Dogstar Leads a Lean Week for Area Rock Fans

From Dogstar in Madison to a lone Eau Claire-area songwriter showcase, the next seven days are slim on verified rock shows close to home.

The next seven days are a pretty quiet stretch for verified active rock around Eau Claire, but there is one clear headliner within the expanded range: Dogstar rolls into Madison on Saturday, August 29. Closer to home, Eau Claire proper is light on confirmed rock bookings from approved sources, with just one verified live performance listing turning up at Acoustic Café later in the week.

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Dogstar — The Sylvee, Madison — Saturday, August 29 — 6:30 PM doors, 8:00 PM show
If you’re willing to make the drive to Madison, this is the biggest verified rock show in the region over the next seven days. Dogstar is booked at The Sylvee on Saturday night, with doors listed for 6:30 PM and the show set for 8:00 PM.

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Chippewa Valley Songwriter Circle — Acoustic Café, Eau Claire — Friday, August 28 — 6:00 PM
Eau Claire’s only verified live music listing from the approved venue sources in this window is the Chippewa Valley Songwriter Circle at Acoustic Café. The venue describes it as a showcase featuring members of the local collective presenting original songs. It is not billed specifically as a rock event, so it lands here as a local live-music option rather than a straight active rock pick.

With approved-source listings this thin, it’s a week to keep expectations realistic and check venue pages day-of for any late additions.

Lineups change—double-check venue pages day-of.

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