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Blue Ox Music Festival announces star-studded lineup for 2022
For many people, the annual trip to Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a major destination. Blue Ox features instrument workshops, art installations, a 9-hole disc golf course, a family stage for children’s activities. But the main attraction is the 3 stages filled with nonstop Bluegrass, Americana, Blues, and Country cross-blends of […] More
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in Music History, Festivals, News10 Times Bandleaders Have Stopped a Concert to Help a Fan
The recent Astroworld Music Festival has left countless fans concerned for their safety. For those who haven’t heard what happened, Travis Scott held his annual Astroworld festival on November 5 in Houston, Texas, and things didn’t go as planned. During his headlining set, Travis Scott brought out Toronto superstar Drake to perform some of their […] More
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Lake Monster Bash 2021 Recap
Last night Lake Monster Brewing returned with their annual Monster Bash. The lineup of Jaedyn James, Apollo Cobra, Annie Mack, and Black Eyed Snakes provided a day full of amazing music to mix with the specialty beers, food trucks, creative costumes, and spooky decorations. Below is our photo recap of the day. More
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in Concert Review, FestivalsThe Basilica Block Party Returns with Powerful Performances
2021 Basilica Block Party Recap by Dylan Novacek The Basilica Block Party, one of the Twin Cities largest and longest running music festivals, returned following its year away due to COVID-19. Typically held in July, the Cities 97.1 sponsored event was moved to September, which provided perfect weather for two nights of great live music. […] More
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in Festivals[Photo Gallery] Blue Ox Music Festival 2021
There’s simply no way to see everything that takes place over the three days at Blue Ox Music Festival. There are 3 stages with music, another stage with family activities, music workshops, fire dancers, neon hoops, bubbles, art installations, and the brand new Soul Sanctuary. Needless to say, Blue Ox is a very meaty Ox. […] More
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Behind the Blue Ox Festival 2021
In just 20 days, Minnesotans will be embarking to Eau Claire Wisconsin for the return of Blue Ox Music Festival. Now in it’s six year, and first one fully back from the scaled down 2020 rendition, Blue Ox is primed to once again deliver an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience all geared with a […] More
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Bassnectar announces Be Interactive 808 in Somerset, WI
Bassnectar fans of the midwest can rejoice, as the legendary mixmaster is making his way back to a familiar flyover state. Be Interactive 808 will be held Saturday, August 8th in Somerset, WI. The event is an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Be Interactive which aims to inspire the empathetic to make an impact through […] More
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in On The Radar, Festivals, FunOctober 5th- Shout Out Loud Suicide Prevention event feat. The Big Wu and more
Saturday, October 5th the ROC in St. Louis Park will host the 2nd Annual “Shout Out Loud” Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness event. The day will feature local artists, carnival games, beer garden and live music from The Big Wu, Devine Collection, and Jill & The New Grüv. In 2014, Shout it Out Loud co-founder […] More
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Winona Prepares for Shut Down Third Street Music Festival featuring YAM HAUS and More!
Shut Down Third Street, an annual event put on by the wonderful people at Treedome Productions in Winona, MN, released their full lineup of music last week. It might actually be the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life! The three main attractions are Minneapolis acts Bad Bad Hats, Yam Haus, and […] More
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X Game 2019: Action Sports Biggest Weekend of the Year Keeps Getting Better
X Games 2019 wrapped up in Minneapolis on Sunday night, capping off what might have been the most exciting and enjoyable experience in the three consecutive years it has taken place at US Bank Stadium. Each year the event seems to get bigger and better, and 2019 was no different. This year saw the addition […] More
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in Concert Review, Festivals, FunX Games 2019 Day 2: P.O.S and Wu-Tang Clan Cap Off an Exciting Day of Competitions
Friday night is always one of the most exciting of the X Games weekend. While there are always a few competitions on Thursday each year, Friday typically marks the first real day of X Games. This year was no different, beginning with a full slate of action at 4:00 PM with the Next X Skateboard competitions. […] More
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in Concert Review, Festivals, FunSWMRS, Chevy Metal, and Vert Ramps: The 2019 X Games Have Officially Begun!
The X Games are back! A variety of competitions officially began on Thursday night, and the world of extreme sports is ready to take over the entire city of Minneapolis once again! Along with the sports portion of X Games, the music side of things also began yesterday. After an incredibly successful inaugural year of […] More