Eaux Hey: An Eaux Claires Festival podcast from The Current
by Minnesota Public Radio · 25 episodes
Music
Reports from the thick of the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, a unique event that isn’t even going to announce its lineup. The Current is the only radio station to broadcast live from the festival, and our staff will be sharing updates on the crazy collaborations and unforgettable moments - including informed commentary, crowd reactions, and interviews with musicians performing at Eaux Claires.
Latest episodes
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26 min
What just happened?
Jay and Cecilia recap Saturday night's performances and reflect on the Eaux Claires festival as a whole this year.
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12 min
Pussy Riot interview
Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founders of Pussy Riot, speaks with Cecilia about political prisoner Oleg Sentsov, that shout-out from Janelle Monae, and what punk should sound lik…
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8 min
Phil Cook on the spirit of Eaux Claires
Phil Cook tells Brian and Jill about how Eaux Claires reflects the spirit of a summer camp.
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6 min
The view from Camp Eaux
As Eaux Claires campers wake up to a beautiful Saturday morning, they tell Jay about their experiences on Friday.
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6 min
Channy Leaneagh interview
Between sets, Channy Leaneagh sat down with Cecilia to talk about reading from Walt Whitman, toggling between background singer and frontperson, and fishing.
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2 min
Fewer people means more room to breathe.
Some folks are saying that this year's lower attendance makes IV a less significant festival. Cecilia begs to differ.
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8 min
Aaron Dessner interview
Eaux Claires co-creator Aaron Dessner joined Oake and Riley on the air to talk about the spirit of the fest.
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5 min
Coffee IV Eaux Claires
Dogwood Coffee owner Dan Anderson tells Jay about the special blend he whipped up for Eaux Claires attendees and artists.
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7 min
From New York to the woods of Wisconsin
Carmel Holt from WFUV stops by to describe what it's like to come from a New York radio station to the woods of Wisconsin for Eaux Claires.
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6 min
Hrrrbek?
Mac Wilson tells Brian and Jill what's up with Justin Vernon's masked project that has a name oddly similar to that of a Minnesota baseball great.
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7 min
Sharon Van Etten interview
Sharon Van Etten joins Oake & Riley on-air to talk about experiencing her first Eaux Claires, acting on Netflix show 'The OA,' and returning to the stage for her first live set in…
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8 min
A conversation in the car
The Current's Anna Reed tells Jay about her favorite Eaux Claires food and drink, and revisits some of Friday's unforgettable musical experiences.
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3 min
Har Mar Superstar jumps in
Har Mar Superstar tells Brian and Jill about why Eaux Claires is special, who he's looking forward to seeing, and where he hopes to find a rave.
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3 min
Kevin Morby says hi
Kevin Morby stops by to say hi after his joyous afternoon set, and Jay surprises him with some news about what happened in the crowd during his performance.
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3 min
Opening Ceremony
Eaux Claires IV has begun! Jay tells Mac about the opening ceremony, featuring the Iron Boy Singers.
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2 min
Julien Baker wows Eaux Claires
Jay tells Mac about Julien Baker's early-evening set, with a special guest, at Eaux Claires.
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8 min
First Impressions
Just before the opening ceremony, Jay caught up with some Eaux Claires attendees to get their first impressions.
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4 min
The line-up is here!
We're on-site at Eaux Claires IV, and we nabbed a copy of the field guide. Here are Jay and Cecilia -- plus a special guest -- to let you in on who's playing the fest.
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7 min
Low interview
Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker of Low tell Jay about their late-night set plans, the Duluth-Eau Claire connection, and a festival encounter with Iggy Pop.
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4 min
Cheers IV beer
New Belgium and the Brewing Projekt teamed up on a new hazy pale ale called "IV" just for this year's festival. Mac Wilson tells us all about it.