Alternative Music Concerts This Week in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of alternative music concerts in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Nick Hakim

Nick Hakim One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 8:00 PM

Harvard Square

Psychedelic soul experiment

Jane Remover, Dazegxd

Jane Remover, Dazegxd One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 8:00 PM

Allston

Intimate live music chaos

The Charlatans UK, Frankie Rose

The Charlatans UK, Frankie Rose One-time only

Tue, Sep 22 · 8:00 PM

Allston

Britpop legends live

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Telescreens: Why The Lights Flicker North American Tour

Telescreens: Why The Lights Flicker North American Tour One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Davis Square

indie rock tour stop

Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul

Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 8:00 PM

D Street / West Broadway

Experimental folk drone

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Frequently asked questions

How are these alternative music concerts in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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