This Week in Live Music: May 1-7
White Reaper Press Photo

This Week in Live Music: May 1-7

White Reaper, “the world’s best American band,” headlines the Rave on Thursday. Plus, see former members the Minutemen and Husker Du open for Meat Puppets at Shank Hall on Friday.

Monday, May 1

Serengeti + Ceschi with Chisme, Safari Al and Randal Bravery at Cactus Club, 9 p.m. ($10) – (2496 S. Wentworth Ave.)


Tuesday, May 2

Hooten Hallers at Boone & Crockett, 9 p.m. – (2151 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.)


Wednesday, May 3

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater, 8 p.m. ($65-$75) – (1721 W. Canal St.)

Desiigner with 16YROLD, Pizzle and Lean Beats at The Rave, 8 p.m. ($24) – (2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.)


Thursday, May 4

White Reaper with No Parents at The Rave, 8 p.m. ($10) – (2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.)

Todd Rundgren with White Knight at The Pabst Theater, 8 p.m. ($39.50-$59.50) – (144 E. Wells St.)


Friday, May 5

Joseph Huber (album release) with Al Scorch at Walker’s Point Anodyne Coffee, 8 p.m. ($10) – (224 W. Bruce St.)

Meat Puppets with Mike Watt + the Jom and Terry Show and Porcupine at Shank Hall, 8 p.m. ($22) – (1434 N. Farwell Ave.)


Saturday, May 6

Noh Life: Tons of Friends 03 featuring Mike Regal, SunBLVD, Boom Boom Klap and DJ Tarik Moody at Company Brewing, 10 p.m. ($5) – (735 E. Center St.)


Sunday, May 7

Kontravoid with Tarek Sabbar, Samantha Glass and Demien Glas at Cactus Club, 9 p.m. ($8) – (2496 S. Wentworth Ave.)

Kevin is a freelance writer residing in Milwaukee. He’s contributed to The Shepherd Express, Third Coast Daily, Pop Matters and the sadly now-defunct A.V. Club Milwaukee. He looks forward to forging a deeper connection with the city’s impressive music scene during his gig as a Music Notes blogger. His talents include music criticism, riding a bicycle, drinking tasty beers and a crafty croquet swing. His weaknesses comprise Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, professional wrestling and his ever-growing record collection. He’s in desperate need to find more physical (and hard drive) space for the exceptional albums Milwaukee musicians keep churning out.