ALUNAGEORGE IN CONCERT:If you haven’t heard of AlunaGeorge yet, it’s only a matter of time. The uber-hip British duo’s futuristic pop sound has made them a favorite with fans and critics on both sides of the pond, and singer Aluna Francis brings a perfect mix of sweetness and swagger to the stage at...

Although synths and neon clothing were staples of the '80s, alternative band Soul Asylum stuck to their guns with their guitar-driven grunge sound and ripped jeans. 30 years since after their debut, the band still knows how to rock a crowd, as Dave Pirner's unique, raspy voice carries their powerful...

Although he started young, Bow Wow continues to succeed even after striking the Lil' from his name -- from albums like 2009's New Jack City II to his 2012 collaboration with T-Pain "Better," Bow Wow has displayed a level of maturity that belies his teenage beginnings. His live shows ...

Alternative rockers Puddle of Mudd have earned an army of dedicated fans with a slew of No. 1 hits like "Blurry," "She Hates Me" and "Away from Me," Most fans who are lucky enough to get a ticket to a Puddle of Mudd concert find that the lead singer-guitarist, Wesley Scantlin...

Alternative rock/metal band Drowning Pool rocked countless fans at the 2001 Ozzfest Tour, helping propel their debut album Sinner to platinum status in just six weeks. That good news shortly turned tragic following the death of lead singer Dave Williams, but the ever-resilient Drowning Pool has cont...

Alternative hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen crossed over from underground to mainstream attention with his 2012 All American EP, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes chart as well as the Billboard top ten. The rapper and singer was born Steven Markowitz in New York City and grew up in a Jewish household...

Alt-rock icons the Toadies are back on the road, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 1994 debut album Rubberneck with a series of grungy, distortion-laden shows. Performing the classic album front to back alongside hits from their other releases, the Toadies take the stage with the same muscul...

Alt-rock icon and master of reinvention Beck made a return to form of sorts in 2014 with Morning Phase, a companion album to 2002's beloved Sea Change. Eschewing the irony and sampling featured prominently in many of his other outings, Beck's latest is awash with earnest optimism and acoustic instru...

Alt-metal band Three Days Grace has been rocking Canadian audiences since the ‘90s, but it wasn’t until the band’s 2003 hit “I Hate Everything About You” lit up the airwaves did Ontario’s Three Days Grace find international fame. Fans grabbed tickets to watch them perform high energy but lyrically d...

Alt-country pioneers the Old 97's continue to treat fans to the rollicking live shows that earned them their salt back in the mid-'90s. Featuring frontman Rhett Miller's electric vocals and a boot-stomping rhythm section, the band's performances are never short on energy, creating the perfect atmosp...