Well, festival season is in full swing and next up is Cheech’s Deecefest at Bluebird Campground in La Crosse, WI! That’s right, Deecefest is a family friendly music festival put together by Cheech, otherwise known as Gregg Hall, annnd it happens next weekend! Always a big supporter of local music, the festival is including a Thursday night lineup of all local artists! And there’s so much local talent that the rest of the weekend has plenty of beloved local stars as well. So, grab a lawn chair an...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 184
Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed. Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from Yonder. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Yonder let out an electric set with ... an acoustic violin? I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for mix of classical rock, it’s Yonder, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed. The Live Feed is produced o...
Jul 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 183
That’s right, it’s that time of year again; summer is in full swing, the days are long and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Midwest Music Fest rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands. Tonight, we’ve got Lacrosse's own...
Jul 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 182
Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed. Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from storyteller and serenader, Clay Fulton. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Clay Fulton drew our ears with his intimate voice. I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for some wonderful ballads and folk, it’s Clay Fulton, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The ...
Jul 22, 2025•57 min•Ep. 181
That’s right, it’s that time of year again; spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Midwest Music Fest rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands. Tonight, we’ve got Matt Monso...
Jul 22, 2025•54 min•Ep. 180
Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed. Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from sweet funkists, Sugar Lads. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Sugar Lads brought the funk. I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for the sweetest funk this side of the Mississippi, it’s Sugar Lads, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed. The Live ...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 179
Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed. Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from local favorites Sheep for Wheat. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands. Tonight, we bring you the sweet sounds of a local folk rock band based out of Winona and Rochester, Sheep For Wheat. I'm Annika Bakkum-Ekern, saying get ready for some ...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 178
Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed. Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from local darlings, Radium Girls. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Radium Girls kicked things off with a blazing hot set of white hot rock. I'm Ken Goroztieta, saying get ready for the hottest rock this side of the Mississippi, it’s Radium Girls, LIVE from Mid West Music Fes...
Jul 22, 2025•46 min•Ep. 177
Tonight, on The Live Feed we take it back to Peter's Biergarten in downtown Winona for a performance from KQAL's own former Local Music Director, Luke Ott. Luke held a two hour long performance at Peter's, a spectacular show to behold. But this episode, we're going to highlight some special original songs Luke wrote himself. So, without further adieu, I'm Dylan Alzate telling you to get cozy and grab a drink as we settle once more into the local music scene with Luke Ott, tonight on The Live Fee...
Jul 22, 2025•55 min•Ep. 176
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight, we’ve got Dave and Dave a dynamic duo made up of Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll. When this group ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 175
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight, we’ve got The High 48s a dynamic group made up of Clint Birtzer, Rich Casey, Eric Christopher, An...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 174
Boats aaaaand… that’s right it’s that time of year again. Spring is upon us. The days are getting longer but a few months ago, the good time jam and extravaganza that is Boats and Bluegrass rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahh… that don’t matter none. KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for you, so you can enjoy live performances from this year‘s festival all year long. Tonight we’ve got Danny Frank and The Smokey Gold a rocking band comprised of Lead Singer Da...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 173
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Featured artist: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Original ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 172
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight's featured artist: The Last Revel Original Airdat...
Jul 21, 2025•57 min•Ep. 171
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight's featured artist: Texas Toast Original Airdate: ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 170
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight, we’ve got Chicken Wire Empire a Wisconsin based ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 169
Boats annnnd!... (Bluegrass!) What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year round. Tonight's featured artist: Buffalo Galaxy Original Airdate: 03/14/25 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.
Jul 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 168
Boats annnnd!... (Bluegrass!) What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year round. Tonight we bring you Humbird, a Minneapolis based singer songwriter and a favorite at the festival. Playing songs from her latest album, Right On, Siri Undlin and the band really brought the sway, the swagger, the vibes. So, I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern, sayin’ vibe on and enjoy Humbird, ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 167
Boats annnnd!... tonight we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2024, What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from the comfort of your own home, or where ever you listen to the radio. Tonight, we bring you for a killer performance from Long Mama. Long Mama came to us from over the river and through the woods of Wisconsin, that’s right, they came all the way from Milwaukee, just to play for yo...
Jul 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 166
Boats annnnd!... That’s right! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! spreading its sweet bluegrass tunes to anyone who got a chance to listen. But don't worry if you didnt make it, because we did! And KQAL made sure to record it for you. So dont be blue becuse were going to be playinh these magic sounds all season long. Tonight we have Slapdash Bluegrass. This bluegrass band hails from three different states but bases themselves in Decorah Iowa. Their s...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 165
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. Featured artist: Jon Sullivan Band Original Airdate: 02/14/25 The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 164
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. Tonight's artist is People Brothers Band. Original Airdate: 12/20/24 The Live Feed is produced by KQA...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 163
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. Tonight, yer in for a treat. And that treat is the MilBillies with a capital B! The MilBillies came t...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 162
Boats annnnd!... That’s right! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! spreading its good times, good vibes, and bluegrass magic to anyone who got a chance to see it. what's that you didn't make it ? No problem! KQAL was there to record those sweet tunes for ya. And were going to play them for you to enjoy all season long! Tonight we have Eau Claire natives Them Coulee Boys. This Wisconsin based band has garnered a well deserved following since their debu...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 161
Boats annnnd!... That’s right! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! Did you make it? No? Don’t worry! KQAL has you covered! We were there and recorded these sweet tunes so you can enjoy these epic live shows all semester long! Tonight we have Minnesota’s own Maygan and the Birdwatcher serenading us through the speakers! Who’s Maygan? And why is she accompanied by a bird watcher? What fabulous tunes do they have in store for us? All that and more on ton...
Jun 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 160
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; Boats and Bluegrass 2024 has sailed its way to Winona before reembarking on its journey down the mighty Mississippi. But there's no need to be Blue about this Bluegrass because KQAL was there to record this year’s festival for ya, and we will be playing these years boot stomping bands, all autumn long. Tonight, we bring you Minnesota based band The Roe Family Singers. This hard working band started its life as a tribute to the passing ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 159
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. Tonight we bring you the sweet classic country stylings of Clare Doyle. Straight outta the Minneapoli...
Mar 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 158
Long long ago, in a bar not too far away, and idea was born. An idea to include Elvis impersonators, kid bands, and live VHS directed dance workouts alongside local up and coming bands and scene staples. An idea that may not have been the best idea, but it was an idea, nonetheless. It was an idea that used two-colored flyers with sharpied band sketches. Legend has it that nothing was out of the question. And that idea that was born 10 years ago this very year, was Radderdaze. For 10 long years R...
Feb 21, 2025•52 min•Ep. 157
Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. Tonight, we’ve got Ironstill a dynamic duo made up of Josh Rabie from the band Echo Black River and R...
Oct 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 156
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 St. Paul hip-hop veterans Heiruspecs! Heiruspecs is a live hip-hop group that have been pounding it out for over 10 years! That’s right, over 10 years! And by live, we mean LIVE, as in hip-hop played with live instruments on stage, no samples. That’s right, live guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion and of course vo...
Oct 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 155
