Chris Reinoos, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2013
Success affords musicians lots of opportunities. In Justin Vernon’s case, it gave him the chance to step away from the growing monster that is Bon Iver and into his rock band The Shouting Matches. Thanks to Vernon’s towering stature in the indie rock community, The Shouting Matches played at this... Read more »
Eric Christenson
February 16, 2012
I mean, what is there really to say about the Grammys? It’s the music industry’s biggest night and millions of people tuned in. In fact, 39 million people watched the Grammys, which was the show’s largest viewing audience since 1984. It was a special night, I suppose, for a few reasons. ... Read more »
Eric Christenson
December 15, 2011
A lot has changed in the three years since Bon Iver last performed in Eau Claire. It was at the State Theater downtown in December of 2008, after the wide release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut, “For Emma, Forever Ago.” Since then, Justin Vernon and Co. have nabbed acclaim from a wide... Read more »
Thom Fountain
January 28, 2010
While most of us were clinging to the final days of our winter breaks by sledding, ice skating and sleeping in until Jeopardy aired, Justin and Nate Vernon of the Eau Claire sensation Bon Iver decided to try and change the face of Eau Claire culture in one fell swoop. The Vernons’ master plan (which... Read more »
