Eaux Hey: An Eaux Claires Festival podcast from The Current

Phil Cook on the spirit of Eaux Claires Jul 10, 2018

Phil Cook tells Brian and Jill about how Eaux Claires reflects the spirit of a summer camp.

What just happened? Jul 10, 2018

Jay and Cecilia recap Saturday night's performances and reflect on the Eaux Claires festival as a whole this year.

Pussy Riot interview Jul 10, 2018

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 like today.

Har Mar Superstar jumps in Jul 07, 2018

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.

A conversation in the car Jul 07, 2018

The Current's Anna Reed tells Jay about her favorite Eaux Claires food and drink, and revisits some of Friday's unforgettable musical experiences.

Sharon Van Etten interview Jul 07, 2018

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 15 months.

Hrrrbek? Jul 07, 2018

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.

From New York to the woods of Wisconsin Jul 07, 2018

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.

Kevin Morby says hi Jul 07, 2018

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.

Coffee IV Eaux Claires Jul 07, 2018

Dogwood Coffee owner Dan Anderson tells Jay about the special blend he whipped up for Eaux Claires attendees and artists.

Aaron Dessner interview Jul 07, 2018

Eaux Claires co-creator Aaron Dessner joined Oake and Riley on the air to talk about the spirit of the fest.

Fewer people means more room to breathe. Jul 07, 2018

Some folks are saying that this year's lower attendance makes IV a less significant festival. Cecilia begs to differ.

The view from Camp Eaux Jul 07, 2018

As Eaux Claires campers wake up to a beautiful Saturday morning, they tell Jay about their experiences on Friday.

Channy Leaneagh interview Jul 07, 2018

Between sets, Channy Leaneagh sat down with Cecilia to talk about reading from Walt Whitman, toggling between background singer and frontperson, and fishing.

Gordi interview Jul 06, 2018

Australian artist Gordi talks about "musical decathlons," indoor vs. outdoor shows, and her role as an EXC artist-in-residence with Cecilia Johnson.

Jenn Wasner interview Jul 06, 2018

Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak tells Jay about why Eaux Claires is special, and how the band were officially named cultural ambassadors of the State of Maryland via their connection to the original Wye Oak tree.

Opening Ceremony Jul 06, 2018

Eaux Claires IV has begun! Jay tells Mac about the opening ceremony, featuring the Iron Boy Singers.

Cheers IV beer Jul 06, 2018

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.

Low interview Jul 06, 2018

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.

The line-up is here! Jul 06, 2018

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.

First Impressions Jul 06, 2018

Just before the opening ceremony, Jay caught up with some Eaux Claires attendees to get their first impressions.

Julien Baker wows Eaux Claires Jul 06, 2018

Jay tells Mac about Julien Baker's early-evening set, with a special guest, at Eaux Claires.

Swamp Dogg & Independence Day Jul 05, 2018

Eau Claire's Fourth of July fireworks, scored by Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, gave way to an impressive concert at The Metro with Swamp Dogg and a cast of Minneapolis musicians. Host Cecilia Johnson reports.

What do we know about the lineup? Jul 03, 2018

Officially, Eaux Claires isn't announcing a lineup this year. Unofficially, organizers and artists have been dropping hints for months. Maia Jacobson's been digging through all the reports and rumors, and she tells us what she's learned.

What to expect Jul 02, 2018

We don't know what this podcast is going to be because we don't know what the Eaux Claires festival is going to be. But we do know there will be great music, art and surprises. And we'll do our best to bring stories and voices from the festival to you all weekend long.