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Sun, Apr 27  |  The Forge  |  2:00 pm

21st Century Alternative Rock

This month, choose a song from 21st-century alternative rock, known for its genre fusion, innovative production, and diverse vocal styles. Embrace the eclectic sound that blends electronic, indie, punk, and hip-hop influences while exploring contemporary themes and DIY spirit.

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Location
The Forge at 22 West Cass St in downtown Joliet.
showtime
Showtime is 2:00pm on Sun, Apr 27. Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
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Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins.
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parking
Parking is available in 2 local multi-level parking garages, and the Catholic Charities Parking Lot.  The Catholic Charities Lot is located at 203 N Ottawa Street. The Scott Street Parking Deck is located at 150 North Scott Street. The Ottawa Street Parking Deck is located at 136 North Ottawa Street. Street Parking is FREE after 5:00pm.

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Here are some examples of 21st-century alternative rock bands and artists:

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  1. Arctic Monkeys – Known for their energetic and innovative sound, with albums like Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and AM.

  2. The Strokes – Famous for their influential sound with albums such as Is This It and The New Abnormal.

  3. Tame Impala – Led by Kevin Parker, known for their psychedelic alternative rock with albums like Lonerism and Currents.

  4. Alt-J – An English band known for their unique sound and albums like An Awesome Wave and This Is All Yours.

  5. The Black Keys – Known for their blues-infused alternative rock, with albums such as Brothers and El Camino.

  6. Vampire Weekend – Recognized for their eclectic style with albums like Vampire Weekend and Father of the Bride.

  7. Foals – Known for their dynamic sound with albums like Antidotes and What Went Down.

  8. The 1975 – A band known for their genre-blending style, with albums such as The 1975 and A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.

  9. Kings of Leon – Famous for their Southern rock-influenced alternative sound with albums like Only by the Night and Mechanical Bull.

  10. Muse – Combining alternative rock with progressive elements in albums like Absolution and Drones.

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These artists and bands have made significant contributions to the alternative rock genre in the 21st century.

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