Alison Wonderland @ Mission Ballroom

My first show of 2023 was Icelantic’s annual winter show at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado featuring Alison wonderland. The 11th installment of the winter show features artists that could melt the polar caps. Local artists like Jacoby and Housewife held it down for Colorado. On the rest of the bill were Sam Blacky, Channel Tres, and headliner Alison Wonderland; they brought the heat we needed on this 10 degree night in the mile-high city. The night started with high energy which only picked up as the night went on. Everyone brought their own individuality to the show keeping the night fresh and interesting.

Show Recap

Jacob Actkinson AKA Jacoby was first on the bill for the night. Originally from Grapevine, Texas this now Denver local artist set the mood for the night with high energy and a full set of energy. Housewife followed Jacoby keeping the show going with high energy. Layering in classics with fresh takes, Housewife put up a set perfect for this audience. Next was Samantha Black, who kept the party going with her hit after hit set. The dance vibes really kept the crowd moving and pushed us all to that happy place.

My favorite part of the night was Chanel Tres, who was a perfect live performance act for Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks. This was by far . The unique sound and live performance left the crowd really wanting more. I have found a new artist to stan over. His ability to transcend conventional music genres makes him very enticing and his live performance was a welcome difference from watching people behind a table.

Lastly, the cheers were loud and clear once Alison Wonderland graced the stage . We were all there to see her perform a set we would all remember, offering highs and lows in energy that really brought you on a journey. Fresh new mixes kept everyone on their toes wanting more. Her set was the perfect closing to show with confetti canons to ensure that climactic ending.

-recap by Andrew Ortega