As part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series—which aims to preserve an archive of performances while providing access to those unable to attend in person—this recording showcases the energy that defines the artist-run space.
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The latest video from Milwaukee’s Cactus Club captures Breakup Tour’s electrifying live performance from January 8th, 2026, as part of their ongoing Cactus Nights video series. This recurring initiative aims to preserve an archive of events at the artist-run venue while extending community access to those who can’t experience shows in person at their Bay View performance space. Check out
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The latest video from Cactus Club in Bay View captures Brave You’s release show performance from January 8, 2026, as part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series. This features the set from their “Hyenas” release show. Check it out here!
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The latest Cactus Nights video features a captivating live set from Gold Steps, recorded on December 5th on a show with Hit The Lights. Part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series, this performance recording helps preserve the rich archive of events at this artist-run music venue while extending access to those who couldn’t experience the show in person.
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Pop punkers Hit The Lights recently rolled through Cactus Club for a packed show with Gold Steps and Walk Off earlier this month. Check out their set here.
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The alt-country band toured through Bay View, and delivered over an hour of twang. Check out the set here.
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Catch the band in their purest, with a half hour set that is sure to captivate.
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Surprise! Riotnine returned recently for a secret set at Cactus Club, and you can watch it here.
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The band, in full Halloween costumes, rip through a half hour set that you’ll love.
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The band deliver 40 minutes of spastic, alternative pop in a fashion that can only be described as manic.
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The latest Cactus Nights video features Madison band Baby Tyler’s electrifying live set from October 23rd.
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The 40-minute set from the band is full of energy, with the Cincinatti-based band throwing as much as possible into the show.Â
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The latest Cactus Nights video features a heavy live set from Louisiana-based sludge metal band Thou, captured at Cactus Club on October 7th. Get ready, because things are about to get heavy.
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The band rip through a 23-minute set, with bodies flying throughout the Bay View club.
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The collaboration between Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals brings their unique sonic energy to the Cactus Club stage.
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The latest Cactus Nights video features an electrifying live set from 414bigfrank, captured this past August.
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The latest video from Cactus Club in Bay View features Patrick Martin’s live set from the Cactus Nights series, recorded on April 14th.
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Riotnine, a Milwaukee band that plays a mix of skramz, emo and punk, screamed “Death before detransition” at an EP release show at Cactus Club.
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Acclaimed experimental rock trio Xiu Xiu took the stage at Cactus Club on Wednesday night with a packed house; it was the band’s first time in Milwaukee since 2012. Opening for them was Taffy Puller, the improvisational duo of guitarist Chris Rosenau and drummer Jon Mueller. Xiu Xiu is Jamie Stewart (vocals, guitar), Angela Seo (vocals, keyboards, auxiliary percussion) and
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Cactus Club hosted their annual 414 Day show on Friday night with a mixed-genre bill featuring Spider Creek, DarylAnne, Pulpa de Guayaba, Social Caterpillar and a secret opening set from Honey Creek. Pulpa de Guayaba comprises of vocalist Dominick Dear, guitarists Juan Alvarez and Luis Arellano, bassist Miguel Sanchez, drummer Marco Zavala and saxophonist/flutist Michael Ruth. Formed in late 2019,
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The store posted an image of stacks of records covered by tarps, a sad sight for vinyl enthusiasts.
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A powerhouse night of heavy music took place at Cactus Club Saturday night featuring local bands Algid Funeral and It Is Dead in addition to Chicago-based metal bands Nequient and Ready For Death. Algid Funeral comprises of vocalist/synth player Trevor Keay, guitarist Dillon Briggs, bassist Maria Froman and drummer John Karnowski. Formed in 2018, their sound can be described as
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The line up consisted of Emily Zimmer, John Justus, Chris Haise Band and Soulfoot Mombits.
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We caught up with Elliott from M.A.G.S. during a recent visit to Cactus Club for a show with Social Cig and Barely Civil.
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Cactus Club got packed up for a stacked bill Saturday night featuring Chicago-by-way-of-Milwaukee rapper-producer Myquale, Milwaukee collective Spider Creek and North Carolina-based hip hop artist MAVI.
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