Arcy Drive Brings The Pit to Life In Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - May 4, 2026
New York–based Arcy Drive are made up of four longtime friends: Nick Mateyunas on vocals and guitar, Austin Jones on guitar, Patrick Helrigel on bass, and Brooke Tuozzo on drums, who started playing together as teenagers in a backyard shed on Arcy Drive. They describe their sound as “attic rock,” and it honestly fits perfectly, blending indie and alternative rock influences with the energy and aesthetics they bring to their live shows. It makes the audience feel like they’re part of an intimate attic jam session with friends.
That same energy carried over effortlessly into their Milwaukee stop on The Pit Tour, where Arcy Drive transformed Turner Hall Ballroom into a cozy, late-night jam session. A large quilt, stitched with the band’s name and decorated with animals like a raccoon and fish, hung as the backdrop, adding to the show’s attic feel—or, as we’d say in Wisconsin, “up north” vibes. The warm lighting and relaxed stage setup made the venue feel more personal and intimate, almost as if the audience had been invited into the band’s own practice space rather than a concert hall.
They opened the set with “Under the Rug,” a single off their newest album The Pit, immediately setting the tone for the night with a burst of energy that pulled the crowd in from the first note. Fans quickly packed toward the front of the stage, singing along, softly dancing, and feeding off the band’s energy throughout the set.
Another standout moment came when drummer Brooke Tuozzo stepped out from behind the kit and moved to the front of the stage, sitting on a cajón for an acoustic version of “Time Shrinks.” The stripped-back performance slowed the pace of the night for a moment and highlighted a softer, more emotional side of the band, creating one of the most intimate moments of the show.
Closing the set with fan favorite “Louie,” Arcy Drive ended the night on one of its loudest and most energetic moments. As the chorus hit, the entire crowd shouted the song’s iconic “fuck you, fuck you” lyric back at the band, turning the final song into a chaotic, cathartic singalong.
You can still catch Arcy Drive on The Pit Tour, bringing their raw “attic rock” energy and intimate live show experience to audiences on the road. From crowd singalongs to stripped-back acoustic moments, the band creates a performance that feels both personal and high-energy. Their Milwaukee stop proved that Arcy Drive’s connection with their audience is just as important as the music itself, making each show feel more like a shared experience than just another concert.
