Everclear – Electric City- Buffalo, NY- 03/11/2026

THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR.

Buffalo, NY — ’90s alternative rockers Everclear kicked off the second leg of their 2026 tour at Electric City, a relatively new club in downtown Buffalo. Led by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Art Alexakis, the band continues to tour in support of their legacy and hit filled catalog. Although Alexakis released a solo album in 2019, Everclear have not released a studio album since 2015’s ‘Black Is the New Black.’ The current lineup features Alexakis alongside guitarist Dave French, bassist Freddy Herrera, and drummer Brian Nolan.

The last time Everclear played in the area was last summer at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY, during an uncomfortable heat wave, so a club show this time around was a far better environment for both the band and the fans. And beyond the change in venue, there’s been a quieter, more meaningful shift for Alexakis himself.

Alexakis, now a decade removed from his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, recently told People magazine that his condition “isn’t progressing” and that “there’s hope,” a positive update that reflects the determination he brings to the stage. Despite the challenges, he maintains the disciplined routine and treatment plan that allow him to keep performing at a high level.

On this evening, Alexakis performed with energy and focus, showing no signs of any MS flareups. If anything, it was the audience that seemed a bit lackadaisical. With the show falling on a Wednesday and most of the crowd in the 35–50 range, it had clearly been a long day for many.

Everclear were locked in and ready to go as the clock hit 8:30 p.m., launching into their usual high‑energy opener “So Much for the Afterglow.” It’s one of their hardest‑hitting singles and, on this night, one of the highlights. Alexakis looked and sounded strong, Herrera twirled and bounced across the stage, French stayed cool while slamming into the riffs, and Nolan attacked his kit with fevered intensity.

Soon after, Alexakis announced, “We’re going to do some old‑school Everclear tonight,” and the band tore into “Heroin Girl,” another hard‑hitting crowd favorite. They followed it with the hit “Father of Mine,” which had the audience singing along.

A few songs later, Alexakis asked, “For the next one, can the boys make some noise?” before explaining that the track came from the 1996 Romeo & Juliet soundtrack. The band then launched into “Local God,” a standout that captures the essence of what Everclear is all about — distorted punk‑leaning riffs, witty street‑level lyrics, and a sneer‑tinged attitude that still hits hard nearly three decades later.

Additional highlights of this 16-track show included a “song not about money but about love” — the big ’90s radio hit “I Will Buy You a New Life” — and the night’s final number, the band’s career‑defining anthem “Santa Monica.” The track has helped keep Everclear culturally visible, thanks to its recurring use in TV commercials and its steady presence across various social media platforms over the years.

Alexakis, now 63, clearly still has gas left in the tank. He’s a great songwriter and the grandpa with a whammy bar — still sharp, still swinging, and still fully in command of his sound. Even with his health setbacks — he mentioned during the show that he was recently hospitalized — he continues to push forward. As the founder and driving force behind Everclear, this band remains his proud legacy. And with the recent resurgence of ’90s alternative rock, Everclear may be poised for another wave of visibility. They’re already pulling in over three million monthly listeners on Spotify, and with the right spark — even a single TikTok moment built around one of their classic tracks — those numbers could climb exponentially.

Everclear setlist 03/11/2026

So Much for the Afterglow
Everything to Everyone
Heroin Girl
Father of Mine
Heartspark Dollarsign
The Twistinside
Local God
Amphetamine
Wonderful
AM Radio
El distort
Strawberry
I Will Buy You a New Life
Electra
Volvo Driving Soccer Mom
Santa Monica

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