KennyHoopla at The Rave Milwaukee - 11-26-2021
From rags to riches it seems as KennyHoopla has gone from an
online artist to a new rock star. Although KennyHoopla can delivered songs with
hooks and passion it was, in my mind Travis Barker that has helped to push KennyHoopla
to were he is today by delivering him to the world stage. Rightly so as tonight’s
show proves.
The doors of the venue are flung open early to welcome in
charity donors, simple bring a new toy to donate and you get a meet and greet
with the Rolling Stones, ones to watch artist. A slightly introvert man who is
very friendly with all that come by him. After this short stent the warm up
band graces the stage, ‘Shoobie’ are just like Kenny, being local to the area
and it shows as fans are joining in with their punk rock chants. Great energy
and showmanship from this younger group.
Then it is a casual transition to the main act KennyHoopla,
welcomed in by his own friend and DJ hit the ground running delivering older
and newer songs. There was a lot of technical difficulties with sound and mics
leading to a less than streamlined show. However, when the songs hit they hit
hard, with the crowd going crazy for his songs and antics. As he paused to talk
to the crowd he looked vulnerable and shy, surprisingly considering his recent
rise and wild shows seen online. I am sure that playing to a local crowd once
again has him on the back foot, this will be something that will develop over
time and as he becomes more experienced will become more of the stage manager
not just the artist.
KennyHoopla can once again add another accolade to his belt tonight
with a sold-out hometown (kind of) show. Although it was short it was certainly
sweet.
