Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. With iconic albums 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' - Corgan and co solidified themselves one of the greatest alternative rock bands of all time. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success. Now, far into the 21st century, The Smashing Pumpkins have remained beloved by fans of alternative music.

Ever since bursting on the scene as a young teenager in 1976, Grammy award-winning Amy Grant has built a long, successful career on music that comes from her heart, and matters. This year sees her bringing her sensational talent to the North American road. Make sure you don't miss Grant's contemporary, award-winning Christian music when she comes to a town near you!

Considering his father was the late great psychedelic-jazz-prog space wizard, many might assume that his son Dweezil has some big shoes to fill. However, the prodigious guitarist and producer came into his own as a solo performer in his own right, mesmerizing audiences with his technical prowess on the axe. He's regularly on the road with the Zappa plays Zappa ensemble as well as the Experience Hendrix Tour!

Singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson is often lauded as Sweden's answer to Bob Dylan. His gravel-toned, heart-felt vocals and skill with an acoustic guitar evoke the spirit of the rambling planes and open roads of the Americana Folk tradition with a charming Indie twist. The free-wheeling troubadour now heads out on a tour of the US once more.

1980s alternative rock band, They Might Be Giants, hit the road this year on the The Bigger Show Tour! The jaunt will include all-time fan favorite tracks from their epic career, new material, and expect spur-of-the-moment improvisations. No TMBG's tour is the same as the other, don't miss your chance to see them live!

Beartooth came into existence in 2012 when founder Caleb Shomo started writing his own music while he was a member of Attack Attack! After leaving the band Shomo created Beartooth as a casual project to just have fun with. The band quickly moved from playing fans' living rooms to taking the stage at the infamous Warped Tour. It was their track 'I Have A Problem' that sky rocketed them to metalcore fame. A unique mix of metalcore and punk that stood out at a time when the genre was stale. Now with tracks 'In Between' and 'Disease' in their repoitire - Beartooth are a shining light in metal as a whole.