La Crosse Local

We talked with musician, songwriter, and live sound engineer Dave Orr, we chat growing up with music, early influences, playing in local favorite, Flibbertijibbet, and what this area musician is excited for in 2021. https://www.facebook.com/flibjib You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Balancing...

We sat down with musician, illustrator, and podcaster Brett Newski, we chatted about music, mental health, and his new book “It’s Hard to be a Person”. We also chatted about his “Dirt from the Road” Podcast, where you can hear stories from fellow musicians about touring and living the musician life. https://brettnewski.biglink.to/dirtfromtheRoad You can find more conversations, food reviews, live...

On this episode we talk to photographer Karen Genz, we chat about photography in and around La Crosse from landscapes, downtown, to La Crosse landmarks. We touch on her origins with the camera, from casual vacation shots, to COVID pushing her out of the house to now selling work. https://karengenz.smugmug.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https...

Today we chatted with the folks at B&E's Trees, known for their Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup. We chat about getting into the business, diversifying products, the pandemic, what’s coming down the road and where people can find out more. https://www.bandestrees.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is spons...

We chatted with La Crosse native, Shane Mauss. Shane has been a stand-up comedian since 2004 and touring full-time since 2007, he has put out comedy specials, hosted podcasts, and has made a number of late night appearances. We chat growing up in La Crosse, early work, transitioning to podcasts, experimental shows, and more. https://www.shanemauss.com You can find more conversations, food reviews,...

Today we chatted with Joe Dawson of the band Moth Mountain. We discussed origins in music, how the band came together, influences, songwriting and recording process. What's next for the band and where can people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/mothmountain You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsor...

We chatted with Phillip Wanke of the Monkey Business Food Truck, Featuring signature stuffed sourdough grilled cheeses and stuffed sandwiches, made to order. We talk about the origin story, how he stands apart from other trucks, where to find him and what’s next for this meal on wheels. https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyBusinessFoodTruck. LaCrosse You can find more conversations, food reviews, live m...

Today we chatted with Christian Staehly of the La Crosse Distilling Co, we discussed his own background in whiskey, as well as insights on their new products and specifically the High Hawk Straight Rye, we even got to hear how music plays an important part in this business. https://lacrossedistilling.co You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lac...

We got the opportunity to sit down with the guys of Barely Losing, we learned about musical influences, the history of the band, writing and recording, how covid affected the band and what’s next for them. https://barelylosing.bandcamp.com | https://www.facebook.com/barelylosing You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Today we talked with Melissa Maxwell, co-associate artistic director of Great River Shakespeare Festival. We talk about her intro into Shakespeare and acting, her path to the Festival, the obstacles of bringing the event back after covid, and what is next for the festival and her yourself. http://grsf.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://l...

Today we have father and son Andrew & Nick Temte, we chat with the musical duo about their recent collaboration and single “Hitchin' a Ride”, we learn about their approach to songwriting and the recording process, the anticipation of hitting the stage with Andy’s rock group “The Remainders” and Nick gives us the backstory on the singles cover art. https://www.facebook.com/TheRemainders You can fin...

Today we sat down with Chris Kroeze runner Up on NBC’s THE VOICE, this Wisconsin based Country Artist shares getting into music, his earliest influences, and playing shows year round to pausing during covid. We chatted about the recording process and what it's like getting back on stage. Catch him locally, during La Crosse’s Riverfest. https://www.chriskroezemusic.com You can find more conversatio...

We sat down with Joe Katchever of Pearl Street Brewery, we discussed the origins of brewing, the process of creating new beverages, what’s coming up for the brewery as well as new projects and drinkables from ciders, hard seltzers, to wine. https://pearlstreetbrewery.com & https://turisimorocks.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosse...

We interviewed Gralyn Stiehl on his music and process, going by the moniker Graylord we explore influences, how he got into music, and his path to creating it. We explore what’s coming up for this unique area musician and where can people find out more. https://www.instagram.com/graylord7/ You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com...

We talk to Gregg "Cheech" Hall of Cheech’s Deecefest Family Music Festival, we discuss the origins of the event, putting on a festival during covid, the multi-day line-up, where to stay, how to grab tickets. https://deeceproductions.com/deecefest You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire htt...

Today we talk to fiber artist Kathleen Aaker of Riverweave by Kathleen. We talk about the process when creating, using sustainable products in her work, what’s coming down the road for this artist, and hitting up the upcoming art fairs after covid. https://riverweavebykathleen.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This p...

Today we chatted with Kyle Crayton who goes by the moniker One More Onion, we talked about music projects, experimentation through limitation, the songwriting process, the new area super group “The Lavender Project” and what’s coming up for this musician. https://onemoreonion.bandcamp.com | https://www.facebook.com/onemoreonionmusic You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and eve...

Today we talked with Jovy Rockey, owner of Jovy Rockey Jewelry. We talked about origins, artistic influences, creating new work, creativity during the pandemic, upcoming events and where to find out more. https://www.jovyrockeyjewelry.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire https://art...

Today we have a special road trip edition of La Crosse Local, we talk with Eric Frydenlund of Driftless Wisconsin, we discuss the best ways to get out and explore the Driftless, and Eric shares his own insider tips and why he thinks there is simply no better place to explore, by car, by bike, or by boat...and we agree, the scenery is unmatched. https://www.driftlesswisconsin.com/ You can find more...

Musician Adam Greuel plays in a variety of bands from Horseshoes & Hand Grenades to Rucksack Revolution but we have him here to talk about one of his newest projects The High Hawks. We talk about influences, ties to the driftless region, and more. https://www.facebook.com/thehighhawks You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website lacrosselocal.com. This podcas...

Bao, founder of For Independent Hmong Farmers Corp. is asking individuals and supporters to help with the campaign and encourage area businesses to invest in the Hmong Farmers community. They keep our farmers market vibrant and packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, along with donating their produce to area food shelters. Can you imagine our farmers markets without Hmong farmers? From donating a...

Chase Gentry is an Artist, from comical to scary, his influences and style vary from piece to piece. We chat about the creative process, expectations of the viewer, Covid and creativity, and what’s coming up for this local artist. https://www.facebook.com/chasegentrydistinct54/ You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire https:/...

Today we chat with film director Steve Dayton, Actor Jason Anderson and musician Alex Spiegel as they discuss their recent collaboration on the movie "gIVE" which “provides a look into how we move on from tragedy.” We chat about the film production process, individual origins, and the in and outs of releasing an independent film. http://moviegive.com You can find more conversations on our website,...

We talked with Susan Grosz of Black Forest Bistro, serving mostly German but also Austrian, Swiss and Italian fare. We talked about beginnings, what led to the restaurant opening during the pandemic, its struggles, and how they have been adapting. https://blackforestbistro.net You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire https://...

We talked with the multi instrumentalist phenom, Keller Williams, we chat getting back on tour, recording an album over the phone, humor, what people should expect from an upcoming show at La Crosse’s Pearl Street Brewery and what is next for this nationally touring musician. https://kellerwilliams.net You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is spon...