Among the top honors in the music section of the Best Of poll every year is that of Best Overall Band, and the top three finalists are no strangers to local acclaim. Coming in first place is Them Coulee Boys, who never seem to get inflated egos despite playing stages such as The Blue Ox Music Festival and the RCU Theatre in the Pablo Center. Readers voted Uncommon Denominator into second place, showing the young group of musicians is nipping at the heels of the veteran bluegrass outfit. In third place is the sax-driven Sue Orfield Band, who have playing in the area since before the Pablo Center was even a glint in Eau Claire’s eye. — Parker Reed