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in FestivalsRochester 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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Blue Ox Festival Interview and Preview with Contest Winner Dave Noles!
Music in Minnesota ran a contest to showcase a fan’s experience at Blue Ox Festival. The winning fan is no other than Dave Noles, a fascinating and friendly person we had the fortune of meeting on a beautiful day in the park. Dave has always enjoyed all kinds of music throughout his life. Since he […] More
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Win an Exclusive Fan Experience at Blue Ox Music Festival
Are you planning to attend Blue Ox Music Festival June 23rd-June 25th? Music in Minnesota is wanting to showcase your experience. One winner will be chosen to be featured in an exclusive article documenting your time at the festival. We’ll cover who you’re most excited to see, learn what you discover, and take photos of […] More
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Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to Blue Ox Music Festival: June 23-25th, 2022
If you followed our coverage last year of Blue Ox Music Festival, you got a heavy dose of the intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience with exclusive interviews and photos. With only 57 days until the return of the 3 day fan-centric magical festival, we are proud to announce a special look at 2022’s lineup […] More
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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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10 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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