- BADFLOWER w/ Point North + Olive Vox
- 2/21/26 - The Sylvee - Madison, Wisconsin
- ©Justin Nuoffer / NuofferMedia.com
On a bitter Saturday night in Madison, Wisconsin, the city was wide awake. Bars and restaurants buzzed with pre-show energy while the diehards staked their claim early outside The Sylvee. The marquee burned bright against the cold: “Badflower TONIGHT.” Wind whipped across the isthmus, but that didn’t slow anyone down.
When doors cracked, the floodgates opened. Security was quick, the bar was slammed, and the barricade filled in fast. Merch booths lined the back – Badflower to the right, openers posted up near the stairs. The GA floor packed tight beneath the massive stage, while the wraparound second level and VIP suites above offered a bird’s-eye view of the chaos about to unfold.
Dallas four-piece Olive Vox kicked things off with restless, youthful urgency. Vocalist Parker James didn’t stand still for a second, tearing across the stage while firing off lyrics with conviction. “Baby Doll,” “Bury Me Low,” and “T.A.N.G.O.” showcased a range from fuzz-heavy grit to melodic punch.
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Their music channels grunge and garage influences into something immediate and unfiltered. Known for high-energy live shows, Olive Vox are carving out an uphill trajectory that feels built for bigger stages ahead.
Los Angeles alt-rockers Point North walked in and detonated the floor. They opened with “2 Liter Spite,” immediately sending the GA crowd into motion. Jon Lundin commanded the stage with controlled chaos – pacing between a side riser and center mic stand, hat brim low, sunglasses locked in place as he delivered fierce, dialed-in screams.
“Into the Dark” and “Like a Weapon” kept the pressure on before “Dead 2 Me” and “World vs Peace” hit like singalong grenades. The drummer was relentless, each snare crack punching through the room – especially during “Stitch Me Up.” Andy Hershey headbanged his way through “Bring Me Down” and “Below the Belt,” driving the momentum forward. Early tuning hiccups faded fast once the band locked in.
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By the time CO2 cannons blasted across the stage during “Ghost in My Home,” the room was fully theirs. They closed with “Safe and Sound” from Prepare for Despair, a fitting finale after Lundin addressed the crowd. Loud, polished, and tight – and judging by the immediate merch line that formed post-set, Madison agreed.
Badflower emerged through a wash of purple haze to a near sold-out eruption. They opened strong with “Number 1” and “Snuff,” setting a tone that never dipped. One of their greatest weapons is melody, and it carried the night.
Josh Katz, clearly under the weather, still delivered. His voice sliced clean through the mix while he moved across the stage, guitar in hand. Flanking him were Joey Morrow on guitar and Alex Espiritu on bass, both injecting serious force into “30,” “Animal,” and “Drop Dead.” The floor churned. The balconies bounced.
On a riser behind them, Anthony Sonetti kept the engine tight and steady. His precision stood out on “Heroin,” a deep cut that hit hard. “Let the Band Play” and “What’s the Point” leaned fully into crowd connection – from a drum solo to Katz stepping onto the barricade and even tossing a banana into the audience. It was unpredictable, loose, and completely controlled at the same time.
As they barreled toward the encore, Badflower unleashed some of their biggest moments. “The Jester” brought a tidal wave of voices. Katz stepped into the crowd, locking eyes with fans along the barricade. Then came “Ghost.” The crowd carried it, filling the venue with a wall of sound that felt bigger than the band itself. Even Espiritu paused to take it in.
After the break, they returned with material from No Place Like Home, starting with the title track. The repeated line: “There is no place like home” built slowly before giving way to the driving pulse of “London.” That momentum snapped into the chaos of “Swinging Hammer,” a sharp reminder of the band’s range.
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Badflower don’t coast. Their lyrics feel lived-in, their performances raw but tight. Madison came out in force, and the band met them head-on. When the lights came up and fans spilled back into the cold, the energy still clung to the streets.
Connection. Catharsis. Volume. Badflower delivered all three.
