Name: The First Wave: End‑of‑Year '80s New‑Wave Bash
Start: 2025-12-12T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-12T22:00:00-06:00
Location: The Argo

$The First Wave: End\u2011of\u2011Year '80s New\u2011Wave Bash$

The First Wave brings 80s new wave and alt classics to The Argo — Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, and more on Milwaukee’s North Shore.
About this Event

🎟️ Note: $1 from every ticket sold goes to a fund benefiting local artist mental health & wellbeing.
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. Full bar & kitchen open all night.
The First Wave are a WAMI-nominated band that present an incredible 80's New Wave and alternative music tribute featuring the music of artists such as Depeche Mode, New Order, Duran Duran, The Cure, Tears For Fears, The Smiths, and much more. Their performances not only authentically recreate the sound of this great era of music, but also feature incredible video visuals that incorporate footage of the original artists. The band has performed at many high profile venues and festivals over the past 7 years including Summerfest, WI State Fair, Bastille Days, Turner Hall, Shank Hall, and many more.
Whether you came of age with these songs or found them later on vinyl or streaming, this night is designed to bring it all back (or make you wish you’d been there the first time). Expect tight performances, layered synths, moody lighting, and a crowd that actually came to hear the music.