If you're a lover of live music, Spartans, then you're in luck: The East Lansing area is the perfect place to get your groove on, no matter what kind of tunes move you.

Best place to catch big acts

• The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing

Housed in a 100-year-old church, The Temple Club offers great acoustics unlike any other venue.

National touring acts play to sold-out crowds weekly on the building's upper level, while local bands pack the cozy Red Light Lounge downstairs. Featuring rock, hip-hop, twang, punk, jazz and electronica, dance nights on the weekends and an "open decks night" for aspiring DJs on most Tuesdays.

• Visit www.templeclub.com for more information.

• Phone: (517) 316-0400

Best place to see local bands

• Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing

A chill spot to catch great local bands and national names as well. Catch anything from hip-hop to twang-rock to space jam music. Relax at a table, get down on the dance floor or dip into the old-fashioned popcorn machine near the bar. The bar is conveniently located next to Theio's Restaurant, 2650 E. Michigan Ave. Theio's is open 24 hours, allowing you and your pals to discuss how great that night's show was over coffee or a plate of french fries.

• Check out www.macsbar.com for event listings and information.

• Phone: (517) 484-6795

Best place to chill out

• Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing

An intimate, non-smoking, listening room with a capacity of about 100 people, Creole Gallery offers art shows and specializes in folk, jazz and blues among other genres. Located in the building that formerly housed the Creole Cigar Co. in the late 1800s, the venue is a must-see for those who truly appreciate music as an art form.

• Visit www.lansing.com/creolegallery/ for more information.

• Phone: (517) 487-9549

Best place to jam

• Magdalena's Tea House, 2006 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing

One of the newest additions to the local venue lineup, Magdalena's is warm, cozy and features wonderful acoustics. Rich colors saturate the walls, lush rugs cover the floor and cushy couches create an artsy vibe.

The live music experience is rich, too, including acoustic shows by local and national artists, open-mic music nights and open-mic poetry readings.

Weekly open jam sessions bring out the eclectic talents of local musicians; you can find people playing everything from banjos to saws. Yes, we said saws.

• Point your browser to www.magdalenasteahouse.com for more information.

• Phone: (517) 487-1822