I love live music.  Whether it be heading into a dark bar or catching it outside on a beautiful summer day, a good concert can’t be beat.  What’s better than a free concert featuring national acts?  Not much that I can think of, unless they provide free drinks as well.  While the second part might only be a dream, here are two opportunities locally to enjoy free music.

Southern Comfort brings their underCOVER series to Madison October 8.  Ghostland Observatory will perform a free show for those that sign up for SoCo text alert.  Texting ‘MADISON’ to 68405 gets you and a friend into the show.  You can also register online for free tickets.  This basically replaces the SoHo Music Experience that brought big-name bands to Madison the past few summers (my review from last year).

Summerfest organizers want your thoughts on their annual festival, and they are willing to provide you with a free pair of tickets in 2010 in exchange.  Simply fill out the survey on their site and you can check out the state’s biggest festival next summer.