Music scene · Menomonie

Music in Menomonie, a college town close to Eau Claire, grows out of school concerts, church services, and community events. University of Wisconsin-Stout brings student bands, indie acts, and bar shows. Artists from Eau Claire also stop by for intimate shows.

Performers in Menomonie typically use spaces like community center, park pavilion, and American Legion hall. School auditoriums host student concerts, and musicians from the Eau Claire area stop in at local bars for small sets.

Performers in Menomonie are mainly local or regional, though players from the nearby Eau Claire scene occasionally stop by.

Getting started in Menomonie means attending local church choir rehearsals, school ensemble performances, and community theater productions. Musicians can also drive to Eau Claire for larger gigs while establishing relationships at home.