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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Drum 'N' Bass Beatdowwn

with MC Brace, MC Hyde, Catalyst, Josh G

Jungle: Hard-driving, funky, dancy drum ‘n’ bass? Or an organic techno conspiracy with ...

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Do You Remember?

former Hüsker Dü drummer headlines rockin’ lineup

Hart still mines from the cleaner spectrum of indie rock with a bit of folksy quality ...

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words by Michael Bushman

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

That's So Funk Rock

WHYS Radio benefit with Minneapolis band The Histronic

Minneapolis’ The Histronic brings the dance via a three-member band.

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Trio of Duos

Hymn for Her, The Sidekicks side-by-side for two shows

Both Jeff White and James Ignacio are accomplished singer-songwriters who share ...

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words by Mark Koenig

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

You're Not Pretty

local band Meridene unveils new album (listen to some tracks)

The word "catchy" came up quite a bit in the interviews with Meridene.

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

New EP, T-shirt Will Be Released At Bon Iver Show

On December 22, locals will have the unique privilege of seeing its hometown phenom ...

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Luna Mortis

lead singer of Madison band proves metal’s not just for men

Heavy metal has always had a reputation as being a “boys club” ...

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words by Andrew Patrie

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Issue #113 November 6, 2008

Music to Make Mozart Proud

East Village Opera Company mashes rock, classical opera

The combination of rock and opera, melding a five-piece rock band and a string quartet ...

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words by Caitlin Heidbrink

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Dressy Bessy

hodgepodge band inciting dance fever at UW-Stout

Denver natives Dressy Bessy are a grab-bag of dance rock and power pop.

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words by Kyle Shaffer

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Filling a Musical Void

Desolatevoid releases thrashing follow-up album

Allow opening track, “Isolation Embrace,” to be the unexpected violent shove from behind ...

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words by Andrew Patrie

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Health Care Gets Helping Handbook

Dr. Jonathon R.B Halbesleben edited Handbook of Stress and Burnout in Health Care ...

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words by Caitlin Heidbrink

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Midwest Tour for Gentle Guest

Two months after releasing its rowdy, dirty blues debut, The Gentle Guest is hitting the road.

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Ramblers Release New CD

The Chippewa Valley’s The River City Ramblers have released a new full-length album.

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Sol Men

Irie Sol’s new CD perfectly blends its mixed influences

Where does a Midwest rock/reggae/rap/dance/whatever band go when it needs to produce an album?

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

April Showers, Mae Flowers

musical miners Mae to visit Stout

Musical miners Mae to visit UW-Stout

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words by Kyle Shaffer

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Shawn Colvin

‘Sunny Came Home’ songwriter back on tour with These Four Walls

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Spaghetti Techno

Fiamma Fumana seamlessly mixes roots with electronica

Mixing Italian roots music and electronica has become an art that combines past and present.

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

A History Lesson Worth Sitting Through

singer-songwriter John Statz travels to Acoustic Café

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Mayda! Mayda!

funky Korean from Minneapolis hits national stage

Blue Devil Productions presents a delicious combination of indie soul and pop-rock at UW-Stout.

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words by Caitlin Heidbrink

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

The Cabin Upgrades

On its 40th anniversary, The Cabin at UW-Eau Claire has upgraded its performance space.

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words by V1 Staff

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Roots & Grass Fest Debuts

The Fall Roots and Grass Festival is going on Oct. 2-4 in Black River Falls.

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words by Aryn Widule

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

O’Israel: The Name Game

with any other name, O’Israel still sounds sweet

At first they were Whales, but that was sort of common. And then they were I Hear the Enemy ...

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Megafaun

EC-raised musicians keep upending folk in North Carolina

Bury the Square has earned enough support to gain new fans and tours nationwide.

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Smooth Ivories

Jim Brickman and John Trones destined for State Theatre

An evening of incredible music mixed with a bit of wit.

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words by Karrie Johnson

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

The Gentle Guest

Eric Rykal and friends release folk spectacle

"For the first time in my life I was going to play music that was fun for the listener."

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words by Andy Plank

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Fan Off, Bird Safe

local music veterans put the rock back in indie

Let’s just say that FanOffBirdSafe won't be playing your wedding reception anytime soon.

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Durand Music Venue Drops Disc To Buy Speakers

Celebrating its one-year anniversary Sept. 13, Durand’s Our House music venue is releasing a CD.

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Coalition Blues Festival

fifth event features young local musicians, old favorites

They’re on a mission from god – the god of the blues.

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

String Thing

Dan LaVoie rocks the rare and wacky harp guitar

It is the product of a forbidden love between members of the string family.

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words by Ben Freund

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Jamaican Me Crazy

all-day outdoor concert features local and regional reggae bands

The Irie vibes of the Caribbean will flow through the valley in early fall ...

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words by Michael Bushman

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Queen Of Songwriting

Anna Johnson’s prolific performances score scholarship, major props

“It was intimidating and scary,” said Johnson. “I didn’t think I had a chance ..."

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words by Arya Roerig

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Blues Off The Air

To some it’s like pushing Muddy Waters into a puddle ...

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words by Tyler Griggs

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Favre Follow-Up Album

Mike O’Neill is an EC music vet and owner of Giant Gumball Studios ...

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Hollywood Style

local MC Breakneck the Mage self-releases album

Besides all the LA glitz, the 13-track album features numerous shout-outs to the Midwest ...

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words by Chris Henson

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Euforquestra

Iowa band spans more genres than its name has vowels

Calypso, bluegrass, reggae, samba, Afrobeat, Afro-Cuba and funk ...

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words by Mark Koenig

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Mike Mangione

Chicago singer-songwriter comes to the House of Rock

éA definite must have for any fan of folk and Indie music genres."

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words by Mark Koenig

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Fat Fest Still Phat

Fat Fest is furiously forthcoming once again with more great bands, camping, and good vibes.

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words by Mark Koenig

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Audio Equation

Eau Claire math professor researches music's appeal

Professor Jim Walker might not be the man you think of when you think "cutting edge music dude."

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Brian Bethke Releases CD

Osseo acoustic pop-folkster Brian Bethke has recently released The Glass Album ...

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words by Michael Bushman

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Issue #106 July 31, 2008

Mike Quick Let's It Rain

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #106 July 31, 2008

Chiller In the Heat

forefathers of EC hip-hop looking to claim their spot in the national scene

Halfway through the summer heat, hip-hoppers Frozen Tundra are refusing to thaw.

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words by Chris Henson

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

Stout Student Creates Touch Music Program

Those crazy Stout kids are at it again.

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

Down By The River

local musicians, Portland singer make up Durand`s Blues on the Chippewa

Blues music is kind of like country only without the ex-wife

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words by Claire Jeffries