The Rare Occasions
The Rare Occasions are an LA-based, New England-bred indie rock band known for their explosive garage rock anthems with catchy vocal harmonies. The Rare Occasions formed in Boston in 2012. Since then, they have toured nationally, won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and released a vast catalog of music online. In 2021 the band released their album, Big Whoop, which received significant press and radio play. Around the same time, their 2016 track “Notion” went viral on TikTok and continues to make waves, topping Spotify’s viral chart in the US and several other countries, and later landing on Billboard’s alternative charts and top 100 singles charts in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. They recently released their 3rd LP, Through Moonshot Eyes end of 2024. They’ve garnered radio play across the states, and even in the UK for the new album and completed a national headlining tour to support it.
What kind of music does The Rare Occasions play?+
The Rare Occasions plays alternative rock, garage rock, indie pop. The Rare Occasions are an LA-based, New England-bred indie rock band known for their explosive garage rock anthems with catchy vocal harmonies.
What are The Rare Occasions live shows like?+
The Rare Occasions's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
How can I find out when The Rare Occasions is playing?+
Follow The Rare Occasions on Mood to get notified when new shows are added. Mood tracks their upcoming events across all supported cities.