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UPCOMING BON IVER TOUR DATES 04/01/10 Cincinnati, OH - MusicNow Festival |
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02/02/10
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02/02/10
Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I Releases Live Concert CD Featuring Justin Vernon of BON IVER
Just in time for the holiday season, Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I is proud to announce the CD release of their A Decade With Duke concert featuring Justin Vernon of BON IVER.
CDs are available for purchase in Eau Claire, Wisconsin only at Brick House Music, Morgan Music, and the offices of Volume One.
A digital version which includes only the second set, featuring Vernon, is also available digitally worldwide at most online music retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, etc.
All proceeds from the local CD sales and digital sales will be donated directly to Eau Claire Memorial High School's band and jazz band programs.
The concert was recorded on April 19, 2009, was held as a fund-raider for the jazz band, and was dubbed A Decade With Duke to commemorate Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I's ten-years of involvement in The Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival. Vernon was the guitar player in the first Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Ensemble I to attend the competition, back in 1999.
The 2009 Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Ensemble I went on to be named “One of America’s Best Jazz Bands” by ranking third at Essentially Ellington.
Track list:
First Set
1. Wind Machine
2. Symphony in Riffs
3. Moon Over Cuba
4. Happy Go Lucky Local
5. Portrait Of Louie Armstrong (featuring Bruce Hering)
6. Bye Bye Blackbird
Second Set
1. Lump Sum
2. Rocks In My Bed (featuring Addie Strei)
3. Bewitched
4. Miss Otis Regrets
5. For Emma
6. Lady Is A Tramp
7. Since I Fell For You (featuring Mike Noyce)
8. Satisfied Mind
12/08/09
Just in time for the holiday season, Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I is proud to announce the CD release of their A Decade With Duke concert featuring Justin Vernon of BON IVER.
CDs are available for purchase in Eau Claire, Wisconsin only at Brick House Music, Morgan Music, and the offices of Volume One.
A digital version which includes only the second set, featuring Vernon, is also available digitally worldwide at most online music retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, etc.
All proceeds from the local CD sales and digital sales will be donated directly to Eau Claire Memorial High School's band and jazz band programs.
The concert was recorded on April 19, 2009, was held as a fund-raider for the jazz band, and was dubbed A Decade With Duke to commemorate Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I's ten-years of involvement in The Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival. Vernon was the guitar player in the first Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Ensemble I to attend the competition, back in 1999.
The 2009 Eau Claire Memorial Jazz Ensemble I went on to be named “One of America’s Best Jazz Bands” by ranking third at Essentially Ellington.
Track list:
First Set
1. Wind Machine
2. Symphony in Riffs
3. Moon Over Cuba
4. Happy Go Lucky Local
5. Portrait Of Louie Armstrong (featuring Bruce Hering)
6. Bye Bye Blackbird
Second Set
1. Lump Sum
2. Rocks In My Bed (featuring Addie Strei)
3. Bewitched
4. Miss Otis Regrets
5. For Emma
6. Lady Is A Tramp
7. Since I Fell For You (featuring Mike Noyce)
8. Satisfied Mind
12/08/09
BON IVER Among 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade
Congratulations to BON IVER for landing a spot on NPR's 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade list. All Songs Considered had this to say about For Emma, Forever Ago:
"Bon Iver's Justin Vernon isn't the first heartsick singer-songwriter to chuck it all, disappear into the woods and pour his pain into songs. But Vernon poured his pain into incredible songs -- they're mysterious, evocative, beautiful and surprisingly catchy -- and demonstrated that humble and idiosyncratic bedroom recordings can more than hold their own against the slickest rock ringers. Both influential and great, 2008's For Emma, Forever Ago doesn't seem to age, either, so it's likely to endure long after the next decade ends."
See the complete list HERE.
11/17/09
Congratulations to BON IVER for landing a spot on NPR's 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade list. All Songs Considered had this to say about For Emma, Forever Ago:
"Bon Iver's Justin Vernon isn't the first heartsick singer-songwriter to chuck it all, disappear into the woods and pour his pain into songs. But Vernon poured his pain into incredible songs -- they're mysterious, evocative, beautiful and surprisingly catchy -- and demonstrated that humble and idiosyncratic bedroom recordings can more than hold their own against the slickest rock ringers. Both influential and great, 2008's For Emma, Forever Ago doesn't seem to age, either, so it's likely to endure long after the next decade ends."
See the complete list HERE.
11/17/09
BON IVER on Pitchfork.tv's Daytripping
Pitchfork.tv's Daytripping captured a day in the life of BON IVER at the recent Oya Festival in Oslo, Norway. Watch the band's backstage antics, a clip of "Skinny Love" from their performance at the festival and explore Oslo with the band in this 12 minute feature.
10/21/09
Pitchfork.tv's Daytripping captured a day in the life of BON IVER at the recent Oya Festival in Oslo, Norway. Watch the band's backstage antics, a clip of "Skinny Love" from their performance at the festival and explore Oslo with the band in this 12 minute feature.
10/21/09
Listen to Rosyln, BON IVER's Contribution to the New Moon Soundtrack
You can now stream the entire New Moon Soundtrack on Myspace.com, including BON IVER's collaboration with St. Vincent, entitled Rosyln.
Click HERE to listen.
10/14/09
You can now stream the entire New Moon Soundtrack on Myspace.com, including BON IVER's collaboration with St. Vincent, entitled Rosyln.
Click HERE to listen.
10/14/09
BON IVER Plays Last Show For the Foreseeable Future, Stream It Now
Wrapping up a meteor is a difficult proposition. BON IVER turned the page on this chapter of the story by heading home to Wisconsin, acting as honorary chair for AIDS WALK Wisconsin, and playing one more show before taking a well-deserved break from public performance. You can stream Sunday's performance from Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee HERE.
Stay warm, fellas.
10/13/09
Wrapping up a meteor is a difficult proposition. BON IVER turned the page on this chapter of the story by heading home to Wisconsin, acting as honorary chair for AIDS WALK Wisconsin, and playing one more show before taking a well-deserved break from public performance. You can stream Sunday's performance from Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee HERE.
Stay warm, fellas.
10/13/09
BON IVER's Landmark Jools Holland Performance Featured on New Compilation
BON IVER is among a slew of artists to be featured on an upcoming compilation of live BBC performances. Later Live 2 with Jools Holland includes two discs of 34 tracks, all live takes from the British TV show "Later With Jools Holland". Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" made the album, along with songs from artists like Keane, Muse, MGMT, Radiohead, The Raconteurs, Goldfrapp, and more. See the full track listing HERE. The compilation is out October 12 on Rhino Records.
10/07/09
BON IVER is among a slew of artists to be featured on an upcoming compilation of live BBC performances. Later Live 2 with Jools Holland includes two discs of 34 tracks, all live takes from the British TV show "Later With Jools Holland". Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" made the album, along with songs from artists like Keane, Muse, MGMT, Radiohead, The Raconteurs, Goldfrapp, and more. See the full track listing HERE. The compilation is out October 12 on Rhino Records.
10/07/09
BON IVER's Justin Vernon to Appear at the New Yorker Festival
On October 17, BON IVER's Justin Vernon will appear at the New Yorker Festival where he will talk with pop music critic Sasha Frere-Jones and perform a short set of songs . Frere-Jones, who wrote about Bon Iver earlier this year, will interview Justin about the singer's home state of Wisconsin where he recorded For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. Tickets to the New Yorker Festival are $25 and available HERE.
09/21/09
On October 17, BON IVER's Justin Vernon will appear at the New Yorker Festival where he will talk with pop music critic Sasha Frere-Jones and perform a short set of songs . Frere-Jones, who wrote about Bon Iver earlier this year, will interview Justin about the singer's home state of Wisconsin where he recorded For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. Tickets to the New Yorker Festival are $25 and available HERE.
09/21/09
BON IVER T-Shirts Now Available Online
We're pleased to announce that you can now purchase BON IVER t-shirts online. These were formerly available at shows only.
To order, click HERE.
08/17/09
We're pleased to announce that you can now purchase BON IVER t-shirts online. These were formerly available at shows only.
To order, click HERE.
08/17/09
AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names Justin Vernon Of BON IVER 2009 Honorary Chair, To Perform And Address Audience During Opening Ceremonies
Justin Vernon will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2009 AIDS Walk Wisconsin.
Additionally, Vernon will perform and address an expected crowd of over 5,000 walkers at the opening ceremony of AIDS Walk Wisconsin on Sunday, October 11 at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee. During the summer, Vernon will also promote registration and fundraising activities for AIDS Walk Wisconsin.
This year marks the 20th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin which is expected to surpass a total of $10 million raised since its inception to support AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the state. A major beneficiary of AIDS Walk Wisconsin is the ARCW Medical Center, the largest provider of HIV medical, dental and mental health care services in Wisconsin.
Register early for the AIDS Walk at its website aidswalkwis.org or by calling 1-800-348 WALK.
The enthusiasm for Bon Iver and the passion he brings to the fight against AIDS are a tremendous help as we raise funds to assure health care for all HIV patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
-Doug Nelson, President and CEO of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
07/21/09
Justin Vernon will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2009 AIDS Walk Wisconsin.
Additionally, Vernon will perform and address an expected crowd of over 5,000 walkers at the opening ceremony of AIDS Walk Wisconsin on Sunday, October 11 at the Summerfest grounds in Milwaukee. During the summer, Vernon will also promote registration and fundraising activities for AIDS Walk Wisconsin.
This year marks the 20th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin which is expected to surpass a total of $10 million raised since its inception to support AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in the state. A major beneficiary of AIDS Walk Wisconsin is the ARCW Medical Center, the largest provider of HIV medical, dental and mental health care services in Wisconsin.
Register early for the AIDS Walk at its website aidswalkwis.org or by calling 1-800-348 WALK.
The enthusiasm for Bon Iver and the passion he brings to the fight against AIDS are a tremendous help as we raise funds to assure health care for all HIV patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
-Doug Nelson, President and CEO of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
07/21/09
Introducing VOLCANO CHOIR, The Collaboration Between Collection Of Colonies Of Bees And Justin Vernon of BON IVER
VOLCANO CHOIR is the assembly of Wisconsinites Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, Justin Vernon, and Thomas Wincek.
One might find these old friends also frequenting records and stages under the monikers Collections of Colonies of Bees and Bon Iver. The Volcano Choir collaboration predates the meteoric rise of Justin Vernon's Bon Iver project, with original songwriting dating back to the summer of 2005 - right around the time the Bees first toured with Vernon's previous band DeYarmond Edison.
Jagjaguwar will release the first project by Volcano Choir, Unmap, on September 22nd (21st in the UK), worldwide.
While entirely a studio record, the collection doesn't suffer from a digital pile up or over-thinking. Rather, it breathes and convulses in equal measure, radiating an inherent dynamism found only in the voluntary bondage of intimacy. With influences ranging from David Sylvian and Steve Reich to Mahalia Jackson and Tom Waits, it might be more accurate to say the group's influence is music itself. You can hear it in the care and real love generously applied to each moment of Unmap. With the vibe of some intimate backwoods gospel, plus a spirit of patience and thoughtful repetition, the music of Volcano Choir is as dynamic as it is lovely.
Unmap ultimately came together over a weekend in November 2008 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, at Justin and brother Nate Vernon's recording studio. And while it is at its heart a record about the allure of being with people you need and making something with them, it is also a document created by musicians with rare gifts getting together to exorcise their ideas about beauty. This scaffolding of loops and off grid tempos for choral style vocals offers a state of continual surprise, call it unexpectation.
06/24/09
VOLCANO CHOIR is the assembly of Wisconsinites Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, Justin Vernon, and Thomas Wincek.
One might find these old friends also frequenting records and stages under the monikers Collections of Colonies of Bees and Bon Iver. The Volcano Choir collaboration predates the meteoric rise of Justin Vernon's Bon Iver project, with original songwriting dating back to the summer of 2005 - right around the time the Bees first toured with Vernon's previous band DeYarmond Edison.
Jagjaguwar will release the first project by Volcano Choir, Unmap, on September 22nd (21st in the UK), worldwide.
While entirely a studio record, the collection doesn't suffer from a digital pile up or over-thinking. Rather, it breathes and convulses in equal measure, radiating an inherent dynamism found only in the voluntary bondage of intimacy. With influences ranging from David Sylvian and Steve Reich to Mahalia Jackson and Tom Waits, it might be more accurate to say the group's influence is music itself. You can hear it in the care and real love generously applied to each moment of Unmap. With the vibe of some intimate backwoods gospel, plus a spirit of patience and thoughtful repetition, the music of Volcano Choir is as dynamic as it is lovely.
Unmap ultimately came together over a weekend in November 2008 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, at Justin and brother Nate Vernon's recording studio. And while it is at its heart a record about the allure of being with people you need and making something with them, it is also a document created by musicians with rare gifts getting together to exorcise their ideas about beauty. This scaffolding of loops and off grid tempos for choral style vocals offers a state of continual surprise, call it unexpectation.
06/24/09
BON IVER'S For Emma, Forever Ago Goes Gold In The UK
Right now at Jagjaguwar headquarters, we're all gathered around in a love huddle celebrating the official word that BON IVER'S For Emma, Forever Ago has gone gold in the UK. Nice work, brother. Here's to working your tail off, constantly touring, always being available, and making a record for the ages.
05/20/09
Right now at Jagjaguwar headquarters, we're all gathered around in a love huddle celebrating the official word that BON IVER'S For Emma, Forever Ago has gone gold in the UK. Nice work, brother. Here's to working your tail off, constantly touring, always being available, and making a record for the ages.
05/20/09
BON IVER Takes Artist Of The Year At The Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, Joins Austin City Limits Line Up
As of late BON IVER'S Justin Vernon has been bringing it all back home. On the heels of a magical performance with his former high school's jazz band, Justin was named Artist of the Year on Monday by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards - also known as a WAMI.
Over the next few months, Justin will be on the road both stateside and abroad, playing shows with the likes of Jenny Lewis, Elvis Perkins in Dearland and The Indigo Girls. Most recently, Bon Iver was added to the stellar line up at Austin City Limits. Check out the full roster HERE.
Check out all the dates by going right HERE.
04/28/09
As of late BON IVER'S Justin Vernon has been bringing it all back home. On the heels of a magical performance with his former high school's jazz band, Justin was named Artist of the Year on Monday by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards - also known as a WAMI.
Over the next few months, Justin will be on the road both stateside and abroad, playing shows with the likes of Jenny Lewis, Elvis Perkins in Dearland and The Indigo Girls. Most recently, Bon Iver was added to the stellar line up at Austin City Limits. Check out the full roster HERE.
Check out all the dates by going right HERE.
04/28/09
BON IVER Joins Lollapalooza Line-Up, Performs With Alma Mater High School's Jazz Band
For the last year and a half, BON IVER'S Justin Vernon has been on a musical tear across the planet. And this summer finds Bon Iver still blazing that trail, most recently adding Bon Iver's own batch of awesome to an already stellar Lollapalooza 2009 line-up. Find nearly everything you need to know about Lollapalooza HERE.
Through the summer, Justin Vernon and Bon Iver will perform at festivals both European and stateside. A full list of Bon Iver and Justin Vernon tour dates can be found HERE.
Meanwhile, this past weekend, Justin performed a set of Bon Iver jammers and jazz standards with the Eau Claire Memorial High School Jazz Band - of which he was once a member not all that long ago. It's an amazing thing to think about and read about, yes. But watching these young musicians solidly back Justin in an amazing rendition of "For Emma, Forever Ago," is its own magic altogether. Please enjoy.
04/20/09
For the last year and a half, BON IVER'S Justin Vernon has been on a musical tear across the planet. And this summer finds Bon Iver still blazing that trail, most recently adding Bon Iver's own batch of awesome to an already stellar Lollapalooza 2009 line-up. Find nearly everything you need to know about Lollapalooza HERE.
Through the summer, Justin Vernon and Bon Iver will perform at festivals both European and stateside. A full list of Bon Iver and Justin Vernon tour dates can be found HERE.
Meanwhile, this past weekend, Justin performed a set of Bon Iver jammers and jazz standards with the Eau Claire Memorial High School Jazz Band - of which he was once a member not all that long ago. It's an amazing thing to think about and read about, yes. But watching these young musicians solidly back Justin in an amazing rendition of "For Emma, Forever Ago," is its own magic altogether. Please enjoy.
04/20/09