Those who know me well know my feelings about supporting local music and such because of it's origin instead of it's quality and merit. It's not people supporting local artists that I have the problem with, it's the expectation of support because of being "local" that I have difficulty with.
Something came to mind today as I was listening to Grand Theft Bus in my car. I can count on one hand the number of "local" artists that I would be caught listening to for enjoyment. To me, this is the ultimate indicator of whether you genuinely like an artists effort. It's the difference between hanging a piece of art you purchased in your home, or sticking it in the back of a closet.
So those of you who "support" local music out there. What have you listened to lately from a "local" artist? I'm not talking about something you just got and tried out... I'm talking about pulled out from your collection because you really wanted to hear it.