Seether in Rochester

About Seether

Seether emerged from South Africa in the early 2000s with a sound that felt oddly American—all brooding post-grunge riffs and Shaun Morgan's vocals caught between singing and screaming. They hit their stride with 2002's Disclaimer, where songs like Fake It and Fine Again established their template: heavy but catchy, angry but melodic. Their biggest moment came with Remedy, which dominated rock radio around 2006 and became unavoidable. What's actually interesting about Seether is how consistent they've been. They never chased trends or reinvented themselves in obvious ways. They just kept making albums of straightforward rock songs about relationships falling apart and personal disappointment, which apparently never gets old. They're the kind of band you respect for showing up and doing the same thing well for two decades, even if they're not trendy.

Seether shows are workmanlike and direct. Morgan's voice carries the room, the band plays tight, the guitars are loud. Crowds are made up of people who genuinely want to hear these songs, not casual observers. They'll sing every word back. It's honest, professional rock.

Known for Fake It, Broken, Remedy, Fine Again, Against the Wall

Seether + Rochester

Seether rolled through Rochester in May 2012, hitting Mayo Civic Center with the kind of setlist that rewarded the people who'd stuck with them past the radio hits. They opened with 'Gasoline' and didn't waste time getting to the point—'Fine Again' and 'Driven Under' came fast. The real moment was watching them slip 'Country Song' into the mix, a track that shows a different side of the band, before pivoting into a cover of 'My Sharona' that probably caught half the room off guard. They closed out with 'Remedy,' which felt like the right note to end on.

Seether in Rochester News

• Z-Rock celebrates five years of rocking Rochester Post Bulletin · Mar 8, 2013
• RED Guitarist Gives Kudos to Seether, Skillet and Papa Roach Audio Ink Radio · Jan 28, 2012

Live Music in Rochester

Rochester's rock scene has always leaned hard into the working-class strain of alt and post-grunge. Seether fits that lineage perfectly—bands with hooks sharp enough to stick, but enough snarl underneath to feel real. The city's venues have hosted plenty of acts in this vein, drawing crowds that don't need flash, just solid songwriting and the kind of performances that leave you feeling like you got what you paid for.

Rochester road trip to see Seether?

Stay in the Park Avenue neighborhood, where the tree-lined streets and historic homes create a genteel atmosphere without feeling stuffy. Dinner at Citrine, where the wine program is thoughtful and the kitchen respects its ingredients, sets the right tone. Before or after the show, spend an afternoon at the George Eastman Museum—the photography collection is world-class, and the house itself is a masterclass in early-20th-century design. It's the kind of place that makes you think differently about composition and light, which isn't a bad headspace before hearing Bilmuri's intricate arrangements.