The Rave Bar Unquestionably the #1 place to break a new act in Wisconsin! The Rave Bar is Wisconsin's only ALL AGES small showcase venue. Patrons continually praise this room for its crisp acoustics, which can make any band sound fantastic and thus serves as a siren song for the paramount of today's rising talent. Pull up a swivel chair to admire the hand-crafted, beautiful vintage wooden bar and be sure to peruse the photo collages of previous concerts that adorn the walls. Almost every major touring act in the nation made their Wisconsin debut on the Rave Bar stage, including Nirvana, the Dave Matthews Band, Third Eye Blind, Smashmouth, Blink-182, Creed and Pearl Jam. It just goes to show... you really never know who you might catch at the Rave Bar!

Rent The Rave Bar The 500-person Rave Bar is where soon-to-be-national acts and the biggest locals come to play. National acts such as The Wallflowers, Creed and Blink-182 have played their first Milwaukee show at The Rave Bar. Milwaukee's biggest local acts have long track records here, such as Spirit Creek, White Knuckle Trip and Suite 13. The Rave Bar is a perfect venue for local acts to develop their show, and if they develop a proven draw, get a rare chance to open for a national act. Shows at Milwaukee's ONLY all-ages bar include an affordable sound and lights package and special deals for up-and-coming local bands. The Rave Bar's stage was enlarged in the Spring of 2008, and also now sports better viewing angles of the stage.Call (414)342-7283 for a private tour, pricing and availability.