After living on opposite ends of the country for more than 10 years, brothers Jason (bass) and Adam Braatz (keys) reunited in Milwaukee to bring their dream band to life. Combining their vast experience as professional touring musicians with a love of boundary-pushing progressive rock and an eclectic style that pays homage to the video game-centric sounds of their childhood, the brothers assembled a virtuosic team of performers — featuring Rae Prettyman (vocals) and Ben Piette (drums) — to share their unique, original music with the world. The result: Pretendacle.

Pretendacle is...

Rae Prettyman - vocals
Adam Braatz - keys / vocals
Jason Braatz - bass
Ben Piette - drums
Olivia Dobbs - saxophone / flute
Al Piela - trumpet

We’ll start our evening off with Wisconsin Space Program, a three-piece psych-rock band from Milwaukee, exploring sounds ranging from sun soaked ‘60s psych pop to heavy, fuzzed-out stoner metal. Formed in the winter of 2024, the group consists of members from regional stalwarts like NEWSKI and The Delta Routine. Known for their electrifying live performances, fans can expect lush harmonies, unpredictable grooves, and a relentless energy that evokes rock bands from a bygone era. 

$12 in advance / $15 at the door