The 10 best Milwaukee concerts in January and February 2025

10. Morning Train: Celebrating the Music of John Prine: Shank Hall owner Peter Jest was a great friend of the late, great John Prine. For this one-night show, Jest has cleverly brought together some of Milwaukee's top talent - including members of Chicken Wire Empire, the WhiskeyBelles and Funkclub Wagon - to reimagine Prine's poignant and powerful songbook. 7 p.m., Jan. 9, Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave. $20 at the door and on shankhall.com.

9. Rod Wave: The trap-soul singer and rapper, who uses his pretty vocals and melodic flow to process past traumas and strive for serenity, is set to release his third hit album, “Last Lap.” Appearing at the Fiserv Forum in 2022. ” Moneybagg Yo, who headlined his own Fiserv Forum show, is on the bill. Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Phillips Ave. $54 to $382 at the box office and fiservforum.com.

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8. Wallows: 27-year-old Dylan Minnette has built a solid acting resume, with notable appearances in the underrated horror film “Let Me In,” Hulu’s “The Dropout,” about the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos saga, and as the lead in one of them -former Netflix hit series “13 Reasons Why.” However, his best-known role of late is that of alt-rock star, thanks to the well-deserved success of Strokes-inspired trio Wallows. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. $50.50-$199 at the box office and on therave.com.

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7. Kerry King: For any Milwaukee Slayer fans still pissed about the thrash giants leaving town on their farewell tour, your mighty guitarist Kerry King apparently heard you coming to town with Slayer’s Paul Bostaph on drums, behind his debut solo album “I rise from hell.” 7 p.m., January 28th, the rave. $40 to $50.

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6. Goose: With Dead & Company’s touring days (seemingly) over and Phish and Widespread Panic aging, it’s time for a new jam band powerhouse to emerge, namely the dynamic Goose bring their own admired distinction The clay becomes the leading heir. 8 p.m., Feb. 6-8, Miller High Life Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. $34.75 to $251.72, $135.75 to $238.50 for three-day passes, at the door, Riverside Theater (116 W. Wisconsin Ave.) box office and pabsttheater.org.

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5. Justin Timberlake: From anger over ex Britney Spears’ damning accusations in her memoir to harsh indifference toward his latest album to frustration that a long-awaited NSync reunion tour has seemingly stalled, Justin Timberlake has undoubtedly suffered a blow to the public consciousness in recent years. With a dazzling arena tour that garnered numerous awards, he aims to remind fans why he became a superstar. 7:30 p.m., February 22, Fiserv Forum. $60 to $500.

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4. Kelsea Ballerini: Recognized for her smart and catchy country-pop catalog—where boldness sometimes took a backseat—Ballerini exceeded expectations and earned some of her strongest reviews in 2023 with a surprise post-divorce EP. That risk paid off: She’s headlining her first Milwaukee Arena show behind latest album “Patterns.” January 25, 7 p.m., Fiserv Forum. $75.50 to $493.

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3. Cody Johnson: The neo-traditionalist country star Johnson, who owes an outrageous amount to his fellow Texan George Strait, is also filling his trophy collection. The latest hardware to add to his collection: Album of the Year winner at last fall’s Country Music Association Awards for 2023’s “Leather.” 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31, Fiserv Forum. $50 to $150.

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2. Tyler, the Creator: For many hip-hop fans, Tyler has become THE creator, bringing convincing maturity to his recent career blockbuster albums “Call Me If You Get Lost” and “Chromakopia” without his courage and his Sacrificing attraction, and he proved it himself and is considered one of the most inventive and electrifying live artists in rap. Milwaukee fans will be among the first to see his latest staged work on the second stop of his highly anticipated new world tour. 7:30 p.m., February 6, Fiserv Forum. $164.50 to $545.50.

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