If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by up and coming indie pop extraordinaire, Landon Conrath. Hailing from Minneapolis, Landon started his musical career beating the skins, until he decided to try his hand at songwriting and put himself out front… and this gutsy move exposed all of London’s musical talents and that is why we love him today. Landon writes ind...
Oct 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 154
If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by area favorites and Rochester’s own, My Grandma’s Cardigan. If you like grandma’s and think sweaters are a girls best friend, then oh boy are you in for a treat. Kick yer shoes off, put on a nice comfy pair of slippers, and your favorite sweater as we bring you My Grandma’s Cardigan, LIVE from MWMF 2024, tonight on The Li...
Oct 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 153
If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Neverwreck out of Chatfield, MN. Neverwreck is a band of young musicians that are making quite a commotion and their performance at MWMF 2024 was no exception. Like a train about to go off the rails or a high wire act without a net, the band will keep you on the edge of your seat, but as their name implies, they keep it ...
Oct 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 152
If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Eleanor Sievers. At only 16, this young singer songwriter has taken her hometown of Rochester by storm and shows no sign of slowing down if her performance at MWMF is any indication. I’m Bill Stoneberg, saying kick back and relax as we bring you the sweet songwriting stylings of Eleanor Sievers, LIVE from Mid West Music ...
Oct 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 151
If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, the always delicious, Winona faves, Beet Root Stew. Beet Root Stew is a roots band with their roots in Winona, MN. Beet Root Stew/the band is sometimes on hiatus with members moving all about and up and out of the region but then they always come back together for some good times and great oldies. And also for good tune...
Oct 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 150
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band TimIsARocker. Fronted by vocalist extraordinaire, Tim, this group of maniacs are ready to rock out ‘til the clocks out. Ya know, like ‘til the clock runs out. Times Up! If this group doesn’t get ya movin and yer heart pumpin then you must be dead. In which case I would get that checked o...
Oct 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 149
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band Yonder. Fronted by vocalist/violinist Hattie Peach, this group of musicians are ready to take it, and you, to the next level. This group is like a melting pot of influences, bringing together americana, folk, rock, harmonies and great storytelling. I’m Bill Stoneberg, sit back and listen...
Oct 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 148
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Radium Girls. This Winona based band, made up of three wonderfully talented women, played its third ever show at this years fest. Though this band is new itself, each member of this powerhouse trio has past experience of their own, as they are all currently in other bands including the Cassie Brady Trio,...
Oct 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 147
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Chutes. This Minneapolis based band was started by singer songwriter Ryan Kemp as a solo project. As of of 2022, Chutes has grown to become a six member band with an indie rock sound and fuzzy vocals that is sure to have its audience safely jumping for joy. This band brings a positive energy to their liv...
Oct 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 146
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Winona’s own, WAISTED. Although WAISTED is a newer band, the members of WAISTED are no strangers to the scene. Marcus Jones, Connor Sternberg and Amber Fletcher brought their thunderously loud noisey power slop stoner rock to the stage at Peters Biergarten at Mid West Music Fest and the...
Oct 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 145
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Odd Prospect from Minneapolis Minnesota. This power trio caused some serious headbanging from the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their use of screaming vocals, heart pounding drumming, and heavy guitar riffs. These elements and their story-like lyrics came together to produce a hardcore ...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 144
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Sheep for Wheat from south eastern Minnesota. This herd of lads wowed the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their hoof tapping music which is best described as a mixture of folk, indie, and rock and roll. I'm Abby Hawkey, get ready to be sheared of your expectations and do a little grazing ...
Jun 07, 2024•38 min•Ep. 143
If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Anni XO outta Minneapolis. Anni wowed the crowd with their unique brand of indie pop at Peters Biergarten. I'm Abby Hawkey, kick back and relax as we bring you Anni XO, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest, tonight on The LIve Feed. The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Wiona State Universi...
Jun 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 142
Today on the Live Feed we take you to the Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse for a live performance by H3O Jazz Trio. These three musicians from right here in Winona create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. So, Grab some coffee, grab some tea, and come unwind with H3O Jazz Trio Live on tonight's Live Feed! The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Original air date: 05/31/24...
Jun 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 141
Hey there tiger, looks like it was a rough on last night, eh? Oh well, you’ll be back on yer feet in no time at all. You’re not up a creek without a paddle yet, we’ll just get ya a cup of coffee and you’ll be as good as new and ready to check out this new episode of The Live Feed. Round these parts, it’s not just a figure of speech either. No sir, this is the real deal. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and we’re about to get down with Winona’s own, Mike Munson LIVE from Sleepy Weekend 2023 at No Name Bar, to...
Mar 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 140
Hey wake up! It’s time for The Live Feed and you don’t wanna sleep through this one! Tonight, we bring you another stellar performance recorded during Sleepy Weekend 2023 at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Tonight, it’s Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty outta Rochester, MN. With the smooth, silky, soulful vocals of Clay Fulton and Carly Hornstine over the top of a top notch rock solid rhythm section this band lays it down! And if you missed Sleepy Weekend, well then tonight, you can get down ...
Mar 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 139
Oh, yea, it’s time for another episode of The Live Feed bringing you great performances from Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar right here in Winona. This week we’ve got a heck of a performance from Humbird. Humbird’s got the stuff. Let me tell ya, if yer lookin’ for stuff, Humbird’s got it! That’s right, step right up, get the good stuff right here on The Live Feed! Well, I guess you don’t have to step up at all, maybe just sit tight, or sit back, relax and listen up as KQAL brings you Humbird, LIVE...
Mar 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 138
Bow, wow, wow... Haha, yea that’s right, tonight on The Live Feed we bring you none other than, New Salty Dog from Duluth, MN. In December of 2023, New Salty Dog played the first ever Sleepy Weekend festival hosted by Sleeping Jesus at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Ya like to get down and groove wit it? Ya like funky jams do ya? Well then, tonight’s show is for you! Funky jams is what New Salty Dog is all about. Gettin down an groovy is what these dogs do! Layin down some baaaad a**** gr...
Mar 01, 2024•47 min•Ep. 137
Today on the Live Feed we take you to No Name Bar for the live debut of Waisted. These familiar faces to the local music scene come together for the first time to perform songs from their debut album "1, 2, 3, 4." Grab a cold one and kick back as we get... Waisted tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 02/09/24 The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Feb 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 136
Tonight on the Live Feed we take you to Mayo High for a live performance by The John Paulson Big Band. This fantastic set of jazz musicians use their various talents in music to take you on a journey through the struggles, delight, and sorrows of the human experience. Tonight they have music from their new album "The Refuge Project". Sit back and listen to the John Paulson Big Band on tonight's Live Feed. Original Airdate: 02/02/24 The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona Sta...
Feb 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 135
Tonight on the Live Feed, we have a special treat from Winona's own alternative rapper, LAN3S with a live concert recorded on the day of the debut of her latest album, Wannabe Superstar! Following up from her episode on The Sound, LAN3S decided to hold a celebratory party and concert at the basement level of Bubs Brewery. Boy was it a blizzard, and many folks came in looking like the abominable snowman, but this wannabe didn't stop everyone from having a good time with rockin' tunes only a snowm...
Feb 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 134
Today on the Live Feed we take you to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a Live Performance by High and Rising. This Groovy Grass grew sprouted from the lands of the Mighty Mississippi. Much like the river they sprouted from their music roars and flows creating a fresh take on the Bluegrass and Folk Americana genres. Truth to their name excitement was high when they took the stage and it is clear they are rising to the peak of midwestern fame. Now Live from Boats and Bluegrass 2023 its High and Rising...
Feb 15, 2024•55 min•Ep. 133
“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we have more Boats & Bluegrass for ya with a live performance from Carriage House. Carriage house is a husband and wife folk duo based in the driftless region. In September 2023 they brought their unique blend of ethereal melodies and heartfelt lyrics to the stage at Boats and Bluegrass here in Winona, MN. And now, we are bringing that experience to you, faithful KQAL listener! I’m Bill Stoneberg and I’d like to add that in addition to ethereal melodi...
Feb 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 132
“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from Feeding Leroy. Feeding Leroy, outta Duluth, MN, has been a staple at Boats and Bluegrass longer than some folks can remember, and with good reason! One reason might be that some folks can’t remember too well, but that’s not the good reason I was talking about. The good reason they keep comin back to Boats is that they do a darned good job playin’ darned good string band music of thei...
Dec 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 131
“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins! Whew! That is a mouthful. And they’re not really penguins, and I don’t think they go around pistol whippin’ folks either. But what they do… um do, is play some good ol’ traditional American string band music with their own spin on it, ‘cause ya gotta put a spin on it! Ahhhg, but what do I know, let’s let the penguins speak for themselves! I’m Bill ...
Dec 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 130
Tonight on The Live Feed, we have a special holiday episode featuring Winona’s own Johnson Street Underground. Johnson Street Underground is an a capella group that covers a wide variety of musical genres from Dolly Parton to the Beatles to Adele. Tonight they turn their talents more towards themes of wintery nights, holiday cheer and Christmas. The group is comprised of Matt Schultz as the dramatic tenor, Seth Flatten as the lyric tenor, Charlie Opatz as the baritone and John Chernega as the b-...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 129
“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from the crunchiest psychedelic band Texas Toast- Ope, hold on, my toast is ready *crunch* mmmmmmm crunchy. So whether you prefer your toast with butter, fruit, or topped off with eggs and bacon, nothing beats the beats from this groovy folk band. I'm Dylan Alzate, and prep your ovens, a baking sheet, and get toasty as we bite into some Texas Toast LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023 tonig...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 128
“Boats annnnd!” What’s that? You want more? Well, we got more Boats and Bluegrass 2023 comin at ya right now with a live performance from Chicken Wire Empire. Hailing from across the river and through the woods, this Milwaukee quintet are Boats veterans, favorites, and they deliver every time. With a balanced mix of old time string band and contemporary bluegrass these chicken pickers will take you on a journey of ups and downs, with barn burners, cool mid-tempo rides and maybe even a slow dance...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 127
“Boats annnnd!” What’s that? You want more? Well, we got more Boats and Bluegrass 2023 comin at ya with a live performance from Buffalo Galaxy. Launching out of Minneapolis, these galactic string band pickers are spreading their own brand of cosmic grass throughout the galaxy and beyond… one might even call them intergalactic. So buckle up, saddle up and prepare to go where the buffalo roam but no man has gone before… It’s Buffalo Galaxy, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live...
Dec 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 126
Tonight on the Live Feed, we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a live performance from Barefoot Bluegrass. True to their name, this band rocked the stage completely barefoot while encouraging others to join the fray. Their focus of bluegrass and jam music is sure to rock your socks off and have you dancing in no time. So take off your shoes and crank up the radio, and experience Barefoot Bluegrass LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023, tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 11/24/2...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 125
