What do Bob Dylan, Green Day, Nirvana, 3 Doors Down, and Robert Plant all have in common? They have all played concerts at the historic Rave. The Rave boasts six delightful venues of varying size, from the Eagles Ballroom to the intimate Rave Vibe Room. Rave tickets are available anytime.
The Eagles Ballroom is the Rave's largest and most well known concert venue. With 25,000 square feet of wooden floor, the Ballroom has hosted some of the top bands in the country for many years. In addition to its beautiful dance floor, the ballroom also has intricate sculptures of eagles, a domed ceiling, a bar, and a balcony.
Besides the Eagles Ballroom, the Rave is also home to Rave Hall, Eagles Hall, Rave Bar, Rave Vibe Room, and the Rockstar Lounge. Rave Hall has reserved seating and an exclusive bar in the upper balcony or general admission on the main floor. According to Gavin Rossdale, of Bush, Rave Hall also has the best dressing rooms in the country!
The Eagles Hall, Rave Bar, Rave Vibe Room, and the Rockstar Lounge are more intimate settings. Located in the basement of the Rave, the Eagles Hall is a Miami style venue that has hosted Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Boys like Girls, and Cobra Starship. The Rave Bar features a wooden bar and is one of the best places for up and coming bands to play. In addition, it is the only all ages venue for small shows in the state of Wisconsin. Nirvana, Third Eye Blind, the Dave Matthews Band, and Pearl Jam have all played at the Rave Bar. The newest venue is the Rave Vibe Room which is located just off the main lobby. It is a great place for new acts to showcase their talents. Finally, the Rockstar Lounge is the official smoking lounge at the Rave. Located on the VIP floor, it hosts concerts that allow patrons to smoke even when other shows in the building are designated as smoking performances. That is thanks to their state of the art ventilation system.
In addition to hosting world-renowned concerts, the Rave is also an historical landmark. Built in 1926 as the Eagles Club, the Rave had a swimming pool, a bowling alley, a high end restaurant, and a boxing ring. Several bands have chosen the Eagles Ballroom as the location for their music videos. The Jonas Brothers used footage from their December 7th, 2007 concert in their video, "When You Look Me in the Eyes." In addition, Jason Mraz released a live DVD of his concert at the Eagles Ballroom.
