Bon Iver will join Kamala Harris during the Wisconsin rally for a special performance

Less than a week after blowing the delegate threshold needed to become the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a battleground state tour with her yet-to-be-announced running mate — and she's bringing along Bon Iver for the ride.

Advertising sign can exclusively report that, Bon Iver will join Harris and her nominee in Eau Claire, Wisc. — where the two-time Grammy-winning band was founded — for a special performance on Wednesday (August 7). Their appearance at the Harris Rally follows years of commitment to uplift their city. In addition to regularly debuting new music at the Eaux Claires Music festival (which lead singer Justin Vernon co-founded and co-curated with The National's Aaron Dessner), tour-wisconsin” target=”_blank”>participated in a nonpartisan effort in 2022 called For Wisconsin, an initiative to encourage people to participate in the political process. Two years ago, the band they cooperated with Noise for Now to promote a Roe v. themed pro-choice t-shirt. Wade. 100% of the proceeds went to Planned Parenthood.

Harris is no stranger to Wisconsin either. She visited Milwaukee for her first campaign stop after announcing her candidacy for president this year, and the appearance will serve as her 10th visit to Wisconsin since being sworn in — and her sixth in 2024 alone. Harris' field trip battle will take place in seven cities over five days (Philadelphia, Eau Claire, Wisc., Detroit, Durham, NC, Savannah, Ga., Phoenix and Las Vegas).

After embracing Charli XCX's aesthetic Brat and soundtracking TikToks with Chappell Roan songs, music quickly became a cornerstone of the Harris campaign. In addition to using Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-nominated “Freedom” as the theme song, Harris' campaign also tapped Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo to speak and perform at an Atlanta rally on July 30.

On the Billboard 200, Bon Iver has had six entries, including two top ten spots: 2011's Bon Iver (No. 2) and of 2016 22, One million (No. 2). On the Billboard Hot 100, the group has five career-high entries, including appearances on Ye's (ex-Kanye West) “Monster” (No. 18) and Taylor Swift's “Exile” (No. 6).