Mickey Sunshine Returns! With Peace, Love, Hope; Desperate Electric; Watt Millians
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Mickey Sunshine returns to the town where it all started! Very excited to be playing alongside some local legends and friends old and new.
$10 advance // $15 DOS
plus $3 ticket fee
21+
Doors at 7:pm // Music at 7:30pm
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MICKEY SUNSHINE: Eat the rich
PEACE, LOVE, HOPE: Reunited and ready to rock, “Peace Love Hope” is a funk-rock-reggae fusion power trio that’s been around the block and back. Formed in 1989 in Racine, Wisconsin under the name “Fruit Salad”, they are now back with their nostalgic 90’s era sound.
DESPERATE ELECTRIC: ‘Fusing elements of funk, rock, soul, pop, and R&B, with cosmo-tronic production, they create a musical experience that’s both futuristic and nostalgic. Moving the listener to dance, think, and reflect, they peer into their mirrors’ darkest corners, openly exploring who they are, what they’ve done, who they want to be, and how they need to change, grow, or evolve to get there.’ -Matt Asaro, Blue World Blog
Kayti Korte and Ben Morris met as music majors at Montana State University, an unlikely pairing of a classically trained vocalist and a collegiate rugby player with rock-star instincts. What began as an unexpected connection quickly became a creative partnership and after graduation Kayti joined Ben’s then-current band. Once the two began writing together, it became clear something bigger was taking shape.
In February 2018, they launched their first project, DASH, a four-piece band rooted in rock, soul, and funk. The group recorded an album and hit the road within months of forming. During a notoriously difficult 2019 tour, Ben programmed electronic drums on the fly after losing their drummer with little notice. As lineup instability began to challenge the traditional band format, Kayti and Ben pivoted, leaning into electronic production in a move that would ultimately redefine their sound. What began as a necessity became a creative breakthrough, fusing live instrumentation with electronic drums and synth-driven textures.
Out of that transformation, Desperate Electric was born, named after an EP that captured their evolving identity. The rebrand marked a clean break from the rock band model and the start of a bold new chapter as a pop-forward, power disco duo.
Since then, Desperate Electric has built a reputation as a high-energy live act. From their Montana roots, the duo has expanded nationwide, performing hundreds of shows in more than 35 states since 2019. Their touring schedule includes over 100 dates in 2025 alone, alongside sold-out headline shows, and festival appearances across the country.
Known for effortless vocal harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and a seamless blend of electronic and live elements, Desperate Electric delivers performances that are as polished as they are, well, electric.
WATT MILLIANS: Watt Millians, aka Matt Williams, is the keyboard wiz behind the Madison, WI – based Creepfunk outfit, STEEZ. When not playing with steez, you may find him flying Han Solo with drum machines, synthesizers, and his copilot the Talkbox.
$10 advance // $15 DOS
plus $3 ticket fee
21+
Doors at 7:pm // Music at 7:30pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MICKEY SUNSHINE: Eat the rich
PEACE, LOVE, HOPE: Reunited and ready to rock, “Peace Love Hope” is a funk-rock-reggae fusion power trio that’s been around the block and back. Formed in 1989 in Racine, Wisconsin under the name “Fruit Salad”, they are now back with their nostalgic 90’s era sound.
DESPERATE ELECTRIC: ‘Fusing elements of funk, rock, soul, pop, and R&B, with cosmo-tronic production, they create a musical experience that’s both futuristic and nostalgic. Moving the listener to dance, think, and reflect, they peer into their mirrors’ darkest corners, openly exploring who they are, what they’ve done, who they want to be, and how they need to change, grow, or evolve to get there.’ -Matt Asaro, Blue World Blog
Kayti Korte and Ben Morris met as music majors at Montana State University, an unlikely pairing of a classically trained vocalist and a collegiate rugby player with rock-star instincts. What began as an unexpected connection quickly became a creative partnership and after graduation Kayti joined Ben’s then-current band. Once the two began writing together, it became clear something bigger was taking shape.
In February 2018, they launched their first project, DASH, a four-piece band rooted in rock, soul, and funk. The group recorded an album and hit the road within months of forming. During a notoriously difficult 2019 tour, Ben programmed electronic drums on the fly after losing their drummer with little notice. As lineup instability began to challenge the traditional band format, Kayti and Ben pivoted, leaning into electronic production in a move that would ultimately redefine their sound. What began as a necessity became a creative breakthrough, fusing live instrumentation with electronic drums and synth-driven textures.
Out of that transformation, Desperate Electric was born, named after an EP that captured their evolving identity. The rebrand marked a clean break from the rock band model and the start of a bold new chapter as a pop-forward, power disco duo.
Since then, Desperate Electric has built a reputation as a high-energy live act. From their Montana roots, the duo has expanded nationwide, performing hundreds of shows in more than 35 states since 2019. Their touring schedule includes over 100 dates in 2025 alone, alongside sold-out headline shows, and festival appearances across the country.
Known for effortless vocal harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and a seamless blend of electronic and live elements, Desperate Electric delivers performances that are as polished as they are, well, electric.
WATT MILLIANS: Watt Millians, aka Matt Williams, is the keyboard wiz behind the Madison, WI – based Creepfunk outfit, STEEZ. When not playing with steez, you may find him flying Han Solo with drum machines, synthesizers, and his copilot the Talkbox.
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Where is it happening?
Gamma Ray Bar, 121 W Main St,Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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