Wrath: Vol. 2
THIS PERFORMANCE IS AGES 18+
Fai Laci
“What can we do to get people off their fucking phones?” exclaims founder and frontman Luke Faillaci, explaining the mission behind Fai Laci, the band he founded and fronts. “And how can we give them something real and make them have a great time? That’s the most important thing we can do: Just communicate with our followers and let them know they fucking rule!” The Boston quintet — which also includes guitarists Anthony Cervone and Michael “Goldie” Goldblatt, bassist Cal Hamandi, and drummer Zack Putnam — have already amassed a grassroots fanbase thanks to their energetic, wildly cathartic live shows around the Northeast. They’ve seen a community coalesce around their inspired rock songs, with a quarter-million monthly followers and millions of streams despite, until recently, having no label, no publicist, and no manager. They’re proof that good tunes can still find their audience, and they’re working hard to bring others into the fold. “We’ve always been making music for ourselves, and we’re going to hold ourselves to that, because we know other people will want to hear it, too.” Fai Laci are a band with a mission, and Elephant in the Room is the ideal vehicle to achieve it. Produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded at his Easy Eye Sound Studios in Nashville, the album blends the urgency of punk and the stomp of glam with the theatricality of classic rock, all bound together by the band’s sharp swagger and Faillaci’s boundless charisma. Especially for a debut, it’s confident and surprisingly diverse, full of brazen rockers and bruised-heart ballads. The band expertly traverses the psychedelic time and tempo changes of “Cure Upon the Hill” with the same grace and nuance that they bring to “Beautifully Boring,” a dreamily bittersweet anthem about navigating your young adulthood with your sense of self intact. “We never set out to make a certain kind of sound,” says Faillaci. “It takes us wherever it takes us. We got more into the rock side of things on the album, but we also wanted to have some really beautiful songs on it. We wanted to have something for everybody.” That’s been the defining Fai Laci attitude since Faillaci founded the group. Working by himself and learning as he went along, he released two EPs and a handful of singles that he hoped might eventually make their way beyond his circle of friends. Gradually, Faillaci brought players into the band, based more on personality than chops. “It was never about adding another guitar just to have another guitar,” he says. “It was about getting the right people. I knew they’d be a good fit for the band because nobody has an ego. We’re all pretty level-headed.” Currently, all five band members live together in a house in Medford, Massachusetts, where they can jam ceaselessly and record whenever inspiration strikes. Fai Laci aren’t an explicitly political band, but they do see rock and roll as a subversive force: a battering ram for storming the castle, the glue that binds people together into a community that’s more powerful than any one person. It is, ultimately, a noble pursuit. “We’re trying to get people together so they can hang out and just talk to each other,” Faillaci explains. “So, let’s be as real as possible. Let’s keep hammering away at the stuff that makes a true difference to the people in front of us. We’ve proved on a small scale that we can do that. Now it’s just a matter of finding cool ways to do it on a larger scale.”
Elijah
Oxygen Destroyer
Oxygen Destroyer – a Seattle, Washington-based “Kaiju metal” band formed in 2014 that plays a high-speed, aggressive blend of thrash, death, and black metal. Exclusively themed around Godzilla and monster movies, the band is known for chaotic, intense music that mirrors the destruction of Kaiju films. https://oxygen-destroyer.bandcamp.com/ Drawn and Quartered – Classic death metal from Seattle since 1992! Dark atmospheres, melodic solos, incredible quality control, and brutal riffs across the decades have made Drawn and Quartered a legend in the underground death metal scene, with good reason! https://hailinfernaldarkness.bandcamp.com/
Luke Severeid Comedy
VIP INCLUDES A RESERVED SPACE IN THE FIRST TWO ROWS OF SEATING LUKE SEVEREID is a Hill-Hiking, Metal-Music-Loving, Chrome-Dome-Having Stand-UP Comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. LUKE’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer and or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. He also just got back from a sold out Australian tour as a part of the Heavy Metal Music Festival KNOTFEST. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online and we’re sure he’ll be able to get a giggle or two out of you.
Cultus Black
Cultus Black is an aggressive, hard-hitting, metal act that bridges the gap between bands such as Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. With their eye-catching presentation, intense music and emotionally charged vocal hooks, this group can not be easily ignored. In 2023 they were part of a sold out month long tour with Static-X, Fear Factory, Dope and Mushroomhead which coincided with the release of their debut self-titled album.
Burgeoning Burlesque
NE School of Tease, Omaha’s Premier Burlesque Provider, proudly presents: Burgeoning Burlesque, a student showcase! This showcase will be presenting burlesque’s newest talent! This show features burlesque numbers that are funny, nerdy, sensual, and entertaining! It will also showcase a few classes that the school offers on a regular basis. Want to see what classes could be like if you join? Come see this show! Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm! This show is sponsored by: Omaha School of Music and Dance.
Damones
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.
I Love R&B Party
🎤 I LOVE R&B PARTY! 🎶 The Ultimate R&B Party Experience Get ready to sing, sway, and vibe all night long as I LOVE R&B brings the heat across the country! This is not your average party—this is a full-blown celebration of the greatest era in R&B music. From 90s throwbacks to early 2000s favorites and today’s smoothest hits, our DJs and MCs are bringing nothing but vibes. Expect packed dance floors, sing-along anthems, champagne poppin’, and feel-good energy in every city. Whether you’re celebrating with the crew or pulling up solo, this is the party you won’t want to miss. 🔞 Must be 21+ to enter