Every once in a blue moon, Metallica makes its way to the Twin Cities. That’s the closest they, and most large acts, get to the La Crosse area. All worth the 2.5 hour drive for a couple hours of the best show in town. Tuesday night, of all nights for a concert, Metallica made its [...]
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Center Stage at Oktoberfest
For the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States, what can be better than a 3-mile parade, over a week long of events, and the best heritage music to hit the area! Not to mention the brats and cheese curds either, which just mentioning has made me hungry. Friday morning marks the start of Oktoberfest [...]
Hinder & Papa Roach Appearing in La Crosse
This weekend, La Crosse will see another large act visit the La Crosse Center. On Sunday, Hinder and Papa Roach will hit the stage. Last May, the Music as a Weapon tour rolled into La Crosse with Lacuna Coil, Chimaria, Killswitch Engage and Disturbed. Click on the band names to read my review of those [...]
The Night when Everyone’s Irish
August brings with it the annual Irishfest festival to the La Crosse area. Held at the south side Oktoberfest grounds, the 5th annual Irishfest festival felt very traditional this year with returning events, people and bands. I, myself, am not Irish. I am more Danish in ethnicity outside of being American, but everyone seems to [...]
Jazz on the Green
Haven’t posted much in the last few weeks, but I’m back for more! For those of you who are long-time La Crosse area jazz fans, you probably have heard of Jazz on the Green. It is a one day concert series held at North Presbyterian Church in La Crosse (1327 North Salem Road). This year, [...]