Live music events do usually require permits. The required permits will vary from place to place, so you'll have to check your city and state ordinances. Licenses and permits may include special events permits, business permits, food and drink permits, noise permits, etc. Whether or not you are charging money for tickets to your concert may also play a role, as will the number of attendees. Often, booking a short-term live music venue through Peerspace will take care of some of these responsibilities since the venue itself will hold the necessary permits.