Bon Iver to perform at Kamala Harris rally in Eau Claire

Bon Iver, the Grammy-winning indie folk band fronted by Justin Vernon, is set to perform at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, is part of Harris’s tour through several swing states as she campaigns for the 2024 presidential election.

Eau Claire holds special significance for both the band and its frontman, Vernon, as it is their hometown. This appearance marks a continuation of Bon Iver’s engagement in political events, following their performances at rallies for Bernie Sanders during the 2020 campaign and get-out-the-vote efforts in Wisconsin during the 2022 midterms.

Harris’s rally in Eau Claire is the second stop on her “Battleground State Tour,” which aims to galvanize support in key states. The tour kicked off in Philadelphia and includes stops in Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada. Harris’s campaign strategy emphasizes grassroots engagement and leveraging local cultural figures like Vernon to draw crowds and energize voters.

Bon Iver’s involvement underscores a broader trend of artists using their platforms to influence political discourse and encourage civic participation. Known for hits like “Skinny Love” and collaborations with artists such as Taylor Swift on “Exile,” Bon Iver’s presence is expected to attract a diverse audience, further highlighting the intersection of music and politics in contemporary campaign strategies.