10,000 Maniacs, the pioneering Nineties alternative and college rock group, will be onstage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 25, 2018.  One of the most critically acclaimed bands of the last three decades, 10,000 Maniacs were founded by Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Steven Gustafson, John Lombardo and Natalie Merchant in the fall of 1981. Jerry Augustyniak joined in 1983. Together with artists like R.E.M. they defined college rock and created the first wave of alternative rock bands and what became known as the alternative rock format on FM radio.

Writing and performing powerful, danceable and socially conscious original materials in and around their hometown of Jamestown, New York the group toured extensively and produced two independently released records, “Human Conflict Number Five” (1982) and “Secret of I Ching” (1983) on their own Christian Burial Music label. By producing, manufacturing and marketing their own recordings, 10,000 Maniacs were one of the original “indie” bands before signing with Elektra Records and making The Wishing Chair in 1985.

Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

Visit the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website for additional information and to purchase tickets.  Tickets can also be purchased at their box office and at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office.