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in Festivals[Photo Recap] Blue Ox Music Festival 2023
Last weekend, beneath the pines outside of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the 9th iteration of the intimate Blue Ox Music Festival was held. This year felt extra special since it was the first time the festival officially sold out. The three days combined three different stages, filled with artists covering a dynamic range of Americana and […] More
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A night with the Outlaws
Willie Nelson is celebrating his 90th birthday this summer with The Outlaw Festival. The tour kicked off this weekend in Somerset. Providing a tour with past and present musical legends. The Somerset Amphitheater hosted the festival featuring Particle Kid, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Duluth Minnesota Legends Trampled By Turtles, Robert Plant & Alison […] More
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Cody Johnson and Miranda Lambert Headline Winstock 2023
Winstock 2023 featured country music from across the United States, with the majority coming from Louisana, Tennessee, or Texas, the home state of headliners Cody Johnson and Miranda Lambert. Winstock does things differently than other festivals, especially the side stage. Most festivals have local acts there; Winstock combines those with up-and-coming national talent. In addition, […] More
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2023 Music Festivals: The Complete Guide
Whether you’re a lover of country or rock, electronic or jazz, 2023 has the perfect music festival for you. Get ready to eat some fantastic food and experience a lineup of some of the most famous artists of every genre. Here’s all the scoop on some of the most popular 2023 music festivals coming your […] More
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Blue Ox Features a Heavy Dose of Depth and Intrigue with the Backwoods Stage
In just over two short months, 45 bands will descend into Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to once again transform the Pines Music Park into Blue Ox Music Festival. The intimate Bluegrass and Americana festival is spread out over three days, gracing three different stages. As with any festival, the headliners capture the largest interest. While The […] More
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Rochester Thaw Festival Takes Over Downtown Saturday, March 25th
Rochester has quite the musical treat for its residents and surrounding communities this Saturday, March 25th. The Rochester Thaw is a music festival taking over downtown with 30 performances in 6 different venues: Chateau Theater, Bleu Duck Kitchen, Cafe Steam – Broadway, Art Heads Emporium, LC’s Venue, and Treedome. The headliners are Bad Bad Hats […] More
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Blue Ox Music Festival 2023 Lineup
As the temperatures continue to go down and the holidays are fast approaching, the 9th annual Blue Ox Music Festival has dropped their initial lineup for June 22nd-24th. The Eau Claire bluegrass festival promises warmer temps and another sizzling lineup from perennial favorites and new discoveries. If you’re still searching for gift ideas, this could […] More
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10 Things We Learned from the Woodstock 99 Documentary
Netflix recently released a Woodstock 99 documentary, covering what happened at this fateful festival as well as why things went so wrong. But beyond changing the lives of the people there, Woodstock 99 changed the way music festivals are set up today. Read on to learn more about the Woodstock 99 festival and why it […] More
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Contest Winner Dave’s Unique Fan Experience at Blue Ox Festival
Music in Minnesota and Blue Ox teamed up to give a fan a special experience at the Blue Ox Festival. Our winner Dave Noles is a fun, friendly, social guy who lives in Hudson, WI. He works as a partner manager at Infinite Campus, working with schools and nonprofits. He also is co-owner of FlagHockey.net. […] More
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[Photo Gallery] Blue Ox Music Festival Day Three
The final burn of Blue Ox is day three. Running on fumes but still soaking in more music, day three is where you’re most impressionable. This is the day where you can find new discoveries or lean back into the full core sound of bluegrass. Siri Undlin (Humbird) and Soren Staff (Them Coulee Boys) lead […] More
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[Photo Gallery] Blue Ox Music Festival Day Two
Day two is the chewy meat of Blue Ox. It’s a full day of activities, sun, navigating all three stages firing off back and forth. Yoga and instrument workshops start the morning, while stages turn on at 11am. Minneapolis darling Humbird eased the early crowds with a spirited set, followed by Iowan neighbor William Elliott […] More
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[Photo Gallery] Blue Ox Music Festival Day One
Day one at Blue Ox Music Festival is always the shortest day, but sets the tone for the 3 day event. This year the sun was out while The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins kicked off the evening. Local favorites Them Coulee Boys added the charm, while Railroad Earth closed the Main Stage with a solid […] More
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