Brief Candles Concert History

A couple hours away from Chicago you will find one of Americas finest post-dream pop bands; They are Milwaukee's brilliant band Brief Candles. Comprised of Jen and Kevin Dixon (Guitars/Vox), Drew Calvetti (bass), and Radish Beat (drums); they are known for making loud blissrock with slowly unfolding compositions. 2013 sees the release of the EP "Newhouse" named as a memorial to a friend that passed away.

Brief Candles Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2024)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 14, 2024
Kalamashoegazer 2024
Pia Fraus / Bodywash / Citrus Clouds / Tambourina / Cool Heat / Dottie / Brief Candles
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Bell's Eccentric Cafe Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Jul 01, 2024
Brief Candles / Plum The Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 14, 2023
Tallies / Dead Leaf Echo / Brief Candles / The Cult of Lip / Tambourina

KALAMASHOEGAZER 2023

Bell's Brewery Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Jul 06, 2019
French Exits / Brief Candles / Alisia Casper / Tremulous Monk

Tremulous Monk

The Crescent Community Venue York
Jun 12, 2019
Brief Candles / Alisia Casper / Eugene Chadbourne

Eugene Chadbourne

The Stained Glass Centre, St Martins Church York
Apr 12, 2019
Milwaukee Psych Fest
"Milwaukee Psych Fest" / Psychic Ills / Acid Mother's Temple / Nest Egg / New Candys / Magic Shoppe / Yamantaka // Sonic Titan / Sunwatchers / Red Mass / Plastic Crimewave Syndicate / Moss Folk / Brief Candles
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The Cooperage Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Nov 10, 2018
Ringo Deathstarr / Brief Candles / Springhouse / Airiel / Tambourina / Seashine / Soft Science / Tears Run Rings
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Bell's Taphouse Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Jul 31, 2015
"Breadfest" / Maritime / Ringo Deathstarr / Brief Candles

Breadfest

Riverwest Public House Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 09, 2014
Dead Leaf Echo / Brief Candles The Firebird St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Jun 26, 2011
Ringo Deathstarr / Brief Candles / The Maybenauts Cactus Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 31, 2010
Brief Candles / Chatham Rise / Flavor Crystals / Delta Lyrae First Avenue and 7th St Entry - 7th St Entry Room Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 24, 2010 –
Jul 04, 2010
SummerFest 2010
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Unknown venue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 08, 2006
The Reputation / Rahim / Brief Candles Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois, United States

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Genres:

Rock
Indie
Indie Rock
Shoegaze
Dream Pop
American Shoegaze
Indie Shoegaze
Indie Dream Pop
Milwaukee Indie
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Concerts Per Year:

2024 2 concerts
2023 1 concert
2019 3 concerts
2018 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2011 1 concert
2010 2 concerts
2006 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Brief Candles had?

Brief Candles has had 13 concerts.

What genre is Brief Candles?

Brief Candles is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, American Shoegaze, Indie Shoegaze, Indie Dream Pop, and Milwaukee Indie.

When was the last Brief Candles concert?

The last Brief Candles concert was on September 14, 2024 at Bell's Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The bands that performed were: Pia Fraus / Bodywash / Citrus Clouds / Tambourina / Cool Heat / Dottie / Brief Candles.

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