Parker Reed

Eau Claire

Associate Editor at Volume One

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Ghosts of the Sun Embrace 'Animist' Identity in Sophomore Album

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

MusicGhosts of the Sun Embrace 'Animist' Identity in Sophomore Album Tragedy can either define a person and wither them down to nothing, or it can propel one forward with the knowledge that life is precious and fragile. Perhaps no local band knows that more than progressive rock/metal instrumental outfit, Ghosts of the Sun. Ghosts of the Sun recently announced their sophomore album Animist, set for a release in May.
Familiar Faces Part of 2025 Northwoods Rock Rally Lineup

2 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

Music StageFamiliar Faces Part of 2025 Northwoods Rock Rally Lineup One of the state’s most popular rock festivals welcomes several Chippewa Valley-based bands this summer. Northwoods Rock Rally, founded in 2007, is set for Aug. 14-16 in Glen Flora. Just over an hour's drive north from Eau Claire, the festival is known to feature notable up-and-coming rock bands, regional favorites, and big names across its several stages.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Menomonie's Blue Dragon Tattoo Expands into Eau Claire

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

Eau Claire’s newest tattoo shop brings a different perspective to the arts scene. Jeffrey Yang, owner of Blue Dragon Tattoo, expanded the shop – its original space is still located in Menomonie – with a second location in Eau Claire (411 E. Clairemont Ave.) last summer. Blue Dragon Tattoo specializes in both color and black and gray realism, a skillset Yang honed while working as an art teacher in his native China.
THE STRANGE CASE OF TIM: Local Songwriter Set To Release Debut Album

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

MusicTHE STRANGE CASE OF TIM: Local Songwriter Set To Release Debut Album Performing music is just like riding a bicycle – no matter how much time passes, you never forget how to pedal, shift gears, and find your balance. Tim Case is a family man, a career man, and a true musician at heart. After moving to Eau Claire and taking more than a decade off from performing music, Case is set to release his debut solo album Hall of Mirrors on April 8.
The Over Unders Take You Down '7th St.' With New Single and Album Announcement

3 weeks ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

Now Hiring: Video & Photo Producer / Editor Learn more about careers with us! MusicThe Over Unders Take You Down '7th St.' With New Single and Album Announcement Can you name a more iconic Chippewa Valley musical duo than Matt and Sam Hellman of The Over Unders? Having trouble? We’ll wait. This powerful rock duo just dropped their latest single “7th St.,” a stripped-back rock song from their newly announced sophomore LP, Faces and Time, out May 30.
FINDING HIS MELODY: Jim "Doc" Miller Hits Musicial Stride in Retirement

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

Now Hiring: Video & Photo Producer / Editor Learn more about careers with us! Music PeopleFINDING HIS MELODY: Jim "Doc" Miller Hits Musicial Stride in Retirement While you can retire from your career, a truly passionate performer couldn’t throw in the towel if they tried. That’s the case for Jim “Doc” Miller, who has been a name in the cultural zeitgeist of the greater Chippewa Valley for years.
GOING BACK DOWN SOUTH: Local Legends South Farwell Announce Reunion Concert

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

After more than a half decade apart, one of the Chippewa Valley’s favorite music groups is gracing the live stage again. South Farwell, a rootsy rock ’n’ roll and R&B band based in Eau Claire, is set to play a reunion show on May 3 at the Stones Throw in downtown Eau Claire with special guest Wyatt Thomson. The group hasn’t played together since Decadent Cabaret in 2020, which took place just a few days before the pandemic shutdown.
LOST IN THE ABALONE SKY: Hemma Readies Forthcoming Studio Album

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

After over five years of reflection and refinement, a beloved local songstress is ready to unleash her new album. Hannah Hebl, stage name Hemma, is a celebrated pastoral country and folk rock musician who has made a name for herself through vulnerable lyrics and signature haunting melodies. Hemma's forthcoming album Abalone Sky is set to release April 25 , serving as the culmination of five-plus years of work. “These songs grew from my experience during isolation,” she said.
Inaugural Midwest MetaParaCon Slated for April

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

Do you remember the last time you saw something – or at least you thought you saw something – that you just couldn’t explain? Well, there’s an entire cultural subgenre ready to help you find answers to the unknown. Midwest MetaParaCon is set for April 11-13 at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center (5150 Old Mill Plaza, Eau Claire). The three-day paranormal event focuses on paranormal investigations, ghosts, magic, and all things that go bump in the night.
The Man of Many Flutes Returns with "Earthly"

1 month ago | volumeone.org | Parker Reed

After decades of success across a multitude of genres, one local musician’s sonic journey continues to turn heads. Peter Phippen is a Chippewa Valley-based multi-instrumentalist known for engaging audiences throughout the world over the past few decades. His third full-length studio album with collaborator Ivar Lunde, Earthly, dropped in 2024 and has seen steady chart success ever since.