7 Alternative Rock shows · 7 venues

Tuned to Alternative Rock //Born in the college radio underground, it pairs buzzing, distorted guitars and angsty, introspective lyrics with unforgettable, rough-around-the-edges melodies.

TONIGHT•Greek Theatre

modern rock/indietronica/indie rock

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Young the Giant

Arena Alternative StalwartsGlossy · Anthemic · Atmospheric

Cold War Kids

Modern Rock InstitutionsSoulful · Stomping · Anthemic

Beach Weather

Sun-Drenched Indie PopShimmering · Nostalgic · Chill

TONIGHT•Kilowatt

shoegaze/grunge/alternative rock

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Velvet

Hazy Shoegaze WallDistorted · Dreamy · Heavy

Badvril

SF Backwoods ShoegazeDistant · Fuzzy · Melancholic

Junebug

Ethereal GrungeHazy · Distorted · Melancholic

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Modern Grunge RevivalHeavy · Melodic · Atmospheric

TONIGHT•Cafe Du Nord

indie pop/indie rock

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Vacation Manor

Artful Indie PopEloquent · Bright · Unassuming

TONIGHT•The Independent

indie pop/c-pop

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Chinese American Bear

Hungry C-Pop InfusionPlayful · Groovy · Bicultural

TONIGHT•The Chapel

neo-psychedelia/psychedelic pop

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Babe Rainbow

Flower-Power IconsSunny · Psychedelic · Groove

TONIGHT•Uptown Theatre Napa

pop/rock & roll

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Micky Dolenz

Sunshine Pop LegendBright · Classic · Charismatic

TODAY•Mosswood Park

punk rock/folk punk/riot grrrl

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The Dead Milkmen

Satirical Punk IconsSnarky · Catchy · Irreverent

Frankie and the Witch Fingers

Psychedelic ShreddersBold · Electrifying · Fuzzy

Bikini Kill

Icons of RebellionDefiant · Feminist · Abrasive

Frightwig

Riot Grrrl PioneersAggressive · Feministic · Raw

Las Nubes

Multilingual GazeHazy · Melodic · Sun-Drenched