Moving to Binghamton from the New York City area can be a difficult adjustment for avid concertgoers. Luckily, there are plenty of local venues where music buffs can go to see their favorite bands live.

From a 30-minute drive to Syracuse to a 30-second walk to Binghamton’s Old University Union, finding a local concert is fun, easy and inexpensive. Next time you are in the mood for some live music and don’t know where to go, here’s a list of places that are sure to satisfy your concert craving.

Cyber CafÃ.é West:

Located on Main Street in Downtown Binghamton, Cyber CafÃ.é West has a funky atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in the middle of Manhattan. Not only a restaurant with an eclectic menu, Cyber CafÃ.é West prides itself on having live musical performances five nights a week.

According to Jeff Kahn, the cafÃ.é owner, this concert venue sees more than just local talent.

“We have had bands play from everywhere, from Jersey and Philly to Australia. We have even hosted Grammy-nominated performers,” Khan said.

Featuring everything from jazz, folk, ska, reggae and blues to a fiddling poet, Cyber CafÃ.é West has a little something for everyone.

“We get about 30 requests a week for bands wanting to play. I’m actually booked solid up until the end of June.” Kahn said.

And the best part is, you don’t even have to pay.

“Concerts are free around 95 percent of the time, unless it’s a larger act, which is usually around $5. We also ask you to get a drink or a small snack if you are going to be sitting at a table for a while,” Kahn said.

A cozy cafÃ.é combined with a funky atmosphere makes Cyber CafÃ.é the perfect place to see live music.

“Cyber Caf√É.√© West is just a very laid-back and casual place,” Kahn said. “The performers like to come because we get a great listening crowd and we have a good sound system. In my mind it’s more than just going to a caf√É.√© that plays background music — it is going to a concert.”

Binghamton Underground Music Presents (BUMP):

For those who want to go to concerts and not travel very far, the Binghamton Undergrounds is the perfect place to see a show. Located in the basement of the Old University Union, BUMP, a Binghamton University-sponsored organization, puts together several shows each semester.

Last semester the group had four shows, and this semester they had three in the month of February alone.

“We are definitely trying to expand and bring in good music more frequently,” BUMP member and BU senior Shana Elliot said.

BUMP prides itself in the fact that it is able to bring popular music straight to Binghamton’s campus for students to enjoy at no cost.

“I think a lot of students enjoy going to concerts. It’s cool that we set up an opportunity for students to do this right on campus. We also give student/local bands an opportunity to play with bands that have a wider fan base, while also allowing their music to reach new people,” Elliot said.

Boasting past artists such as Owen, Nightmare of You and Gregory and the Hawk, BUMP doesn’t skimp when it comes to finding talent.

The Westcott Theater:

If you are interested in seeing some of the bigger names in music, then look no further then the Westcott Theater. Located in downtown Syracuse, the theater is in a hip area with lots of restaurants and shops.

Considering itself a “rock venue,” the Westcott Theater boasts some of the biggest names in rock. Given the combination of the venue’s huge stage, great lighting and awesome sound system, it truly is the perfect place to see a rock show.

This spring the Westcott Theater is hosting bands like Umphrey’s McGee, Coheed and Cambria, Badfish and The Ataris. Tickets for most shows can be purchased at the modest price of $15 to $20. Concerts are regularly added so be sure to check the Web site to see if your favorite band will be making an appearance.