Music scene · Empire

Empire is a small Stanislaus County community where music comes through school concerts, church worship, and local acoustic jams. Modesto-area musicians sometimes drive south for community events and small private parties.

Music happens at the community center, church fellowship halls, the high school auditorium, and local restaurants or cafes. Larger clubs and open mics are found in nearby Modesto.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Modesto scene occasionally passing through.

New players should join school ensembles, sing in church choirs, look for community center events, and drive to Modesto for more established venues and performance opportunities.