Mages @ The Cabin
Roughly a month ago, Mages embarked on a week long tour that brought them as far as NYC. Something so ambitious certainly requires confidence and credibility. If I had any lingering doubt about that, it was laid to rest after seeing them play The Cabin last week.
Icarus Himself hits Pedals Plus, Mousetrap with new album
Madison's Icarus Himself came to EC to play a double-feature, hitting both Pedals Plus Music and The Mousetrap in the same night. This marked the second stop on tour promoting Career Culture, their new album released October 11th.
Revival Records throwing Birthday Bash
To celebrate the first year at their Barstow location, Revival Records is throwing a party with a first ever in-store performance featuring Kalispell and Wisconsin Built.
Whale House CD release w/ Merlin Monroe @ Acoustic Cafe, Menomonie
I haven't seen Whale House live for nearly a year. Since then, the local experimental rock outfit has added a new drummer and drastically fine-tuned their sound. Their new album, From the Traps...
Megafaun “Second Friend” live in Paris
A feel-good, intimate video of Megafaun playing a bare bones version of "Second Friend" - a track from there recently released self-titled album. Filmed September 5th, 2011 at Café de la Danse in Paris by Poney Sauvage.
The Ronald Raygun, Porcupine, Emot @ House of Rock
September 23rd, 2011 - The Ronald Raygun took to House of Rock, accompanied by Saint Paul's Emot and La Crosse's Procupine. Enjoy these black & white stills.
Wisconsin Built, Moro @ The Cabin
Photos: September 16, 2011 - Local bands Wisconsin Built and Moro took to the intimate setting of The Cabin where the two groups' complimentary sounds made for a well balanced show.
Minneapolis’ Votel coming to The Mousetrap
Saturday, September 10th, the Mousetrap will be hosting Votel, a collaborative project bringing together an impressive group of Minneapolis area musicians in the name of live electronic music.
Video: Halloween, Alaska – Empire Waist
See Halloween, Alaska's new music video for the track "Empire Waist", from their upcoming album All Night the Calls Came In. If you have yet to wonder where your summer has gone, this video by one of our area favorites may do the trick.
The Heart Pills, Meridene, Aen @ Pizza Plus
August 5th, 2011 - A rare show at Pizza Plus marked the release of The Heart Pills' new album To Paul, From Dad 1951. The Heart Pills were accompanied by new tour-mates Meridene and local pedal junky Aen.
The Rosebuds and Other Lives @ House of Rock
Supporting the early-June release of Loud Planes Fly Low, The Rosebuds returned to Eau Claire on July 20 for the first time in two years and played one of the most memorable shows since its last visit. A full photo set and written review of the show is included!
Meridene @ Phoenix Park
June 21st, 2011 - Photos: Meridene played to another large crowd at Phoenix Park, as the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series continues to bring local Eau Clairians out in droves.
Daredevil Christopher Wright, Mages @ Phoenix Park
June 16, 2011 - Photographs from Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, featuring The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Mages, and cute infant on guitar case.
David Bazan @ Turf Club, Apple Store
PeerValidated got an exclusive press pass to take photos at two David Bazan shows in the Twin Cities. The band wowed fans by pulling off complicated versions of new and old songs as a simple three piece, with each member conquering multiple parts at the same time.
The Gentle Guest, Adelyn Rose, Subdivider @ House of Rock
May 6th, 2011 - The Gentle Guest rallied drunken spirits at the House of Rock, capping a musical trifecta Friday night. They were joined by locals Adelyn Rose (making their HOR debut), and Subdivider out of Minneapolis.
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