Bon Iver to perform on Saturday Night Live

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin indie folk band Bon Iver will perform on Saturday Night Live this week.

It's the band's first appearance on the show. It's also the first appearance for actor Channing Tatum, who is hosting.

Bon Iver is led by Justin Vernon of Eau Claire. The band has earned four Grammy nominations, including best record, best song for ``Holocene,'' best new artist and best alternative music album. The awards show is Feb. 12.

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