1st Place: Phoenix
2nd Place: The Pheromones
3rd Place: Contradiction

If you like rock and having a good time, then you like good cover bands. It’s a fact proven time and time again, and there’s no shame in that. Especially given the fact that the Chippewa Valley is home to some great cover bands. Like this year’s first place winner Phoenix, who originate from Chippewa Falls and cover songs from Pink Floyd, U2, Linkin Park, Motley Crue, and other rock legends. Second place went to The Pheromones, a five-member classic and modern rock cover band, led by female singer Sarah Spindler, who’s known for her powerful vocals. Contradiction, a rock band going on seven years based out of Eau Claire, takes the third spot this year. You can catch Contradiction at O’Leary’s Pub regularly. – Jenna Campbell