Alternative Bands for Hire in San Jose

Browse 117 alternative bands available for hire in San Jose, California, United States, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 122 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of $500.

All 117 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to San Jose. The nearest is based in Oakley, 47 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 122 reviews of Alternative Bands
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Freewheelers cello band

Freewheelers cello band
Unique band (cello/vocals, bass, drums) playing covers and originals 20s-70s
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Oakley

California · 47 miles away

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Warp Tour

Warp Tour
4-piece tribute band covering popular songs from Warped Tour Bands
Alternative Band

Rocklin

California · 106 miles away

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Cathy Segal-Garcia

Cathy Segal-Garcia
High quality jazz, vocalist & instrumentalists. Standards - Modern - Original.
Alternative Band

Northridge

California · 286 miles away

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Grey Daze

Grey Daze
Modern Grung Rock band
Alternative Band

Los Angeles

California · 306 miles away

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The Joe Saunders Three-O

The Joe Saunders Three-O
A 4-piece cover band with a portfolio that covers many decades and genres.
Alternative Band

Huntington Beach

California · 336 miles away

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Rain - SoCal Tribute to Creed

Rain - SoCal Tribute to Creed
4 piece tribute to Creed performing their most popular hits
Alternative Band

Temecula

California · 377 miles away

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Tk.

Tk.
Southern California Solo Artist
Alternative Band

San Diego

California · 417 miles away

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The Rino Band

The Rino Band
4-piece band performing rocking blues, funk and soul from the 60s-70s to current
Alternative Band

Phoenix

Arizona · 615 miles away

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The Unknowns

The Unknowns
Five-piece band, jazz, blues, soul, pop
Alternative Band

Bellingham

Washington · 790 miles away

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Sick logic

Sick logic
Live Rock Acoustic covers and EDM DJ
Alternative Band

Richmond

British Columbia, Canada · 820 miles away

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Michael.C

Michael.C
Solo Guitarist & Scalable Band for Corporate & Wedding Events
Alternative Band

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · 825 miles away

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Them Bones

Them Bones
Vancouver 4 piece playing the music of Alice In Chains.
Alternative Band

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · 825 miles away

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Dale Calhoun LLC

Dale Calhoun LLC
Charity, Church , open air concerts, speaking engagements
Alternative Band

Billings

Montana · 903 miles away

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Wendy Clark Band

Wendy Clark Band
Colorado based retro futuristic new wave power pop.
Alternative Band

Denver

Colorado · 927 miles away

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Replica

Replica
An original Spanish rock band playing original and some covers
Alternative Band

Denver

Colorado · 927 miles away

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The Gus Moberg Travesty

The Gus Moberg Travesty
Instrumental trio introducing the roaring rock guitars of classic rock to jazz
Alternative Band

Calgary

Alberta, Canada · 1,022 miles away

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Universe Contest

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

Nebraska · 1,369 miles away

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Myke Miller Live

Myke Miller Live
3 peice rock, country top 40's from the 80's throught to now
Alternative Band

San Antonio

Texas · 1,452 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Alternative Bands in San Jose?

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from$100USD
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from$500USD
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from$2,250USD

Rates for alternative bands in San Jose typically run between about $100 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 18 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 San Jose

5/5 from 122 reviews
Photo of Freewheelers cello band Freewheelers cello band "One of the nicest bands in a long time! Watched them in a bar up in the gold country and they made everyone stand up and dsnce including a very old man." Based in Oakley, California (47 miles from San Jose) Michael Adams Photo of The Unknowns The Unknowns "There are songs that just stand out because they are so different from everything out there. “Stay Down Kat”, by The Unknowns, is definitely one of those songs. There’s a suave, jazzy, bluesy feel to this song, with great lead and backing vocals. It’s sultry, sensual, mysterious, and controlled, yet it has its powerful moments. And who can resist a great sax solo? Those things will draw you in, and soon The Unknowns will be known." Based in Bellingham, Washington (790 miles from San Jose) George Duchow - WRGG Radio Photo of Michael.C Michael.C "I hired Michael to play guitar at both public and private events numerous times and he’s always prepared and did a good job!" Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (825 miles from San Jose) 5th March 2026 Long Lai - Wedding and corporate parties Photo of Wendy Clark Band Wendy Clark Band "Wendy and her crew are seasoned musicians and engaging performers." Based in Denver, Colorado (927 miles from San Jose) Luke Schmaltz 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 (1,812 miles from San Jose) Derek - Private Party Photo of Jungleman Jungleman "Love The Music. Love The Vocals. Like To See You Perform Live" Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2,249 miles from San Jose) 28th May 2026 Dwayne - Personal

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is $500, with rates from $100 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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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