10. Kevan Kinney: The Drivin’ N Cryin’ frontman returned home for a solo show after the first of four tribute albums in his honor, featuring Gordon Gano, Jason Isbell and others. Miles Nielsen (son of Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick) co-headlines. Jan. 18 at 8 p.m., Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Avenue. $20 at the box office and Shankhall.com.
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9. DaniLux: While we wait for Paso Pluma’s twice-postponed Fiserv Forum show to finally get underway, Milwaukee will continue to host a new wave of regional Mexican artists. Danilux is one of the most promising; His spontaneous and modern approach to the traditional sound earned him an invitation to the premiere Coachella festival at only 19 years old. Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., The Rev, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. $35 at the box office and therave.com.
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8. Horseshoes and Grenades, Armchair Boogie and Dead Horses: There’s no shortage of concert and comedy options to play in Milwaukee in 2024, but in our opinion this is one of the three most accomplished of Wisconsin-based Americana. Works unitedly on one platform. Dec. 31 at 9 p.m., Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St., $29.50 to $150 at the box office and pabsttheater.org.
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7. Train: Eleven years after their last Milwaukee show as a Summerfest Amphitheater headliner, Train finally returned to town for an acoustic set in a more intimate setting. Johnny Rzecnik and Phillip Phillips of the Goo Goo Dolls presented a full-acoustic bill for the so-called “Deck the Hall Ball” hosted by WMYX-FM (99.1). Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourne Avenue. $54.75 to $205 at the door, Pabst Theater Box Office (144 E. Wells St.) and pabsttheater.org.
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6. Lovejoy: It’s fair to say that frontman Wilbur Suit’s popularity as a Twitch streamer and YouTuber brought major attention to his rock band. But seeing Lovejoy perform at a sold-out Riverside Theater in May, to their largest audience ever at the time, shows that their success is justified, including fun songs by fellow British rockers like Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party Are. Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Eagles Ballroom, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. $47 at the box office and therave.com.
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5. Travis Scott: It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when major hip-hop arena tours didn’t happen in Milwaukee year after year, until Travis Scott booked a Fiserv Forum show in early 2019. Did. The success of that show led to several major rap acts coming to town, and Scott himself returning for a newly added tour stop. Jan. 17 at 8 p.m., Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Phillips Avenue. $56.50 to $747 at the box office and fiservforum.com.
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4. Turnpike Troubadours: We’re once again in the midst of a major Americana revival, as packed Milwaukee shows for Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and Noah Kahn have largely cleared the air. The Turnpike Troubadours are likely to hit their mark, so see them now when there are plenty of seats for their first-ever Milwaukee Arena show. Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Phillips Avenue. $64 to $221 at the box office and fiservforum.com.
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3. Jerry Seinfeld: After his eponymous sitcom classic ended, Jerry Seinfeld spent most of his working time taking to the stage for stand-up acting — though he barely changed his act during his years in Milwaukee. That’s not the case this time, with Seinfeld promising a new show for his return to town. Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourne Avenue. $65.25 to $700 at the door, Pabst Theater Box Office (144 E. Wells St.) and pabsttheater.org.
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2. John Mulaney: The stand-up ace delivers his most personal (and possibly most hilarious) set yet, detailing his drug addiction, intervention and rehab for this year’s Netflix comedy special “Baby J.” A set he also demonstrated at the Fiserv Forum last year. Don’t be surprised if he tries out new material at a smaller venue during his return to Milwaukee. Jan. 11 at 7 p.m., Miller High Life Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourne Avenue. $49.50 to $500 at the door, Pabst Theater Box Office (144 E. Wells St.) and pabsttheater.org.
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1. The Black Keys: Bluesy rock duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney have been accustomed to arena shows and festival headlining slots for some time now, so they were treated to one of two concerts at the comparatively cozy Eagles Ballroom. Could have been booked (with Lovejoy) for WLUM-FM’s (102.1) Big Snow Show, that would be a gift. Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., Eagles Ballroom, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. $66 at the box office and therave.com.
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