Tonic
Late-'90s alt-rock with a warm, unfussy approach to a big chorus — 'If You Could Only See' still glowing.
Tonic formed in Los Angeles in the early 1990s, built around singer and guitarist Emerson Hart and guitarist Jeff Russo. The band arrived at the tail end of the grunge era with a sound rooted in melodic, mid-tempo rock, drawing as much on roots rock and folk-rock as on the harder edges of the period.
They are best known for "If You Could Only See", a radio staple of the late 1990s, and for "You Wanted More". The group went on hiatus in the mid-2000s while Hart pursued solo work, and later reconvened for further recording and touring.
Festivals Tonic is playing
Tonic at a glance
What festivals is Tonic playing in 2026?
Tonic is booked at 1 festival: Bourbon & Beyond 2026.
Is Tonic playing Bourbon & Beyond 2026?
Yes — Tonic is on the Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup, September 24–27, 2026 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, KY. They play Sunday, September 27.
Where is Tonic from?
Tonic is from Los Angeles, CA.
What kind of music does Tonic play?
Tonic is tagged post-grunge and alt-rock.
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