
May 14 · 6:30pm
Ultra Sunn with Goth Barge DJs
feat. Ultra Sunn
Cactus Club
Dark beats and live energy at Cactus Club with Ultra Sunn and Goth Barge DJs.
$20 – $25
The Goddamn Gallows' live show is a wild ride of punk and bluegrass with Jayke Orvis back on stage.
Part I
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 available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pro tips
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.
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.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Loud and packed. Expect bodies within arms-reach and music you will feel in your chest.
Shines with 6+. Bring the crew.
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