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Issue #147 March 11, 2010
Powerglove
video game-based power metal finally comes to town
Expect recognizable rock from back when Mario, Megaman, and Link were getting their start, larger-than-life costumes (although battle gear might be the better word for it), and a measure of extreme that both Dragonforce and Bowser, King of the Koopas can
words by Tyler Griggs
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
LISTEN: Cadence
young EC pop rockers record debut EP
“We were experimenting with new things and it really represents a change in our sound. It has a positive message about overcoming self-doubt that everyone can relate to.” – Hannah Connolly, lead singer of Cadence (formerly Motion Where You Go)
words by Arya Roerig
Issue #138 October 29, 2009
Survive the (Food) Drive
These past few weeks local alt rock band Survive the Drive has been on a regional mini-tour to help feed more than 100 needy families for Thanksgiving.
words by Jenna Campbell
Issue #134 September 3, 2009
Grant Hart Returns
former Hüsker Dü drummer brings guitar to Eau Claire
"One of the last times I saw Grant, he left the music club we owned with a raw ribeye steak in his back pocket."
words by Leah Rule
Issue #133 August 20, 2009
All for Naut
Jaggernauts set to reveal new album, tri-state tour
“The important thing is playing with my friends and playing good music. Wherever [the band] goes it doesn’t matter. It’s about having fun.”
words by Holly Wood
Issue #132 August 6, 2009
LISTEN: Sassy Magoo
local favorites Sassy Magoo lay down debut album
“If you can’t dance at a Sassy Magoo show, you can’t dance anywhere."
words by Megan Ault
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
Ryan Cabrera
Skate America rolls out national-local music combo
Teen heartthrob Ryan Cabrera to be rolling into Skate America.
words by Ted Waldbillig
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
Wide Plans of a Palindrome
Eau Claire teens release debut album, have really long band name
Adler, Markgraf, and Kuehn are some of the first kids to grow up in the current Eau Claire indie scene.
words by Ian Jacoby
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
Put Da Duke Wit Da Coconut
quirky songsmiths record album four states apart
The duo cites eclectic mock-rockers Ween as an influence on their refusal to be just one band.
words by Ted Waldbillig
Issue #130 July 9, 2009
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Night Ranger is coming to town ... must be state fair time
Although the rides, funnel cakes, and oversized stuffed Bengal tigers cost extra, you can experience live music all day, everyday with standard admission.
words by Ted Waldbillig
Issue #124 April 16, 2009
Yam Cannon
tuber rockers release jamtastic new album
“It’s definitely the old-school San Francisco sound when we get cooking.”
words by Arya Roerig
Issue #119 February 5, 2009
Doing Their Best Jagger
Rolling Stones tribute act ‘Satisfaction’ at The State
Satisfaction, a nationally celebrated Stones cover band is coming to The State Theatre.
words by Mark Koenig
Issue #119 February 5, 2009
FanOffBirdSafe
track to air on satellite TV
FanOffBirdSafe is doing its part to spread a bit of Eau Claire groove to ports near and far.
words by Andrew Patrie
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 ...
words by Michael Bushman
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.
words by Kyle Shaffer
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?
words by Ian Jacoby
Issue #111 October 9, 2008
April Showers, Mae Flowers
musical miners Mae to visit Stout
Musical miners Mae to visit UW-Stout
words by Kyle Shaffer
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 ...
words by Tyler Griggs
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."
words by Andy Plank
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.
words by Ian Jacoby
Issue #107 August 14, 2008
Brian Bethke Releases CD
Osseo acoustic pop-folkster Brian Bethke has recently released The Glass Album ...
words by Michael Bushman
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