Alternative Bands for Hire in Nashville

Browse 123 alternative bands available for hire in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 124 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of $500.

Of the 123 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Nashville. The other 121 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 124 reviews of Alternative Bands
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Solo Singer Songwriter

Nashville

Tennessee

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90s Alternative Rock • Grunge • Post-Grunge • Classic Rock-Inspired Covers

Nashville

Tennessee

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Willing to travel to Nashville

Based more than 30 miles from Nashville, nearest first

Rock Band + Solo Guitarist / Singer / Singer Guitarist

Naperville

Illinois · 395 miles away

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The #1 Gulf Coast Party Rock Band

Pensacola

Florida · 398 miles away

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Providing solo, duo, or 4 piece or more live band w/singer(s). Jazz, RnB, & Pop

Durham

North Carolina · 440 miles away

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Rock and Blues Trio

Raleigh

North Carolina · 456 miles away

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Versatile drummer with decades of experience in a range of genres.

Jacksonville

Florida · 500 miles away

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3 Piece Canadian Punk Band

Hamilton

Ontario, Canada · 612 miles away

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5 Piece band paying Tribute to the 90s and Early 2000s

Tampa

Florida · 622 miles away

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5 piece art rock band from America with influences ranging from ELO to the clash

Lincoln

Nebraska · 622 miles away

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5-piece Tejano/Conjunto family band in business 23 yrs.

Red Oak

Texas · 624 miles away

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Psychedelic rock

Lancaster

Pennsylvania · 629 miles away

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Reggae Singer/Song Writer/ Entertainer/Music Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 650 miles away

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Solo with originals and covers, Ideal for weddings, live shows and festivals

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 650 miles away

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Solo acoustic singer/guitarist performing songs primarily from the 80's and 90's

Center City

Pennsylvania · 684 miles away

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Singer full time entertainer -Loop artist/Multi-instrumentalist

Stuart

Florida · 729 miles away

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Coastal Roots Rock, Soul, Folk, Reggae Musician from Long Beach Island, NJ

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 747 miles away

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MAXCiTO” is an alternative-pop-rock singer/songwriter

Manhattan

New York · 762 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Alternative Bands in Nashville?

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Rates for alternative bands in Nashville typically run between about $130 and $2,250+, with an average booking cost of $500. Pricing typically reflects the band's experience, performance duration and requirements such as sound equipment or special staging. Indie rock groups may offer different rate structures depending on whether they focus on original material or alternative interpretations of popular songs. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 88 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
49% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
April to August
56% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Alternative Bands available in Nashville

5/5 from 124 reviews
Photo of Generation Rewind 90's Band Generation Rewind 90's Band "Amazing is the word to describe this band! Hired for a corporate event, and they did not disappoint! From the lead singer to the keyboard player, I was really impressed with how professional and talented they were. If I am not mistaken, the keyboardist and singer toured for Beyonce and Ceelo Green. The drummer had energy for days, and the bass player and guitar player were very talented. The male lead singer talked to the crowd and had a great voice. I would definitely hire them again." Based in Nashville, Tennessee 28th September 2026 Rebecca B - corporate event Photo of BackForward / Adam Cartwright BackForward / Adam Cartwright "Talented across the board! We were blown away by Adam’s professionalism, attention to detail, musical talent and fun factor at our recent party! The cherry on top was his ability to take great quality professional photos! Adam was a great MC who took my DJ playlist inspiration and ran with it to create the perfect playlist for our party. And we can’t forget the Taylor Swift meets Coachella rendition of Happy Birthday which flowed into Jack & Diane. Such a fantastic addition to the event!" Based in Naperville, Illinois (395 miles from Nashville) Derek - Private Party Photo of Jimi King Trio Jimi King Trio "Awesome! Jimi and the guys were SO good--perfect for our event and loved by our team and guests! Jimi was super-responsive with communications--very nice to work with. Will definitely book them again in the future! Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band" Based in Raleigh, North Carolina (456 miles from Nashville) 7th October 2026 Laura L. H. - Corporate Event Photo of Jungleman Jungleman "Love The Music. Love The Vocals. Like To See You Perform Live" Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (650 miles from Nashville) 28th May 2026 Dwayne - Personal Photo of John Madeley - Solo Acoustic John Madeley - Solo Acoustic "John Madeley was very professional and entertaining. We would book him again in the future." Based in Center City, Pennsylvania (684 miles from Nashville) 17th July 2026 Brett Daniels - Private Event Photo of Blood Moon Mafia Blood Moon Mafia "We highly recommend Blood Moon Mafia. We hired them for our daughter's 14th birthday party and they were amazing! Incredibly talented group of artists, from the singer to the drummer to the guitarists, they more than delivered. Our daughter curated a playlist for them to use and they put together a very enjoyable mini concert and everyone was blown away. They more than met our expectations and we would definitely hire them again!" Based in Miami, Florida (817 miles from Nashville) 17th September 2026 Marley A. - Private event

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is $500, with rates from $130 to $2,250+. Cost depends on the number of band members, set duration and equipment requirements. Alternative bands vary in size and style, so comparing profiles is useful for finding the right sound and energy for your event.

The alternative bands for hire perform a range of alternative and indie music styles, including indie rock, alternative rock, post-punk, shoegaze and modern alternative hits. Many bands cover well-known alternative tracks from the 1990s through to the present day.

Hiring alternative bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, birthday parties, bar and club nights, corporate events and festivals where clients want something different from a mainstream pop or rock band. The style suits events with a younger or more musically adventurous audience.

Most alternative bands are self-contained and provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system. For larger venues or outdoor stages, additional sound equipment may be required. To get the best results, discuss technical requirements with the band before booking.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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