Summer Music Preview 2022

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margo price AT BLUE OX 2018

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Music Festivals

2022 FESTIVAL SEASON: HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR WORDS BY

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SC OT I F Y + T Y H E L B A C H + B R A N D E N N A L L + M A R K OL I V E R + M A R CIE PA NNELL + D ON TOLIN + TA Y LOR SMITH

Northwoods Blues Festival WH E N:

JUNE 17-18

WH E R E :

RIVERFRONT PARK, CHIPPEWA FALLS

T IC KE TS :

$35-$210

After a significant move to Chippewa Falls’ beautiful new amphitheater in Riverfront Park, the Northwoods Blues Festival – which originated in Spooner a few years ago – is ready to blow the doors off during its two-day celebration of all things blues. Get ready for ecstatic summer vibes with beloved blues tunes from a lineup chock full of rockers from all over the region, like The Bobs of Blues (Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore, and Bob Stroger), John Primer, Chris Beard,Mike Zito, Victor Wainwright and The Train, Damon Fowler, and The Tommy Bentz Band.

For more information on this rockin’ blues event, visit northwoodsbluesfest.com.

Coco and Shaun AT NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL 2019

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Country Fest WHEN:

JUNE 23-25

WHERE:

FESTIVAL GROUNDS, CADOTT

T IC KET S:

$95-$595

Year after year after year (in fact it’s more like 30+ years), Cadott staple Country Fest has brought tons of seriously huge names in country music to our fair Valley, and there’s no sign it will stop anytime soon. This year’s all about sunshine and good times with a killer lineup of country stars including Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, Chase Rice, Gabby Barrett, Locash, Dylan Scott, Mitchell Tenpenny, Sara Evans, Michael Ray, Rodney Atkins, and dozens more of country’s biggest acts. Throughout the festival there will be music on four different stages, including a local stage featuring Branded, among others. There will be a Wednesday night kickoff event for three-day ticket holders as well featuring an exclusive headline performance by Phil Vassar.

Throughout the country-fried festival, there will also be games, hammocks, and other things to keep you entertained all weekend long. For more information visit countryfest.com.

Jimmie Allen AT COUNTRY FEST 2019

Blue Ox

MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN:

JUNE 23-25

W H E RE :

WHISPERING PINES CAMPGROUND, EAU CLAIRE

T IC K E T S:

$80-$215

One of the most unique festivals in the Chippewa Valley, in terms of both setting and lineup, is the Blue Ox Music Festival. The event takes place at Whispering Pines Campground, where pine trees and sunsets create a perfectly idyllic setting for an eclectic collection of the finest country and bluegrass performers. Performers stopping by the welcoming Whispering Pines Campground this year include favorities Pert Near Sandstone, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Railroad Earth, and the Sam Bush Band. Rounding out this year’s lineup will be Punch Brothers, Paul Cauthen, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Cedric Burnside, Daniel Donato, and local favorites Them Coulee Boys, among others.

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In addition to the toe tappin’ sets, Blue Ox offers other activities to enjoy like a soothing Soul Sanctuary, instrument workshops, late-night performances on the Backwoods Stage, art installations, and family friendly entertainment for the kiddos. For more information visit blueoxmusicfestival.com.

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Sam Bush

Campground Stage

Tommy Vext AT ROCK FEST 2021

ROCK FEST 2021

Rock Fest WHEN:

JULY 13-16

WHERE:

FESTIVAL GROUNDS, CADOTT

T IC K E T S :

$95-$575

Many years ago, the rock gods blessed a patch of land in central Wisconsin, saw that it was good, and every year since, Rock Fest has brought undeniable rock ’n’ roll legends to the Chippewa Valley for four days worth of headbangin’ anthems. This year is no exception as Rock Fest and its widespread community of rock fans welcome the likes of Disturbed, Shinedown, Evanescence, Mudvayne, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Jelly Roll, Skillet, Nothing More, From Ashes to New, Spiritbox, Black Veil Brides, Warrant, Firehouse, and Otherwise to continue the legend. Add to that a few killer tribute bands, tattoo parlors aplenty, local acts like Motherwind, and even a chapel of love, and you’ll get it: Rock Fest is not to be missed. Oh, and if you buy a threeday ticket, you’ll get to enjoy their Wednesday night Bonus Bash featuring Islander, Lita Ford, and nearly a dozen other acts.

And when you’re taking a break from the bangers, enjoy live professional wresting, giant games, relaxation stations, and tons of other attractions. For more information visit rock-fest.com.

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Country Jam WHEN:

JULY 21-23

WHERE:

COUNTRY JAM USA FAIRGROUNDS, EAU CLAIRE

T IC K E T S :

$99-$4,000

COUNTRY JAM 2019

For the annual celebration of all things country – from the cowboy boots to the beer – Jam is a country lover’s dream, and it’s just a couple of miles outside Eau Claire. For 2022, Country Jam continues its legacy of garnering huge names in country music to celebrate summer in our own backyard.

This year they’ve got Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Clay Walker, Jordan Davis, Diamond Rio, Larry Fleet, Eric Chesser, Jimmie Allen, Elvie Shane, Chris Lane, Tracy Byrd, Ashley Cooke, and local celebrity (and The Voice alumnus) Chris Kroeze stopping by the friendly Chippewa Valley festival.

While all the music is chugging along, you’ll also have access to plentiful food and drink options, including some of the finest alcoholic beverages this side of Leinenkugel’s.

And don’t you worry, the best party is always in the campground, with spots available right now. For the pure Wisconsinite inside you, there’s nothing quite like Country Jam. For more information visit countryjamwi.com.

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Toby Keith AT COUNTRY JAM 2019

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One Fest BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA 2017

Blues

on the Chippewa WHEN:

JULY 29-31

WHERE: N. WIS. FAIRGROUNDS, C.F. TI CKE TS :

$35-$80

This family-friendly Christian music festival brings some big names in contemporary Christian music to perform alongside local acts. Taking place at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls, this praiseworthy festival is bringing Crowder, Sidewalk Prophets, Maddie Rey, Matthew West, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton, Austin French, Eagle Brook Music, One Way North, and others to the Chippewa Valley. There will also be a slew of family friendly options available for kiddos as well.

For more information visit one-fest.com.

AUGUST 4-6

W H E R E:

DOWNTOWN DURAND

T IC K E T S:

FREE

One of the area’s bluesiest annual festivals is back with one its most impressive lineups to date. This year Durand is bringing blues artists Pokey Lafarge, Malina Moye, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, Cros, Left Wing Bourbon, and local legends Howard Luedtke & Blue Max, among others.

A unique aspect of of the festival is it is free for all to attend, with organizers urging fans to make donations throughout the weekend to support various charities.

In the past, they’ve supported the Durand Food Pantry, Pepin County Humane Society, senior citizens programs, and the Pepin County Historical Society. It’s shaping up to be another memorable year for the bolstering event.

For more information visit bluesonthechippewa.com.

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Ashley

for the Arts WHEN :

AUGUST 11-13

WHER E :

MEMORIAL PARK, ARCADIA

T IC KE TS :

ASHLEY FOR THE ARTS 2019

Lady A AT ASHLEY FOR THE ARTS 2019

$15

Every year, Ashley Furniture throws a huge three-day party and gives tons of money to nonprofits to celebrate their success in their hometown of Arcadia. Ashley For The Arts always sports one of the most interesting lineup of musical headliners in the Valley, and 2022 continues that trend with acts including Brantley Gilbert, Train, Morgan Wade, Night Ranger, Cole Swindell, Brooks & Dunn, Danielle Bradbery, and Phillip Phillips.

They’ve even got some hot local artists on tap as well, including Arch Allies, Tuned Up, and Wisconsin’s own The Voice alumnus, Chris Kroeze.

See some awesome music, run the 5K, check out the car show, ride in a hot-air balloon, and bring the whole family for a family-friendly weekend of appreciation for the arts. For more information visit ashleyforthearts.com.

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PREVIEW:

Far out Music Festivals

WORTH THE DRIVE 1.

SummerFest

June 23-25, June 30-July 2, July 7-9 • Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee • summerfest.com • Billed as the “World’s Largest Music Festival,” the iconic Summerfest boasts an incredible lineup of top-notch headliners featuring Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Disturbed, and many, many more.

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Rock the Garden

June 11 • Walker Arts Center, Minneapolis • walkerart.org • Held at the beautiful and newly renovated Walker Arts Center, this one-day festival has a killer lineup with performances by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Sleater-Kinney.

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Pitchfork

July 15-17• Union Park, Chicago • pitchforkmusicfestival.com • A music festival in Chicago hosted by the Pitchfork music publication. Includes performances

by The National, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, The Roots, and many more.

4.

Mile of Music

Aug. 4-7 • Appleton • mileofmusic.com • Appleton’s downtown music festival includes 900 live musical sets, 70 venues, all in one mile of great music.

There’s a whole mile of safe, walkable, no-cover charge events to explore. All original music from various genres like indie rock, country, soul, R&B, jazz, folk, and more. Plus check out craft shops, restaurants, and cafes.

5.

Lollapalooza

July 28-31 • Grant Park, Chicago • lollapalooza.com • One of the country’s biggest music festivals, Lollapalooza has been serving up great talent since ’91.

Performances by Metallica, Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly, J. Cole, Big Sean, Green Day, Doja Cat, Jazmine Sullivan, Glass Animals, The Kid Laroi, Charli XCX, Royal Blood, Willow, Coin, Jane’s Addiction, and dozens more.

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TUEDAY NIGHT BLUES AT OWEN PARK

outdoor concert series

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SUMMER MEANS MUSIC IN THE PARK Music Over Menomin

JUN 29: HGT BAND

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Sounds Like Summer Concert Series THURSDAYS AT 6PM PHOENIX PARK • EAU CLAIRE Volume One’s annual downtown Eau Claire concerts draw a couple thousand music-loving locals to Phoenix Park for the best in original local music, community, and pretty dang good sunsets, too.

JUN 2: TEAWHYB + MILES BLVD + WESTKOREA

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Tuesday Night Blues TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM OWEN PARK • EAU CLAIRE During Eau Claire summers, every Tuesday is blues day. Tons of locals gather in shady Owen Park along the Chippewa River to take in all the blues goodness that emanates from the bandshell.

THURSDAYS AT 7PM MENOMONIE PUBLIC LIBRARY • MENOMONIE The Menomonie Public Library hosts this awesome annual concert series which brings together tons of music fans and artists to Menomonie for a celebration of the rich Chippewa Valley music scene.

JUN 9: MOJO LEMON BLUES BAND

JUN 30: DAWN MARIE JUL 7: PATCHOULI & TERRA GUITARRA JUL 14: THE CUTAWAYS JUL 21: OLD SOUL SOCIETY

JUN 16: NICK ANDERSON & THE SKINNY LOVERS

JUN 7: JOYANN PARKER

JUL 28: TAKE2DAY

JUN 14: PAUL TWEED BAND

AUG 4: CATHY REITZ & THE 7SWING

JUN 21: BRIDGET KELLY BAND

AUG 11: NORTH OF DIXIE

REVELERS + WYATT THOMSON

JUN 28: TOMMY BENTZ BAND

+ DYLAN MARTINSON

JUL 12: JAY STULO BAND

JUL 7: WE’RE WOLVES + NOAH ESTRADA + FATHOM

JUL 19: HOWARD ‘GUITAR’ LUEDTKE & BLUE MAX

JUL 14: DAVE’S MANUAL + MATT CAFLISCH

+ WILDCAT HAWKINS

JUL 21: SAD HOUSE GUEST + HEMMA + SPENCER DOUGLAS JUL 28: ASPARAGUS + ORCHID EATON + SARAH OHR AUG 4: JERRIKA MIGHELLE + THE WOODLAND

SPRING + SEAN JORDAN

AUG 11: ORENDA FUGUE + MOTHERWIND + DJ HARM

AUG 10: CITY LIMITS AUG 17: SAGE AUG 24: DIVIDED HIGHWAY AUG 31: THE THUNDERMEN

kickin' it country

Summer Concert Series MONDAYS AT 6:30PM RIVER PRAIRIE PARK • ALTOONA This River Prairie concert series puts country in the spotlight right on the Eau Claire river.

JUL 11: BRADY LUKE BAND

Summer Concert Series

JUL 18: BEAR CREEK BAND

JUL 26: WHYTE ORFIELD BAND

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM

JUL 25: ECLECTIC BARN BOYS

AUG 2: JOSH HOYER & SOUL COLOSSAL

RIVER PRAIRIE PARK • ALTOONA

AUG 1: KID KACTUS & THE TUMBLEWEEDS

AUG 9: STEFAN GEISINGER BAND

This new concert series comes to the River Prairie Park ampitheater in Altoona that focuses on rock music, whether originals or some near-anddear classic favorites from yesteryear.

AUG 8: BUFFALO RIDGE

AUG 16: AVEY GROUWS BAND AUG 23: MARK CAMERON BAND AUG 30: MOJO LEMON

JUN 15: THE THUNDERMEN

AUG 25: FM DOWN + THE OVER UNDERS + EMMA WEST

JUN 22: OUTLAND

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AUG 3: 2ND TIME AROUND

JUN 27: RAQUEL & THE WILDFLOWERS

Rock'N On The River

AUG 18: IRIE SOL + DAMES + VICKY YANG

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JUL 27: 40 FINGERS

JUN 20: GOLDEN BAND

JUL 5: ROSS WILLIAM PERRY

JUN 30: PIT WAGON + BRIAN BETHKE

JUL 20: BIG DEEKS

JUN 23: SUE ORFIELD BAND

MAY 31: 7 SWINGS THE BLUES

JUN 23: JESSE STRATTON BAND + THE DRIFTLESS

JUL 13: MARGARITVILLE

JUN 16: HOME GROWN TOMATOES

JUN 9: THE NUNNERY + SONGA + HANA FLEUR

+ PARKER REED AND THE LUCID DREAMERS + EMILY WATKINS W/MAGGIE SILLS

JUL 6: THE RADDIES

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AUG 15: NORTH OF DIXIE AUG 22: RANGER RUDY & THE SWINGIN’ WINGTIPS AUG 29: SOUTHERN SERENADE

SUNDAY

MONDAY

6:00 PM

6:30 PM

SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT RIVERFRONT PARK

KICKIN’ IT COUNTRY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

CHIPPEWA FALLS

ALTOONA

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:30 PM

DURAND MUSIC IN THE PARK

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

TUESDAY NIGHT BLUES

DURAND

THURSDAY

EAU CLAIRE

EAU CLAIRE

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

ROCK’N ON THE RIVER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

MUSIC OVER MENOMIN

ALTOONA

ALTOONA

LUDINGTON GUARD BAND

EAU CLAIRE

7:00 PM

7:30 PM

7:00 PM

EAU CLAIRE MUNICIPAL BAND

COLFAX MUSIC IN THE PARK

EAU CLAIRE

COLFAX

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There’s outdoor music happening practically every night of the week during summers in the Chippewa Valley.

Here’s what that looks like. You could go to all of ‘em if you want! JUST BRING A LAWN CHAIR AND ENJOY.

Sunday Summer Concert Series at Riverfront Park SUNDAYS AT 6PM RIVERFRONT PARK • CHIPPEWA FALLS Check out the local favorites in this series hosted on the amphitheater at Chippewa Falls’ scenic downtown Riverfront Park.

JUN 12: THE CRAGARS JUN 19: JFT PARTY BAND JUN 26: DRIFT REVELERS JUL 2: BEAR CREEK BAND/MARK CROFT JUL 10: RAQUEL AND THE WILDFLOWERS JUL 17: STEFAN GEISINGER BAND JUL 24: KYLE RENFRO TRIO

AUG 4: THE UTPHALL/DEGOLLIER DUO AUG 11: MAPLE RIDGE BAND AUG 18: JIM HERRICK AND FRIENDS.

Durand Music In The Park EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PM

MEMORIAL PARK • DURAND Don’t miss your three chances to see some awesome live music in the bandshell at Memorial Park in Durand.

JUN 22: HOMEGROWN TOMATOES JUL 27: TBA AUG 24: WHITESIDEWALLS

JUL 31: THE BIG DEEKS AUG 7: HOME GROWN TOMATOES AUG 12: ALL IN

Eau Claire Municipal Band WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30PM

Colfax Music In The Park THURSDAYS AT 7PM TOWER PARK • COLFAX For an eclectic mix of folk music stylings, look no further than the beautiful Colfax Music in the Park which this year features bluegrass, folk, country, barbershop, rock n roll, and more.

JUN 23: THE OTTERSON’S BLUE GRASS ROUND UP

OWEN PARK • EAU CLAIRE Witness the Eau Claire Municipal Band and it’s Sousa marches, gorgeous melodies, and contemporary compositions every Wednesday in June and July.

Ludington Guard Band TUESDAYS AT 7:30PM

JUN 30: RICH SCHROEDER

WILSON PARK • MENOMONIE

JUL 7: RED CEDAR SOUNDS SWEET ADELINES

A community concert band that was officially organized in 1888 with roots going back to 1877. They play a variety of classical band music, marches, overtures, show tunes and novelty pieces.

+ DUNN COUNTY NORTHERN LIGHTS BARBERSHOPPERS

JUL 13: POPPA BEAR NORTON JUL 21: WHITE PINE RAMBLERS JUL 28: UKULELE CLUB OF EAU CLAIRE

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SUMMER MEANS MUSIC LISTINGS BY

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MUSIC SERIES

unique homemade desserts, and more.

Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery Saturdays, Jazz at The Stones Throw Second Friday,

Saturday from May. 13 to Feb. 29 2024, 6-11pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $5 • 21+ • thesoundofeauclaire.com/groove-merchants The Groove Merchants Present Jazz; Every month the second Friday and Saturday.

Summer Wednesday Music Every Wednesday

until Jul. 1, 6:30-8:30pm • 6th Avenue Cidery, 120 Sixth Avenue W, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 578-9001 • facebook.com/6thAvenueCidery Summer music every Wednesday night at 6th Avenue Cidery throughout the summer.

Live Music at Vino Cappuccino Friday &

Saturday, 5:30-7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound • FREE • All Ages • (715) 879-4157 • vinocappuccinobistro.com Live music on the patio at Vino Cappuccino. Enjoy authentic wood-fired pizza, local wines & beers, coffee,

1-4pm • 19947 County Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • fb.me/e/2dpXLsep0 Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery hosts musicians from 1-4pm on Saturadys with food trucks, wine & beer from 11am-8pm.

ONE-OFF CONCERTS Two Rivers May. 19, 6-9pm; Jun. 16, 6-9pm; Jul. 7, 6-9pm; Aug. 18, 6-9pm; Sep. 15, 6-9pm; Oct. 27, 6-9pm; Dec. 15, 6-9pm • Foster’s Fireside, E10934 County Hwy HH, Osseo • FREE • All Ages • (715) 597-6605 • fostersfireside.com Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz, Gregg Wheeler & Tommy Wieseler, play some old country, some swing, some bluegrass, and some made-up-stuff. Enjoy

a tasty wood fired pizza and settle in for a cozy, quirky evening of music.

Falls • $10 • A night of hard rock.

Chippewa Falls Springfest May 20-21 • North-

• Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $10-15 • eventbrite.com Hardrock Blacklite District is joined by Divide the Fall & Evernoir.

ern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • $5 GA, +$12-15 for headliner concert or VIP package • springfestchippewafalls. com Get your tickets to Madison County on Friday and Boogie & the Yo-Yo’s on Saturday. Fair food, kids activities, petting zoo, and more music from Sue Orfield, The Monday’s, Dave BeBeau, the Jim Phillips Project, The Cragars.

Riverside Swing Band May. 20, 7-10pm • Lily-

dale, 6343 County Hwy N, Chippewa Falls, WI, Chippewa Falls • $20-$25 • lilydalewi.com/events. phtml Something for everyone with this full-size swing band: Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Two-Step, and the Cha-Cha; be sure to request a favorite.

Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra feat. Roxy Coss May. 20, 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the

Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $19 adv, $22 door, $5 youth • pablocenter.org Roxy Coss is widely considered to be one of the most important saxophone performers of her generation. Ms. Coss is a past winner of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer award.

92.9 The X Presents: VIA wsg: The Issue & Un-Broken May. 20, 9pm • Every Buddy’s Bar,

19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $9.99 • More on Facebook VIA is a fresh taste of metal & rock ‘n roll. Gritty, dark, and overflowing with your favorite melodies.

Mabel’s Community Celebration May. 21,

2-10:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • FREE • mabeltainter.org The Mabel’s annual community celebration.

Featuring: Taiko Arts Midwest Drumming, CV Irish Dance, Em Menz, and Chris Kroeze.

Badfinger, with Contingency, Beisterfeldt, Uncle Brew, Pirate Charlie, Johnny Keyz May.

21, 3-8:30pm • Durand Brewing Company, N6649 State Highway 25, Durand • $30 • volumeonetickets.org Badfinger is known for such hits as “Day After Day”, “Baby Blue”, “No Matter What”, and “Come and Get It”. Badfinger is universally recognized for their influence on the 1970’s “Power Pop” genre. Music starts at 3:30.

Metal Music Night May. 21, 8pm • Every Bud-

dy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $8 • 21+ Bands include Evil Incarnate, Dead Soul, and Symphony.

10th Annual Beatles on the Chippewa May.

22, noon-8:30pm • Corral Bar & Riverside Grill, 318 W. Main St., Durand • FREE • 21+ 50+ regional musicians performing renditions of Beatles hits. Food, drink, raffles, auctions, and music.

I Won’t Forget: Memories and Music May.

23, 6:30-9pm • Pablo Center, Eau Claire • FREE (Advance tickets required) • pablocenter.org A fundraising concert for the Eau Claire ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) and the Stand in the Light Memory Choir. Concert begins at 6:30 with doors at 4:30pm.

Dark Sun, Motherwind, Un-Broken Jun. 3, 8pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa

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Blacklite District: The 1990 Tour Jun. 10, 8pm

Jason Dea West and Intuitive Compass Benefit for Homeless Children Jun. 11, 1-4pm

• Wilson Park, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • A benefit for homeless children featuring Jason Dea West and Intuitive Compass, playing unique western folk music.

Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven

Jun. 11, 5-8pm • Valkyrie Brewing Company, 234 W Dallas Street, Dallas • FREE • Outdoor music

by Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven.

BYO lawn chair.

Uncommon Denominator Jun. 11, 9pm • The

Mousetrap, 311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • themousetrapeauclaire.com A contemporary jazz, funk, and pop band playing covers.

Carson Park Experience Jun. 12, noon-5pm;

Jul. 4, noon-5pm; Aug. 14, noon-5pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • visiteauclaire.com/carsonpark Summer fun and activities, museums, food trucks, music, beer gardens, Chippewa Valley Railroad, and Eau Claire Express games.

Choor - ArtsMidwest Jun. 17, 7:30pm • Mabel

Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $22+ • mabeltainter.org Born on the vast Inner Mongolian plains, members of Choor present beautiful sounds of Morin Khuur, or horsehead fiddles, and world-famous khoomii throat singing.

The Swampers: Curvin’ Thru Irvine Aug. 10,

noon; Aug. 11, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $25 lunch/show, $13 show only, $6 youth show only • cvca.net A unique blend of swampgrass harmony to lead folks on a winding musical journey through the history of Irvine Park.

Cookout in the Country Fundraiser Aug. 16,

6pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $45 • cvca.net Held at the scenic White’s Wildwood Retreat. Featuring a charcoal chicken dinner from Karl’s BBQ Express, music, and beverages, to raise money for the Heyde Center.

Gemini Syndrome w/ Cultus Black & The Nocturnal Affair Aug. 24, 6pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $25adv, $30 week of • 21+ • facebook.com Gemini Syndrome plays alternative metal. Cultus Black is a dramatic deathcore/Nu-metal crossover. Nocturnal Affair is an alternative/dark rock project.

Schuetzy’s Music Jubilee feat. Prince Live! and Adam Pearce Aug. 27, 1-11pm • Schuetzy’s,

18195 Highway J, Chippewa Falls • $25 adv, $30 door • volumeonetickets.org Featuring headliner Prince Live! and joined Adam Pearce, and The Gators. Beer tent and bar. Event will be held rain or shine. Bring your own chair. Parking across the street. Camping available.

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