Mt. Joy: UW Student Event Benefiting Local Mental Health Or…
Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy is an American five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia. Its members are Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper (guitar), Sotiris Eliopoulos (drums), Jackie Miclau (keyboards) and Michael Byrnes (bass). The band debuted in 2016 with the single "Astrovan", recorded in Los Angeles by Quinn, Cooper, and Byrnes. This was followed up in 2017 by the trio of singles "Sheep", "Cardinal", and "Silver Lining". On March 2, 2018, Mt. Joy released its debut eponymous studio album. For the next two years, Mt. Joy performed at festivals and on tour as a support act, as well as headlining a North American and European tour. After a tour with the Lumineers was cut short due to COVID-19, Mt. Joy released its second studio album, Rearrange Us, on June 5, 2020. Its third studio album, Orange Blood, was released on June 17, 2022. Their fourth studio album, Hope We Have Fun, was released on May 30, 2025.
About This Event
More than a concert - a community experience built for presence. A high-energy DJ set opens the night and asks students to put their phones away. Mental health advocate Kevin Hines delivers a message of hope and resilience.
Then Mt. Joy takes the stage to sing, celebrate and connect. Open to University of Wisconsin students ONLY.
A valid Student ID will be required upon entry at the venue. All proceeds to benefit local mental health organizations. There are no elevators in the theater.
Accessible Seating: Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting the Accessible Seats, or in person at the Orpheum Theater during business hours.
