MIDWEST NICE SUMMER SLAM SHOWCASE pt.2
MIDWEST NICE SUMMER SLAM SHOWCASE
G. Love & Special Sauce
VIP Ticket Includes: An ALL REQUEST storyteller acoustic performance by G. Love Q&A session with G. Love Photo with G. Love VIP Laminate Exclusive VIP Poster Early access to the merch booth One (1) General Admission ticket to the performance G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing. Their debut self-titled album, G. Love & Special Sauce, was released in 1994 on Epic Records and included the hit single “Cold Beverage,” which became popular on alternative radio stations and MTV, solidifying their presence in the music scene. The band’s style has been described as a mix of “slacker blues” and “alternative hip-hop,” as they frequently incorporate elements of 90s hip-hop beats with classic blues rhythms. Over the years, G. Love & Special Sauce has released numerous albums, including Coast to Coast Motel (1995), Yeah, It’s That Easy (1997), The Electric Mile (2001) and the GRAMMY nominated The Juice (2020). Their sound evolved to include more soul, R&B, and rock influences, though they retained their laid-back vibe and clever lyrical play. Their 2014 album Sugar saw a reunion of the original lineup after several years, and they continued to tour and produce music with a loyal fan base. Known for their energetic live performances, G. Love & Special Sauce has played at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Garrett Dutton also frequently collaborates with other artists, including Jack Johnson, with whom he shares a similar vibe, and has released solo projects that dive deeper into his blues influences. G. Love & Special Sauce remains a beloved name in the music scene, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and authentic.
The Pizza Party Tour Featuring Otis Julius and DJ Strawstone
Akeem Ali
VIP PACKAGES INCLUDE: ONE (1) GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDED Invitation to Pre-show Meet & Greet Experience with Akeem Ali Photo and Autograph Opportunity One (1) Collector’s Item Early Entry into Venue Boasting himself as “The Greatest Rapper Alive” Akeem Ali’s reputation often precedes him with his artistry and heavy metaphor based lines. Coming in with the third installment of his “Texture Tape” series Akeemblends the comparison of clothing textures with the sounds of sultry production and witty lyricism creating the perfect synesthesia. His style has evolved from a backpack rapper and singer, to a 70s exploitation maestro, and to what now is a perfect mixture of both. His continuous growth and style rebranding sets him apart from many and puts him in the rankings to be a household name and generational talent.
Orgy Of The Dead 2
THIS PERFORMANCE IS AGES 18+ Musical Acts: SmokeBreak / Dead Poets / Glow in The Dark Burlesque Acts: Laz TheImpaler / Tina Mazing / Vinyl The Clown / Battie Babe / Redd Royal
CONCRETE BOYS
Concrete Boys is a hip-hop collective founded by Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty in 2020, known for blending energetic trap flows with melodic, crew-driven chemistry. The group features Draft Day, Camo!, Dc2Trill, Honest, and Rio Amor as their DJ, each bringing a distinct voice and style to their collaborative sound. Their new album ‘It’s Us Vol. 2’ marks the next chapter in their rising presence in hip-hop.
When Worlds Collide
Alpha Wolf: Let It Rip USA Tour
In the ever-evolving sonic landscape of Alpha Wolf, their music transforms like a shapeshifting beast, defying expectations and breaking through boundaries with the weight of wrecking-ball dynamics and captivating off-kilter hooks. The Australian quintet—Scottie Simpson [guitar], Sabian Lynch [guitar], Lochie Keogh [lead vocals], John Arnold [bass], and Mitch Fogarty [drums]—maintains their intensity on their third full-length offering, Half Living Things [SHARPTONE]. “We never want to write the same album twice,” explains Scottie. “Half Living Things is still heavy, but we’re venturing into new territory. Lochie sounds like a force of nature on this too. We considered the live show more than ever, creating parts specifically for crowd involvement. These songs are built to ignite the stage.” With a decade of sparking visceral reactions from audiences, Alpha Wolf crashed into the Top 30 of the ARIA Albums Chart with Mono [2017] and followed up with the Fault EP two years later. A Quiet Place To Die [2020] debuted at #6 on the ARIA Albums Chart, earning a nomination for “Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album” at the ARIA Awards. KERRANG! rated it “4-out-of-5 stars,” and Hysteria hailed it as “a mosh-worthy record that puts high hopes on the band’s future.” Distorted Sound called it “one of the great extreme/hardcore records of recent memory.” Their journey included North American tours with Motionless In White and Knocked Loose and a performance at KNOTFEST Australia alongside Slipknot, Parkway Drive, Megadeth, and more. In 2023, they meticulously crafted Half Living Things, self-producing and weaving together a visceral vision after years on the road. The album title perfectly encapsulates their state of being. On the album’s essence Lochie comments, “There can be no inner conflict without the constant tug of war between desire and disdain, the things you want versus the things you need, or the things that make you feel alive against the parts of it that do not. You cannot grow new parts without leaving the dead ones behind. You cannot be settled until you have truly known the opposite. Find out what makes you tick and just keep running around the clock until you’re happy enough to die.” The album kicks off with the neck-snapping chug of the opener and first single, “Bring Back The Noise,” where gnashing harmonics and Lochie’s high-pitched screams punctuate waves of distortion. Scottie grins, “The lyrics fit how we perform live. The more we tour, the more fun we have on stage. ‘Bring Back The Noise’ encapsulates everything we are.” “Sucks 2 Suck” hinges on a head-nodding groove, giving way to a bludgeoning bounce on the bridge. Lochie, the vocalist, adds depth to the track with his perspective, “It’s about biting back at anyone saying you didn’t work hard for the shit you have. If you had the ethic and tenacity, you’d have it too, but you suck so you don’t.” The legendary rapper Ice-T pulls up with a vibrantly venomous verse, and in his instantly recognizable delivery, he warns, “You coming for me? You gotta come better than that!” “It’s the perfect crossover of hip-hop and metalcore,” Scottie goes on. “We decided to shoot for the stars and reach out to Ice-T. We gave him no reference, but he did exactly what we were hoping for! It’s classic. In their own terms, Alpha Wolf continues to progress, and Scottie leaves off with a message: “We hope it connects. We’re incredibly proud of this record. It’s everything we want Alpha Wolf to be. These songs are heavy, but they’re fun. Jam it in your car, show it to your friends, and come out to a show.”
Diggy Graves – SOLD OUT
VIP Packages include: GA ticket, Early Entry to Venue. Signed CD, Keychain, Drawstring Bag, Meet and Greet/Photo with Diggy Graves, VIP Laminate Raised in the PNW, Diggy Graves likes to describe his music as a melting pot of genres that ranges from Rap to Horror Core. Diggy has been making music for most of his life and decided to create his persona behind the mask in 2020. You might know him from his most popular songs RedVineyard and Circus Psycho. You can usually find him hidden in the woods making music in his cabin but in his free-time he enjoys long walks on the beach, hanging out with his son and digging graves. He always looks forward to performing live and seeing all his loyal fans.