Come party with fellow #ROQStars as we sail the waves "past the breakers" and wave to Santa Monica while listening to Everclear's âSanta Monica" right after the Impressions Expo in Long Beach, CA for a round-trip #ROQTheBoat sunset cruise on the 21st!
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Considering Everclear has written and recorded some truly iconic â90s ALT-ROQ hits, it would be all too easy these days for the Band to be a victim of its past successes, relegated to performing as a glorified jukebox, existing to satisfy the nostalgic cravings of Gen Xers everywhere. But singer-guitarist Art Alexakis isnât about to start phoning it in now.
Everclear continues to tour extensively, and while itâs a virtual surety that no Everclear gig is complete without a rendition of âSanta Monicaâ and âFather of Mine,â lately the band has found that exploring the full range of past materialâespecially the âdeep cutsâânot only gives Fans a rare treat, it also injects new life into the Bandâs live dynamic.
âBy mixing it up and digging into the catalog, it still makes it fun and relevant for Us, and I think for the Fans as well,â says Alexakis. âItâs still important to play the hits, but by playing those other songs as well, it makes it all seem more vibrant and real. Even though I recorded some of those songs 20 years ago, I havenât played them in a long time, so itâs like reinventing the wheel. Iâm having more fun now than I have in years. I think all of Us are.â
Formed by Alexakis in 1991 in Portland, Oregon, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career spanning 11 studio releases, numerous videos, thousands of shows and accolades that include a 1998 Grammy nomination. Like a true survivor, Alexakis has soldiered on through multiple lineup changes over the years: During the âclassicâ era, the Band also included Craig Montoya on Bass and Greg Eklund on drums; the current touring lineup features longtime members Davey French (guitar) and Freddy Herrera (bass), as well as drummer Brian Nolan (also with
American Hi-Fi), who has performed with Everclear on multiple past tours.