La Crosse Local

We had a quick chat with Musician Nick Temte and Videographer Dylan Overhouse, we have chatted with both these artists on individual podcasts but now they have come together to talk about the “Hitchin' a Ride” a music video project for local music favorites “The Remainders.” Watch the video - https://youtu.be/zuziCd84qMc Nick Temte - https://www.facebook.com/nicktemtemusic/ Dylan Overhouse - https...

Today we chatted with long time resident and art lover James Cherf of by James Galleries and Custom Framing, we talked about his origins in the arts, getting his start, the availability of major works in the area from Dr. Seuss, Dali, Picasso, Miro and other contemporary artists and how he has served the community from the beginning. https://www.facebook.com/byJamesGalleries You can find more conv...

We talked with Katie Stevenson of Katie Stevenson Jewelry, we talked about her beginnings with the medium, process for creating work, influences, how she chooses crystals and stones and where to pick up her pieces. https://www.katiesjewelry.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We had the chance to chat with The Troubadogs, an eclectic La Crosse area band known for its vocal harmonies, diverse repertoire and original songs. We chat about their origins with music, songwriting and recording during Covid, and we get the inside scoop on their new and potentially last album "The Last Walk”. https://www.facebook.com/troubadogs You can find more conversations, food reviews, liv...

We pulled up a stool with Chris Balistreri and Cynthia Olmstead of the Driftless Brewing Company, we learned how this Wisconsin brewery got its start, we touch on there beer making philosophy, how they adjusted to covid, and what’s next for the business and where can people find out more. https://www.driftlessbrewing.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our w...

In this episode, we are chatting about beer, specifically the Winter Roots “Gazi” Black Lager, crafted for the La Crosse Winter Roots Festival. We talk about flavor profiles with Graham Kaczmarek, Head Brewer, and Christian Staehly, Brand Ambassador for the La Crosse Distilling Co. We delve into the mystical creature Barbegazi, which this beer is named after along with finding out about the Winter...

We chatted with Anne Katz, Executive Director of Arts Wisconsin, we talked about the organization and delved into some of its programming, including Make Music Wisconsin, and the We’re All In Creative Workforce Program. We also chat about community involvement, how Covid affected the arts, and what’s next for the organization. https://www.artswisconsin.org You can find more conversations, food rev...

We had the opportunity to chat with Johnsmith, we talked influences, his process for songwriting and recording, how covid got in the way of touring, favorite shows and festivals, and some upcoming shows in the area. https://johnsmithmusic.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chatted with Dan Sebranek, a musical legend in the area. We talk about influences, his process for songwriting, playing live again, we touch on what’s next for this musician, including music abroad and where people find out more. https://www.dansebranek.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Today, we talked with Eileen Moeller of the Frozen River Film Festival. We hear about the origin of the Festival, adapting to covid, choosing the films, what's next for the film festival and what can people expect while attending. https://www.frff.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

On this episode, we chat with Andy Hughes of Broken Wrist Records, an entity aiming to promote, book, and manage creative endeavors in a collaborative way. We talk about Tommy Prine, the 3 Rivers Songwriter's Summit, what’s next for Broken Wrist Records, and where can people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/brokenwristrecords You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and eve...

Today we chatted with Tiffany Rice of Cupcake Artistry. We chatted about the cupcake business, how she got started, favorite flavors, Covid and the startup and where people can order and find out more. https://www.cupcakeartistrylacrosse.com . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We had a moment with rocker Carlie Hanson, we learned more about this musician's early beginnings, musical heroes, covid experience, the musical journey from social media to ending up in California, and we delved into the new music video "Snot", and what's next for this spirited music maker. https://www.carliehanson.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our we...

Today we chatted with musician and producer Jack Afternoon, we talked about getting into music, influences, process for songwriting and recording, covid and creativity, and what is next for this local rapper and artist. https://soundcloud.com/jackafternoon You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We had the chance to sit down with Shelly Fortner, Executive Director of the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, we talk about her origin story, the impetus for the Task Force, its variety of programming, including the Kane Street Community Garden, we also delve into community support and what is next for this organization. https://lacrossehtf.org Want to Support the Hunger Task Force? Attend the La C...

On this podcast we explored Sparta, WI with Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director Heidi Prestwood. We talk about her background, day trip ideas, quick visits, winter trips, a run down of yearly festivals and her own favorite Sparta activities! https://www.bikesparta.com . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Prine, we hear about his earliest memories of music, his own music influences, his process with collaboration and songwriting, covid, creativity, the loss of his father, John and what’s next for this singer-songwriter. https://www.tommyprine.com . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chatted with Natalie Hinahara, painter, printmaker, and muralist living in Viroqua, WI. We talk about early life, painting large, the natural elements of the work and what is next for this artist. https://www.nataliehinahara.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

In this episode, we hit the trails with Jed Olson, Executive Director of ORA Trails. We discuss Jed’s background, what ORA does, upcoming projects and how people can get involved in this trail building organization. https://www.oratrails.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We sat down with Alex Attardo, head of Outreach & Education at the La Crosse Community Theatre. We talk about getting into theatre, the Star Academy, covid and its effect on the organization and programming, and what the La Crosse Community Theatre is excited for down the road. https://lacrossetheatre.org/star-academy-camps You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on ou...

We had a great time getting to know Chris and Johnny from Storyhill, we talked about songwriting, recording, favorite festivals to play, early formations of the band, adapting to covid, their Holiday album and more. https://storyhill.com . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We talked with Michael Zernia aka Unicycle Michael, this singer songwriter is often seen hustling the streets with his six string and a unicycle, we chat influences, songwriting process, and what’s coming up for this musician. https://michaelzernia.bandcamp.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Today we chatted with Amelia Lidstrom, we talked about early exposure to music, influence, collaborating with area artists, new music videos, and what is next for this singer and player. https://amelialidstrom.bandcamp.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Dylan Hilliker is the new Executive Director of Mid West Music Fest, we discussed the festival, live music during covid, his background, and how people can donate, volunteer, play, or otherwise get involved with this two city festival. https://midwestmusicfest.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Today we chatted with home baker, griller, and smoker of meats, Richard Chrz of Fairchild Kitchen. We dove into the beginnings of his love of smoking and baking, and learned about some of his favorite recipes. We also delve into recent fundraisers done by Richard to raise some much needed funds. https://www.facebook.com/FairchildKitchen . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music a...