10,000 Maniacs Back in MetroWest Friday

Back by popular demand, alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs performs at The VERVE – Crowne Plaza Natick for the first Violet Jam concert of the fall on Friday, Oct. 17.

The group, which has been singing and songwriting together for more than three decades, has produced a cross-generational slew of top hits including Trouble Me, These Are Days, and More Than This.

Natalie Merchant is no longer with the band, Mary Ramsey is the new lead singer, and has been since 1994.

10,000 Maniacs, who is often referred to as the original “indie” rock band, helped define college rock and created the first wave of alternative rock bands. This winter, they will switch musical gears with the release of their new album, “Twice Told Tales,” which will consist of traditional folk songs from the British Isles.

Currently on a national tour, 10,000 Maniacs will be in full performance mode and undoubtedly bring this Violet Jam crowd to their feet with hits from the 80s, 90s and now.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Photo credit: Susan Petroni