Remember the days when the word “alternative” actually carried a little bit of meaning? No? Well, you missed out, friend. Long before podcasts, and back in the days when MTV actually played music videos, Buffalonians had just one option if they wanted to hear new, original and, yep, alternative music—that option was WBNY-FM 91.3. Broadcasting out of the Campbell Student Union, the tiny but powerfully influential station managed to bring new sounds to a young audience and, through constant support of homegrown artists, managed to give now internationally celebrated artists like Ani Difranco, the Goo Goo Dolls and 10,000 Maniacs some of their very first radio play. In the chaotic and cluttered studios of WBNY, DJs with names like the Coffee Orphan, Cal Zone and Captain Chris brought the latest sounds from around the globe and around town to grateful listeners in the city and outlying burbs. On Saturday, the WBNY Alumni Association hosts a concert, party and celebration to coincide with the station’s annual Alumni Weekend broadcasts (airing from Friday at 6pm through Sunday at midnight). The event features live music from the Outlyers, Roadhouse Gypsies and Intergalactic Burnt Toast. The cost of admission benefits the station’s ongoing programs and events.

Saturday, April 1 at 7pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St. (855-3931).$5.