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SUN · SEP 6 · 8:00 PM

The Wallflowers: Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour

ft. Jakob Dylan

The Pabst Theater· 144 E Wells St

Hear "Bringing Down the Horse" live in full, plus a Tom Petty tribute.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Wallflowers are hitting the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, "Bringing Down the Horse." This tour is a rare chance to hear the album performed live in its entirety, along with a tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. With hits like “One Headlight” and “6th Avenue Heartache,” this concert is a nostalgic trip back to the '90s rock scene.

Jakob Dylan and his band have been a staple in rock music for decades, and this tour is a testament to their enduring influence. The Pabst Theater, known for its excellent acoustics and intimate setting, is the perfect venue to experience this iconic album. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, this show promises an unforgettable night.

From the organizer

The Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour kicking off April 17, 2026. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence. The tour will also include a performance at Stagecoach, the world’s largest country music festival. Originally released on May 21, 1996, Bringing Down the Horse was a critical and commercial triumph. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified quadruple platinum, cementing the band’s place in ‘90s rock history. The LP yielded four hit singles: • “6th Avenue Heartache” – Two Grammy nominations (1997) • “One Headlight” – Reached #1 on the Billboard singles chart, winning two Grammy Awards (1998). The songranked #58 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Pop Songs” • “The Difference” – Grammy nomination (1998) • “Three Marlenas” – Released as the album’s final single in October 1997 Influenced by a slew of first-generation American songwriters including The Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Wallflowers will also pay tribute on the upcoming tour to the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ by playing Petty’s 1982 album Long After Dark in its entirety and in sequence as well. Jakob Dylan, the band’s chief songwriter, remains a vital performer in American rock music. As part of three decades of work, in 2002, he inducted Tom Petty into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. In 2018, he performed in the critically acclaimed documentary Echo in the Canyon, collaborating with artists ranging from Neil Young and Eric Clapton to Beck, Cat Power, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor. Dylan also contributed songs to several soundtracks, including The Wallflowers' cover of "Heroes" for the 1998 Godzilla film soundtrack and "Arms of a Ghost" to television series, NCIS Los Angeles and "Nothing But the Whole Wide World" to Friday Night Lights. In 2025 The Wallflowers supported Eric Clapton on his US tour as they have done in the past for him as well as the supporting performances for the Who and The Rolling Stones.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • Driving / parking

    The Pabst Theater parking lot fills quickly. Consider parking at the nearby Milwaukee Center garage, which is a short walk and usually has more availability.

  • Concert-goers

    The Pabst Theater has excellent acoustics, but for the best sound experience, aim for seats in the center of the balcony.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
NostalgicIntimate
Indie Music

Music

RockIndie
Loud

Who'll Be There

A crowd primarily composed of adults in their 30s to 50s who grew up with The Wallflowers and similar bands. Expect a mix of dedicated fans and casual attendees who appreciate the nostalgia of the music.

How the Room Feels

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

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

Live amplified sound, no guaranteed seats. On your feet the whole time.

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding room

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory

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