The link below is for a bar less than a mile from my house. I used to play parties in the owner's basement so he doesn't make me pay. Alot of the time I miss some good bands from being ignorant. If I were to go every show, I'd be deaf, broke, and have a swollen liver. I did manage to see Voivod and they rocked.
They've also got their own forum for those who can't seem to talk enough about metal.
http://www.groundzerorocks.com/archive.htm