The Live Feed: Recent Episodes
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Local Music comes alive on – The Live Feed. The Live Feed is a live concert series recorded on location and centered around local and regional (MN) artists. Might sometimes include acoustic in studio performances. The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we revisit Karate Camp to hear from The Immaculate Beings. Their bandcamp page would describe them as an eclectic group that seek to promote self-care and self-validation through their music while overall emphasizing the importance of self-love to their audiences. Stick around for an immaculate performance from The Immaculate Beings, LIVE from Karate Camp in Winona, MN on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/14/22.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we went to Karate Camp 2021 to hear from Karate Chop Silence. Though originally from Winona, the band has been traveling all across the midwest performing at shows and creating their pop-style music. In September, they created their first ever three day music festival that they called Karate Camp where people were able to camp out and enjoy two nights of local live music. I'm Brylee Harris and this is Karate Chop Silence LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight's live feed.
Original Air Date: 01/28/22.
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.
“It’s now 30 below and I can’t feel my toes… damn it’s great to be home”. Tonight on The Live Feed we bring it on home to Karate Camp 2021 for Minneapolis trio The Shackletons. The Shackletons are three Minnesota brothers who bring a rock solid set of rock everywhere they go, and this year’s Karate Camp performance was no exception. These Minnesota boys really bring it. So let’s get to it, I’m Bill Stoneberg telling you to take that volume knob, turn it all the way up and break it off, LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, it’s The Shackletons, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/07/22.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we travel back in time to Karate Camp 2021 to bring you the sweet, swingin indie rock sounds of Minneapolis band Author. Author is a three piece band formed by brothers Trevor and Cameron Bartlett and joined by Zach Zurn, owner of Rochester’s Carpet Booth Studios. The bands music will take you on a dreamy atmospheric ride through pop, rock and beyond. So, without further adieu or other nonsensical ramblings, I’m Bill Stoneberg and this is Author LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 12/10/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed Clams are coming out of their shells at Karate Camp 2021! Clams are a psychedelic surf punk band from Minneapolis with abductor muscles to die for. So, in an effort to bring you less talk and more rock, I’m Bill Stoneberg, wop bop a lu bop and wham bam thank you mam, it’s Clams, LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 12/17/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we head back to this year’s Karate Camp festival to check out a set from Winona’s own, Afflatus. Afflatus will take you on a psychedelic folk-rock trip you won’t soon forget. I’m Bill Stoneberg, but please don’t hold it against me. So, while the stage manager is on the mic telling everyone to stay away from the brown tabs, here’s Afflatus. LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/21/22.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take a trip back to this year’s Karate Camp festival for Winona’s own Doug Boodle featuring Carnage The Executioner. And by trip, I mean, heh, a trip indeed. Ya see, Doug Boodle, contrary to what the name implies, is not so much a man… but more like a group or men, or poodles if you will, that come together to form something bigger than the sum of its parts turning poodles into boodles and oodles of music. Joining these pretty poodles and their mythical idea of a leader Doug, is Minneapolis hip-hop artist Carnage the Executioner. Carnage is a true international man of mystery and intrigue, having toured the world showing off his skills as a human beat box. Science has yet to catch up with him, but we did… I’m Bill Stoneberg, take a deep breath and get ready for Doug Boodle featuring Carnage the Executioner, LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 12/03/21.
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.
On this episode of The Live Feed we headed to Karate Camp to hear from Winona's own, Sleeping Jesus. The band has made quite a name for themselves, traveling across the country from places such as Los Angeles to New York, and of course, Winona, MN. They have an incredible style that has been described as Indie-rock. Stick around, for Sleeping Jesus, LIVE from Karate Camp in Winona, MN on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/26/21
Culture Clique 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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we head back to this year’s Karate Camp festival to hone our inner karate skills… or just check out some great live music from Winona’s own Texas Toast. Texas Toast is a relatively new band that mines their sound from Graham Parson’s claim of cosmic American music. The bands facebook page describes them as “a psychedelic country band that features touring musicians from Jaybone Bell and the Restless Light, The People Brothers Band, Barbaro, and Karate Chop Silence who have all made their home in beautiful Winona, MN”. The group’s take on country rock, alt country and psychedelia is a refreshing sound that’ll make you want more. I’m Bill Stoneberg, kick back, turn it up and turn your ears on for Winona’s own Texas Toast, LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/19/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we hung around Karate Camp to hear from My Grandma's Cardigan. They would describe themselves as an upbeat folk group who creates unique covers that range from the Beatles to Black Sabbath, with a mix of their original music as well. With such an array of music, they are sure to have something that everyone will enjoy. Stick around, for My Grandma's Cardigan, LIVE from Karate Camp in Winona, MN on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 11/12/21
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of the Live Feed, we go to the Driftless Music Gardens for People Fest 2021 to hear from Minneapolis band The Heavy Set. Tonight we’ll hear the band perform their signature blend of country, rock and indie genres in a jam band setting. I’m Bill Stoneberg, Stick around for The Heavy Set, LIVE from Peoplefest 2021 at the Driftless Music Gardens on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 08/05/22
On this episode of The Live Feed we go to The Driftless Music Gardens for People Fest 2021 to hear from Winona’s Very Own Karate Chop Silence. Tonight we’ll hear the band perform their signature blend of groovy, pop style genres in a jam-band setting. I’m Max Ackman, up next is Karate Chop Silence, LIVE from People Fest 2021 at The Driftless Music Gardens, tonight on The Live Feed
On this episode of the Live Feed, we go to the Driftless Music Gardens for People Fest 2021 to hear from Minneapolis dance band Apollo Cobra. The band brings high energy dance rock to the stage infecting the audience with vintage synth sounds and analog drum and bass. We’re talkin’ synthesizers and jazzercisers folks. Got sweatpants? I’m Bill Stoneberg, put on your dancin’ shoes, clear the living room floor and get ready to bust a move, with Apollo Cobra LIVE from Peoplefest 2021 at the Driftless Music Gardens on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 08/19/22
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to the Island City Block Party from this past July for the band Wurk. Wurk is a funk-fusion group from Madison, WI, described by Isthmus Magazine as "summer-jam-perfect".
The 7-piece band’s influences include Snarky Puppy, Umphrey’s McGee, Herbie Hancock and more. Their unique original tunes and their ambitious interpretations of popular covers range from funk, jazz, rock, reggae and more. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we bring you Wurk, Live from the Island City Block Party at Island City Brewing in Winona, MN, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/29/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we went to the Island City Block Party to hear more from Sprig of That, a Minneapolis band who creates a unique sound with various styles such as fiddle and string music. In the past few years they have created incredible folk melodies that are available on a variety of digital streaming services. Stick around to hear more from Sprig of That, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight's live feed.
Original air date: 10/22/22
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Island City Block Party to hear more from Dark Bunny. Dark Bunny, would describe their music as "dream-pop with a sprinkle of Taylor Swift," and definitely did not disappoint at the block party. Stick around for Dark Bunny, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/15/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to the Island City Block Party for Minneapolis artist, Kym. Kyms artist bio reads like a musical cookbook, “grounded in pop, salted with early 2000s rock, and garnished with a sprig of folk-like lyricism”. Stick around for Kym, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/08/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we head to the Island City Block Party for Minneapolis artist, Theyself. The groups bandcamp page describes, um theyself as a panic attack you can dance to. With several albums available across most digital platforms, Theyself has a unique sound and a DIY ethos that will satisfy any modern indie rock fan. Stick around with your bad self, for Theyself, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/01/21.
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.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Island City Block Party to hear more from Winona's own, Mike Munson. Mike's music is often described and well-known for his various blues traditions that blend together to create a sound that is uniquely his. To learn more about Mike and his music visit mikemunson.net but stick around right now to hear Mike Munson, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 08/20/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we head to the Island City Block Party for Minneapolis goup, Turn Turn Turn. The groups bio describes them as sweetheart alt-country folk-pop with a smattering of soulful strut, and also that they have a rootsy, Laurel Canyon inspired sound that is both distinctive and familiar. I’d say that description is totally right on and deserving. Usually the band includes drums and keys, but heard here performing as a trio their top notch pop sound still comes through. Stick around, for Turn Turn Turn, LIVE from the Island City Block Party in Winona, MN on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 08/13/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2021 for The Immaculate Beings from Minneapolis. The band describes themselves as a family of queer eclectic human beings who promote the importance of self-love, self-care, and self-validation through their music and performance. And it was one heck of a performance. Here they are, LIVE from MWMF 2021, The Immaculate Beings, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 05/28/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed, we are taking you to Mid West Music Fest 2021 for The People Brothers Band hailing from Madison, Wisconsin and including band members from right here in Winona! The PBB describes themselves as a unique brand of rhythm and soul with the intention to uplift the hearts and minds of friends and fans. This was captured perfectly in their performance at this year’s festival. Now, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2021, it’s The People Brothers Band, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 07/02/21.
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.
On this episode of The Live Feed we stopped by the Mid West Music Fest right here in Winona, MN for a live performance from The Ultrasounds. The Ultrasounds, a pop band originally from Winona, combine multiple genres such as indie, punk, and metal to create a unique style of music. More information about The Ultrasounds and their music can be found at theultrasoundsmusic.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's the Ultrasounds on tonight's Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 06/04/21.
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.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2021 for some Minneapolis hip-hop from Nur-D. Nur-D bills himself as your 7th favorite hip hop person but after his performance at MWMF we think he might be our first favorite and hopefully yours too. From the world of comic books to Harry Potter, Nur-D raps about all things.. well, nerdy! Nur-D doesn’t curse in his songs but he promises plenty of honesty and fun! And fun is something anyone who saw this performance will tell you they had. Here he is, LIVE from MWMF 2021, it’s Nur-D tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 08/06/21.
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.
On this episode of The Live Feed we visited the Mid West Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Queen Drea. Queen Drea creates intricate soundscapes by creating various layers within her music that often involve the audience and her surrounding environment. More information about Queen Drea and her music can be found at queendrea.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's Queen Drea on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/11/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Mid West Music Fest right here in Winona, MN for a live performance from The Von Tramps. The Von Tramps are a punk rock band from Minneapolis, MN who enjoy bringing up the energy during every show with their musical inspiration coming from artists such as Selena and Gwen Stefani. More information about The Von Tramps and their music can be found at thevontramps.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's The Von Tramps on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/18/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to The Mid West Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Doug Boodle. Doug Boodle, a band originally from Winona, comprises a variety of artists that all bring their unique talents to create upbeat and funky music. More information about Doug Boodle and their music can be found on their facebook page Doug Boodle. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's Doug Boodle on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/09/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Mid West Music Fest right here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Katy Vernon. Originally from London, Katy Vernon has established herself as a well-known musician in Minnesota with music that combines hints of pop and folk. More information about Katy Vernon and her music can be found at katyvernon.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's Katy Vernon on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/16/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Mid West Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Land at Last. Land at Last is a folk, acoustic duo that’s made up by Mike Munson and Jake Ilika. More information about Land at Last and their music can be found on their facebook page, Land at Last. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Mid West Music Fest, it's Land at Last on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/23/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we went to Mid West Music Fest in Winona, MN for a live performance from Freaque. Freaque, originally from Minneapolis takes on a style of stripped-down folk music that allows him to share more of his story. More information about Freaque and his music can be found on his Facebook page, Freaque. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and Mid West Music Fest, it's Freaque on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/30/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we visited the Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Milana Shira. Milana is a talented young singer/songwriter who performs some of her own music while mixing in popular covers from other artists. More infromation about Milana Shira and her music can be found on her facebook page, milanashiramusic. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and the Midwest Music Fest, it's Milana Shira on tonight's Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/25/21
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on the Live feed we hear from NUR-D. NUR-D is a Minneapolis hip hop artist, who's well, NERDY. His music centers around comic culture, science fiction and wrestling. We heard NUR-D perform at the Lake Park Bandshell for the Lake Park Drive-In event. I’m Matt Drewry, stick around and put on your pocket protector because it's time for NUR-D!
Original Air Date: 10/30/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This week on the live feed we’re jamming with rochester native Amanda Jay. Amanda combines folk and alternative rock with her own flair. We heard her accompanied by Jake Steele on bass playing some tracks from her 2019 album “Blue.” Get comfy and get ready to enjoy some great local music Amanda Jay on KQAL’s The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/06/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we hear from Winona’s own Rogue the Wolf. The three piece outfit rocked the courtyard at Ed’s No Name Bar with a special acoustic set. So get ready for Rogue the Wolf with a blend of music they describe as melodic grunge live from Ed’s No Name Bar, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/13/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we take you to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI for a performance from Feeding Leroy. Feeding Leroy is a sometimes old timey but always good timey band from up north in Duluth, MN. Blending beautiful harmonies, americana, country and bluegrass; Feeding Leroy has become a favorite in the Minnesota music scene and festival circuit. The bands performance for this episode was captured at Earth Rider Fest 2020 at the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. More information about Feeding Leroy can be found at feedingleroy.com. Stick around as we go live with Feeding Leroy on tonight’s, Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 09/25/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we take you to Earth Rider Fest 2020 at the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior WI for a performance by Erik Koskinen. Erik Koskinen is a Minneapolis based musician who’s music is full of heartfelt stories and melodies that will stick in your head for days. In addition to his own releases, Koskinen’s credits include engineering, mixing, producing, writing, and playing on a list of albums from Minnesota artists that reads like a who’s who of Minnesota music. If you have not heard his music before, buckle up, because tonight you’re in for a treat. Live from the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior WI, it’s Erik Koskinen on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/02/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we take you to Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI for a live performance from Dead Man Winter. Based in Duluth, MN, Dead Man Winter is led by founding member of Trampled by Turtles Dave Simonett. Dead Man Winter’s performance for this episode was captured at Earth Rider Fest 2020 at the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. More information about Dead Man Winter and their music can be found at deadmanwinter.com. Now, LIVE from the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior WI, it’s Dead Man Winter on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/16/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of The Live Feed we travel to the Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI for a live performance from Charlie Parr. Based in Duluth, MN, and armed with his resonator guitar, Parr’s music is a unique mix of blues and folk that has made him a staple in the MN music scene and beyond. Charlie Parr’s performance for this episode was captured at Earth Rider Fest 2020 at the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. More information about Charlie Parr and his music can be found at charlieparr.com. Now, LIVE from the Cedar Lounge and Earth Rider Brewery in Superior WI, it’s Charlie Parr on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/09/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you Winona’s own, Karate Chop Silence. Karate Chop’s tunes are packed full of Crazy cool hooks with lots of twists and turns to tune into and turn on your own inner karate music master. Tonight’s performance was captured at Island City Brewery in Winona, MN on August 22nd 2020. Now, LIVE from Island City Brewery, it’s Karate Chop Silence on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/20/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home orders put in place because of it have had us all singing the blues… that is, unless you literally sang the blues for a living, in which case you probably haven’t been performing live as music concerts have not been happening. But that isn’t the case for local Winona musician, Mike Munson. Mike has taken his act to the front yard. He has been doing yard concerts around town so that people can sit in their own front lawn, a safe distance apart and enjoy some live music. I’m Bill Stoneberg. Join us tonight on The Live Feed as we check out Mike Munson, in the front yard.
Original Air Date: 06/19/20.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight the Live Feed brings you another episode of the Echo of the Bluebird series from Mid West Music Fest. Echo of the Bluebird is a songwriter series inspired by the Bluebird Café in Nashville and brought to life by Mid West Music Fest. In each episode of the series, three songwriters join each other on stage to share their songs and the stories behind them. This episode took place at the Burke Music House in Winona and features Jake Ilika, Lena Elizabeth and Mike Munson. Get ready for some great story telling sprinkled with humor, some serious moments and a whole lot of incredible musicianship on episode 3 of Mid West Music Fest’s Echo of the Bluebird series, on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 12/20/19.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you a songwriter experience inspired by Nashville called Echo of the Bluebird. Echo of the Bluebird is a songwriter series brought to life by Mid West Music Fest which puts three songwriters on stage together to share their songs and the stories behind them. The first of the series, which you are about to hear, kicked off November 15th with Lee Henke, Palmer T. Lee and Jaybone Bell. We get some serious moments, humorous moments and a lot of great songs in between. We even get to hear some songs in progress and get a glimpse into the minds of the songwriters. So join us for MWMF’s Echo of the Bluebird with Lee Henke, Palmer T. Lee and Jaybone Bell, on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/29/19.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we talk about a new series of local shows called Echo of the Bluebird. Echo of the Bluebird is a “writers round” series inspired by Nashville and brought to life by Mid West Music Fest. The shows consist of three songwriters taking turns playing their songs and telling stories about the songs, the craft of songwriting and life in general. The first show of the series kicked off November 15th with Lee Henke, Palmer T. Lee and Jaybone Bell. Tonight we visit with MWMF Managing Director Abby Lee and Creative Director Parker Forsell to talk about the series, the inspiration for it and who we might see next at Echo of the Bluebird Shows. We also get the inside scoop on other cool things MWMF is working on. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Abby Lee and Parker Forsell from MWMF, on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 11/27/19.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on the Live Feed it’s The Last Revel from the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival. This Minneapolis based band is a favorite at the festival and with good reason. I caught up with the band to find out what they’ve been up to lately, what kind of music gets them going these days and why fiddle players and saws don’t always mix. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with The Last Revel, on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 10/11/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Today on the Live Feed, we take you to the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass festival to hear from Nate, Matt, Jay, Kevin and Justin of Pert Near Sandstone. We'll talk to the Boats alumni about the origins of their peculiar band name, their favorite football teams and their love for the festival. We'll also get a chance to hear excerpts from their set that same night. I'm Willard Huyck and you're listening to the Live Feed on KQAL.
Original air date: 11/22/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you Kind Country from the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival. This Minneapolis based jamgrass band has been part of the festival for the last 5 years and has become a fan favorite. We’ll hear about the recording of their latest album and their thoughts on the idea of cosmic American music, a musical description Gram Parsons used to use. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Kind Country on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 11/08/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of the Live Feed, we take you to the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass festival to catch up with Sonja of Feeding Leroy. It was a busy weekend for the band - beyond their musical performance, Sonja and fellow band member Lee Martin were also celebrating their honeymoon. The duo had married just a week before. We'll listen to Feeding Leroy's set and speak with Sonja about what is up next for this exciting Duluth, MN band. I'm Willard Huyck and this is the Live Feed, on 89.5 KQAL.
Original air date: 11/06/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you a performance by Minneapolis band Dusty Heart from the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival. The poetically haunting sound of Dusty Heart blends roots, indie, pop, and folk that helps them to stand out in a sea of artists labeled as Americana. I sat down with Barbara Jean and Molly Dean of Dusty Heart after their set at Boats and Bluegrass to find out what makes these talented songwriters tick, where they draw their inspiration from and what they’ve been listening to lately. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Barbara Jean and Molly Dean of Dusty Heart on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 10/09/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight’s Live Feed takes you to Boats and Bluegrass for a special electrified performance by Charlie Parr. And by electrified we mean just that, as in electric guitars and a full band. Remember Hey Joe? That Jimi Hendrix tune… yep. Like that. This year’s Boats and Bluegrass performance from Parr also coincided with the release of his latest album, simply titled Charlie Parr. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Charlie Parr on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 11/20/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival to hear from Black River Revue. From the shores of Lake Superior this self described freshwater bluegrass band brought their brand of grass to the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival. KQAL’s Willard Huyck caught up with the band after their set to talk festivals and what’s on the horizon for these Boats and Bluegrass favorites. I’m Bill Stoneberg and here’s KQAL’s Willard Huyck with Black River Revue on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 10/30/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass Festival to hear from Barbaro. This Minnesota bluegrass band has quickly become a favorite at Boats and Bluegrass and for good reason. KQAL’s Willard Huyck sat down with the band to discuss festival vibes, music recommendations and a new album out soon! I’m Bill Stoneberg and here’s KQAL’s Willard Huyck with Barbaro on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 10/18/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on the Live Feed we are joined in studio by singer/songwriter Lee Henke. Lee is in the process of releasing his second solo effort titled Captain of the Ship. Take Me to The Movies, the first single from the album is currently available to stream, and tonight we get to hear Lee perform that song and some others from the new album. Lee also talks about the craft of songwriting, the craft of woodworking and even gives us some listening recommendations from Lee Henke’s Woodshop Playlist. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Lee Henke on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 12/06/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we continue our summer of Mid West Music Fest shows with Zoo Animal. Zoo Animal’s Holly Hansen and crew brought their unique blend of alt rock with deep lyrical content to Ed’s No Name Bar at this years festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and from the 2019 Mid West Music Fest here’s Zoo Animal, on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/24/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On this episode of the Live Feed, we go to the 2019 Midwest Music Fest to hear from The Heavy Set. We’ll hear the band’s performance and speak to them about their signature blend of country, rock and indie genres. I’m Willard Huyck and this is the Live Feed on KQAL.
Original air date: 06/26/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Get ready for more Mid West Music Fest 2019! Tonight on The Live Feed we hook up with Winona’s own Sleeping Jesus. The band talks about new music to be released soon, their experience playing SXSW, and a couple of stories like how their van came to be known as Zeppelin and a man with a bullet wound. Also, is there a connection between Sleeping Jesus and bigfoot? Tonight we find out. And as always, we get to hear their performance from MWMF 2019. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Sleeping Jesus on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/03/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
It’s time once again for the Live Feeds presentation of the 2019 Mid West Music Fest. Tonight’s episode features the Minneapolis based band Gully Boys. With just a couple years under their belts, Gully Boys have released one full length album and have been rocking audiences ever since their inception. I caught up with the band when they played the festival at Ed’s No Name Bar here in Winona. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Gully Boys, on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/07/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we continue our coverage of the 2019 Mid West Music Fest with Graveyard Club. This Minneapolis based bands sound pulls from 80s pop and new wave, science fiction and even 50s crooners. We talk about their new album which will be released this summer, a new tour and we even discuss the existence of bigfoot. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Graveyard Club, on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/05/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For many Minnesotan concertgoers, Alan Sparhawk is an unforgettable name. With a career spanning over 2 decades, 4 musical groups and countless genres, the Duluth musician is known for his electrifying live performances. We caught up with Sparhawk after his performance with blues-rock group Black Eyed Snakes at Midwest Music Fest in Winona. We spoke about his influences, his sound and what his work means to him. I’m Willard Huyck and this is the Live Feed, on KQAL.
Original air date: 05/22/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we continue our coverage of the 2019 Mid West Music Fest. This time around we check out Minneapolis band Bathtub Cig. Dreamy, poppy, smooth vocals with honest lyrics these are just a few ways you could describe Bathtub Cig, oh, and there’s plenty of synthesizers. I caught up with the band after their set at Ed’s No Name Bar to see what they thought of our fair city and what the future holds for them. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Bathtub Cig, on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 05/24/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Tonight on The Live Feed we are joined in the studio by Yam Haus. Yam Haus is a Minneapolis band that seamlessly blends synthpop and rock to create their own infectious sound. The band is currently playing in support of their acoustic EP, titled The Stargazer Sessions. We asked the band to come into the studio to perform some songs off the album, and we’re glad they did. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Yam Haus on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 02/15/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On tonights episode of The Live Feed, we are joined in the studio by Palmer T. Lee who is touring on the release of his debut solo album, “Winebringer”. Palmer is one half of the duo The Lowest Pair and is now branching out on his own with a hauntingly intimate sound. KQAL’s Willard Huyck sat down with Palmer to discuss the album, his future plans and of course to hear some tunes. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and here’s Willard Huyck with Palmer T. Lee, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 02/06/19.
The Live Feed is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.
The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.