Best of the Chippewa Valley

Reader Polls

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

Best Local Album Released In The Last Year

Music fans in the Chippewa Valley have been requesting more of Howard Luedtke & Blue Max for decades, so it’s no surprise their latest effort, By Request, earned the top spot in this year’s poll. The second-place finisher, Shadowlands by S. Carey and John Raymond, paired jazz and indie together in a seamless way. Jerrika Mighelle wears her heart on her sleeve on her record, Be Brave, which earned her a third-place finish. —Parker Reed