At the precipice of a new year, there’s only ever one important question to be asked at this moment in December: What will we remember? Continue reading
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Eau Claire Music Festival Puts Wisconsin, Minnesota Music At Center Stage
For the next two days, the center of the introverted underground-rock world will leap from hipster blogs and snarky music websites to a real-world stage in western Wisconsin as the inaugural Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival begins on Friday in Eau Claire. Continue reading
2009 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Sufjan Stevens Thrills With Hits, Bores With Jams
Indie-rock visionary Sufjan Stevens’ eccentric songs and his garage-band approach to orchestration might suggest he’s an advocate for creative spontaneity. His concert in Madison, Wis., on Monday night gave a different impression, offering a sneak peek at his creative process as he tried out a batch of new baroque-pop songs. Continue reading
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