For the last two years that House of Rock existed, I bartended shows nearly every weekend. Yet, no show was like PROF, a rapper from the Twin Cities who knows how to have a good time. His performance always packed the place, sweat dripping everywhere, weed lingering in the air, the floor shaking from jumping…
February 28-March 2, 2019 was the 40th annual Decadent Cabaret in Eau Claire, WI. A mini-festival filled with eclectic attire, 30+ local bands covering legendary musicians, aerial performances by the Torch Sisters, artwork from Artisan Forge Studios, glassblowing and more. This is a one of a kind weekend here in the Chippewa Valley that a…
Heavenly harmonies like no other, paired with grunge rock vocals, ambient instrumentals and killer guitar solos are what make Orenda Fugue one of a kind. After playing shows around the Chippewa Valley for a couple years they’ve finally stopped teasing us with their captivating sound and recorded a full length album. Now listeners have the…
Eau Claire not only has a thriving live music scene, but there are many avenues to listen to local musicians outside of concerts. Over the years an arts magazine called Volume One was created. This magazine shares shows in the area and highlights musicians among other people and events in the Chippewa Valley. Soon after…
Blissful and tragic happenings are sifted through each day to bring community members the most vital information on the news. Musician Spencer Schauer, now 21, recalls when he was 16, viewing a news piece which became the first time he felt the need to write about something, and transform that writing to song. “I remember…
On April 30th, 2018 artist Richy Shimek released his first single, Ghosted. It’s one of those songs that I feel many people can relate to. Heck, if you’ve had a relationship that drifted away without any reason why, then this song is here to let you know, you’re not alone. Well maybe you are, literally,…
The atmosphere filled with locals’ conversing, laughing, sharing hugs and hellos. The space grew quiet as music lured everyone into one room. We were surrounded by strums, beats, and words rolling off of tongues. Immersed in a space rather unique for a show, yet familiar with musicians perfecting their songs for the public. People scattered…
Think back to when you were, say, seven or eight. Do memories of pretending to be a doctor, maybe a celebrity, or zookeeper come to mind? (Some profession whatever it may be.) Perhaps you and your siblings acted like you were in a band. Then years passed by and teen angst hit you hard over…