This Haunted Holiday Concert Hall In Wisconsin Will Give You A Very Creepy Christmas
By Ben Jones|Published December 10, 2022
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
When you’re at a show at the Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, it’s easy to lose yourself in the vibrant energy of the music and the crowd. It’s an awesome concert venue with a lot of great shows, and when you’re in the middle of a packed concert, the Rave might seem like the least haunted place on earth. But after the last amp has been shut off and the last tipsy concertgoer has wobbled away, you might find that not everyone has left the building. Some say the Rave/Eagles Club is one of the most haunted places in Wisconsin, and this holiday season you’ll get a chance to find out for yourself. Here’s why you need to take in the Rave/Eagles Club’s Haunted Holiday Tour.
The Rave/Eagles Club, known locally as “the Rave,” is a festive place – for decades it has been brightly decorated for the holidays. It has also hosted some iconic acts over the years, including The Grateful Dead and the Sex Pistols.
When Covid-19 shut down the live music industry in 2020, the Rave began offering special behind-the-scenes tours that showcased a darker side of the venue – it’s about as haunted as places come.
The Rave now offers haunted holiday tours that introduce visitors to the spookiest corners of the venue. The Rave was built in the 1920s, and it’s reportedly home to many ghosts, as well as some creepy stories.
One famous musician, Buddy Holly, died in a tragic plane crash after playing his last show in the ballroom along with other musicians. Downstairs in a now-abandoned pool, there have been several reported drownings.
There are many unexplained sounds and sights in the building, usually after hours. For example, some people hear shuffling feet down by the pool. In other cases, lights switch off for no apparent reason, and a man has been spotted on a balcony, only to disappear into thin air.
The Haunted Holiday Tour includes plenty of behind-the-scenes photo ops, a tour of the creepy pool area, and a free drink from the Craft Beer Lounge – you’ll need it.
Learn more about the Haunted Holiday Tour, including this year’s date and time on the Rave/Eagles Club website. If you enjoy ghost hunting, here’s a haunted road trip that will take you to some of the spookiest places in Wisconsin.
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