Watching a band at your local bar does more than providing a night’s worth of entertainment. It also boosts your mental health, especially when you make it a regular activity. There’s a long list of benefits offered by live music, from stress reduction to increased socialization.

The Healing Properties of Music

Music can soothe a person’s state of mind.  One study that showed listening to music helped reduce stress much faster after being exposed to stressful stimuli. Regarding mood, music therapy is thought to alleviate symptoms of depression in people. Music has also been known to boost self-awareness, which is a trait associated with good mental health.

Listening to music also offers benefits to one’s physical health. Research suggests that listening to music can help with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, while surgical patients who listen to music before and after a procedure experience improved pain management.

How Live Music Boosts Socialization

Taking in a live band at a bar also provides opportunities to socialize. Socialization is an essential component of mental and physical health. There’s evidence to suggest people with strong social networks live longer than those who are isolated.

When watching a band at a bar with others, it’s easy to form bonds over your shared love of music. This is especially true when attending a recurring show, as you’ll spend time with the same people on a regular basis. This is a formula for making friends that last a lifetime.

At the Bungalow Inn, the first Tuesday of every month is dedicated to sharing a love of live music. From 5 pm to 8:30 pm, patrons are free to enjoy the Jazz/Dixie Land stylings of the Moldy Figs during a one-of-a-kind happy hour. While there you can make the acquaintance of other music lovers enjoying some killer drink specials. If you prefer to be center stage, be sure to stop by this Lakeland, MN, bar every Friday for world-famous karaoke. Call (651) 436-5005 for more information on hours and location. You can also visit them online to take a look at their tasty menu.