modest mouse play two sold out shows at zeyZey Miami to kick off the departure of their ice cream float cruise This Week

Yesterday evening, I returned to my favorite Miami venue to catch Modest Mouse play their second of 2 sold out shows, before their Ice Cream Float cruise. The cruise will feature 3 performances from the band as well as several other talented artists, such as Portugal. the Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Mannequin Pussy, Built to Spill, and many more...

The packed crowd was filled with fans in sailor hats preparing for the embarkation the following day. Isaac joked that the show was "practice" for the ship, but the band delivered a stunning set beginning to end that mesmerized the crowd. Varying the songs they played, the setlist differed greatly from the previous evening, which kept the fans who attended both shows engaged, dancing, and dazed by the excellent song selection.

For me, this show was very special to cover. Modest Mouse was one of the first artists I saw live - they played a concert at my university in 2015, where I actually worked the stage crew. Their performance 11 years ago is what invigorated my love to live music.

Besides the Ice Cream Float cruise, you can catch Modest Mouse on their 2026 US tour in the spring/summer at the following dates: May 12 - Knitting Factory (Spokane, WA)

May 13 - The Wilma (Missoula, MT)

May 14 - The Elm (Bozeman, MT)

May 15-17 - Kilby Block Party (Salt Lake City, UT) *FESTIVAL

June 4 - College Street Music Hall (New Haven, CT)

June 5 - Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, NJ)

June 6 - Archer Music Hall (Allentown, PA)

June 7 - The Dome (Virginia Beach, VA)

June 9 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (Wilmington, NC)

June 10 - Charleston Music Hall (Charleston, SC)

June 12-13 - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)

June 14 - Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (Manchester, TN) *FESTIVAL

July 5 - The Wildhorse Saloon (Calgary, Canada)

August 18 - Nationals Park (Washington DC) *with My Chemical Romance

photos & words by Morgan