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Sniffleparty, a music group, performed at the Queer Concert. Sniffleparty’s singer is nonbinary and is also UW-Eau Claire graduate.

FreaQweek kicks off with live music event

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Chief Copy Editor
October 10, 2019
Jazz ensemble group performing for community on May 10 in Owen Park to raise money for Lakeshore Elementary School.

Music in the Park raises money for elementary school

Story by Hannah Angell
May 13, 2019
The band Asparagus rocks out at The Plus — their first official performance at a venue.

Expressive thoughts creating expressive music

Story by McKenna Dirks, Currents/ Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Live performances from Early Eyes and Sage Leary make up this semester’s first full weekend of The Cabin concerts.

Early Eyes, Sage Leary to play at The Cabin

Story by Julia Van Allen, Copy Editor
September 4, 2018

The 39th installation of the Decadent Cabaret hits downtown Eau Claire

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
March 8, 2018
Kitty Norton of “Jack and Kitty” sings and plays the whizzbang, a washboard-like instrument. The duo covered originals and covers, ranging from “Three Little Birds” to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).”

Acoustic Cafe hosts Jack and Kitty

Story by Clara Neupert, Currents Editor
October 2, 2017
Volume One’s The Local Store will host the Night Market every Friday until Oct. 20.

Shop, eat and unwind at the Night Market

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 25, 2017
Last Friday at The Cabin, Going To The Sun played their acoustic folk and pop rock original songs.

Going To The Sun make their debut at The Cabin

Story by Macey VanDenMeerendonk, Copy Editor
September 25, 2017
Vagabond Maurice came to The Cabin Saturday night as part of his Midwest tour. His style of music is a mix between jazz and hip-hop. Soundcloud embed codes :

Vagabond Maurice: rapper and writer

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Live music is played for an appreciative audience this past summer at Milwaukee’s Annual Summerfest Music Festival.

Live music as a stress-reducer, emotional outlet

Story by Nicole Bellford, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
Zerr and Craemer of Secondhand Hearts perform in The Acoustic Cafe Friday, Oct. 30.

Secondhand Hearts Enchants Crowd at Acoustic Cafe

Story by Lara Bockenstedt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015
Tyler Henderson, Multimedia Editor of The Spectator, plays trombone with local funk band Love Taxi at The Mousetrap Tavern.

The arts are all around us

Story by Tyler Henderson, Multimedia Editor
October 14, 2014
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