For a group of down-to-earth Wisconsin kids, Them Coulee Boys are takin’ their high energy folk tunes all over the country, and blowing up big time. Their latest album, Namesake, was produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph, and they’ve been touring every nook and cranny of the U.S. near constantly for the last few years. There’s plenty to be excited about for the future of Them Coulee Boys, and their songs are rich with foot-stompin’ energy and poignant emotional turns as well. Don’t sleep on ’em.
FOR FANS OF:Pit Wagon supply the Midwest with a dose of Southern tunes bound to please fans of outlaw country music looking for a fix.
They’ve made a name for themselves through catchy rock songs laden with their youthful energy and soulful harmonies.
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Winner of the “Best Hip-Hop Artist” in Volume One’s ‘Best of the Chippewa Valley’ poll, his rap is personal and purposeful.
Making a name for himself with viral videos and hit songs, TeawhYB is supplying the Valley with the hip-hop/rap bangers it has been looking for.
A veteran of the Eau Claire music community, Pullman’s unique timbre and songwriting ability continues to make him a local living legend.
Every other year, Eau Claire is host to the World Flute Society Convention, which is actually a pretty big deal, with hundreds flocking here to participate.
If you know anything about the Eau Claire music scene, it’s probably that Justin Vernon, frontman of Grammy-winning indie rock band Bon Iver, is an Eau Claire native. What you might not know is that he didn’t study music at UW-Eau Claire: His degree is in religious studies.
The Eau Claire area loves a big music festival - especially in the summertime. Between our long-running country and rock festivals and some other unique options, there’s a lot in store for every music lover in the great outdoors.
Location: Festival grounds, Cadott
When: June
Year founded: 1987
Average attendance: 20,000
Music: Modern country. Recent headliners include Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, and Thomas Rhett.
Web: countryfest.com
Location: Festival grounds, Cadott
When: July
Year founded: 1994
Average attendance: 20,000
Music: Metal, modern rock, and classic rock. Recent headliners include Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Staind, and Limp Bizkit.
Web: rock-fest.com
Location: Foster Farm, Eau Claire
When: July
Year founded: 1990
Average attendance: 24,000
Music: Modern country. Recent headliners include Chris Young, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, and Wisconsin favorite Chris Kroeze.
Web: countryjamwi.com
Location: Whispering Pines, Eau Claire
When: Usually June
Year founded: 2015
Average attendance: 4,000
Music: Modern and traditional bluegrass, roots, and Americana. Recent headliners include Pert Near Sandstone, Jason Isbell, and Eau Claire’s own Them Coulee Boys.
Web: blueoxmusicfestival.com
Location: N.W. State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls
When: July
Year founded: 2018
Average attendance: 4,000
Music: Contemporary Christian rock, pop, singer/songwriter. Recent headliners include Rend Collective, Danny Gokey, and Newsboys.
Web: one-fest.com
UW-Eau Claire and Eau Claire’s high schools have extensive and successful jazz programs, creating a great jazz scene in the area. Look out for Eau Claire’s annual Jazz Fest in April, when an entire stretch of downtown will turn into a collection of historically themed jazz venues. Jazz players take to the downtown streets for Jazz Crawl, a street festival with outdoor performances and tons of jazzy energy.