Music - Dec. 5, 2009
Stumblesome crashes into Borg Ward with new CD
Rapper Wesley Charles Tank is a one-man band these days, but he continues to perform and record under the name Stumblesome. Recently, Tank started a record label, released his seventh CD and will gig at the Borg Ward on Monday, Dec. 7 with Evolve, Peter J. Woods and Jim Schoenecker from Collections of Colonies of Bees and Volcano Choir.
Tags: stumblesome, wes tank, rap, hip hop, evolve, peter j. woods, jim schoenecker, bon iver

Music - Nov. 25, 2009
Bondy uses band to spice up arrangements
AA Bondy returned for his third solo performance here and his second straight at Bay View's Club Garibaldi. OnMilwaukee.com was there updating Twitter followers on Bondy's set list, the opening act -- a quartet called Flight -- and more. Here are the tweets -- in case you missed them -- along with some additional commentary in parentheses.
Tags: AA Bondy, Flight, Jentri Colello, Verbena, Club Garibaldi, The Pabst, Bon Iver, Cactus Club, Chris Lehmann

Music - Nov. 20, 2009
Bondy returns to Milwaukee ... with backup
For a lot of Milwaukeeans, the A.A. Bondy awakening took place when the former Verbena frontman performed a solo opening set for Bon Iver last August at The Pabst Theater. Bondy appeared at Club Garibaldi this summer and returns to play a full-band show Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Tags: A.A. Bondy, Club Garibaldi, American Hearts, When the Devil's Loose, Ben Lester, Bon Iver, Macey Taylor, Paul Buchignani

Music - Oct. 12, 2009
Video of the Day: Bon Iver goes deep to The Outfield
People are buzzing about Bon Iver's performance last night at the Riverside Theater and a cover of The Outfield hit "Your Love" was a highlight.
Tags: bon iver, pabst theater

Music - Oct. 12, 2009
Bon Iver silences the Riverside's full house
Although Justin Vernon joked about the limited band repertoire, tonight's set list included everything from "Creature Fear" and "Skinny Love," off the album, to "Blood Bank" and "Beach Baby," from the EP. The band, overtly conscientious of it being the tour's final show, thanked the audience repeatedly.
Tags: bon iver, riverside theater, daredevil christopher wright, justin vernon

Music - Sept. 23, 2009
New stuff from Bon Iver and friends
It's always something of a mystery to me when my alarm clock ends up on a different station than the one I have consistently set it to for years and years. (Does this happen to anyone else?)
Tags: bon iver, collections of colonies of bees, volcano choir, 88nine radio milwaukee

Music - Sept. 16, 2009
A busy autumn continues for Bon Iver
Justin Vernon -- aka "Bon Iver" -- will serve as the honorary chairperson for the 2009 AIDS Walk on Oct. 11. Later that evening, he will perform the final show of a two-year tour at The Riverside. First, however, Vernon will release a new album with a Milwaukee band under the name Volcano Choir on Sept. 22.
Tags: justin vernon, bon iver, aids walk waisconsin, pabst theater, riverside

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 1, 2009
Milwaukee heat index: September 2009
There's never a shortage of new people, events, decisions and ideas in Milwaukee, some moving the city forward and some holding it back. In this subjective and light-hearted article, we take Milwaukee's temperature for at the start of September 2009.
Tags: heat index, brett favre, doug melvin, swine flu, david cross, bon iver, milwaukee film, aaron rodgers, smoking ban

Music - Aug. 18, 2009
The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits
The Daredevil Christopher Wright, which opens for national touring band These United States tonight at Club Garibaldi, is ready to launch into the sonic hemispheres full of dynamic moods and adventure. Just don't expect large ramps or flaming rings of fire. In their place are three musicians who have wowed fans and the national media alike with their determination to push the limits of "joyful indie pop" music.
Tags: the daredevil christopher wright, bon iver, these united states, club garibaldi

Music - April 27, 2009
Bon Iver wins 2009 WAMI award for Best Artist
Eau Claire native Justin Vernon, who performs as Bon Iver, was named Artist of the Year at the 29th annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, which were presented Monday night at Turner Ballroom. Legendary soul musician Harvey Scales and producer Butch Vig were inducted into the WAMI Hall of Fame and OnMilwaukee.com won an award for print/electronic media.
Tags: wisconsin area music industry, 2009 awards, turner ballroom, harvey scales, butch vig, bon iver

Music - April 3, 2009
'Fein' Tunes dials up Wisconsin music
Ever get the feeling politicians aren't listening? Well, Wisconsin's own Sen. Russ Feingold is tuned into the music of the Dairy State, thanks to tips he's gotten via his Web site's 'Fein' Tunes page.
Tags: Russ Feingold, Fein Tunes, Bon Iver

Music - March 11, 2009
Vote for Wisconsin's official rock and roll song!
Last week, Oklahoma's State Legislature voted to name "Do You Realize??" by The Flaming Lips as "The Official Oklahoma State Rock and Roll Song." So, what song oughta be Wisconsin's state rock jam? Vote here and we'll petition our state representatives to get busy making the winner the official rock and roll song of the Badger State.
Tags: state rock and roll song, oklahoma, flaming lips, les paul, bon iver, bodeans, violent femmes, gufs

Music - Aug. 14, 2008
Video of the Day: A sneak peek at Bon Iver
Bon Iver plays a show tonight at The Pabst Theater. Here is a sneak preview.
Tags: bon iver, pabst theater, skinny love

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 14, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Aug. 14, 2008
It's a busy week in the editorial office, where we are talking about a swingin' TV series ("Swingtown"), as well as some great music, a fun Web site and a classic educational video.
Tags: the smoking gun, swingtown, gentle leader, bon iver, this is, miroslav sasek, fireflies, schoolhouse rock