Milwaukee’s concert scene has a lot going on, so we look at the shows coming up to find the ones you’ll look back on and be glad you went. Then we add them to our weekly Milwaukee Concert Picks.
This week's show selection takes us to Cactus Club on Friday, Feb. 16, when the spotlight will turn to the funkadelic vibes of Thumpasaurus, an eclectic ensemble that calls Los Angeles home.
Having shared stages with luminaries such as Louis Cole, Vulfpeck and Jacob Collier, these musical trailblazers have — as individuals — performed alongside HAIM, Ye and Snoh Alegra. For a sneak peek into the unparalleled experience that awaits, dive into their latest project, Hard, a testament to their avant-garde musical ways that came out last October.
Setting the stage on fire alongside Thumpasaurus are rising local stars Micah Emrich and Duwayne, both exceptionally talented and making waves in Milwaukee's vibrant music scene. This concert promises an evening of dynamic sounds and emerging talents you won't want to miss.
More shows worth a go
- Feb. 16: X-Ray Arcade 5-Year Anniversary Party w/Bad Crime, Coronary, Breakup Tour, Chi-Chi’s Restaurant, The End of Music @ X-Ray Arcade, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 16-17: All Messed Up XII (night 1 and night 2) w/Mystery Planet, Rockodile, Due Tomorrow, The Lucky 13, Feminoid, Kalospipa, Sungazer and more @ Linneman’s, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 17: Chris Novak Spectacular w/Astral Hand, Wonderful Bluffer, Pink Halo @ The Cooperage, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 17: Greg Cartwright (of The Reigning Sound and Compulsive Gamblers), Ellie Jackson, Connor LaMue, DJs Heebz N Ceebz @ Cactus Club, 7:30pm
- Feb. 17: JP Cyr & The Ramblin’ Kind w/Matt “MF” Tyner @ Anodyne on Bruce, 8 p.m.
- Feb. 17: Madeleine Kelson and Alaina Stacey @ Var Gallery, 8 p.m
