La Crosse Local

On this episode, we talked with artist Stacia Goodman, we talked about large scale mosaics, her approach to public art, and on being selected by the La Crosse Arts Board to create a work for the newly renovated La Crosse Center. https://www.staciagoodmanmosaics.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

On this episode, we talked with musician Willy Porter, we chatted about musical beginnings, his guitar style, and the recording and writing process. We touch on his new single “Baseball on the Radio” celebrating Milwaukee’s own Bob Uecker, and what’s on the horizon for Willy. https://willyporter.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacross...

We sat with area musician Addi Israel, we explored influences, songwriting and the recording process, Covid and creativity, and what’s coming up for this unique singer songwriter. https://www.facebook.com/peppermintaddi You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We got to hang with a few members of the band Shoeless Revolution, we talked about origins in music, the start of the band in La Crosse’s music scene, live shows, covid and touring, and what the guys are excited for in the next year or two. https://www.facebook.com/shoelessrevolution You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We have a moment to talk with George T. Tzougros, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Arts Board, we talk about the purpose and programming of the board, how people can get involved, and what’s next for the organization. https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/Pages/home.aspx You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is spo...

Today we talk with Casey Virock of the band Porcupine, we chat influences, the all ages venue the Warehouse, the songwriting and recording process, the covid intermission from performing, what’s next for the band and where can people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/porcupineband You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com ....

Today, we talk with William "Billy" Ayers Jr, aka good bill, a Wisconsin native who writes about emotional relationships and mental health. He resides in La Crosse, WI, and often collaborates with a number of artists, we talk influences, the themes of his raps, recording & songwriting and what’s next for this musician. https://www.facebook.com/goodxbill You can find more conversations, food review...

On this episode, we talk with some legends of the midwest music scene, Joe and Vicki Price. We chat about influences, how they met, getting back on the road, and what's next for this magical duo. https://joepriceblues.com/home You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mento...

We chatted with Joy Miller, Founder & Executive Director of Driftless Curiosity, we talked origins, immersive experiences, what’s coming up for this organization offering experiential education in farming, social justice, and the Arts. https://driftlesscuriosity.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is spons...

We sat down with Carrie Johnson Executive Director of the Winona County Historical Society, we talked about the organization's purpose, how people can participate, upcoming events, and what’s next for this Winona Area organization. http://www.winonahistory.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored b...

We chatted beer with Douglas Irwin of Island City Brewing in Winona, Minnesota. We talk about beginnings, the process of brewing and creating new beers, covid and the business, and what’s coming up for Island City Brewing. http://islandcitybrew.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing...

On this episode, we are chatting with Sarah Bekkum of the Nordic Creamery, we talk about cheese making, the intricacies of what makes a cheese stand apart and Sarah’s picks for us. https://www.nordiccreamery.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire https...

On this episode, we talked with Director & Faculty Member Jacob Hundt of Thoreau College, located in Viroqua, WI. We learn about Jacob’s background, the unique programming at Thoreau College, how the Driftless Folks School fits in and where people can find out more. https://thoreaucollege.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal....

Today we talked with Executive Artistic Director Jase Sullivan, and we dug deep into the La Crosse Community Theatre’s 2022 Season and what is on the horizon, we also found out about Jase’s background, the process when producing a show, How LIVE theatre is different now with covid and what is coming up! https://lacrossetheatre.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and event...

We sat down with oil and pastels artist Ann Solyst, we explored this artist's work from unique hybrid animals which can be striking and humorous to realistic nature themed illustrations, we touched on creativity and covid, and getting back into the art fairs. http://www.annsolyst.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . Thi...

We talked with singer/songwriter Chaunce Schell, we explored writing songs and recording, musical influences, covid and creativity, and what is next for this area musician. https://www.cschellmusic.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire https://amzn.to...

Today we have a special road trip edition of La Crosse Local, we talk with Leann Kispert, Director of Explore Minnesota, we discussed the best ways to get out and explore nearby Minnesota. Leann shares her own insider tips for everything from paddling, to ziplining, to yearly Minnesota festivals within a short drive from La Crosse. https://www.exploreminnesota.com You can find more conversations,...

On this podcast, we chatted with Artist Kimmy Quillin, raised in La Crosse but residing in New York since 2006. We chat about influences, the process and transitions of painting, hopes for the viewers of the work, what's up next for this prolific painter and where people can find out more. https://www.kimmyquillin.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our webs...

We chatted with Colin Thelen and Katie Bakalars of Grey Area Productions, a multimedia-focused theatre company based in LaCrosse, WI. We learned the origin story of the theatre, the process when producing a show, and what’s next for this theatre group. https://www.facebook.com/greyareatheatreproductions You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lac...

On this episode we chatted with artist and tattooist Cathryn Dagendesh, we talked about early influences, the process of creating new work, an instance of racist graffiti and the mural that came out of it, where you can find her work, and what’s next for this artist. https://www.instagram.com/seein.spots / https://www.instagram.com/catdagendesh You can find more conversations, food reviews, live m...

We had the chance to connect with Michael Tirado aka “During This Collapse”, we discussed musical influences, what led to his sound, the origin of this project, the songwriting process, what’s coming up next for this musician and where people can find out more. https://www.facebook.com/During-this-collapse-447501699400925/ You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our...

We sat down with Aaron VanRavenhorst, we talked about early influences, how he got into music, songwriting process, covid and creativity, and what’s next for this area musician. https://www.facebook.com/aAvanrmusic You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire ht...

We took a moment with composer William Neil, we talked about new music, the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival, creativity during covid, the Artaria String Quartet, "deep listening" skills, and where people can find out more. http://williamneil.net | http://www.thecomposerstudio.com/houseconcerts/sacrum-creaturea You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website ht...

Today, we chatted with Whey Jennings. Whey comes from country music royalty, his grandfather was the legendary Waylon Jennings and grandmother Jessi Colter both had major success in the music charts, we talk about early influences, touring, sobriety, and what’s next for this outlaw country artist. https://www.wheyjennings.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on...

On this episode, we talked with Gaelic Storm’s Ryan Lacey, we chatted about touring, songwriting, what people should expect from their LIVE shows, plus we hear the backstory on their new single “Waxies’ dargle” and what’s next for this La Crosse Irish Fest Favorite. https://www.gaelicstorm.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal...