Spine Back in La Crosse

Categorized as one of the top 5 indie bands in the nation, it’s no doubt that La Crosse feels like home for Arizona based Caroline’s Spine.  With having a strong college base, C’SP has made countless appearances in La Crosse since their existence.  Even with chart topping hits and tours with household named bands, Spine still treats their La Crosse fan base with new releases and great live shows.

Caroline’s Spine broke onto the national mainstream with hits like “Sullivan,” “Monsoon,” “Attention Please,” and my favorite “Wallflower.”  If first saw Caroline’s Spine in La Crosse in 2003 when they came to, what was, 324.  I’ve seen them a few times since then and they never disappoint.  C’SP music is also easy and fun to cover, if you play guitar or are in a band.

The full band, outside of just Jimmy Newquist, have been on hiatus and back together a few times in the past few years.  Newquist had made many solo appearances in La Crosse while C’SP was off and on, most of times at John’s Bar.  But to tell you the truth, it’s good to have Spine as a whole again, even if it’s not the original.  Most recent release, Work It Out, features single “The Light Inside” which is said to be the second most downloaded C’SP song since “Sullivan.”

Spine will be making their latest stop in La Crosse this weekend, Saturday, September 12th at the “End of Summer Bash” put on by local rock station 95.7 The Rock.  Held at the South Side Oktoberfest Grounds, C’SP will take the stage around 9:00 p.m. or whenever The Rock gives away the bike.  I leave you with their latest hit, “The Light Inside.”