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14 venues for music around the world

Take every reason you'd never go to a festival, remove them from your concert-going experience and you have the Monterey Jazz Festival, where lines for the restrooms are organized and there's ample seating for each show. Those alone are reasons to make the trek up California's Central Coast, but it's the crisp fall air and a who's who of jazz that make this a festival not to be missed. Not having to worry about a naked man on drugs standing next to you is pretty awesome too. Info: http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Take every reason you’d never go to a festival, remove them from your concert-going experience and you have the Monterey Jazz Festival, where lines for the restrooms are organized and there’s ample seating for each show. Those alone are reasons to make the trek up California’s Central Coast, but it’s the crisp fall air and a who’s who of jazz that make this a festival not to be missed. Not having to worry about a naked man on drugs standing next to you is pretty awesome too. Info: http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org  (Craig Lovell / Eagle Visions Photography)

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There’s nothing like attending a concert while traveling. Not only do you experience great music, but you also catch a glimpse of local fashion, dances, drinks and customs. And isn’t experiencing life like the locals what traveling is all about? Here’s a selected list of 14 places around the globe that offer concert-goers more than just a band on stage.

--Ryan Ritchie

Wakarusa, Arkansas

About 100 acts perform at the annual Wakarusa festival, but none of them gets top billing over the gorgeous views courtesy of the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The mid-June weather averages highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-60s, which allows campers (and regular ticket holders) to enjoy a disc golf tournament, raft and canoe rentals and live painting exhibitions. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget Wakarusa hosts big-name acts such as Wilco, Primus, the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons and Ben Folds Five. Info: http://www.wakarusa.com  (Brian Spady / Spady Photography )

Brudenell Social Club, England

This 400-capacity club, founded in November 1913, was voted best small venue in Leeds by NME music weekly magazine in 2011. With an array of local bands and secret shows by Franz Ferdinand and the Kaiser Chiefs, it’s easy to see why. There’s also a lounge, a game room, pinball, five pool tables, darts and live sports in HD. Info: http://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

Pictured: Ty Segall performs at the Brudenell Social Club.  (Andrew Benge / Getty Images)

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