Just getting back to Wisconsin and already missing the San Francisco bay. Big thanks to the Outside Lands Music Festival for running such an amazing festival over the course of three days. Our third and final day at the festival was spent much like the previous days with time carved out to experience [...]
Archive | August, 2009
This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements
Buy Tickets: 9/5 – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Club Garibaldi, Milwaukee
Rolling Stone: Artist to Watch 2009: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
NPR: Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros: Kindness And Clamor
MP3: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – “40 Day Dream”
Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in [...]
Photos: Outside Lands Music Festival (Saturday)
Day two of the Outside Lands Music Festival was a hot one. Despite the heat we managed to see a number of great bands including the resounding favorite amongst out group, Bat For Lashes.
We started our day with Raphael Saadiq who was great when he got around to playing music. Unfortunately, he [...]
Photos: Outside Lands Music Festival (Friday)
Had a great first day at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival. The weather was absolutely gorgeous providing the perfect background to some great music. I spent my festival time cautiously today. Since it is my first time here, I chose to acquaint myself slowly on day one and hit things with [...]
Photos: Throw Me the Statue/The Brunettes/Nurses
A great triple bill invaded The Annex in Madison last night. We’ve long been fans of Throw Me The Statue and though I’ve yet to hear their new album Creaturesque, it’s on my list to pick up.
It’s been awhile since we checked in on The Brunettes. The last time [...]
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 20
Welcome to the 20th podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. This week we are thrilled to begin our podcast with a very special in studio session from Tim Showalter of Strand of Oaks. We round out the podcast with new material from Grand Archives, Yo La Tengo, The Avett Brothers [...]
Outside Lands Festival :: San Francisco, CA
I am in San Francisco for the rest of the week enjoying the company of friends and taking in some of the Outside Lands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park. I haven’t been to the city in ages, but am so excited to get back. You can expect daily updates here, but please follow [...]
On Fillmore
Dead Oceans just announced On Fillmore as their newest roster addition. The duo consists of Darin Gray and Wilco’s Glenn Kotche and is aptly described as “a post-modern noir-film soundtrack that takes place somewhere where jungle meets sea, where dream meets memory.” Their upcoming release (their third), Extended Vacation arrives on November 3rd.
“Extended [...]
Milwaukee Show :: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE are proud to present Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros + Jeremiah Nelson at Club Garibaldi on Saturday, September 5th.
You may recall the creepy/bizarre video we posted earlier this year. Since SXSW, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have been on a trailblazing tour, selling out venues, [...]
The Wooden Birds :: “Hometown Fantasy”
Time to revisit one of my favorite records of the year. If you have not yet taken a listen to The Wooden Birds Magnolia there’s a lot to love. It’s heavy on percussion, but in a very carefree and unobtrusive way. It was one of the records I listened to most over [...]
I Love You, But Goodbye
We’ve already shared the good news that Langhorne Slim is returning to Madison in support of his upcoming album, Be Set Free (Kemado Records, Sept 29th). The album collects the “hold your heart” moments and “raise a drink” dance vibes” that have made Langhorne Slim our favorite for years. An added (and very [...]
I Can See The Pines Are Dancing
I hope you’re excited about the new A.A. Bondy record, When The Devil’s Loose. Having spent a good month with my advance copy, I can guarantee any regular reader of this site will call this album a favorite of the year by the time 2010 arrives. We’ve already shared some audio sneak peaks [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements
MP3: Roadside Graves – “Far And Wide”
MP3: Roadside Graves – “Ruby”
Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list. This week’s recommended new release is Mew [...]
Photos: The Cool Kids – Majestic Theatre, Madison
There was a ton of great music going on in Madison last night. The Cool Kids returned to Madison to a huge crowd at the Majestic Theatre. Muzzle of Bees photographer Ed Oliver was there and brought back the stunning images you see here.
Discuss: Who did you see last night? What were [...]
Tonight: The Rural Alberta Advantage + Roadside Graves
I’m thrilled to be co-presenting tonight’s fantastic triple bill of The Rural Alberta Advantage + Roadside Graves + The Daredevil Christopher Wright with my friends at the WUD Music Committee. Anyone who caught The Rural Alberta Advantage last night at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee will tell you they put on an amazing show. [...]
Tonight in Madison: The Cool Kids
Muzzle of Bees is proud to present the Cool Kids tonight at the Majestic Theatre in Madison. Since their packed set at the UW Rathskeller, the group has only grew in popularity and draw. Tickets are still available ($15) and please note the venue change from the Orpheum Stage Door to the Majestic [...]
Radio Summer Camp :: Muzzle of Bees Stage (Saturday)
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Cactus Club last night for our first night of bands at Radio Summer Camp. It was one of the best nights of the summer, if not the year.
Tonight, we get local, showcasing two of my favorite Milwaukee bands, Decibully + The Celebrated Workingman plus The Smith [...]
Volcano Choir :: Unmap
Volcano Choir is the collaboration of Justin Vernon and Milwaukee’s own Collections of Colonies of Bees. Their first album, Unmap, arrives on September 22nd via Jagjaguwar. Wisconsin fans can purchase it in advance at the Collections of Colonies of Bees set (the Capitol Theater) at the Forward Music Festival on Friday, September 19th. [...]
In Studio :: Juniper Tar – “Birds In Trees”
Tonight is the official kick off to Milwaukee’s Radio Summer Camp at Turner Hall Ballroom. On bill is the return of Sometime Sweet Susan with support from local favorites Juiper Tar, The Trusty Knife & The Dim Suns.
The festival continues through the weekend in venues throughout the city and showcases some of [...]
Radio Summer Camp :: Muzzle of Bees Stage (Friday)
This is going to be one of the greatest nights in Muzzle of Bees history. For real. Four of my favorite bands combining old favorites Catfish Haven and Rural Alberta Advantage with new favorites Common Loon and Frontier Folk Nebraska will grace the Cactus Club stage this Friday, August 21st. This one great [...]
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