Spin's Underground USA

by Spin Magazine

"Rock and roll is nothing if not a reflection of place."
--from the Introduction

And it's true. Think of Nirvana and Seattle, R.E.M. and Athens, Elvis and Memphis. Now, the staff of SPIN magazine (the arbiters of cool themselves) give us this one-of-a-kind insiders' guide to America's best rock 'n roll cities. This is a travel guide unlike any other. Drawing on the knowledge of local writers--alternative newspaper contributors, indie musicians, underground food columnists, and others--SPIN takes us on a tour of America's best cheap eats, funky kicks, and garage bands on their way to the top. Whether you're planning a road trip, scouting a new place to live, or following your favorite band, SPIN Underground USA is the next best thing to having a friend in town.

Cities profiled

Atlanta/Athens, Austin, Boston, Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York, Portland, Providence, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Hardcover

First published September 16, 1997