Volume One's Backstage Concert Series - State Theatre

THE BACK STAGE CONCERT SERIES

Eau Claire, WI

At the Back Stage Concert Series, the bands, the audience, and the bar are all right on the State Theatre stage among the bricks, rigging, and lights -- a space theater patrons rarely get to see. The usual auditorium is curtained off to create a unique back-stage environment where music lovers of all ages can gather to see performances from some of the best Chippewa Valley bands. Join us and experience a fresh take on live music.

Irie Sol

Irie Sol's music is a blend of reggae, dancehall, ska, jazz, soul, funk, rock, and hip hop. Such an eclectic blend reflects the diverse origins and influences of bandmembers who hail from Canada, Jamaica, Korea, the East Coast, Minneapolis, and northern Wisconsin. Melodic vocals and Jamaican-style rap are backed by a full horn section and band. Classic tunes from Stevie Wonder to Wayne Wonder are revisited over a reggae backdrop. Don't miss this fusion of your favorite musical genres.

myspace.com/iriesolreggae

Duncan Ninja

Duncan Ninja is a recently formed funk group comprised of two suave singers, five hot horns, and a ripe rhythm section. They play music by artists such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, KC & the Sunshine Band, and more. Several members of our group play in other bands around the area, including The Eau Claire Blues All-Stars, The Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet, Meridene, and The Procrastinators.

myspace.com/duncanninja