The Chart Show: Bon Iver remains at No. 1 as Eaux Claires teases lineup
by Mark Wheat
February 09, 2017
Bon Iver barged their way to the top again this week on the eve of a big announcement about the third annual Eaux Claires, the music festival they curate. Someone jumped the gun, though – the lineup leaked this morning!
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Japandroids, duo out of Vancouver, make a big leap up to No.3, as they begin their tour. They play First Avenue next Tuesday, Valentine's Day, with Craig Finn of Hold Steady fame opening the show. If you'd rather stay home with your sweetheart, or alone, please submit a song request!
Local buzzband Hippo Campus jump equally as high to No.4. Thanks to the band for playing an exclusive live performance of their new album for The Current listeners yesterday (and for the song dedication!) – keep your eyes peeled for video of the full show. landmark releases Feb. 24.
Old 97's also move 10 places this week, buoyed no doubt by Brandi Carlile, ever-popular in these parts. Their new album, Graveyard Whistling, will also be out Feb. 24. There's no Twin Cities stop scheduled at this point, so fans might want to catch frontman Rhett Miller at the Turf Club this Saturday.
Haley Bonar is back as the highest new entry at No.10. She plays a special show in her old hometown of Duluth at Sacred Heart space on Valentine's Day then sets off for nine gigs in the U.K. and two in Holland.
Dead Man Winter, Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles' other band, also has a Duluth connection. They started their tour up at Lutsen last week, play a sold out First Avenue show this Friday, then go back to Duluth next Saturday.
Son Volt make their debut at No.17 with the first track released from their new Notes of Blue out next Friday. Their national tour includes a few of the big summer festivals including Pert Near Sandstone's Blue Ox Music Festival happening June 8 to 10 in Eau Claire.
The Shins' Heartworms album isn't out until March 10 but they are already back on the chart with the second song, "Name for You." They'll start the tour in their town of origin, Albuquerque, NM on March 2.