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About

2021 WINNER: BEST COVER/TRIBUTE BAND IN MILWAUKEE! 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Finalists (Shepherd Express 'Best of Milwaukee' and Milwaukee A-List). Failure to Launch is a popular high-energy cover band that have been rockin’ together for nearly two decades. You can expect to see a dynamic show of some of the most upbeat and danceable pop, rock, hip-hop, and country music of the past 60 years! Made up of three incredibly talented and engaging vocalists, an impressive two-man percussion section, an animated keyboardist, gifted guitar and bass players, as well as a multi-instrument horn player, FTL is unlike any other cover band you’ve seen! Starting from modest beginnings in our parent's basements, we've grown from playing our first show at Whitnall High School's Battle of the Bands to rocking out for huge crowds at Summerfest, Oktoberfest, and everything in between! We pride ourselves on an extremely diverse repertoire of songs and mashups, and make sure that there's something for everyone in the audience to dance to- from Backstreet Boys to Beastie Boys :) Get ready to party with us as we perform hits ranging from the 60's all the way up to current top 40. We can't wait to put on an unforgettable show for you!

  • AVAILABLE FOR:
  • *Weddings
    *Festivals
    *Private parties
    *Local/statewide/regional shows

    We are proud to offer a memorable, customized experience that works best for you and your event- please contact us for pricing options!
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Media

Videos

  • Doo Wop (That Thing)
  • Land of 1,000 Dances
  • Born This Way
  • ABC -> OPP
  • Uptown Funk
  • What a Man -> Respect -> Satisfaction
  • Tootsie Roll -> Da Dip
  • Proud Mary
  • Ex's & Oh's
  • This is How We Do It -> Jump
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Pictures

Show Dates

2023
05/27

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:05/27
Time:8:00 pm
Address:
06/03

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:06/03
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
06/10

FTL @ private block party

FTL @ private block party

Date:06/10
Time:5:00 pm
Address:
06/22

FTL @ Summerfest: Miller Lite Oasis

FTL @ Summerfest: Miller Lite Oasis

Date:06/22
Time:2:30 pm
Address:Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee WI
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06/24

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:06/24
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
07/03

FTL @ Riverfest in La Crosse

FTL @ Riverfest in La Crosse

Date:07/03
Time:9:00 pm
Address:100 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601
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07/04

FTL @ City of West Allis 4th of July Fireworks and Grandstand Show

FTL @ City of West Allis 4th of July Fireworks and Grandstand Show

Date:07/04
Time:8:30 pm
Address:640 S. 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214
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07/28

FTL @ private corporate event at Milwaukee County Zoo

FTL @ private corporate event at Milwaukee County Zoo

Date:07/28
Time:8:00 pm
Address:
07/29

FTL @ private wedding in New Berlin

FTL @ private wedding in New Berlin

Date:07/29
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
08/05

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:08/05
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
08/12

FTL @ Wisconsin State Fair: Knucklehead Stage

FTL @ Wisconsin State Fair: Knucklehead Stage

Date:08/12
Time:7:45 pm
Address:640 S. 84th Street West Allis, WI 53214
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08/23

FTL @ Milwaukee Downtown Concert Series: Heart(beats) Of The City

FTL @ Milwaukee Downtown Concert Series: Heart(beats) Of The City

Date:08/23
Time:12:00 pm
Address:Red Arrow Park: 920 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
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08/26

FTL @ Umbrella Bar at The Rock

FTL @ Umbrella Bar at The Rock

Date:08/26
Time:6:30 pm
Address:7900 S. Ballpark Drive Franklin, WI 53132
09/02

FTL @ Bandfest at JJ’s on the Bend in Hartford

FTL @ Bandfest at JJ’s on the Bend in Hartford

Date:09/02
Time:8:00 pm
Address:5327 WI-175 Hartford, WI 53027
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09/03

FTL @ private wedding in Cambridge

FTL @ private wedding in Cambridge

Date:09/03
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
09/09

FTL @ Oconomowoc Fall Fest

FTL @ Oconomowoc Fall Fest

Date:09/09
Time:7:00 pm
Address:105 N. Main Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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09/16

FTL @ Sheboygan County Fairgrounds “Fallooza” Festival

FTL @ Sheboygan County Fairgrounds “Fallooza” Festival

Date:09/16
Time:8:30 pm
Address:229 Fairview Drive Plymouth, WI 53703
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09/23

FTL @ private wedding in Oconomowoc

FTL @ private wedding in Oconomowoc

Date:09/23
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
09/30

FTL @ Oktoberfest La Crosse

FTL @ Oktoberfest La Crosse

Date:09/30
Time:6:00 pm
Address:
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10/07

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:10/07
Time:8:00 pm
Address:
11/25

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

FTL @ private wedding in Milwaukee

Date:11/25
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
12/31

FTL @ Stolley’s Hogg Alley New Years Eve Party!

FTL @ Stolley’s Hogg Alley New Years Eve Party!

Date:12/31
Time:8:30 pm
Address:2008 Venice Beach Road Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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2024
01/20

FTL @ Shank Hall

FTL @ Shank Hall

Date:01/20
Time:8:00 pm
Address:1434 N. Farwell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202
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02/03

FTL @ Elm Grove Junior Guild Gala (private event)

FTL @ Elm Grove Junior Guild Gala (private event)

Date:02/03
Time:8:00 pm
Address:
04/27

FTL @ private wedding in Green Lake

FTL @ private wedding in Green Lake

Date:04/27
Time:8:00 pm
Address:
10/12

FTL @ private wedding in Delavan

FTL @ private wedding in Delavan

Date:10/12
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
10/19

FTL @ private wedding in Brown Deer

FTL @ private wedding in Brown Deer

Date:10/19
Time:7:00 pm
Address:
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The Failures

  • Megan | Keyboard
  • Kyle | Guitar/Vocals
  • Ken | Drums
  • Eric | Resident Rapper/Vocals/Tambourine
  • Leah | Vocals
  • Jeff | Vocals/Egg Shaker
  • Drew | Bass
  • Kevin | Congas
  • Nathan | Horns

Testimonials

It is hard to describe how truly FANTASTIC Failure to Launch was at our wedding, but I am going to try. Music was very important to my husband and I so we really put a lot into deciding who to go with for our entertainment. First of all, they were very responsive - great at answering my 1001 questions. Made the process completely stress free. Their performance was absolutely OUTSTANDING. They had our crowd (ages 18-90) up and dancing the entire night and while everyone compliments your wedding, the compliments on our band have literally not stopped coming in. We lost count of how many times guests asked 'Where did you find this band??!!' We actually heard that more than "Congratulations on your wedding" :) Every single member had their own unique thing about them so when the song came around for them to flaunt it, they crushed it. I can't say enough about how they made our wedding that much more special. Absolutely phenomenal. If you're considering hiring this band, I suggest you book them immediately - you will most certainly not be disappointed. I would even go so far as to say if they were not available and live music is important to you - consider changing your wedding date. Not. Joking. :) -Jena and Matt

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If you are looking for the best wedding band (or live band for anything, really) ever, Failure to Launch is it! Our guests were on the dance floor all night long and literally could NOT stop talking about how amazing the band was....and two weeks post-wedding, they are STILL talking about them, asking where they are performing, and making plans to try to catch them at a festival or other event. The band was super easy to work with, an unbelievable value, has great range in music offerings, does incredible mash-ups, and even added a full horn section at our request! If you are looking for an exception live band for your reception, you will not be disappointed - we can not recommend Failure to Launch enough! -Ryan and Angie

An absolute blast! The energy, the fun, the dancing.... Failure to Launch brought it all to our wedding reception! They were professional, personable, and detailed when planning the night. Flexible and adaptable- they took care of "wedding details" we didn't think about. Played music of all types to get all ages on the dance floor: non-stop dancing! Our guests complimented us on the music choice all night! We've seen FTL play in various venues and always have an absolute blast- they bring so much energy to a crowd! We are truly blessed to have had a wonderful, talented group of musicians help us celebrate our special day! -Abbe and Jared

If you are thinking of hiring a band for your wedding then definitely book with FTL!! They are so high energy, super interactive with the crowd, play oldies to today’s pop, and there is no way you will have a quiet or empty dance floor with them. They seriously made our wedding as great as it was. It was just a huge party and we had all age groups on the dance floor dancing out there together. They even learned how to do our first dance song and it was so fun and unique getting to do that dance to a live band. We had so many compliments afterwards about how fun it was and a lot of people were asking where they can see them again play. They have a DJ who we had for our ceremony music and the band’s break music, and he was so great to work with and keep us on track during the night with our timeline. You will not regret booking with them!! -Rachel and Mike

Failure to Launch played our wedding and we were blown away. The dance floor was the place to be all night long as everyone was energized by the enthusiasm of the band. FTL received many compliments from our guests and even the catering staff! They really exceeded all our expectations and we couldn't have been happier. -Tom and Alyson

I can't thank FTL enough for playing at our fundraising gala. They rocked it, and we got TONS of compliments on the band! If you're considering anyone else, don't! -Amanda

I have had so many people tell me that our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been too, mainly because Failure to Launch was so fun and interactive. Young, old, male, female, everyone was on the dance floor...even my 95-year old grandmother-in-law! -Jess

This band was truly amazing at my birthday party. Very gifted musicians and talented vocalists. They pack a lot of energy into the show. It will be a night you'll never forget! Super easy to work with also. -Dan

Contact Us Here

You can quickly reach us by shooting us a Facebook message, or emailing us at fail2launch@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Set List

4 Non Blondes- What's Up

69 Boyz- Tootsee Roll

Alanis Morissette- You Oughta Know

Aretha Franklin- Respect

Backstreet Boys- Everybody

Backstreet Boys- I Want It That Way

Beastie Boys- Fight for Your Right

Beastie Boys- No Sleep till Brooklyn

Bel Biv DeVoe- Poison

Ben E. King- Stand By Me

Beyonce & Jay Z- Crazy in Love

Blackstreet- No Diggity

Blur- Song 2

Bon Jovi- Livin On A Prayer

Britney Spears- Toxic

Bruno Mars- 24K Magic

Bruno Mars- Uptown Funk

Cee Lo- Forget You

Cheap Trick- I Want You to Want Me

Cher- Believe

Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya, Pink- Lady Marmalade

Chumbawumba- Tubthumping

Creedence Clearwater Revival- Bad Moon Rising

Creedence Clearwater Revival- Proud Mary

Cyndi Lauper- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

DJ Kool- Let Me Clear My Throat

DMX- Party Up

Doobie Brothers- Long Train Running

Dua Lipa- Don't Start Now

Dua Lipa- Levitating

Elle King- Ex’s and Oh’s

EMF- You're Unbelievable

Eric Church- Drink in My Hand

Eve 6- Inside Out

Flo Rida- Good Feeling

Freak Nasty- Da Dip

Garth Brooks- Friends in Low Places

Gnarls Barkley- Crazy

Icona Pop- I Love It

Jackson 5- ABC

James- Laid

Jay Z & Alicia Keys- Empire State of Mind

Johnny Cash- Folsom Prison Blues

Justin Timberlake- Can’t Stop the Feelin’

Kanye West- Gold Digger

Kenny Loggins- Footloose

Ke$ha & Pitbull- Timber

Kriss Kross- Jump Jump

Lady Gaga- Bad Romance

Lady Gaga- Born This Way

Lauryn Hill- Doo Wop (That Thing)

Lit- My Own Worst Enemy

Lizzo- About Damn Time

Lizzo- Good as Hell

Lou Bega- Mambo No. 5

Macklemore- Can't Hold Us

Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch- Good Vibrations

Meghan Trainor- All About that Bass

Michael Jackson- Billie Jean

Mighty Mighty Bosstones- Impression That I Get

Montell Jordan- This is How We Do it

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats- S.O.B.

Naughty by Nature- O.P.P.

Nelly- Ride Wit Me

No Doubt- Spiderwebs

Olivia Newton John & John Travolta- Summer Lovin

Olivia Rodrigo- Good 4 U

OMC- How Bizarre

One Direction- What Makes You Beautiful

One Republic- Love Runs Out

Outkast- Hey Ya

Paramore- Still Into You

Pitbull- Fireball

Prince- Let's Go Crazy

Queen- Don't Stop Me Now

Ray Lamontagne- You Are the Best Thing

Reel Big Fish- Take On Me

Rolling Stones- Satisfaction

Run DMC- It's Tricky

Run DMC & Aerosmith- Walk This Way

Salt n' Pepa- Shoop

Sam Hunt- House Party

Shania Twain- Man! I Feel Like A Woman

Skee-Lo- I Wish

Spencer Davis- Gimme Some Lovin

Spice Girls- Wannabe

Stevie Wonder- Superstition

Sublime- What I Got

Sugar Ray- Fly

Tag Team- Whoomp There It Is

Talking Heads- Burning Down the House

Taylor Swift- Shake It Off

The Beatles- Saw Her Standing There

The Beatles- Twist and Shout

The Gourds- Gin and Juice

The Outfield- Your Love

Third Eye Blind- Semi-Charmed Life

TLC- No Scrubs

Tom Petty- American Girl

Toto- Africa

Tupac feat. Dr. Dre- California Love

Vanilla Ice- Ice, Ice Baby

Violent Femmes- Blister in the Sun

Walk the Moon- Shut Up and Dance

Wham!- Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (Jitterbug)

Whitney Houston- I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Will Smith- Gettin’ Jiggy With It

Wilson Pickett- Land of 1000 Dances

Young MC- Bust a Move