There are over 2 million people that make up the city of Houston. With a population so diverse and colorful, the music scene is no different. People from all over the globe travel here, influencing and shaping the core of the music scene. With the variety that Houston offers, it’s easy for an artist to find their crowd, and become woven into the culture of the city. Houston artists play music for the love of it. They form long lines outside local venues on open mic nights, all eager to perform for one another and collaborate. Houston's "Oil City" identity often overshadows its one of a kind musical persona. There are a lot of talented people here who have that southern, humble generosity that you don't find in the rest of the US. People here have a different mindset, and that should be amplified to the rest of the country.