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SUN · APR 19 · 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

The Goddamn Gallows with Special Guest Jayke Orvis

ft. The Goddamn Gallows, Jayke Orvis

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The Goddamn Gallows' live show is a wild ride of punk and bluegrass with Jayke Orvis back on stage.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Goddamn Gallows are hitting Milwaukee with their signature "hobocore" sound, blending punk, bluegrass, and metal in a way that only they can. With founding member Jayke Orvis joining them, this show promises to be a memorable night of genre-bending music and spontaneous antics. The Cooperage's intimate setting will make you feel like you're part of the action, so get ready for a night of high-energy performances and eclectic sounds.

This band has a history of reinventing themselves, and their live shows are legendary for their intensity and unpredictability. From their roots in the Rust Belt to their evolution across the country, The Goddamn Gallows have crafted a sound that's as diverse as their journey. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, this is a show that promises to deliver something special.

From the organizer

The Goddamn Gallows return to the Harborfront with former/founding member Jayke Orvis! In 2004 The Goddamn Gallows began their rough and tumble voyage and haven't looked in the review mirror since. Leaving six studio albums in their path, they have been reinventing their music with every record. Spit from the heart of America's Rust Belt, arising from a night of flophouse violence. Drifting across the states, they cemented their sound in Portland, OR and later in Los Angeles, CA, where they lived in abandoned buildings, squatter camps, storage units and shoebox apartments. In 2007, they left everything behind and spent the next four years living out of whatever vehicle would get them to the next town. Building upon their original sound of twanged-out, punk rock "gutterbilly" (Life of Sin 2004 and Gutterbillyblues 2007), they began picking up stray musicians along the way and adding to their sound; washboard, accordion, mandolin and banjo (Ghost of th’ Rails 2009 and 7 Devils 2011) creating a sound referred to as "hobocore", "gypsy-punk" or "americana-punk", while never being stuck in any one sound. Enter 2018 and The Goddamn Gallows have reinvented themselves once again with The Trial. From rockabilly, psychobilly and punk rock, to bluegrass and metal, The Trial infuses disparate sounds into a new strange recipe of seamless genre bending profundities. Chock full of impromptu antics of the shocking variety and hauntingly eclectic instrumentation, The Goddamn Gallows have made legions of fans with their legendary, live shows. The Goddamn Gallows, takes their progression of mixing punk rock, bluegrass, psychobilly, and metal to a whole new level! The Goddamn Gallows have now partnered with Sailor's Grave Records to help deliver the next chapter of their legacy to the world. The Trial begins now.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • Driving / parking

    Parking near 822 S Water St. can be tricky. There's a small lot behind the venue, but it fills up fast. Street parking is available, but be prepared to walk a few blocks.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy4/5
ZenMosh Pit
UndergroundRowdy
Punk DiyArt Scene

Music

Punk
Loud

Who'll Be There

A mixed crowd primarily consisting of younger adults in their 20s to 30s, likely including music aficionados, local artists, and those connected to the underground scene. Expect a casual, laid-back vibe where people are there for the music and community rather than formality.

How the Room Feels

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding roomCrowded

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Group of 6+
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Loud and packed. Expect bodies within arms-reach and music you will feel in your chest.

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding roomCrowded

The crowd

Shines with 6+. Bring the crew.

You'll leave with

A memory

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