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Alternative
What we consider to be alternative today, the genre world calls "post-grunge". It's the all-encompassing alt-rock guitar-bass-drum line up of bands that list grunge acts among their influences.
Read more about the Alternative genre and bands associated with it at Allmusic.
Local Bands
- Sirsy- Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock (1061
votes)
- The Velmas- Alternative, Modern Rock, Pop Rock (569
votes)
- Acoustic Trauma- Alternative, Progressive (296
votes)
- The Wait- Alternative, Pop Rock (285
votes)
- Wetwerks- Modern Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative (279
votes)
- Mike Grosshandler- Acoustic, Alternative, Modern Rock (275
votes)
- The Renowned Army- Alternative, Punk, Indie (185
votes)
- Ten Year Vamp- Modern Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative (172
votes)
- Five Til Midnight- Alternative, Indie (169
votes)
- Great Day For Up- Alternative, Hard Rock (146
votes)
- Phillips Head- Punk Pop, Modern Rock, Alternative (129
votes)
- Geno K- Pop Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative (119
votes)
- Blackcat Elliot- Alternative, Indie, Modern Rock (110
votes)
- Brian Bassett- Indie, Pop Rock, Alternative (99
votes)
- Panache- Female-Fronted, Alternative (70
votes)
Alternative Concert Listings
| Date | Band/Artist |
Venue | Cost/Details/Vibe |
Thursday,
Sep. 9. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | Poe's Pub
2706 E. Main St., Richmond, VA
(804) 648-2120 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Friday,
Sep. 10. 9:30 PM |
Sirsy | The Chart
1078 E. MontagueAve (Park Circle), Charleston, SC
(843) 225-9949 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Sep. 11. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Westville Pub
777 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC
(828)225-9782 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Sunday,
Sep. 12. 7pm |
Robert Francis,
Travis Gray,
Lunic | Northern Lights | $8/$10. 16+
Alternative, Indie, Singer/Songwriter |
Sunday,
Sep. 12. 8:00 PM |
Sirsy | The Money
110 South Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC
(803) 329-2710 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Monday,
Sep. 13. 7pm |
Cake | Northern Lights | $37.50. 16+
Indie, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Tuesday,
Sep. 14. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | The Basement
1604 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
(615) 254-8066 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Friday,
Sep. 17. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Coleman's
100 South Lowell Ave., Syracuse, NY
(315) 476-1933 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Sunday,
Sep. 19. 1:00 PM |
Sirsy | The Parting Glass
40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY
(518) 583-1916 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Tuesday,
Sep. 21. 7pm |
Deftones | Northern Lights | $27.50/$30. 16+
Alternative, Metal |
Wednesday,
Sep. 22. 6pm |
Nickelback,
Three Days Grace,
Buckcherry | Pepsi Arena | $60-$80. All Ages.
Alternative, Hard Rock |
Friday,
Sep. 24. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | The Speakeasy at LOCAL 121
121 Washington St., Providence, RI
(401) 274-2121 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Sep. 25 |
Sirsy | Dublin Underground (Savannah's)
1 South Pearl St., Albany, NY
(518) 426-9647 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Sunday,
Sep. 26 |
The Gaslight Anthem,
Fake Problems,
Bridge & Tunnel | Northern Lights | 16+
Punk, Alternative, Indie |
Thursday,
Sep. 30. 8:00 PM |
Sirsy | Lakeside
162 Ave B, New York, NY
(212) 529-8463 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Friday,
Oct. 1. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Old City Hall
159 Water St, Oswego, NY |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Oct. 2. 8:30 PM |
Sirsy | The Village Tavern
6 East Main St., Marcellus, NY
(315) 673-2260 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Thursday,
Oct. 7. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | Gaffney's
16 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY
(518) 587-7359 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Friday,
Oct. 8. 6pm |
Papa Roach,
Skillet,
Trapt,
My Darkest Days | Northern Lights | $30/$35. 16+
Alternative, Pop Rock, Metal |
Friday,
Oct. 8. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | Trick Shots Billiards & Music Club
1602 Route 9 (behind Parkway Music), Clifton Park, NY
(518) 383-8771 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Oct. 9. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Krazy Horse Saloon
14 Margaret St
Plattsburgh, NY |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Wednesday,
Oct. 13. 7pm |
We Are Scientists | Valentine's | $12/$14. 18+
Alternative, Indie, Metal |
Friday,
Oct. 15. 7:30pm |
The Black Crowes | Palace Theater | All Ages.
Hard Rock, Alternative, Blues |
Friday,
Oct. 15. 10:30 PM |
Sirsy | Napper Tandy's
126 N West St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 833-5535 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Oct. 16. 7pm |
Bad Religion,
Bouncing Souls,
Off with their Heads | Northern Lights | $22.50/$25. 16+
Punk, Alternative, Punk Pop |
Friday,
Oct. 22. 8:00 PM |
Sirsy | New Socials Bar and Grill
2 Pleasant St., Claremont, NH
(603) 287-4416 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Oct. 23. 9:30 PM |
Sirsy | The Snooty Pig
69 West Market St, Corning, NY
(607) 936-2636 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Monday,
Oct. 25. 7pm |
Michael Franti | Northern Lights | $25/$27. 16+
Alternative, Rap |
Wednesday,
Oct. 27 |
Sirsy | Church
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston, MA
(617)236-7600ff |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Wednesday,
Oct. 27 |
Ok Go | Northern Lights | $15/$17. 16+
Alternative, Indie, Pop Rock |
Thursday,
Oct. 28. 7pm |
Social Distortion,
Lucero,
Frank Turner | Northern Lights | $27.50/$30. 16+
Punk, Alternative |
Friday,
Oct. 29. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Flavour's
75 North St. (entrance on McKay St-if using GPS, use 62 McKay St), Pittsfield, MA
(413) 443-3188 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Oct. 30. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | The Putnam Den
63A Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, NY
(518) 584-8066 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Sunday,
Oct. 31. 7pm |
Matt & Kim | Northern Lights | $17/$20. 16+
Indie, Alternative |
Thursday,
Nov. 4 |
The Bad Plus | Skidmore College
Zankel Music Center | All Ages.
Alternative, Jazz |
Friday,
Nov. 5 |
Sirsy | Lovin' Cup
300 Park Point Dr (at Jefferson Rd in RIT's "Park Point"), Rochester, NY
(585) 292-9940 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Nov. 6. 9:00 PM |
Sirsy | Trick Shot's Billiards & Music Club
1602 Route 9 (behind Parkway Music), Clifton Park, NY
(518) 383-8771 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Nov. 20 |
Sirsy | The Chance Theater
6 Crannell St, Poughkeepsie, NY
(845) 471-1966 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Saturday,
Nov. 27. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Mine
388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
(518) 871-1430 |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
Friday,
Dec. 3. 10:00 PM |
Sirsy | Krazy Horse Saloon
14 Margaret St
Plattsburgh, NY |
Female-Fronted, Alternative, Pop Rock |
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