About Failure to Launch

2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 BEST COVER/TRIBUTE BAND IN MILWAUKEE 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 professional dj, FTL is unlike any other cover band you’ve seen! Starting from modest beginnings in their parent's basements, they've grown from playing their first show at Whitnall High School's Battle of the Bands to rocking out for huge crowds at Summerfest, Oktoberfest, and everything in between! They pride themselves 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 as they perform hits ranging from the 60's all the way up to current top 40. They can't wait to put on an unforgettable show for you!

Wedding Services Provided

FTL absolutely loves playing weddings, and offers a customized, worry-free experience you and your guests won't forget.

Standard wedding packages include:

• Up to four hours of a wide variety of upbeat and engaging musical entertainment during the reception consisting of two high-energy live band sets with a 15 minute break in between.
• Their own amazing in-house DJ/emcee who provides music during cocktail hour, dinner, band breaks, as well as narration for the grand march, speeches, and special dances. He is also able to provide sound and/or music during the ceremony if needed (additional charges may apply if the ceremony and reception are in different locations).
• During the band breaks, the DJ fulfills any special requests to keep the party going. You can check out FTL's current Master Song List, as well as many video and audio clips on their website: ftlmke.com, or on their Facebook page: Facebook.com/FailureToLaunch. You'd be able to select your "Must Have Songs" for the band to perform; and the DJ will also happily oblige any additional Do or Do Not Play songs as well.

FTL can provide all of their own professional sound and light equipment, meaning you have one less thing to fret about during planning. They have plenty of experience working with a wide variety of vendors at many different venues, and are open to travel. They know that every wedding is unique and do everything they can to meet your needs and ensure an amazing reception everyone will remember!