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Bon Iver Mania! Saturday Night Live, Grammys, Side Projects

Bon Iver

The cult of Bon Iver may be crossing over into the mainstream, but Justin Vernon will never forget his humble indie beginnings. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin resident has been increasingly more high profile in the last year. Starting with a guest appearance on Kanye West’s headline Coachella show last Spring, followed by the release of Bon Iver’s sophomore self-titled album in June.

The success of the album fueled a sold-out headlining tour of the U.S. and Europe. If that wasn’t enough, four Grammy nominations and a slot on Saturday Night Live rounded out a stellar list of achievements. And we can’t forget a Justin Vernon-curated record label called Chigliak. Yes, it’s Bon Iver mania! Justin and company kept the whole experience in check, even turning down a chance to play on the Grammys.

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Watch Los Campesinos! encore at The Sett in Madison

Los Campesinos

Los Campesinos! played to a packed house at The Sett in Madison at Union South on Saturday night.  The seven piece band ran through a blistering set that electrified the ravenous crowd. Rock of the Arts braved the masses to bring you the encore "Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks." Watch and enjoy!

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Alex Schaaf and Yellow Ostrich come of age

Alex Schaaf of Yellow Ostrich may have set-up shop in Brooklyn, but his roots are in Wisconsin. Orginally from Prairie Du Chien, Alex attended Lawrence University in Appleton and played in the Fox Valley-based Chairs band before the emergence of his solo-outing as Yellow Ostrich. Testing the waters of live performance with tape loops, one of the first Yellow Ostrich shows took place at the Gates of Heaven in Madison in May of 2010.
 


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Grandpa reviews new Delta Spirit album

Delta Spirit

Our Barnstormer buddies, Delta Spirit, are set to release a new self-titled album with a supporting tour in March. The first track off the album called “California" will be available for download on iTunes January, 31st. Lucky Grandpa Ashcraft is one of the first to hear the new material. I think he likes it.

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Mickey's Tavern
May 25

Japandroids
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Turner Hall
May 27

Indians
w/ Cedarwell
& Asumaya
RSR Bar
May 31

Paulie Fest
w/ Solid Gold,
All Tiny Creatures,
Lorenzo's Music,
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High Noon Saloon
June 1

The Orwells w/ Twin Peaks
Memorial Union Terrace
June 6 (Free!)

Son Volt
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High Noon Saloon
June 6

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Mickey's Tavern
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Fire Retarded
& Trin Tran
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High Noon Saloon
June 14

Maps & Atlases
w/ Mutts
High Noon Saloon
June 21

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Parquet Courts
High Noon Saloon
June 22

Mount Moriah
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The Frequency
June 24

Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Harley Davidson Stage
Summerfest 
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ZZ Ward
Majestic Theatre
June 26

Field Report
Memorial Union Terrace
June 27 (Free!)

Mac Demarco
Memorial Union Terrace
June 28 (Free!)

Pretty Lights
& Yeasayer
Harley Davidson Stage
Summerfest
June 29

Oberhofer (Brooklyn)
Memorial Union Terrace
July 11 (Free!)

Dawes
w/ Shovels &  Rope
Barrymore Theatre
July 12

Die Kreuzen (Final Show!)
High Noon Saloon
July 18

Live on King Street
w/ The Smith Westerns
Tapes 'n Tapes,
& Kopecky Family band
Majestic Theatre (outside)
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El-P w/ Killer Mike,
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