I am working on a new feature to add to the website.  There are a lot of things that have come and gone in the Chippewa Valley, and I would like to take some time to remember them.  With your help, I think we could all create a nice trip down memory lane! 

 

A couple of days ago, a listener sent me a nice link from waaaaaaay back. 

Joe writes:

...I do remember going to Fournier's on Friday nights to see bands in the late 60's and 70's until torn down in 1972. Then there were/are the ThunderMen. Good old rock and roll! These guys played in and around Eau Claire for years and as far as I know, still do. I also remember going to the Pines in Bloomer on Saturday nights to see bands. I like Bob Remembers on the radio. It brings back memories from the old days. Remember the Farmer Store? I used to buy my Wrangler jeans there for $3.98 back in the 60's. Across the street was S. S. Kresge's. had a great lunch counter.

 

Joe also sent a link to some pictures of when Buddy Holly and The Crickets performed here in 1959, only a week before his untimely death.  I'll share it with you here:  http://www.buddyhollyandthecrickets.com/WDP/eauclaire.html

 

As for the Farmer Store...I only wish that there was a store in town that still sold a good pair of jeans for under 4 dollars.  My wallet might be a little more full!