July 30, Chip-Falls’ Feathe is officially at-large with a performance at Infinitea. Working together since high school, Alyssa Rieper and Johanne Swanson break the ‘guy-girl duo’ trend and align themselves closer to riot grrrl. Except Feathe is the polar opposite of punk = (G)riot grrrl?

A press release describes them as pop writers relying on vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar play, though Feathe make room for occasional departure. It isn’t so usual to see people this young play accordions … and I’ve heard talk of an organ grinder.

The Wisconnesota tour starts in the Chippewa Valley here, but goes as far North as Duluth and South as Madison, playing with the likes of ex-Bright Eyes’ David Dondero, Anna Vogelzang and We Are the Willows. There’s also a new EP to pick up if you’re interested!