Motherwind Live at The Plus
Friday November 1st
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
8pm | free | general admission | all ages | hell yeah
MOTHERWIND
Hidden deep along the river bends of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, you’ll find Motherwind. Forming in August of 2020, the quartet—Anthony Frey (vocals, guitar), Nate Rogers (lead guitar), Michael Hargens (bass), Jackson Kleingartner (drums)—has already taken lengthy strides in revealing their primal artistry to the masses, despite their formation amid the coronavirus pandemic. The group originally began writing songs under the name “The Color Scene” at a horse sanctuary owned by a mutual friend. Since then, the band has branded themselves under the new name with an electrifying live show in their arsenal. The young group’s 70s-bred roots and alt-groove sound has left the floors of rock clubs and bars tremoring, and the concoction of psychedelic riffs and hair-raising chord progressions leaves their audiences stirred. Motherwind has shared the stage with the likes of Crobot, The Black Moods, Royal Bliss and P.O.D., and the band is consistently invited back to venues. With a tour schedule during the summer of 2021, the young group has already shown efficacy in creating a blazing reputation within the up-and-coming rock scene. Current focuses of the band include constructing their own recording studio above a weight training facility, releasing their breakthrough EP, maintaining a consistent touring schedule and of course finding new and exciting ways to bring people together with their tasty brand of alt-rock.
opening acts TBA!
PAT MCCURDY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Saturday, November 2nd
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages (some adult content- parental guidance suggested)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime 7pm
ABOUT PAT
Milwaukee icon Pat McCurdy has been entertaining audiences in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the nation for decades. He brings his unique style of improvisational comedy, music and audience interaction to venues large and small. Pat consistently fills up venues and festivals with his fans, known as "Patheads. They are very enthusiastic, and many know every word of his songs. "Patheads" are fans that have seen him dozens of times, singing and dancing along to every song. It's a fun show for all.
Pat did not let the pandemic slow him down. In March 2020, Pat began his weekly virtual "Shelter in Place" shows from his living room and garage. Fans wrote in requests, birthday greetings, and anniversary acknowledgements to keep the shows interactive. Pat's Shelter in Place shows have been seen by nearly one million viewers from as far away as Paris, the UK and Australia. The pandemic inspired Pat to write a new song every week. He put these all together in his latest CD, Now is Not the Time for Sad Songs: A Pandemic 2020 Souvenir. The CD hit #1 on the Worldwide Radio Indie Alliance Album of the Year charts.
For fans far and wide, Pat will continue his virtual show once a month until the end of his career. Pat can be seen all over Wisconsin and the Midwest for live shows year around throughout 2021 and beyond. Grab your favorite beverage and have fun with Pat and Sex and Beer!
FM DOWN | PARKER REED AND THE LUCID DREAMERS | THE OVER UNDERS LIVE AT THE PLUS
Friday, November 8th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
Doors 6pm | Showtime 7pm
General Admission | All Ages
$10 cover
ABOUT THE BANDS
FM Down
Will Wall - Vocals, Guitars
Andrew Liss - Vocals, Keyboards
Greg Kernkamp - Bass, Vocals
Joe Gunderson - Drums
Since 2010, FMDown has been peppering the Midwest with their distinctly unique, yet familiar blend of rock and roll.
2012 saw the release of their debut, "White Noise", which received positive reviews from various online music blogs. The tracks "Polarized" and "All The Things You Wish You Were" remain popular standouts at live outings.
2013 unleashed "Consolation Prize", with a further showcase on the band's dynamics. Songs like "New Years Day" and "Our Favorite Sins" displayed how the band had grown from a songwriting perspective.
In 2017, the band released "Select All Delete", a compilation of songs written over the previous two years, through two different lineup changes, and is their most dynamic recording to date.
2019 led to the band's fourth studio album, Maybe We Could Get Somewhere If We Could Just Be Somewhere Else, in which they provided a very well rounded rock and roll experience ranging from pure adrenaline songs like 'Looker' and 'PTI' to a laid back Tom Petty'esque tune like 'Accusations & Evidence' to straight up the gut rock songs like 'Earn Your Stripes' and 'Bad Design.' It's an album any rocker can love.
2020 rang in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with it, the guys took to social media and created a YouTube series called 'Live and Alone.' Following proper protocol and having the practice space in which to pull it off, the boys created a live music experience via the internet, bringing three songs a week to the listener as well as some odd self-made commercials and comedy bits. The material from this video series also led to the band's first live album of the same name, Live and Alone, featuring selections from the series.
In September of 2022, the band released their fifth studio album, Paper Bridges, after a long awaited hiatus due to both the pandemic and medical reasons. The EP is yet another showcase of the band's ability to not lock themselves into any given sound, any given subgenre of rock.
FMDown provides an energetic and distinctive (and usually full-production) original music show that is guaranteed to get people talking.
Parker Reed And The Lucid Dreamers
Parker Reed and the Lucid Dreamers, a five-piece dramatic rock band from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
The Over Unders
The Over Unders are an Alt Rock duo from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, comprised of brothers Sam (Guitar and Vocals) and Matthew (Drums) Hellman. Their fresh and enthusiastic take on classic rock n’ roll is often likened to their major influences who fall all along the diverse spectrum of power pop and classic alternative. Principal songwriter Sam Hellman’s favorites come through most, giving most of their tunes a “Big Star meets Replacements, by way of Gin Blossoms” vibe. Think Old 97’s and Ted Leo too, as these are common names mentioned when describing the Over Unders’ simple but complete sound. Perhaps what sets them apart from their Eau Claire peers most is their simultaneous willingness to shoot for the stars with anthemic stadium rock songs that seek to emulate their heroes REM, and very fittingly, former brother rock giants Oasis. Above all else, The Over Unders value well crafted songs that deliver honest confessions and observations about life. Their 2022 EP No Soap Radio went to work for them, landing them a spot at legendary Minneapolis rock club 7th St. Entry, as well as an upcoming slot at Cadott, Wisconsin's Rockfest. The band is poised to keep the momentum rolling with new singles out in July and August.
Alice Di Micele Live at The Plus
Sunday, November 10th, 5pm
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
free | all ages | general admission
The first thing you ‘ll notice about Alice Di Micele is her voice. With a five-octave range that is intense, sensual, rich and soulful, Di Micele has been known to turn a noisy bar silent within a few notes. Her warm presence and humor disarm and create a rare intimacy between audience and performer. Whether singing a jazzy-folk number, belting a sassy blues, crooning a hushed ballad, or rocking out on one of her trademark rhythmic earthy grooves, Alice is a vocalist that moves people. A kick-ass guitarist as well, whether playing solo or with a band “Force of Nature” her acoustic guitar conjures pecussive poly-rhythms, bass lines, and melodies that perfectly frame her voice.
With seventeen solo recordings and 35 years of touring to her credit her songwriting has covered a lot of ground. Her early albums are filled with folky anthems to the earth and as her music has grown so has her ability to express universal themes touching on politics and environmental concerns, human relationships and emotions all in a very musical way. Di Micele cannot be pegged into one category or style as she is truly unique. On her latest album “Interpretations: Vol 1,” Alice shares her skill as an interpreter of other people’s songs including tunes from Neil Young, Kate Wolf, Rev. Gary Davis, Sting, the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Christine McVie, and Abbey Lincoln.
In 1988, Alice Di Micele released her first album “Make A Change” and started touring the country performing at venues large and small: from Festivals such as the Strawberry Music Festival, the Kate Wolf Music Festival, and the Oregon Country Fair to venues such as the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, the Roseland Theater in Portland, and the Fineline Music Cafe in Minneapolis to countless coffeehouses, pubs, cafes, community halls, and even house concerts. Alice has shared the stage with folks like Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian, David Grisman, Steve Winwood, JJ Cale, Michael Franti, Rising Appalachia, and many more. A true Independent musician, she has gained critical acclaim from press, a dedicated fan-base, and her contemporaries all the without the help of a record contract, agency, or management.
VALLEY FOX LIVE AT THE PLUS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND
8PM | FREE | ALL AGES
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
ABOUT THE BAND
Valley Fox is a Midwestern folk power trio made up of
Laura Bomber (guitar), Joe Wais (mandolin) and Tori
Yocum (upright bass).
With a focus on delivering bold, haunting harmonies,
the trio seamlessly blends pristine vocals with gritty
string music to create a forceful yet thoughtful sound,
blurring the lines of folk, bluegrass and country music.
PUBLIC MELTDOWN | 9TH & VINE | ZIPPER
LIVE AT THE PLUS
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
DOORS 7:30 | SHOWTIME 8PM
General Admission | All Ages
$10 cover
Public Meltdown is an eclectic four piece rock band with a large pallet of genres and an energetic live performance.
Zipper: Worshipping duality through soaring psychedelic heights and the grotesque depths of metal. Enter the temple, and take the trip…
9th & Vine is an up and coming metalcore/hardcore. Their music takes deep inspiration from early 2000's metalcore up to current modern metalcore standards, plus grunge, thrash, nu metal, and groove.
D. JANAKEY LIVE AT THE PLUS
Friday, January 3rd
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages | Free | 8pm
D. Janakey's folk songs ride the edge between autobiographical and transcendental story telling. Drawing comparisons to Prine & Paul Simon, these are songs that ring with life. They breath and sway, and then float away. Throughout his 9 years of playing live music Janakey has shared the stage with Dave Simmonette of Trampled by turtles, Mason Jennings, Ezra Bell, Haley Bonar, Boris Mccutchen, and Them Coulee Boys.
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