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Wisconsin Built, Temple @ The Cabin

Wisconsin Built, Temple @ The Cabin

The Cabin continued its fine Fall/Winter schedule with Wisconsin Built and Temple. We've got a video of Wisco Built covering Elliott Smith's "Whatever (Folk Song in C)" and photographs of each band.
Mages @ The Cabin

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

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.
Whale House CD release w/ Merlin Monroe @ Acoustic Cafe, Menomonie

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...
The Ronald Raygun, Porcupine, Emot @ House of Rock

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

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.
Bro. Stephen, Kalispell house show on Gilbert Ave.

Bro. Stephen, Kalispell house show on Gilbert Ave.

Moro, Kalispell, and Bro. Stephen play an intimate house show on Gilbert Ave.
A time lapse of Heart Pills, Jim Pullman, Leiah Webb

A time lapse of Heart Pills, Jim Pullman, Leiah Webb

This time lapse features hundreds of photos taken by a camera we hung in a tree at Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, featuring The Heart Pills, Jim Pullman Band and Leiah Webb. The Heart Pills' song, "Pinball City Crimefighter," from its new album, "To Paul, From Dad 1951," provides an audio backdrop.
The Heart Pills, Meridene, Aen @ Pizza Plus

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

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

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.
A time lapse of Daredevil, Mages, Stoop Singers at Phoenix Park

A time lapse of Daredevil, Mages, Stoop Singers at Phoenix Park

Our first lapse shows the growing crowd at Phoenix Park for Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, along with sets by The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Mages and Stoop Singers in extremely fast forward motion. Also, a really nice sunset and fire show. Yep, a fire show.
An exclusive interview and photo shoot with The Heart Pills

An exclusive interview and photo shoot with The Heart Pills

During our recent press photo shoot, members of The Heart Pills discuss how the band formed, guilty obsessions of "80's poppy chicks" and Katy Perry, and the vinyl pressing of their upcoming full-length LP, including something called a jukebox release. Check out the pics and interview!
Daredevil Christopher Wright, Mages @ Phoenix Park

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

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.