Insane Clown Posse @ The Admiral [Photo credit: Dean Birkheimer]

DEAN BIRKHEIMER | Go Venue Magazine

Before ICP hit the stage we were treated to four stellar opening artists. 

Omaha’s Smoke Break (Mike and Morgan) kicked the night into gear with a grimy, hard-hitting set that immediately raised the temperature inside the Admiral. The underground duo, along with Brian Freese as the Hunky Hot-Dog, brought high octane energy and a dark, street-level edge, spitting with the kind of intensity that fit perfectly in front of the Insane Clown Posse crowd. Representing Cutthroat Productions, Smoke Break didn’t simply warm up the room, they threw gasoline on it, proving Omaha’s underground scene has plenty of fire of its own.

P-Tro, the La Vista, Nebraska underground hip-hop artist and producer, brought a raw Midwest energy to the stage as one of the openers for Insane Clown Posse. A veteran of the scene since 2007, he delivered a gritty, confident set that showed the experience gained from sharing stages with artists like Bizzy Bone, Afroman, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Kottonmouth Kings, Devin the Dude and Rittz. P-Tro proved he was more than ready for the chaos that followed.

Wicked Wayz brought his trademark underground energy to the stage, proving once again why he’s known as the originator of the Glow Show. Along with Kidd Jewell and Reno Da Crow, the combination of rapid fire delivery, dark atmosphere and black-light visuals turned the performance into something that felt like a living horror-show.  The set also highlighted material from his newest album, Sick and Demented, released back in July. It is a collaboration heavy release featuring Reno Da Crow throughout. The chemistry between the two brought an extra punch to the performance.  Kidd Jewell’s chopped method blended perfectly with Wicked Wayz’s sinister style and Reno’s intense delivery. This was an absolute killer set.

Wakko the Kidd hit the stage as the direct opener for Insane Clown Posse bringing a flashy West Coast swagger to an already amped-up crowd. Known for a larger-than-life flexing, Wakko leaned into the attitude with confidence, charisma, and a hard-hitting underground sound. With ICP ties already in his corner, he felt less like the fuse being lit before the main event. By the time he left the stage, the crowd was primed for the chaos that was coming next.

After having the original April 14th show canceled at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, it was great to finally see Insane Clown Posse take the stage at The Admiral on September 10th.  You could tell the crowd had been waiting for this one.  Insane Clown Posse turned The Admiral into a full-blown carnival of wet chaos. From the first beat, the room was shaking as bass pounded through the floor.  With the lights cutting through the haze, and Faygo flying over the crowd, the Juggalos erupted. ICP fed off the madness, delivering a loud, theatrical, completely unapologetic performance that felt like a twisted circus. It was wild, unpredictable, and insanely fun from start to finish. There’s really no way to explain an ICP show to someone who hasn’t experienced one. Was it polished? No. Then again, It wasn’t supposed to be. What it was though was sweaty, loud, ridiculous and a hell of a lot of fun.  Some concerts you watch. An ICP show is something you survive.

Insane Clown Posse Wakko The Kidd Wicked Wayz P-TRO Smoke Break All images © Dean Birkheimer

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