Last Updated: 8/14/2026
The 1990s produced some of the most recognizable music ever recorded, and Massachusetts is home to a strong lineup of bands dedicated to keeping that era alive. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, festival, or private party, these 90s cover bands deliver the pop, rock, grunge, and dance hits that defined a generation. Here’s our guide to some of the best 90s cover bands in Massachusetts.
All That 90s
All That 90’s is a Massachusetts-rooted, New England 90s tribute built for dance-floor nostalgia, mixing boy-band hooks, pop-punk choruses, hip-hop throwbacks, radio pop, and singalong anthems from across the decade. Their repertoire pulls from artists like Britney Spears, Sublime, Blink-182, Coolio, N’SYNC, Third Eye Blind, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, and Tupac, giving the show a broad appeal that reaches far beyond a single 90s subgenre.
The lineup features Brian Doucette on lead vocals, Al Costa on lead guitar and vocals, J. Keiley on bass and background vocals, and Jason Renda on drums. The group leans on multiple vocalists and a flexible approach that allows them to move comfortably between pop, rock, hip-hop, and dance favorites.
Expect a setlist packed with recognizable crowd-pleasers such as “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “This Is How We Do It,” “Fly,” and “All the Small Things,” along with plenty of other radio staples that defined the decade. Rather than focusing on one artist or genre, All That 90’s delivers the feeling of flipping through a perfectly curated 90s mixtape.
Their show is built around audience participation, dancing, and big singalongs. The emphasis is on keeping energy moving from song to song, making them a strong fit for class reunions, themed parties, town festivals, fundraisers, clubs, casual weddings, and corporate events looking for familiar 90s favorites.
The band has appeared at venues and events including Kowloon, Topsfield Fair, The Cantab Lounge, Wilmington Town Festival, and multiple community concert series throughout Massachusetts.
Public booking profiles show verified event experience and positive client feedback, including fundraiser performances and private events.
Booking information indicates travel throughout the region, with options suited to both public events and private celebrations. The band’s FAQ notes that requests are generally limited to songs released between 1990 and 1999, helping maintain the show’s authentic decade-focused theme.
LINK: https://at90sband.com/
Mostly 90s
Mostly 90’s fits the Massachusetts/New England lane as a rock-cover act built around 90s nostalgia, but the band’s own materials make it clear they stretch beyond a strict decade box. This is the kind of act aimed at rooms that want familiar hooks, alt-rock guitar crunch, pop-radio throwbacks, and a danceable bar-night feel.
The band does not publish a full lineup with names and roles. The verified booking contact is Bernard St. Onge, so planners who need specifics on singers, instrumentation, or exact stage setup should ask directly.
A public song-by-song setlist was not found. The verified repertoire list points to a wide 90s spread: Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Sugar Ray, No Doubt, Spin Doctors, Alanis Morissette, Nirvana, The Cranberries, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Sublime, Weezer, Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Blind Melon, and System of a Down.
The show appears more flexible and party-minded than purist. Public descriptions point to 90s dance music with some 80s tracks, newer songs, and guilty pleasures mixed in, which gives the band room to work a casual crowd instead of staying locked to one narrow tribute script.
The official schedule shows a steady run from 2023 into 2026, with repeat appearances at Stumble Inn, The Derryfield, Brick House Restaurant & Brewery, Pinehurst Tavern, Revo Casino Dover, Nash Casino, The Bar, Jade Dragon, Chop Shop Pub, and TJ Callahan’s Pub in Tewksbury. Private parties also appear on the calendar.
Public review-platform proof is limited. I did not find a WeddingWire, The Knot, or Bandsintown rating, but Riley’s Place publicly called the band outstanding and noted they would be back, while the official Instagram footprint is still small.
Booking details are sparse beyond the direct contact information. The site lists Bernard St. Onge for booking by phone, email, contact form, or Facebook message, but does not publicly spell out package lengths, lineup options, attire, production, ceremony music, or custom-request policies.
Best fits include clubs, casino nights, restaurants, private parties, class reunions, and 90s-themed celebrations. For weddings, corporate events, or fundraisers, Mostly 90’s is worth a look if the event specifically wants a looser 90s rock-and-pop party set, but planners should confirm logistics before booking.
LINK: https://www.m90rocks.com/
90s Kids Superfly Tribute
90s Kids Superfly Tribute is a Charlotte-based 90s cover band for Massachusetts planners who want a live-band take on the decade rather than a simple retro party mix. The group covers pop, dance, grunge, rock, and hip-hop, giving it enough range for Boston corporate events, Cape Cod wedding receptions, Worcester festivals, private parties, casino nights, clubs, theaters, and 90s themed celebrations.
The band performs as a six-piece lineup: Shannon Remley on lead vocals, Ray Hartsfield on lead vocals and guitar, Roey Haviv on bass guitar and vocals, G K on lead guitar and vocals, Rob Bowser on keyboards and synths, and Mike Graci on drums and percussion. With several vocalists plus guitars, bass, keys, synths, drums, and percussion, the group can shift between alt-rock grit, pop shine, dance grooves, and hip-hop nostalgia without making the whole set feel like one generic cover-band lane.
Their song list runs through major 90s touchpoints, including “…Baby One More Time,” “All Star,” “All the Small Things,” “Basket Case,” “Creep,” “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “Groove Is in the Heart,” and “No Diggity.” For Massachusetts crowds, that means the same show can hit grunge singalongs, pop-punk hooks, boy-band choruses, old-school hip-hop grooves, and dance-floor favorites.
Onstage, 90s Kids Superfly Tribute uses costumes, props, audience participation, and a full live-band format to make the nostalgia feel like part of the performance, not just the dress code. Their official materials say they perform without backing tracks, which gives the show more weight for planners who want real musicians carrying the room.
For Massachusetts bookings, the band works best as a traveling 90s tribute option for events that need a focused decade act instead of a local general-cover band. Travel, routing, production needs, and availability for Massachusetts dates should be confirmed directly with the band.
Best fits include festivals, wedding receptions, corporate events, private parties, fundraisers, casino nights, class reunions, clubs, theaters, and 90s themed celebrations that need a broad 90s soundtrack played by a full band.
LINK: https://90scoverband.com/
Straightjacket
StraightJacket is a Boston-area 90s rock cover band that leans into the decade’s alt-rock guitars, grunge crunch, pop-punk snap, and oddball radio memories. The band says it formed in 2017 and frames the show around the era of flannel, fuzz pedals, Nickelodeon nostalgia, and songs that still work in a loud bar or themed party room.
The official lineup page lists Heather Borges on drums, Jason Small on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, and harmonica, Ian Costello on lead and rhythm guitar plus lead and background vocals, and Andrew O’Neil-Smith on bass plus lead and background vocals. The official site has a spelling conflict on Heather’s last name, so planners may want to confirm that directly when booking.
The setlist is the selling point. StraightJacket’s current song page includes “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Basket Case,” “Plush,” “Creep,” “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Ironic,” “Wonderwall,” “All the Small Things,” “Kryptonite,” “Zombie,” “Killing in the Name,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Baby One More Time.” That mix gives the band enough guitar weight for rock fans and enough pop-radio hooks for a 90s party crowd.
Onstage, the show reads like a late-90s mixtape with amps turned up: Nirvana and Stone Temple Pilots beside Third Eye Blind, Green Day, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Rage Against the Machine, and Radiohead. It is not locked into one narrow corner of the decade, which helps for mixed-age crowds that want both grunge choruses and guilty-pleasure singalongs.
The band’s public show history reaches back to December 2017, and its listed venue trail includes the New England Revolution Fan Zone at Gillette Stadium. Other recurring stops include Howl Splitsville Golf Suites at Patriot Place, Hennessy’s in Boston, The Green Dragon in Boston, Tavern on Merrimack in Lawrence, and One Main Restaurant & Lounge in Peabody.
For social proof, StraightJacket’s Facebook presence shows 464 likes and 2 reviews, though I did not find a public star rating or a verified booking-platform review profile.
For bookings, the band publicly lists live music venues, bars, restaurants, breweries, libraries, sporting events, private functions, and private parties. The site also says they take requests, which is useful for planners building a 90s night around specific songs.
Best fits: clubs, bars, breweries, 90s themed celebrations, class reunions, private parties, festivals, community events, library 90s nights, and sporting-event activations.
LINK: https://sites.google.com/view/straightjacket/home
Neon 90s
Neon 90’s is a Massachusetts-connected 90s tribute serving the New England and Boston market, with a set built around the decade’s wide-open radio dial: grunge, country, pop, and alternative rock.
The band is a four-piece with Jon Goodhue on lead vocals and guitar, Guy Cloutman on lead guitar and vocals, Michael Parsons on bass guitar and vocals, and Steve Russo on drums and vocals.
A full public setlist was not found, but verified video titles and social posts point to “Lump,” “Santeria,” “What’s Up,” “My Own Worst Enemy,” “All the Small Things,” “Cumbersome,” “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” and “Inside Out.” That is a useful snapshot: alt-rock hooks, pop-punk bounce, one-hit wonder nostalgia, and late-90s party fuel.
The show style leans into live-band 90s nostalgia rather than a single-genre tribute. Their own description points to live music, visuals, and a crowd-participation feel, with enough variety to move from flannel-era guitar songs to pop-radio choruses.
Their public calendar gives the strongest credibility signal. Neon 90’s has listed dates from 2023 into 2027, with appearances tied to MGM Springfield, The Cut Live, Minglewood Harborside, Capone’s, Wally’s, The Nash Casino, Revo Casino, The Brook, and private events in Massachusetts and New England.
Public review-platform proof is limited. I did not find a WeddingWire, The Knot, or Bandsintown rating. The band’s public social footprint is clearer, with Facebook showing 1,742 likes and Instagram showing 514 followers at the time of research.
Booking details are fairly lean on the public site. The band routes inquiries through its website contact form, and its public-facing social description says it is available for venues, weddings, birthdays, parties, and more.
Neon 90’s is a strong fit for 90s themed parties, clubs, casino nights, birthday parties, private events, weddings, outdoor concert series, and class reunions where the crowd wants familiar choruses from across the decade instead of a narrow tribute lane.
LINK: https://neon90s.com/
Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind, Rewind is a Massachusetts 90s alternative tribute band with a VHS-era focus that is sharper than a general nostalgia act. The public footprint points to a Taunton contact address, a Boston/greater-Boston identity, and a New England circuit built around grunge, alt-rock, punk, and radio cuts from the decade.
The strongest lineup source found lists the band as a five-piece: Matty Colon on lead vocals and guitar, Kim Merkel on lead vocals and guitar, Justin Murphy on lead guitar, Peter Culpo on bass, and Sean Greene on drums. That two-vocalist guitar-fronted setup gives the band room to cover both heavier male-fronted rock and female-fronted 90s alternative.
The verified song evidence lands squarely in the MTV and modern-rock lane: “Man in the Box,” “Come as You Are,” “Comedown,” “Lightning Crashes,” “Ready to Go,” “Hey Jealousy,” “The Freshmen,” “Possum Kingdom,” and “Low.” It is a setlist built for people who remember grunge riffs, alt-radio hooks, and the weird joy of a 90s mixtape that jumped from Alice In Chains to Republica without apology.
Onstage, Be Kind, Rewind appears to lean into the culture as much as the songs. The band’s public listings connect the show with grunge favorites, heavier alternative, punk hits, female-fronted 90s rock, feel-good radio tracks, and TRL-era staples, which gives planners a clear read on the room: this is for flannel guitars, shout-along choruses, and a crowd that wants the decade played loud.
Venue proof includes Plainridge Park Casino’s Revolution Lounge in Plainville, The Met in Pawtucket, and Hillside Johnny’s in Norton. The band’s public history also points back to 2015, giving it a longer track record than a newly assembled theme-night act.
Social proof is visible but limited to platform numbers in the sources found. Instagram shows 1.7K+ followers, and Facebook shows 1,764 likes. No verified WeddingWire, The Knot, or Bandsintown rating count was found, so this profile does not treat the band as a wedding-review-platform act.
For booking, the official site directly invites venues and private-event clients to request a quote. Public details were not found for standard set lengths, travel radius, production, attire, or ceremony/cocktail options, so planners should ask those questions directly before booking.
Best fit: clubs, casino lounges, private parties, class reunions, and 90s-themed celebrations where alternative rock is the center of gravity. For a wedding or corporate event, they make the most sense when the client specifically wants a 90s alt-rock party rather than a broad all-decades dance band.
LINK: https://bkrband.com/
Saved By The 90s
Saved by the 90s is a national 90s party band with a New England booking page and a Boston-market profile, making it a useful Massachusetts option for planners who want more than a standard variety band. The official East Coast act is based in New York City, so this is best understood as a touring New England choice rather than a purely local Massachusetts band.
The current New England lineup names are not publicly posted. Booking sources list the act as a 4 to 6 musician band, and Ticketmaster’s artist bio traces the original concept to guitarist/singer Danny Finerman, bassist/vocalist Alex Rossiter, and drummer/singer Nat Esten, with Emily Afton noted as a notable vocalist.
The catalog is built for big 90s recognition: “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Basket Case,” “Everlong,” “Don’t Speak,” “Just A Girl,” “I Want It That Way,” “Bye Bye Bye,” “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Wonderwall,” “Black Hole Sun,” “All the Small Things,” and “…Baby One More Time” all appear on public song lists.
Onstage, this is a rowdy, dance-first 90s throwback rather than background reception music. The set can move from flannel-era guitars and alt-rock choruses into boy-band hooks, pop-radio singalongs, hip-hop grooves, and MTV-era party cuts.
The Massachusetts proof is strongest through The Bash, which cites New England performances at The Middle East Downstairs in the Boston market and Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton. Broader touring proof includes a national Saved by the 90s footprint, multiple regional bands, and a 100-plus song repertoire cited by Ticketmaster.
The social proof is unusually strong for a nostalgia act. The Knot lists 5 stars from 45 reviews and Best of Weddings 6x, WeddingWire lists 5.0 from 13 reviews with 100% recommended by couples, and Ticketmaster lists 4.5 from 73 reviews.
For booking logistics, public sources mention DJ support before, after, and between band sets, plus the ability to learn extra songs, including non-90s requests. WeddingWire also lists ceremony music, cocktail hour music, MC services, reception music, music during breaks, PA support, microphones, liability insurance, and travel.
Best fits include weddings, corporate events, college events, festivals, clubs, private parties, fundraisers, class reunions, and full 90s themed celebrations where the crowd wants to sing, dance, and recognize the song before the first chorus hits.