just about every corner and venue that a drum kit,mike stand and amp can be stuck in.The festival brings in crowds that are from all over the world.It amaze's me the people from other countries that are fimilar with this area.They know the Muscle Shoals Horns,Sam Phillips,Eddie Hinton,Lenny leblanc,Mack McAnally,Muscle Shoals Rythem Section and The swamppers of Lynard Skynard fame.There are several people that are trying to get the old studio's restored to what they were like in there heyday.Well i guess i've pumped this blog with enough enfo for now.I also wont to let you know that i think this concept of a learning radio station is great.I can teach it the type of music i'm in the mood for.

pandora.com is too cool! literally revolutionary.

if you get thru montana please feel free to check in hereabouts. i would be more than pleased to go thru some music with you. wine and dine you (your expense account or mine). often is the time that i try artists/bands that pandora has not heard of. national-level artists that you should hear, possibly with the volume cranked! i have about 25 pandora stations thus far..listening from the laptop to the den stereo( boston acoustic towers) via bluetooth at the present time. how techie is that?
thanks much,

c-dubya

As a budding audiophile, this really lets me broaden my scope of a particular genre. I will add my word 2 the chorus 4 a mpls visit. (its not even on your itinerary)In the few years I've collected local music from there I would say Ive garnered about 50 albums of merit. Things I would recommend r 'Wookiefoot', 'Drunk & Disorderly', 'Tuesdays Robot', 'Danger boy & the Road Vultures' and 'Heiruspecs'. Also the best folk music collections in the world r 'The Secret Museum of Mankind'

Check out Lynam when you are in the Birmingham/Montgomery area in Alabama. Talented and fun to see in person at a show, they never disappoint.

Minneapolis is a great spot to discover a variety of music styles in one location. We have some of the very best University music programs, local bands that get their starts here as well as stars like 'Prince'.

A few to check out:

www.gnunion.com
www.myspace.com/judsnewharmony
www.myspace.com/aftermidnightquartet

Lawrence, Kansas

Check out lawrence.com to hear tracks from local bands and to get info on venues and stuff to do.

Lawrence is the home of Kansas University, which adds to it's youthful and liberal tilt and it is the "boulder of the midwest" as they say. ("they" being people who say such things)

A few bands from Lawrence to check out...

Mates of State
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/mates_of_state/

Ad Astra Per Aspera
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/ad_astra_per_aspera/

Approach
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/approach/

Split Lip Rayfield
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/split_lip_rayfield/

Tri Point Paradox
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/tri_point_paradox/

White Whale
http://www.lawrence.com/bands/white_whale/

Milwaukee Wisconsin has a great local music scene as does Madison Wisconsin. Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin(always in the top 5 party schools in the nation) with a great mix of local student bands as well as national acts with a great variety of venues to choose from.

become one of us;i think you are doing great;AND I AM FROM SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA;

Come to NJ... things could use a bit of excitement and some amazing music.

Hi, I just tuned in for the first time yesterday. One of the stations I created has not yet played a single song I like. I was wondering if we might get better matches if we were allowed to enter more than one song for a particular station?
Thanks!

You could visit Western Kentucky University, which is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We have a fantastic music scene in the area.

Why not a trip to Huntington or Charleston in West Virginia? Since you are already coming to our neighbor, Virginia why not stop by on your way? We have a quite a number of fledgling bands serving a wide range of genres. Consider one of 3 great universities in the areas- Dunbar WV, West Virginia State University; Kanawha City WV, University of Charleston; Huntington WV, Marshall University.
I love pandora radio you guys are fantastic!!!!

Have you already passed through/by New Mexico?
Albuquerque actually has a really good hip hop scene, especially under-ground. Alot of great hip hop acts of all kinds pass through there and there are alot of excellent local mcs and djs. If you haven't already, you should check it out.
Let me know if you are headed this way and I will connect you with some information about the specifics and eateries, etc....

Hey there,

It would be absolutely fabulous if you guys could make it to Albuquerque. Albuquerque is culturally diverse with its Spanish and Native American background intermingled with anglo-american and black populations, each adding its own flavors to the mix. There are several different possibilities for where we could meetup, and I'm not wise on the hip-hop scene, but I have found this locale to have a rich tapestry of music available for listeners.

Plus we have great restaurants, and plenty of things to do. (So maybe we'll see you?)

nothing to add really,,,,just am so glad to discover PANDORA !!! HOW COULD YOU NOT LIKE IT!!
I am in the over 50 crowd and enjoy the blue's
thank you for bein' there

Love the site, and it's free! I have found so much great new music since I have started listening. Come to Billings, Montana. The Veterans F.O.E. in the heights always has great venues, or there are several downtown clubs that offer great entertainment in the evening.

hey you guys should got to Omaha Nebraska it is not a city with a lot of farm growers but you guys should look up more song of gangsters like me. you guys should get califa thugs and stuff like that.

check this girl out...
www.myspace.com/allisonbarkley8

Everyone who's saying Lawrence, KS is dead on. Places like Liberty Hall and the Granada draw both indie musicians and big name artists. Plus, it being a college town, a lot of people will be familiar with Pandora.

If not Lawrence, Kansas City, MO has a nice scene, especially in the Westport area.

fuck u all lol ha ha ha ha

Tim...you're missing out if you don't make a stop in Omaha, Nebraska. Tons of local acts...everything from Blues to Metal - as well as a central U.S. stop for many national acts. Check out SokolUnderground.com and OnePercentProductions.com for shows. Sokol is a small venue - holding maybe 2500 total - has featured some national acts - Avenged Sevenfold, Ten Years, Alice In Chains, KottonMouth Kings, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engaged, plus many more. Another place - The Shag Bar - features lesser known but just as good acts, Sarah Benck and the Robbers, Chris Duarte, Kris Lager.
Tim, stop by the next time you're close to Omaha - I'll buy you a beer.

Tinsley Ellis is the name of a band, he is also the lead singer and lead guitarist of my favorite blues band. They play all over the country and make it to Lincoln, Ne, during the summer months. He always plays at the Zoo bar. Enjoy him sometime if you have the chance. They have a web site with their schedule.
Hi Joey!

Hey - up here!!! Vermont might suprise you...Burlington is a great city; a college town/music menagerie/keep it local/keep it green kinda town with more happening than my pocket can keep up with.

I just wanted to say I love Pandora, and how you put music to a science! I live in Iowa. You should go to Spencer and get some coffe at the Shaky Tree Coffe place! I know so many people that love Pandora!

Dear friend,Pandora is great!If you dont know try www.skype.com and you are in contact with all we! My name Skype is rryama. If you dowload it all Pandoras DJs always speak directly with you !Good bye. Ronaldo.

Great thing going here. Please check out Seth Adam if you get to the Northeast.

www.myspace.com/sethadam

aloha PANDORA.....mahalo for alllll the awesome music. just enjoy being here. sooooo tom...how 'bout making your way to hawaii(i'm even willing to jump in my canoe and getcha:))? we've got so many talented local artist here. i've listed some my favor. artist/groups for you to check out sometime.

keali'i reichel
israel kamakawiwo'ole
cecilio & kapono
brothers cazimero
kalapana
olomana
palani vaughen
willie k.

there's a bunch of new hawaiian artist that are just as talented...but i've listed my 'ol time best.

be well and mahalo bunches once again.

aloha PANDORA.....mahalo for alllll the awesome music. just enjoy being here. sooooo tom...how 'bout making your way to hawaii(i'm even willing to jump in my canoe and getcha:))? we've got so many talented local artist here. i've listed some my favor. artist/groups for you to check out sometime.

keali'i reichel
israel kamakawiwo'ole
cecilio & kapono
brothers cazimero
kalapana
olomana
palani vaughen
willie k.

there's a bunch of new hawaiian artist that are just as talented...but i've listed my 'ol time best.

be well and mahalo bunches once again.

i believe i called you "tom"...opps! soooo sorry!

Ok, New Mexico IS in the U.S.A and we LOVE music here!! All kinds!! Check it out on your way somewhere....

Dewey Beach, Delaware in the summer is a major party scene with mutliple different music festival. A local band that I love and can be caught every Thursday Night at the Rusty Rudder is Love Seed Momma Jump

You forgot Las Vegas!! We get some of the best Classic R&R groups playing here The Stones, The Who, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Music is here!!

Hey Tim,
First off, thanks for Pandora. It really makes my web/graphic design job more of a blast than it already was. I'm telling everybody about it.

If you are coming through Alabama check out Jamey Hamm in Tuscaloosa, the home of The University of Alabama. Like any college town there are tons of little coffee shops, restaurants, and bars with regular acts. Jamey plays at all of them.

Mug Shots is known for the BEST burger in town and one of the better scenes for musicians, since they only invite those who bring a good crowd to come back.

Capture studio cafe also has a variety of artists worth checking out.

I found my friends, Dead Man in Reno, on Pandora. They are from Tuscaloosa as well. Have a great trip.

check out Tallahassee, Florida and Fayetteville, Arkansas for their great local music scenes.

Visit Norman, Oklahoma!! We have some great bands and two unique venues.
The Opolis
http://www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html
The Deli
http://www.thedeli.us/

Thanks for Pandora, I might not survive the work day without your radio, I love it!!

Burlington VT!!! This town has genres of all kinds and its the sole reason I moved here, because of the music scene. From funk (Dave Grippo) to jazz (Nick Casserino) to bluegrass (Gordon Stone). Theres also a huge music venue at www.highergroundmusic.com.

love the options for musical types, without any effort. Im from the UK so no point looking for visits

You guys are doing an awesome job, I show this service to almost everyone I meet who has the slightest interest in music. I would like to see a road trip to Canada, there is a vast amount of talent across the country.

Keep up the amazing job.

Why did you skip ALABAMA?

I am from Detroit; however, my musical tastes run from '50's-'60's R&B and Jazz to Early acid leading up to Woodstock during my collegiate stints in the D. C. area, enjoying country rock and bluegrass, also. Next was the New Mexico influence (limited music) '80's. Back to Michigan and Jazz with concerts and blues bars. Now sharing my diversified tastes with the locals here in Alabama. Huntsville is a melting pot of a variety of music. Y'all come on down. Ray

I would like to hear "Tracks of My Tears" by Christine Collister. You do not even have her in your database. I was very suprised. She is from the U.K. Thank you for your time. .....Max

I don't know if you guys do anything in Canada but I have 4 amazing local talents to suggest.

Civil Savage is a local band in Edmonton, Alberta. They're death/melodic death metal. I'd have to say they have some pretty insane vocals and the guitarist is incredibly talented. I'm pretty sure they have a thing on myspace and purevolume.com. Just look for Civil Savage.

Ira Lee is another amazing artist. He's more rap/reggae. He's originally from Saskatchwan but I met him in Edmonton...If you go to (I think) www.sideroadrecords.com or it might be sidetrackrecords.com...you'll probably find him.

Brother Voodoo is a punk band from St. Albert, Alberta...very small town about 15 minutes outside of Edmonton....I haven't seen them live yet but i've heard demo cd's and they are pretty impressive.

And finally....the all amazing S.O.S. Probably the most talented local band I've heard yet. Their bassist is talented, he was my english teacher, ha. They consider themselves to be Universal Rock...and I would have to agree, you can't really classify them into one genre. Go to www.505sos.com and check them out.

Hi!
I was introduced to Pandora by a fellow co-worker about 2-3 weeks ago and I am absolutely thrilled with this site!!!! I love Christian and Contemporary Gospel music and this site is just heaven sent. I have been introduced to some new artists that I didn't even know existed before I listened to your station and I am so exited! Keep up the great work. There is one artist out there though, that I feel deserves some well needed recognition. His name is Tim Miner. He has worked with some big people in the music industry, but he has some music of his own out there. It would be nice to hear some of his music on Pandora. You can check him out at www.timminermusic.com. Thanks for all of the great music!!!! God Bless!!!

I've noticed you missed some great artists from Puerto Rico, Like Fiel a la Vega.

You should REALLY come visit Puerto Rico. Here you'll find great combinations of different styles within the same music. And it sounds great!!

Naomi KBG

Hey, you should come to Louisville, KY. We've got a great local music seen, check out Subrosa or Halfway Hollow. I think it'd be a city worthy of this amazing website haha.

You may have heard of them while in Chicago. But a local band out of Cedar Rapids Iowa that is awesome is All But Screaming. you can check em out at http://www.allbutscreaming.com amazing people with some amazing music. thanx

Great idea.
The world is bigger than the US, though.
Most of the people I know over here use Pandora. Why not show some global recognition?

From an xpat in DK.
Larry D.

Hey i'd like to hear some hard-rock bands from Mexico and Spain. Some of them are "Coda" and "Sangre Azul" and they're really good.
'Hope you add this bands and more of this kind...
Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Hi,
I am a huge fan of Pandora, and am so happy you know who G.B. Leighton is. However, I think you need to visit Minneapolis, and check out the amazing music scene here. Keep up the great work, and as soon as you have a need for a mid-west office hit me up, I am willing to volunteer.

For a folk-y Downeast Maine experience, check out the older band called Schooner Fare. I think they are based out of Portland, Maine. They are as salty as Maine lobster.

hye great stuff guys, but ever think of coming to Canada, we have some grat artist out, there is this band called Thats Chester, and the lead singer Richard fullereton is an amzing artist, should check them out

So what's up with no South Carolina . I'm from Spartanburg , SC . Home of The Marshall Tucker Band . Toy Caldwell influenced a ton of Souther Musicians . Spartanburg is also home to Pink Anderson ( the Pink from Pink Floyd ) . So let's get with it and come to SC , particularly Spartanburg . Love Pandora Radio.

Peace - JB

What can you say? Pandora is great! I thought you might not have "Little Esther" a black singer on the "chittlin circuit" back in the 50's. Not only did you have her, but many singers in her posse.

I have twenty channels just to zero in on the music I want to hear this particular minute.

Thannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnks!

Hey there, believe it or not, Kentucky's got alot going on when it comes to music! Here in Lexington especially, not only are there country and bluegrass music festivals all the time, there is a ton of new and fresh music/bands growing out of the garages! And luckily we just got a new bar/club opened up that loves to display the new and local talent! So we have the country and the rock scene- but we got a really good rap scene too! Several people working and recording in an "underground" garage rap studio, which turns out sounding amazing! Oh and if you're ever having a party around these parts, you never have to worry about entertainment, rock bands, "rap stars", what ever you could want, we got it! and everyone is just down for a good time! just a thought!

if you ever hit St. Louis, check out the Trip Daddys. Great rockabilly band that wins local awards all the time. Awesome guitar player, great band.

I absolutely love this site! I have been searching for a place like this for a while, my whole office and many of my church members and friends are now listening to Pandora. WE LOVE IT, thank you.

I live in Columbia, South Carolina. There is this great new band from there called Everthing After. They would be worth checking out.

Hard to believe Kentucky is not on your list!
We make GREAT music here.
Anyhow,thanks for Pandora. I LOVE it and I am sharing it with all my friends!

Hey Tim and Pandora Team,
I live in Canada on the west coast, the outdoor adventure capital of Canada, a place called Squamish! We are in between Vancouver, BC and Whistler Mounatin Ski Resort! Come visit and ski or board some of the most amazing terrain in the world...I love spreading the Pandora word, as a matter of fact..I am now getting people telling me about it, so it has come full circle.
Happy Ho Ho and much success for 2007 and beyond!
Happy Hugs
Kimberley

Come see us in Portland Maine. Just a quick trip north from Boston. Great local music scene here. We're nice folks and will show you a good time. Frommer's recently put us in their top 12 (in the whole wide world!) travel destinations for 2007. Check out the music on: Greetings from Area Code 207, now in 6 volumes. http://989wclz.com/gfac207_main.html

We love Pandora. You'll love Portland.

you guys are amazing, I love you and your site very muchly.

thank you kindly.

*how about some music from connectucut.

You should give Mpls/St Paul MN a try. We have a huge live music scene that features many original bands like Dazy Head Mazy, GB Leighton, Tim Mahoney, and many more. Lots of diversity and many unique clubs and acts. Give us a try! PS, I suppose I should mention that Prince is a resident too.

*cough* The internet is "Global" ya know...
so it sorta *leaks out* of the US into places like
Australia.

So what if I added another digit to my post- er
my "zipcode" yeah... zipcode *touches nose*.

I apparently live in florida now, so a friend tells
me, but you know, it's Christmas and it's feeling
kinda warm and summery and very Un-American.

In my humble opinion, some of the most brilliant and innovative musical artists and musicians in the world can be found in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Truly.

A few of the best:
Fog
Dosh
Happy Apple
Tapes 'N Tapes
Atmosphere
Brother Ali
POS
Fat Kid Wednesdays
Andrew Bird

Check them out (most of them) on Pandora.

Pandora is brilliant! Thanks!

Thanks for your attention to the Flash problem. Houston is a great music town and you might want to add Shake Russell. This is really a great venue for music.

Pandora is a great invention...i used to listen pandora everyday because all the songs fit with my music preferences and relax me while I'm working in my PC...thanks!...GREETINGS FROM CARACAS, VENEZUELA ;)

When you're rolling down I-70 thru Missouri and get halfway between St Louis and KC....

3 words.....

The Blue Note
http://www.thebluenote.com/

Greenville SC .....Tons of great bands here. All genres Is worth the trip here to behold.

Alabama...it's not just for rednecks anymore. We have the leading Indie radio program in the country (in my opine). Check out http://www.regscoffeehouse.com/ Reg lives in Bham, and his playlist gets copied by radio stations all over the country. Our local music scene is VERY diverse, featuring performances as different as "The Plot to Blow up the Eiffel Tower" to "Kris Kristoferson". We have "The Nick" (World famous as a stop for indie bands) and "The Bottletree Cafe" (Up and coming Indie venue) and "Workplay" (run by one of the original MTV VeeJays). We also have "The Garages" (pickes as one of the 50 bars you have to see before you die by several magazines). Come here, you won't be disappointed.

las vegas, NV
Black Label Society!!!!

You should try Canada. Or wyoming

I have never enjoyed something so much. You are just great. I will be