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Classic alternative bands on tour

Duran Duran attending the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.
Duran Duran attending the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
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by Jake Rudh

April 21, 2023

Have you noticed your spending cash starting to dwindle when it comes to concerts and merch? That's because everyone is out on the road this year touring. It sure seems like it anyway. That's why this Thursday on the program, I plan to cover many of the classic alternative bands and artists out there who plan on hitting the Twin Cities live — from the Cure, Gary Numan, Duran Duran, and Peter Gabriel, to Billy Idol, Nick Cave, Crowded House, Jesus Jones, and loads more.

Program playlist