Last night, rap’s modern day rockstar, Machine Gun Kelly, brought his headlining Alpha Omega Tour to The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Performing for an energetic sold-out crowd, Kelly instantly gave praise to the infamous venue after opening the show with his 2015 track, ‘Alpha Omega’, where the tour of course gets its name.
MGK spoke about the ghosts that make home in the haunted venue, and joked with fans about having a conversation with the ghosts during soundcheck. “There was one song they wanted me to perform tonight,” Kelly told his Wisconsin fans. From there, Kelly’s band started to play his fan favorite, ‘Sail’, and the crowd went wild.
And from that moment and beyond, the energy levels throughout the venue never dropped. MGK showcased his stamina, rapping from stage left to stage left, performing tracks like ‘Wild Boy’, ‘Bad Mother F*cker’, his new Camila Cabello-assisted single ‘Bad Things’, and a closing performance of ‘All Night Long’, the final track from his second studio album, General Admission. When Kelly called The Rave his favorite venue, he surely was not joking, as MGK delivered a performance that Milwaukee will not soon forget.
Check out our photos below and peep the remaining dates on Machine Gun Kelly’s Alpha Omega Tourhere.
Last night, Atlanta rapper 21 Savage performed for his Indiana fans at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis. As the sold out crowd cheered endlessly and the lights turned low, the instrumental blasted throughout the venue for 21 Savage’s hit, ‘Slaughter Gang’. Savage had arrived. And while he spit bar after bar, the crowd went crazy, matching 21 Savage’s energy throughout the entire night.
Whether it was with his new Drake collaboration ‘Sneakin’, the fan favorite ‘No Heart’, or one of his many songs from his mixtapes The Slaughter Tape and Slaughter King, and of course his EP Savage Mode with Metro Boomin, the Indy crowd rapped along all night and Savage delivered for the packed crowd.
Check out our photos from last night’s performance below, and check out 21 Savage’s upcoming tour dates here.
Moments ago, Country superstar Keith Urban stepped off stage after delivering a memorable performance for his biggest Milwaukee fans at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, on one of the many stops on his headlining ripCORD World Tour. Joined by newcomer Maren Morris and excited Cubs fan/Atlantic Nashville recording artist Brett Eldredge, the ripCORD ripped through the Bradley Center, delivering a number of great performances.
And to say Urban came with great company would be a massive understatement. Kicking off the night was the Country Music Award‘s freshly crowned “New Artist of the Year”, Maren Morris. Perhaps the most exciting breakout star in Country music today, Morris’ major label debut, Hero, debuted number one on the Billboard Country charts earlier this year, something especially rare for a rookie. Performing a number of records from her critically acclaimed LP, including ’80s Mercedes’ and ‘My Church’, Milwaukee couldn’t have experienced the Texas native’s rise at any better time, and she certainly picked up a number of new fans after her opening set. Don’t be surprised if the next time Morris returns to the Milwaukee, is on another big stage and as a headlining act.
Next up was perhaps the happiest County artist in the world, Chicago Cubs fan and Illinois native, Brett Eldredge. Eldredge celebrated the Cubs’ World Series victory earlier this week by catching the Series in person with his father and brother, and he continued his celebration earlier this morning, joining the Cubs for their victory parade in Chicago, just 90 miles south. But as the lights dimmed, and it was time for Eldredge to step on stage, it was all about the music.
Equally as exciting in Eldredge’s life right now is his brand new album, Glow. His third studio LP, and his first Christmas album, Eldredge stepped back from promoting his new track (still a tad premature for Christmas), and instead performed a number of his biggest records and fan favorites to date. From his opening performance of ‘Lose My Mind’ to the end of his set with his No. 1 single ‘Don’t Ya’, energy levels stayed through the roof at all times.
After a brief intermission, while crew prepared for Keith Urban’s headlining performance, it was time for the man of the night to greet the Milwaukee crowd. On his eleventh tour, supporting his tenth studio album, Ripcord, Urban opening his set with his 2016 LP’s opening record, ‘Gone Tomorrow (Here Today)’, and from that moment the crowd rocked with Urban and enjoyed their night while realizing just that. Even though the tour moves on to the next city tomorrow, Urban and his Wisconsin fans had the entire night to enjoy together.
Following with tracks like ‘Long Hot Summer’, ‘Break On Me’ and ‘Where the Blacktop Ends’, the New Zealand-born singer hopped between records from the new album and some of his biggest career hits. With various highlights throughout his set, including a few songs performed at a B-stage near the soundboard, Urban closed the main portion of his nearly 20-song setlist with performances of his Ripcord tracks ‘John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16’ and ‘Wasted Time’, before stepping off stage. That was not all for Milwaukee however, as Keith Urban returned for an encore performance, capping off his 2-hour headlining set with an acoustic performance of his 2006 track ‘Stupid Boy’, and then ending a memorable night with his Fuse single, ‘Raise Em Up’. We can’t guarantee that Eldredge’s Cubs will win another World Series in your lifetime, but you can definitely bet that Urban will likely return with another tour of great Country Music.
Check out our photos below and see the remaining dates on Urban’s ripCORD World Tourhere.
Last night Good Charlotte returned to Milwaukee, WI for another memorable performance at The Rave. Having previously played in practically every room of the multi-stage venue over the years, Good Charlotte reunited with their Wisconsin fans after their five-year-hiatus. Joined by The Story So Far, Big Jesus and Four Year Strong, all bands that the Maryland natives get their goals on touring with one day, Milwaukee was set for a hell of a night from the very beginning.
When it was time for Good Charlotte to hit the stage, the crowd instantly erupted for Joel & Benji Madden and company. Opening with some of their biggest hits, like ‘The Anthem’ and ‘Girls & Boys’, fans got to witness energetic performances of Good Charlotte’s discography of hits not only at the start but throughout the entire Milwaukee stop of the Youth Authority Tour. Fans were also treated to some great performances from Good Charlottes new album, the similarly titled LP, Youth Authority, which fans in attendance still sang along every word with.
From start to finish, with Big Jesus’ 20-minute set to Good Charlotte’s encore performances of their mega-hit ‘Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous’, there was not a dull moment in the entire night.
Check out our photos below and make sure you get your tickets for one of the remaining dates of the Youth Authority Tour!
After decades of making music, through their first studio albums, through success of singles like ‘Ocean Avenue’ and ‘Only One’, through it all… Yellowcard is saying farewell to its fans across the globe. And last night, Yellowcard made one last stop at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI on their huge final tour.
Supported by bands Dryjacket and Like Torches, Yellowcard just released their last and self-titled album, but last night was all about the fans. Sprinkling in a few tracks from the new album, but paying tribute to their entire discography of hit singles and fan favorites, Yellowcard gave fans two hours of great live music, and a night that Milwaukee will not soon forget. While a few fans were listening to the music in the background, while watching Game 7 of the World Series at the bar, the true fans that came ready to rock were raging with Yellowcard, matching the band’s energy throughout the night.
Yellowcard frontman, Ryan Key, stopped the show to warn fans that if they came to work the next morning and told people they had the best night of their lives, they would be lying. Not because they didn’t have the night of the lives, but because if they are physically able to talk the next morning, then they didn’t rock out like they were supposed to. So throughout the night, Key and company made sure that their biggest Wisconsin fans would lose their voice by the night’s end. There was no better way to say goodbye and thanks, than last night.
Check out our photos below and make sure you get your tickets for one of the remaining dates on Yellowcard’s final tour!
Yesterday marked the last day of Chicago’s Freaky Deaky 2016. With everyone in their best Halloween costumes, fans were prepared for to close out the Halloween festival on a high mark. Now in its second year at its new location at Toyota Park, fall’s elite Chicago music festival delivered again this year! Freaky Deaky fans last night saw sets from Desiigner, Tiesto, Schoolboy Q, D.R.A.M. and many more, and we were there to capture the best moments.
Check out the photos of what the final day of Freaky Deaky had to offer in 2016, from our contributing photographer Jesus Montero.
Yesterday marked the second day of Chicago’s Freaky Deaky 2016. With everyone in their best Halloween costumes, fans were prepared to keep the momentum going from the memorable opening night on Friday. Now in its second year at its new location at Toyota Park, fall’s elite Chicago music festival delivered again this year! Freaky Deaky fans last night saw sets from DJ Khaled, A$AP Ferg, iLoveMakonnen, Metro Boomin and many more, and we were there to capture the best moments.
Check out the photos of what the second day of Freaky Deaky had to offer, courtesy of our contributing photographer Jesus Montero.
Yesterday marked the opening day of Chicago’s Freaky Deaky 2016. With everyone ready to rage in their best Halloween costumes, fans were prepared for an amazing weekend of music. Now in its second year at its new location at Toyota Park, fall’s elite Chicago music festival delivered again this year! Freaky Deaky fans last night saw sets from Travis Scott, Disclosure, Lil Dicky, Flatbush Zombies and many more, and we were there to capture the best moments.
Check out our photos below, of what Day 1 of Freaky Deaky had to offer in 2016, and make sure not to miss today’s artists!
Milwaukee’s historic venue, The Rave, experienced another packed and memorable performance from Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller tonight, as he brought The Divine Feminine Tour to the familiar venue. With opening sets from ClockworldDJ and Soulection, Miller always brings great company when he comes to Wisconsin. His past opening artists have included Chance The Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt and Vince Staples (just to name a few), so don’t be surprised if one of Mac’s openers headlines their own Milwaukee concert in the future.
After the opening performances set the tone for the night, it was time for Mac Miller to greet his Milwaukee fans. Miller started off his set with his Ty Dolla $ign collaboration ‘Cinderella’, off Miller’s fourth studio album, The Divine Feminine, which released just last month. One of the more mellow tracks from his performance tonight, Miller performed a variety of records throughout the show, mellow and hype, new and old; including a number of songs from his new LP, as well as records from his entire discography of albums and mixtapes.
Highlights of the night were anything but few and far between, as the Wisconsin crowd matched Miller’s energy until he stepped off stage after his encore performances. However Miller’s energetic performance of ‘Loud’, a track which Miller used to open his last headlining tour, was a personal favorite. If Mac Miller ever slows down, which is unlikely given that he continues to hold onto his core fan base while gradually picking up new audiences every year, he will always have a second home in Milwaukee, as they will always show up for a great Mac Miller show.
Check out our photos below and make sure you get your tickets for The Divine Feminine Tour before they are all sold out!
Last night Post Malone brought The Hollywood Dreams and Monster Energy Outbreak Tour to Chicago’s Concord Music Hall. Traveling with rappers Jazz Cartier and Larry June, the huge tour comes with some of the best emerging names in rap today.
Up first for the night was Bay Area rapper, Larry June. Performing a number of records from his new Cookin Soul collaborative mixtape, Orange Season, June is still introducing himself to many, but he certainly set the mood for the night and picked up some new fans in Chicago with his opening set. Next up was Toronto native, and one of the best emerging rappers today, Jazz Cartier. With one of the more slept on mixtapes of the past year, with Hotel Paranoia, Cartier is not one to ignore. Last night’s performance included cuts from the new tape, his 2015 project Marauding in Paradise, and more, Cartier had an energy filled set that fans won’t soon forget. If you want to read more on Cartier, check out our 2015 interview with Cartier here.
Moments later, it was time for Post Malone to greet the Chicago crowd for his headlining performance. Opening his set with his track ‘White Iverson’, a record which quickly made Post a household name in rap music, the crowd instantly went wild, singing every word to the addictive track. Malone then followed with his fan favorite song, ‘Too Young’, a track dedicated to rappers and artists everywhere who leave the world far too soon. And while fans are still awaiting Post Malone’s forthcoming debut album, Stoney, Post Malone’s set included performances from his 2016 mixtape, August 26th, his new single and Justin Bieber collaboration, ‘Deja Vu’, and more.
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Stoney is expected to release sometime this year, and of the most exciting tracks on the LP will be Post’s collab with Pharrell, which we witnessed the birth of months ago at Bonnaroo. While we were awaiting Post’s Tennessee performance this past summer, fans in attendance included Odd Future’s The Internet, Miguel and none other than Skateboard P himself. Pharrell and Post instantly linked up on-site, which then led to a collaboration, which fans will hear soon.
Post Malone’s breakout record ‘White Iverson’ released only a year ago, and since its release we have seen Post perform four times, and each time he improves on his stage presence. Post has had a swagger and confidence from the beginning, but with more experience and more songs under his belt, his live shows benefit as a result. If you get the opportunity, definitely do yourself a favor and catch a Post Malone performance.
Check out our photos from yesterday’s show below and make sure get your tickets to a tour stop near you at PostMalone.com.
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