Music Archives — City Pages

HIGHLIGHTS: March 6-7

Events, Granite Peak, Marathon County Humane Society, Music, Wausau, Whitewater Music Hall

(First published in the March 5, 2020 issue of City Pages) Rock’N for Pets with Rising Phoenix FRIDAY 3/6 | CORAL LANES, ROTHSCHILD Support a good cause while rocking to one of central Wisconsin’s favorite bands. The five-member band, formed by seasoned local musicians, plays the biggest rock hits from 70s and 80s crammed into […]

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HIGHLIGHTS: February 28-29

entertainment, Music, Wausau

(First published in the February 28, 2020 issue of City Pages) Ian Alexy and the Deserters FRIDAY 2/28 | INTERMISSION, WAUSAU Singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian Alexy may be best known as half of the folk duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, which he forms with his brother Teague. With his band the Deserters, Alexy replaces

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HIGHLIGHTS: February 21-25

Events, Music, Wausau, Willow Springs

(First published in the February 20, 2020 issue of City Pages) Alex Rossi FRIDAY 2/21 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU From Minneapolis, Rossi’s R&B, funk, blues and rock-infused music is catchy and fun. This vocalist, guitarist and songwriter has been performing for more than 15 years and knows how to put on an outstanding show. His vocals

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HIGHLIGHTS: Feb. 6-7

entertainment, Events, Music, Wausau

(First published in the February 6, 2020 issue of City Pages) Natty Nation THURSDAY 2/6 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU Good vibes abound with this Madison-based reggae band. They’ve earned more than 30 Madison Area Music Association awards including World Performer ten times! They’ve played their hard roots and reggae tunes all over, including at SXSW, Summerfest,

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HIGHLIGHTS: Jan. 31-Feb. 2

entertainment, Music, UW-Stevens Point, Wausau

Stephen Cooper & Nobody Famous FRIDAY 1/31 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU This sax-playing singer is hot, and he rips it up with a big band that’s as much a sight for the eyes as a deep sound for the ears. Maybe you remember his rollicking appearances for Concerts on the Square? Cooper has been a touring

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HIGHLIGHTS: January 9-12

Events, exhibits, Music, Wausau

(First published in the January 9, 2020 issue of City Pages) Carmelo Blandino THRU MARCH 28 | WAUSAU MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART “Order in Chaos” by Carmelo Blandino These paintings by will take your mind away from winter to the bright and blooming spirit of spring. Since 2005, Blandino has been experimenting with the free

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HIGHLIGHTS: December 16-17

entertainment, Music, Wausau

(First published in the December 12, 2019 issue of City Pages) Lorie Line MONDAY 12/16 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU This renowned Midwest entertainer and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, returns to Wausau with her six-piece band for what’s always a magical, traditional Christmas show. Line, a classically trained pianist who’s been touring for 30

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HIGHLIGHTS: November 29-30

entertainment, Events, Music, Wausau

(First published in the November 27, 2019 issue of City Pages) Becky Buller FRIDAY 11/29 | WHITEWATER MUSIC HALL, WAUSAU It’s a night of powerful world class music. Minnesota native Becky Buller, now based in Tennessee, is an eight-time International Bluegrass Music Association awards winner who made bluegrass music history in 2016 by becoming the

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HIGHLIGHTS: November 21-24

entertainment, Events, Music, Wausau

(First published in the November 21, 2019 issue of City Pages) Family Fun Night: Bob Kann THURSDAY 11/21 | TB SCOTT LIBRARY, MERRILL Shortly after becoming a college professor, Bob realized he liked making his students laugh more than he liked teaching them. So in 1982 he became a storyteller, juggler, and magician performing for

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Windsor Drive brings it back home

Music, music news, Wausau news, Windsor Drive

(First published in the October 31, 2019 issue of City Pages) After taking a break, the local band that made it big returns to Wausau for an album release show Dec. 14. Matthew Marshall Windsor Drive from 2015. Their new album Young One will be released in early December. The members of the band Windsor

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HIGHLIGHTS: November 7-16

entertainment, Events, Music, UWSP’s Department of Theatre and Dance

(First published in the November 7, 2019 issue of City Pages) Charlie Parr THURSDAY 11/7 | SCONNI’S, SCHOFIELD This Minnesota native is a musical legend, whose intricate bluesy bluegrass styling will blow you away. The prolific folk and blues guitarist and songwriter just released a new self-titled album in September. It’s an honest and raw

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HIGHLIGHTS: November 2

entertainment, Events, Music, Wausau Winter Market

(First published in the October 31, 2019 issue of City Pages) Virginia Steel SATURDAY 11/2 | PALMS SUPPER CLUB, WESTON. watermarkedPICS This multi-genre show focuses on musicianship in every possible form. The Eau Claire duo of multi-instrumentalists Victoria Shoemaker and Peter Phippen awes listeners as they switch between a multitude of instruments, including guitars, bass,

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Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

Music

HIGHLIGHTS: March 6-7

HIGHLIGHTS: February 28-29

HIGHLIGHTS: February 21-25

HIGHLIGHTS: Feb. 6-7

HIGHLIGHTS: Jan. 31-Feb. 2

HIGHLIGHTS: January 9-12

HIGHLIGHTS: December 16-17

HIGHLIGHTS: November 29-30

HIGHLIGHTS: November 21-24

Windsor Drive brings it back home

HIGHLIGHTS: November 7-16

HIGHLIGHTS: November 2