Blog: Muzzle of Bees

Videos: Bright Eyes + Titus Androicus (Milwaukee)

Apr 4, 2011, 1:44pm Muzzle of Bees

"...the power of songs like "Old Soul Song" and "Road To Joy," which utterly brought the house down. But his most effective moment was the set closer, "Lua." Featuring Oberst alone on acoustic guitar and a couple of Walcott horn solos, it was the simplest reminder of the stark beauty of Bright Eyes' songs." - AV Club Milwaukee "...but opening act Titus Andronicus threatened to steal the show, heating up the crowd within seconds with spirited, take-no-prisoners punk. At one point, frontman Patrick Stickles climbed the speakers [...]

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Stream: Panda Bear – Tomboy

Apr 4, 2011, 9:10am Muzzle of Bees

You can listen to Panda Bear's new album, Tomboy in full at NPR . Pre-Order: Panda Bear - Tomboy

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This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements

Apr 4, 2011, 8:40am Muzzle of Bees

Here are the Wisconsin, Illinois and Austin shows we recommend you take in this week. Check out the upcoming concerts below and let us know which ones you'll be attending or ones you think should really make our list. We highly recommend you see Sharon Van Etten and Little Scream this week. The Milwaukee and Madison shows are free ! Upcoming Shows: 4/4 - Yellow Ostrich + Blair - Der Rathskeller (MADISON) 4/5 - Liam Finn + The [...]

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Video: Megafaun – "Carolina Days"

Apr 2, 2011, 9:59am Muzzle of Bees

We caught the premiere of Megafaun's video for "Carolina Days" at the Hometapes SXSW Friend Island Party . It debuted on Pitchfork this week. See Megafaun on tour with the Mountain Goats on the dates below. Megafaun Tour Dates: 04/02/11 - Ithaca, NY - Castaways* 04/03/11 - Toronto, ON - Opera House* 04/05/11 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre* 04/06/11 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge* 04/07/11 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse* 04/08/11 - Carrboro, NC - [...]

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Madison Concert: Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs

Apr 1, 2011, 10:00am Muzzle of Bees

It's been a long time since Ray LaMontagne first played in Madison. In fact, announcing his 2005 show at the High Noon Saloon was the first post we ever did on this site. He's been back through town several times since then and today we're happy to announce he's returning on Thursday, July 7th for a show at Overture Hall . Reserved seating tickets go on sale Saturday, April 9th at 11am and range in price ($49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50). Ticket can be purchased [...]

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MP3: Breathe Owl Breathe – MVP

Mar 31, 2011, 2:58pm Muzzle of Bees

Breathe Owl Breathe have released the basketball-themed (and appropriately timed) song, " MVP " as a free download. We're thrilled to be bringing them back through Wisconsin in April. Check out the tour dates and don't miss them if they come to a city near you. MP3: Breathe Owl Breathe - "MVP" Breathe Owl Breathe Tour Dates: 04/13/11 - Oberlin, OH @ Oberlin College 04/14/11 - Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark 04/15/11 - Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Central [...]

• Breathe Owl Breathe - BreatheOwlBreathe-MVP.mp3

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Milwaukee Concert Announcement: Timber Timbre

Mar 31, 2011, 10:00am Muzzle of Bees

We're bringing Timber Timbre + The Barr Brothers to the Cactus Club in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 22nd in support of their new album Creep on Creepin' On (April 5th, Arts & Crafts ). Said album is currently available as a full album stream here , go have a listen. We highly recommend it. MP3: Timber Timbre – "Black Water" Video: Timber Timbre – "Woman" ++ Pre-Order: [...]

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Video: Fleet Foxes – "Grown Ocean"

Mar 30, 2011, 12:23pm Muzzle of Bees

Pre-Order: Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

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Sad Songs & Waltzes :: Sharon Van Etten

Mar 30, 2011, 8:06am Muzzle of Bees

( Sad Songs & Waltzes is a recurring feature on Muzzle of Bees, where artists share their favorite sad songs. Previous contributors include Megafaun , Delta Spirit , Damien Jurado , Over The Rhine , Conrad Plymouth , Frontier Ruckus , Strand of Oaks , and Roadside Graves .) Few albums have retained their spot in heavy rotation like Sharon Van Etten's gorgeous 2010 release, Epic . I never tire of it. We're very excited for the upcoming tour dates [...]

• Sharon Van Etten - Don't Do It
• Sharon Van Etten - Love More

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Set List: Jeff Tweedy – Capitol Theater, Madison

Mar 29, 2011, 10:31am Muzzle of Bees

Set: Via Chicago / One Wing / Pieholden Suite / Not For The Season / I Am Trying To Break Your Heart / She's A Jar / The Ruling Class / Hesitating Beauty / Radio King / You Are Not Alone / Born Alone (new!) / How To Fight Loneliness / I'll Fight / Jesus, etc. / Hummingbird / Theologians / A Shot in the Arm Encore One: The Late Greats / Candyfloss / Passenger Side / I'm The Man Who Loves You Encore Two: Walken / Acuff-Rose [...]

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Review: Megafaun – 9:30 Club, Washington D.C.

Mar 28, 2011, 5:03pm Muzzle of Bees

By Jon Stone | @jwstone I just returned from an epic journey out to the Capitol – my first ever visit to those Eastern States. For a middle-class west-coast guy, exploring the east feels not unlike getting to visit the places that only ever existed in books and movies: Metropolis, Coruscant, The Emerald City. With its rich history, its monuments, museums, and memorials, Washington D.C. especially has this flavor for me. So too, then, does the 9:30 Club , that venue that has been emblazoned upon my mind as the legendary site of so [...]

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This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements

Mar 28, 2011, 9:28am Muzzle of Bees

Here are the Wisconsin and Illinois shows we recommend you take in this week. Check out the upcoming concerts below and let us know which ones you'll be attending or ones you think should really make our list. Upcoming Shows: 3/28 - Jeff Tweedy + Snowblink - Capital Theater (MADISON) 3/29 - Destroyer + The War On Drugs - Lincoln Hall (CHICAGO) 3/29 - The Greenhornes + Hacienda @ Cactus Club (MILWAUKEE) 3/29 - James McMurtry + Bottle Rockets- High Dive (CHAMPAIGN) [...]

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Tonight: Nathaniel Rateliff at Club Garibaldi (Milwaukee)

Mar 27, 2011, 12:25pm Muzzle of Bees

We're excited to be bringing Nathaniel Rateliff back to Milwaukee tonight at Club Garibaldi . Advance tickets are available here . Many missed to see Nathaniel's last time through town due to the severe flooding all over the city. Arrive early for opening sets from one of Milwaukee's newest bands, Hello Death as well as a long-time favorite, Chris DeMay . Doors and music at 8PM, $10 to get in. Check out some videos from Nathaniel Rateliff's previous plays in town: [...]

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Video: Volcano Choir – "Blue Ni Ni" (Turner Hall Ballroom)

Mar 27, 2011, 12:16pm Muzzle of Bees

Really enjoyed last night's Volcano Choir show in Milwaukee. We got a new song, " Blue Ni Ni " (video above) as well as an encore version of Bon Iver's " Woods. " Thanks to Craig for the video.

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Tonight: Volcano Choir at Turner Hall Ballroom

Mar 26, 2011, 9:44am Muzzle of Bees

Tonight, Volcano Choir play their second US show ever at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee. I'm told tickets are running thin, so make sure to get yours now . The band features members of Bon Iver , Collections of Colonies of Bees , and All Tiny Creatures . If you caught the video footage from their Japan tour , you know this is one show that can't be missed. MP3: Volcano Choir - "Island, IS" ++ Buy: [...]

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Tonight: Jeremiah Nelson CD release show in Madison

Mar 26, 2011, 8:42am Muzzle of Bees

We're proud to be sponsoring tonight's Jeremiah Nelson's album release show at the Frequency in Madison. Drugs To Make You Sober comes with our highest recommendation and includes "Skin To Touch," which isn't only my favorite song Jeremiah's ever done, but one of my all-time favorite songs. Download it below. Tonight's bill is jam-packed with greatness including sets from Cedarwell , Surgeons In Heat and Oedipus Tex . Music starts at 9:30 and $8 gets you in the door. [...]

• Jeremiah Nelson - Skin To Touch

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Photos: The Rural Alberta Advantage (Madison)

Mar 25, 2011, 12:09pm Muzzle of Bees

Photos: Ed Oliver Last night The Rural Alberta Advantage returned to the High Noon Saloon in Madison with James Vincent McMorrow and In Tall Buildings supporting the show. Ed Oliver was on hand to take photos. [...]

• In Tall Buildings - 2 The Way to a Monster's Lair

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Year:	2010

Sad Songs & Waltzes :: Over The Rhine

Mar 25, 2011, 8:54am Muzzle of Bees

( Sad Songs & Waltzes is a recurring feature on Muzzle of Bees, where artists share their favorite sad songs. Previous contributors include Megafaun , Delta Spirit , Damien Jurado , Conrad Plymouth , Frontier Ruckus , Strand of Oaks , and Roadside Graves .) By Linford Detweiler | Over the Rhine As a young, struggling painter, Vincent Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo, "I am trying to get at something utterly heartbroken." Those words haunted me as a [...]

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Thursday News

Mar 24, 2011, 9:59am Muzzle of Bees

Last night's show at Mad Planet was great. Old favorites like Dinosaur Feathers and The Rural Alberta Advantage were great as expected. I really loved James Vincent McMorrow who I completely missed at SXSW, but was happy to have finally gotten a chance to see live. Great stuff. If you're in Madison go see them tonight at the High Noon Saloon. MP3: James Vincent McMorrow - "If I Had A Boat" MP3: The Rural Alberta Advantage [...]

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Giveaway: The Rural Alberta Advantage (Milwaukee/Madison)

Mar 23, 2011, 9:51am Muzzle of Bees

We're excited to present the Rural Alberta Advantage tonight at Mad Planet in Milwaukee and tomorrow at the High Noon Saloon in Madison in support of their beautiful new record Departing . Giveaway: We've got a pair of tickets for both the Milwaukee and Madison shows . To enter, leave a comment with the best concert you've seen this year . We'll select winners this afternoon and notify them by e-mail . MP3: [...]

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