WHYS Radio Benefit “420 Party” at House of Rock in Eau Claire
“420 Party”
WHYS Radio Benefit at House of Rock, Eau Claire
Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
$5 Tickets
Doors open 8pm, show at 9pm.
House of Rock
422 Water St, Eau Claire Wisconsin
21+ Years of Age
The War on Drugs: Band links: (Website)(Myspace)(Twitter) With influences ranging from Dylan and CCR, to Suicide and Silver Apples, Adam Granduciel joins a distinct set of songwriters with his own brand of timeless musicianship. Ushering in a new golden era of polished, yet subcultural exploration, Adam’s voice and music have that unmistakable singularity that comes along only so often.
This is not the canon rehashed, rather it is realized with a spirit of invention. This earnest playfulness is at the forefront of of the listening experience. Layered with popping ecstatic guitars, with drums sitting firmly and a voice that is urgent and in control, it’s like “I’m On Fire”-era Springsteen with 80s singalong qualities while still being firmly planted in the present.
Downers Grove: (Facebook)(Myspace) A grove is a natural grouping of same-species plants. The area these plants occupy expands over time as seeds mature and fall, so a grove could be a forest in the making. Eau Claire’s Downers Grove is a four-piece band that sometimes sounds like five or six pieces. Downers Grove is a technical “progfrock” (progressive funk rock) band – danceable and upbeat, contrary to their name.
No matter what Downers Grove is playing, an extended, proficient jam is certain. And the band sounds highly trained; natural together. During live performances, these guys prove how elastic their songs are.
Chaos Revolution Theory: (Website)(Facebook)(Myspace)(Reverbnation) 2011 Madison Area Music Awards(MAMA) nominee Chaos Revolution Theory is a Madison, WI based rock band that can be described as a grungy combination of folk and prog tones in a rock style. CRT is also known for extensive live jams when the moon is right. They have traveled a long road, and are truly grateful for your positive energy. “It doesn’t get any more live and loud than that” raves Z104 WMZK.
Kazyak: (Website)(Facebook)(Twitter)(Myspace) KAZYAK A Beautiful Brontosaurus (self) Bebobble-deeing between countrified jams and upstart funky rock may show off a classic jam rock band influence, but this friendly and flowing vision utilizes an ambitious combination of elements to create a memorable recording filled with harmony vocals, salient solos and delectable rhythms that are especially admirable for a trio to produce.
Other links helpful links:
House of Rock Main Page