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.
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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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INTERVIEW: Pop Sensation 9 A.M.’s Legacy in the Milwaukee Music Scene By: Elizabeth Lintonen Pop Sensation 9 A.M., or PD, was a hyper-pop artist in the Milwaukee community known for her creativity, quirkiness, eccentricity, and passion for her music. Her influence in the Milwaukee music scene was widespread, stretching across genre, as she pushed the boundaries of DIY and self-production.
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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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In the latest Cactus Nights video from Cactus Club, the band brings it for a packed house.
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Lightninging consists of vocalist-flutist Ira George Jackson, guitarist-sampler Eli Smith, guitarist-trumpeter-synthesizer John Larkin, bassist-alto saxophonist Steve Gallum, keyboardist Pedro Gutierrez and drummer Juan Camacho. The band’s sound blends elements of experimental pop and art rock, featuring (mostly) improvised lyrics and patiently layered soundscapes. Lightninging played first on a wonderful bill at Cactus Club Monday night featuring Milwaukee bands Dogs in
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George Clanton played to a packed house at The Miramar Theatre Saturday night, presented by Cactus Club with Full Body 2 opening. The show was Clanton’s first time in Milwaukee. Full Body 2 hail from Philadelphia. Their electronic-infused shoegaze style is loud, textural and spacious, building vast soundscapes of distortion and psychedelia. The band’s most recent EP “Infinity Signature” was
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On a cold rainy night in March, the half-soaked Cactus Club crowd clung to the walls and made quiet conversation before the show began.
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Cactus Club hosted a third Palestine Benefit on Thursday evening, partnering with local activist group Milwaukee 4 Palestine and raising money for Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)’s Gaza Emergency Fund. Ve9us, Dak DuBois, MIZZY and Delicious Monsters all performed, showing their solidarity with the Palestinian struggle. Ve9us incorporates elements of hyperpop and hip hop into her style. Born and raised
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Void Camp – a two-night celebration of sound and light consisting of various psychedelic and experimental music acts – took place at Cactus Club this weekend, curated by Al Kraemer of Astral Hand. Friday evening featured performances from Astral Hand, Slow Walker and Convert, complete with projected visuals from A. Bill Miller. Slow Walker consists of vocalist/guitarist Justin Harris, vocalist/bassist
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Cactus Club hosted a second Benefit for Palestine show on Thursday evening, partnering with local activist group Milwaukee 4 Palestine and raising money for Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)’s Gaza Emergency Fund. Destros, *Aya, Ellie Jackson and Browns Crew all performed for the benefit, which packed with folks showing solidarity for Palestine and collected over $2200 for MECA. Destros consists
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