On March 21, 2026, a line of fans formed well before the doors opened at the Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY. ‘Numanoids‘ (a term coined long ago for fans of the pioneer of the electronic/industrial music genre) showed up in force. It was great to see a mix of longtime listeners and newer fans lining up to see Gary Numan, who first gained success in 1979 with the song “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” with his first band, Tubeway Army, and international fame as a solo artist with his hit “Cars” in 1980. With a playlist that spans over 45 years, much of his music remains relevant today. Tonight’s show marks the halfway point of his 29-date North American spring tour, The Cruel Sea Tour—North America 2026.
Tremours
At 8:00 PM, the house lights faded, and the audience cheered as the opener took to the stage, bathed in dim light. Kicking off the show was the Los Angeles-based alternative band Tremours. The duo performed an 8-song set of original music that fans enjoyed, setting the mood for the evening. It had a perfect vibe, warming up the fans for the headliner!
Tremours are:
Lauren Andino – guitar/vocals…