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Best Indie & Rock from September 20 - November 20

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Wells Fargo Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

For King And Country at Wells Fargo Arena

For King And Country

The Grammy winners For KING AND COUNTRY are back with the 'Unsung Hero: The Tour'! Hailing from the land of Oz, Christian Contemporary Music duo For King And Country have taken their new homeland by storm with soaring praise anthems, emotionally charged lyrics and a reputation for theatrical, percussive and high-energy live shows that keeps their fan base growing.

Pink at Wells Fargo Arena

Pink

Multi Grammy-Award winner P!NK will return to the road in 2024 on the extension of the 'Summer Carnival' Tour! With special guests; Sheryl Crow, the Script and KidCutUp, this latest jaunt is set to be another spectacular live show from the singer, featuring some of her most iconic tunes, alongside brand new ones such as November 2022's 'Never Gonna Not Dance Again'.

Say Anything at Val Air Ballroom

Say Anything

Indie-rock group Say Anything is going on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their 2004 breakthrough album '...Is a Real Boy'! Making stops across the country, including Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Cincinnati and many more. Here's your chance to join the celebration as they dive back into the past.

The Front Bottoms at Val Air Ballroom

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Dashboard Confessional at Val Air Ballroom

Dashboard Confessional

Celebrate emo kings Dashboard Confessional as they head out on tour in 2024! This extra special fall tour will see the band playing all their fan favorites and many more! With eight studio albums to their name, expect to hear hits like "Vindicated", "Hands Down", and "Stolen" when the band heads out on tour!

Cold War Kids at Val Air Ballroom

Cold War Kids

Alternative rockers and indie darlings Cold War Kids are heading out on a new tour in 2024, with pop duo Hovvdy and indie pop artist Joe P on select dates. Known for their jangling guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, CWK cite influences as far-ranging as Fiona Apple to Led Zeppelin, which all come together in a blues-rock-infused jam fest.

Alabama at Wells Fargo Arena

Alabama

Alabama can rightly claim to be the band who made country music what it is today. Formed by three cousins in 1969, the band hit their peak in the 1980s with their blend of southern rock and twangy country balladry, a formula that everyone from Garth Brooks to Luke Bryan has built upon in the subsequent years. Now for Alabama are back on the road to celebrating over 50 years of making music!

Black Crowes at Vibrant Music Hall

Black Crowes

After reuniting in 2022 after a 14-year hiatus, rock'n'roll brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have announced The Black Crowes will be heading on the 'Happiness Bastards 2024' headlining tour. The tour will be in support of their first studio album in 15 years, 'Happiness Bastards' on March 15th. Known for their southern rock and blues flair, this classic rock act will ensure an evening of headbanging and sing-a-longs.

Rival Sons at Val Air Ballroom

Rival Sons

Long Beach, California's very own Rival Sons and Maryland rock quartet Clutch are teaming up for a brand new co-headlining tour, 'The Two-Headed Beast'! Both bands continue to prove that the spirit of rock 'n' roll is still very much alive and kicking with every raucous note, flaming guitar lick, and high-octane show. Wear comfy shoes and get ready to mosh until you drop!

The Marcus King Band at Vibrant Music Hall

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Leonid and Friends at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Leonid and Friends

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

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