Unfortunately not really, I just tried to get to places if a band was playing there. Eg. I couldnt get tickets to London to see Iron Maiden so I got a bus to Cardiff there (and then back) at about 14-15 years old. Just jumped on a bus to a city ages away from me, because I wanted to see the band. But most of the bands I've seen have been in London or at festivals. I try to actively seek bands playing somewhere and go and see them, I've usually been pleasantly surprised with some of the unknown support bands.