Dance Commandr

26/04/2024

Join us at on Sunday, May 5th for a live showcase of gothic magnificence featuring and special guests !

Experience the visceral impact of live post-punk and gothic rock as these bands take the stage, with a DJ set by to complete the atmosphere.

SUNDAY, MAY 5TH
THE VIVARIUM
$20 TICKETS
ALL AGES

20/04/2024

Advance tickets for the 2024 GOTH BARGE boat outing on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, will be available at the following upcoming events over the next 24 hours!

FRIDAY NIGHT RETRO VIDEO DANCE PARTY at MAD PLANET HAPPENING TONIGHT and RECORD STORE DAY at OMEN ALTERNATIVE MUSIC HAPPENING TOMORROW AFTERNOON!!

After these events, we'll make the ticket link available online for the tickets that remain, stay tuned!

09/04/2024

Catch an electrifying night of live music at Twin Tribes w/ Urban Heat, Bootblacks, & Dance Commandr at Vivarium with Twin Tribes, Urban Heat, and Bootblacks at Vivarium on April 12th. Dance Commandr spices up the scene with a DJ sets between live events. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM—an all-ages event not to be missed.

Alt DJ with an emphasis on music videos & visuals.
Milwaukee | Madison | Chicago, available for booking worldwide.

06/04/2024

Goth Barge RETURNS to on April 19th, 2024, bringing a dynamic showcase of alternative dance music videos from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s. This night is all about diving deep into the heart of alternative culture with a visual feast that complements the beats.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2024
MAD PLANET
$7 COVER
21+ ONLY

18/03/2024

Thrashnetic stands as a living tribute, commemorating the passion and legacy of Josh Russo. Their first ALL AGES event at X-Ray Arcade on April 6th celebrates the music and ethos he cherished: industrial and electronic genres. Thrashnetic's mission is to foster understanding and aid for individuals grappling with mental health issues and those touched by su***de. Collaborating with PREVENT SU***DE WISCONSIN & WMSE 91.7FM, the aim is to raise awareness and support.

Join us for the after-party gathering at Last Rites following the live show at X-Ray. Show your support for this great cause.

***deprevention ***deawareness

16/03/2024

Get ready for the ultimate face-off at Mad Planet: NINE INCH NAILS vs. MINISTRY vs. NITZER EBB. It's Frank S & Dance Commandr in the mix, dropping the most iconic tracks from these industrial titans.

Saturday March 23, 2024
MAD PLANET
$7 COVER
21+

12/02/2024

I'm thrilled with the fantastic write-up by Julie Grace Immnik of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about GOTH PROM 2024 at MAD PLANET. A huge thank you to all who contributed to making this event incredible and to our wonderful community. It's truly special, and I'm grateful for everyone who joins us to celebrate with us!

If you enjoyed Goth Prom join us Saturday, March 2nd for BLITZ BERLIN: FREE 18+ GOTH DANCE PARTY at CACTUS CLUB at Cactus Club! Come dance to the hottest tracks from dark and synth-heavy genres like Industrial, Goth, Electro, EBM, Synthpop, Post Punk, and Future Pop with Frank Straka, XdominionX, and Dance Commandr!

11/02/2024

Absolutely fantastic right up by friend of the barge Julie Grace Immink! If you have photos you'd like to share with us for our image gallery feel free to drop them in the comments below, DM us directly, or email us at [email protected]

And we'll see all you lovelies at BLITZ BERLIN: FREE 18+ GOTH DANCE PARTY at CACTUS CLUB at Cactus Club on Saturday, March 2nd!!!! 💜🩵

Dressed in black, Milwaukee's creatures of the night danced into the darkness at Mad Planet Saturday night at a Valentine's Day inspired Goth Prom

10/02/2024

We're pumped and ready for your arrival! Huge shoutout to our amazing Goth Prom 2024 committee for decking out the place. Catch us at tonight at 9pm sharp to skip the line and party with us! Stay tuned to see who'll take the titles of king and queen - it's gonna be lit!

04/02/2024

The prom committee has outdone themselves this year, and we're very excited to reveal what we've been crafting. We're just one week away from SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024! Get set for an unforgettable night at GOTH PROM 2024 at MAD PLANET, hosted at Mad Planet. The evening will be electrified by the iconic DJ Paul H, who will be collaborating with XdominionX and Dance Commandr .

And this year, the power to judge is in your hands. Yes, YOU are the panel of prom judges! On the night, there'll be a digital QR code to scan for voting of two royalty titles: King, Queen, and/or Kwing! All you need is an active Gmail account to participate. Get ready to cast your votes and make this prom unforgettable!

Still on the hunt for that jaw-dropping outfit???? Don't sweat it. Omen got your back for all those last-minute fashion finds. Head down to Omen and discover the perfect ensemble to dazzle on this special night. Let's get ready to make some amazing memories!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024
MAD PLANET
$10 COVER
21+ ONLY

31/01/2024

In less than two weeks, GOTH PROM 2024 at MAD PLANET arrives at Mad Planet! And this year, the power to judge is in your hands! Yes, YOU are the panel of judges! On the night, there'll be a digital QR code to scan for voting for voting of two royalty titles: King, Queen, and/or Kwing! All you need is an active Gmail account to participate. Get ready to cast your votes and make this prom unforgettable!

Still on the hunt for that jaw-dropping outfit???? Don't sweat it. Omen's got your back for all those last-minute fashion finds. Head down to Omen and discover the perfect ensemble to dazzle on this special night. Let's get ready to make some amazing memories!

Alt DJ with an emphasis on music videos & visuals.
Milwaukee | Madison | Chicago, available for booking worldwide.

28/01/2024

On February 3rd, next Saturday, I'm stepping into a new experience – my first radio appearance. From 9 pm to midnight CST, I'll be joining Charlie Jayx on WMSE 91.7FM in Milwaukee. For those who can't catch the show on-air, you can still be part of this moment by tuning in online at wmse.org. I'm really grateful to Charlie for the opportunity. This journey's been incredible, and I'm just excited to share it with you all. Hope you can tune in!

19/01/2024

Throwback Thursday to last year's unforgettable 2023 Goth Prom, a night of dark glamour at Mad Planet, masterfully orchestrated by the Goth Barge crew!

We're bringing back the magic! Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024, because this year's GOTH PROM 2024 at MAD PLANET is going to be epic! Get ready to sway to the beats of the legendary DJ Paul H, joining forces with the dynamic XdominionX and Dance Commandr. And yes, the fan-favorite themed spiked punch is making a comeback. See you there, lovelies!

03/01/2024

We hit 2024 full force at X-Ray Arcade's NYE 2024 BLACK LIGHT DANCE PARTY! Major shoutout for diving into the neon chaos with us and moving to the insane beats of Subspace and Goth Barge. Your energy amped up the night, transforming our countdown into a wild rave.

Thanks for cranking up the vibe and making this bash the hottest ticket to the new year. Keep that awesome energy going, and we'll see you at Mad Planet on January 19th for the FRIDAY NIGHT RETRO VIDEO DANCE PARTY with GOTH BARGE for an awesome '80s, '90s, and 00's music video dance party!

Huge thanks to Milwaukee's finest DJs for chilling with us: DJ Paul H, Sage "Champagne" Schwarm, Mosh Wah, and Frank S! Your presence totally amped up our vibe!

28/12/2023

Milwaukee, hold onto your party hats – we’re sliding into the 2024 New Year with a different dance move for every day!

𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚓ Unleash your inner night creature at Sabbatic with DJ Vic Dagger's dark wave spinfest – it's free, so your wallet can dance too. (NO COVER, 21+)
⚓ Got a thirst for yesteryear? Rewind time with Friday Night Retro Mixtape Night with DJs Mosh Wah and Sage Schwarm DJs Mosh Wah and Sage Schwarm, where the beats are retro, and the drinks are deal-icious. Be an early bird to snag a FREE MIX CD! ($7, 21+)

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚓ Strut your stuff at the Brew City Boogie Bash at Mad Planet. Dress to impress and boogie down in style – its disco with a dash of dazzle! ($7, 21+)

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚓ NYE shines brighter at X-Ray Arcade for the NYE 2024 BLACK LIGHT DANCE PARTY at X-RAY ARCADE . Slip into something neon and dance to a cosmic mix by Subspace and Goth Barge. Glow attire optional but highly encouraged! ($10, 18+)

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘
⚓ Shake off your hangover at Bradford Beach with a goth-flavored POLAR PLUNGE 2024 GOTH BARGE BASE CAMP at Bradford Beach. Dive into the New Year with a splash and thaw out to dark beats, toasty drinks, and cozy fire pit chats. It's a gothic beach bash where everyone's invited. (No cover, all ages)

Milwaukee, are you ready to dance your way through the long weekend??? Let's GLOW UP into the New Year with a step, a spin, and a splash!

22/12/2023

MARK THOSE CALENDARS Y'ALL DJ Synthia returns to X-Ray Arcade in February 💜💙

Our good friend DJ Synthia is back for another night of Living in Oblivion on Friday, February 23. Do you like MTVs golden era of goth, synth, and new wave music videos? Let Synthia take you on an 80s video journey on our gigantic screen as you dance the night into, well oblivion..!

🖤 7:30PM DOORS // 8PM SHOW
☠️ 21+ // NO COVER
❤️ Presented by XRA

08/12/2023

See events you should absolutely try and check out in Milwaukee this weekend!! I'm taking so much needed time off but looking forward to supporting these awesome local underground events ✨

27/11/2023

SUNDAY NIGHT VIBES AT URBAN HEAT / RARE DM / FAKETWIN / GOTH BARGE DJs AT X-RAY ARCADE

20/11/2023

Prepare yourselves for three outstanding Goth Barge events on the horizon!

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐕 𝟐𝟔𝐓𝐇
Get ready to be blown away at X-Ray Arcade as URBAN HEAT brings their fiery Post Punk vibes to the stage, RARE DM will be serving up some vintage analog synth magic, while local heroes FAKETWIN, purveyors of Unpleasant Milwaukee Noise Rock, are poised to set the venue ablaze. Don't miss this electrifying lineup!

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝟐𝐍𝐃
We'll be teaming up with DJ Mosh Wah for "1984," featuring the finest Goth Barge selectors, XdominionX & Dance Commandr, curating a sizzling playlist of '80s classics that transcend the sands of time.

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝟑𝐑𝐃
Catch us in the DJ booth from 5pm to 10pm at the Milwaukee Krampusnacht 2023, where we'll also be orchestrating the BURN CEREMONY in collaboration with the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference.

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐔𝐊𝐄𝐄
Goth Barge is a finalist in the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee 2023 Awards for Milwaukee Music DJ. Please take a moment, VOTE FOR US!, and show love to your other favorites too! Remember, you need to vote in at least 5 categories for your vote to count.

02/11/2023

TOMORROW NIGHT AT X-RAY ARCADE

**VOSH**
Emerging from Washington DC's underbelly, Chris Moore and Josephine Olivia meld goth, post-punk, and darkwave, having shared stages with titans like The Psychedelic Furs and Boy Harsher.

**SOMETHING IS WAITING**
Chicago’s potent blend of rock and metal, unfiltered and unyielding.

**LUXI**
An auditory experience that defies the ordinary.

**LAVISH WASTE**
Mysterious, compelling, and a force to be reckoned with.

With **GOTH BARGE DJ** on deck spinning the most excellent tracks.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM
$10 advance / $15 at the door
All ages. Dive deep.

29/10/2023

✨TONIGHT✨ and GOTH BARGE are teaming up once again for an EPIC costume dance party! Join us on Saturday, October 28th for HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR II! Poised to be the sequel no one knew they needed - but won't forget anytime soon...

There will be a TEN DOLLAR cover. Door cover cash will be entered into the costume contest pool. The more attendees the more money in the pool!

50% of pool to FIRST PLACE
30% of pool to SECOND PLACE
20% of pool to THIRD PLACE

, XdominionX, Catgoat, and N*RC are on deck, spinning Goth, New Wave, Industrial, and more... Making sure the night remains as unpredictable as it's unforgettable.

This event is sponsored by Omen, your premier subculture sanctuary! Swing by Omen South Milwaukee for all the noir treasures your heart's been yearning for. Proudly sponsored and ready to elevate our night!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2023
9:00PM-1:00AM
X-RAY ARCADE
$10 COVER
18+ ONLY

26/10/2023

and GOTH BARGE are teaming up once again for an EPIC costume dance party! Join us on Saturday, October 28th for HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR II! Poised to be the sequel no one knew they needed - but won't forget anytime soon...

There will be a TEN DOLLAR cover. Door cover cash will be entered into the costume contest pool. The more attendees the more money in the pool!

50% of pool to FIRST PLACE
30% of pool to SECOND PLACE
20% of pool to THIRD PLACE

Dance Commandr, XdominionX, Catgoat, and N*RC are on deck, spinning Goth, New Wave, Industrial, and more... Making sure the night remains as unpredictable as it's unforgettable.

This event is sponsored by , your premier subculture sanctuary! Swing by Omen South Milwaukee for all the noir treasures your heart's been yearning for. Proudly sponsored and ready to elevate our night!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2023
9:00PM-1:00AM
X-RAY ARCADE
$10 COVER
18+ ONLY

04/10/2023

ONE WEEK AWAY! Dive deep into the darkwave on October 10th, 2023 at X-Ray Arcade! Feast your ears on the entrancing beats of PRIEST, get lost in AEON RINGS' atmospheric soundscapes, let THE OVERMORROW's haunting melodies take over, and dance away with GOTH BARGE DJs spinning the decks. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

20/09/2023

LADIES OF THE EIGHTIES! A night devoted to the fierce, fabulous, and ferociously talented female powerhouses of the 1980s! This isn’t just ANY retro dance party – this is a tribute to the QUEENS that ruled the era! Dive into a retro MTV experience, with the top ladies of the '80s taking center stage on our dance floor's towering video screen with their iconic music videos!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 9PM-3AM
UNDERGROUND LOUNGE
$10 COVER
21+ ONLY

07/08/2023

Ahoy Party People,

Goth Barge is setting sail once again on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023! And this time we're bringing you the postponed Blitz Berlin event right on the boat! Three glorious hours of nautical goth revelry on the Milwaukee River, surrounded by 150 like-minded souls celebrating all things dark and alternative.

It's going to be a night to remember, filled with the best tunes curated by DJ Frank S, XdominionX, and the Dance Commandr himself. Prepare to be enchanted by their bewitching mixes of Goth, Industrial, Darkwave, and DarkSynth.

$30 per ticket (includes 1 drink; your choice of beer, margarita, or non-alcoholic beverage). Tickets include 1 drink, after that, it’s a cash bar (both cash and credit accepted). Bar includes Beer, Wine, Cocktails, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Please drink responsibly and tip your bar staff.

Ticket Link: https://www.mkeboat.com/special-events/2023/5/28/gothbarge-pbw6z

Milwaukee Boat Line
Sunday, September 3rd (Labor Day weekend)
7:00pm to 10:00pm

**This event is rain or shine. Reservations are limited. No refunds or exchanges. All tickets are managed by the Milwaukee Boat Line directly.

Goth Barge is back Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 with our biggest and boldest event yet!

25/10/2021

12/10/2021

I'll be supporting artists SPIKE HELLIS // CHOKE CHAIN // PARALYZE at Cactus Club on Nov 15th. I'll be playing a wide mix of EBM / SYNTH / INDUSTRIAL / DARK WAVE between sets. Come out, have a drink, and get weird. https://fb.me/e/1vO4N0GGX