La Crosse Local

We hit up Eddy and Dan of the Deathless Dogs again, this time focusing on their Whiskey Wednesday’s, where they wax poetic about favorite whiskeys, rate them, and of course “Clink Em and Drink Em”! Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2POxtRW You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire https://artspire.thepumphouse.org !

In this episode, we talk Mary Leonard Professor of Theatre Arts at the UW - La Crosse, we chat origins, upcoming performances, discuss the process of shows during covid, what is coming down the road for the department and where can people find out more. https://www.uwlax.edu/theatre-arts You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspi...

We chatted with Harry and Jackie of Hoch Orchard and Gardens, we talk origins of the farm, unique farming practices, the creation of Hoch Orchard Hard Cidery & Winery, partnering with Turisimo Fermentations, new products, and what is next for these area farmers. https://www.hochorchard.com / https://turisimorocks.com You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This...

We chat with Puja Mehta of Indian Meal Kits, we talk about how the business got its start, what sets her product apart, Indian food in La Crosse and the public response, how to order online and what's next for this area business. https://www.indianmealkit.com You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com . This podcast is sponsored by Artspire https://artspire.thepumpho...

Today we chatted with Brent and Dillon of the Tree Huggers Co-op, transitioning to the CBD market in recent years, and just expanding to a second location on La Crosse’s northside, we explore the process of starting the new store and garden, along with what’s coming up, and where people can find out more. https://www.treehuggersco-op.com . You can find more conversations on our website, https://la...

We checked back with the dads of The Dirty Dozen who are making waves amongst area donut fans. In this chapter, we talk about growth, new donut flavors, waking up early, how to order the donuts via Sabadash app and where people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/672652859981016 You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chatted with the Winona, Minnesota based band Ghostland Radio, we talked about getting into music, influences, what’s coming up for the band, covid and song writing, and where to find out more and follow along with this unique sounding band. https://www.facebook.com/GhostlandRadioMusic | https://ghostlandradio.bandcamp.com/ You can find more conversations on our website, https://lacrosselocal.c...

We chat with La Crosse Local, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Andrew born and raised in the area discusses his intro into music, early influences, including time spent at La Crosse’s all-ages music venue, the Warehouse. We talk about some of his work with the bands All Tiny Creatures, Cap Alan, and Bon Iver. We get into the struggles of being a musician during the pandemic, new music, and what’s next for this...

We’re checking in with Chuck Charbeneau from Shakespeare From The Ground, they are a theatre performance ensemble modeled after Chicago's "Backroom Shakespeare Project'', we chat backgrounds, putting a show together in unique locations, what attendees can expect, and what’s coming up for Shakespeare From The Ground. https://www.theatrefromtheground.org You can find more conversations on our websit...

We are talking with Misty Lown of Misty’s Dance Unlimited, we talk beginnings, her impetus for Misty’s Dance Unlimited, Ballet La Crosse, and covid and the adaptation of teaching dance in a studio. We also chat about what is coming up, and where people can find out more. https://mistysdance.com . You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com

We sit down with Ryan, Justin, and Spence of Driftless Provisions, we learn about handcrafted salami, charcuterie, and how they got their start. We also delve into their history and find out what sets their product apart, along with what’s on the horizon for this business. https://driftlessprovisions.com You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com

On the mics we have Andrew Temte, an executive, a musician, an educator and a mentor to many in the business community, we discuss his new book “Balancing Act”, what inspired the book, what sets it apart, reader takeaways, leadership during Covid, and playing music. We find out what’s next for the global leader and where people can pick up the book. Learn more https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...

Today we are talking to Chris Matthews AKA Jet Hertz, we chat about his new album “Smoke & Mirrors”, which is a collection of rap and instrumental songs, we go track by track, find out influences, struggles, and what’s next for the musician. https://www.instagram.com/jethertz You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast t...

Today, we talk to Jesse Wolf, musician and owner of GroundBreaking Sound Studios, we chat about working with area musicians, what his favorite projects are, his band Zammek, the recording process during covid, and what's coming up. https://www.facebook.com/GroundBreakingSound & https://www.facebook.com/ZAMMEK You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living S...

Musician Pat Ferguson, has history in La Crosse, from college to playing in the local music scene, from there he moved to Madison, WI to work on his songwriting and he released his first album Light of Day/Dark as Night in 2018. We chat about his sophomore solo LP, and what's next for this upcoming artist. https://www.facebook.com/PatFergusonMusic You can find more conversations on our website: ht...

On this episode, we talked with musician Isaac Dummer, describing himself as a “Modern, untapped Folk Singer”, we chat songwriting, recording a new album, and what’s coming up for the local musician. https://www.facebook.com/isaacdummersguitar & https://soundcloud.com/user-297781495 You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this po...

We’re talking with Fernando Mendoza, a prolific hip hop artist out of La Crosse Wisconsin, we got an update on his musical collaborations, song writing, his brand new album, and what’s next for this busy rapper. You can find more conversations on our website, lacrosse local.com and, check out Episode 87 to learn more about Fernando’s duo work with Jet Hertz. https://www.instagram.com/f3rnando_m3nd...

You are listening to the alternative hip hop band, the Lavender Project, born from impromptu jam sessions with area band Knee High July, we talk origins, process when writing, favorite songs, the pandemic, and what's coming up for this unique collaboration of sound coming out of La Crosse, Wisconsin. https://www.facebook.com/The-Lavender-Project-105139584904317/ You can find more conversations on...

Robin Moses of River City Gallery talks about her past, the origin of Gallery, the public response, covid and how artists are adapting. You’ll also get some notes for the first time art buyer and how artists can get involved with the gallery. https://www.facebook.com/rivercitygallerylacrosse You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsorin...

We talked with Nikki Balsamo of the La Crosse Dance Center, we chatted about beginnings, early origins of the centre, what students can expect when they start dancing, the benefits of dance, and how covid affected the company. https://lacrossedancecentre.org You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast to remind you to ke...

On this episode we sat down with Catherine Tyink and Christine Kortbein co-authors of the book: Grief Reimagined: 50 Creative Strategies to Build Resilience, we talk about grief, first steps in healing, how covid has affected the process and where can people find out more. https://www.christinekortbein.com You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safe...

You're listening to Great River Road by musician Mike Starling, we talked with him about his writing process, his new album "Backwaters", which is a captivating instrumental album benefiting the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh. The collaborative project aims to raise funds and awareness for La Crosse’s natural resources, and we also delve into Covid and what’s next for the musician. https://m...

We checked in with Brett Huus of Sound Strations Audio Productions, we talked about his long road into music production, the start of his business, how he approaches a project, how he has been adapting to covid, and more. http://soundstrations.com You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast to remind you to keep your spe...

You are listening to the song “Grave” created by Mark Trueman, a local industrial music creator under the moniker “Choke Chain”, we discuss throwback influences, creation of music, collaborating during covid, recording, and what’s next for this musician. https://www.facebook.com/chokechain & https://chokechain.bandcamp.com You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com G...

We talked with Nick Peterson of LIVE from La Crosse, discussing his origins in comedy, growing up in Stoddard, WI, his new mockumentary album, and his contributions to The La Crosse Times, plus what’s coming up in his life. https://www.facebook.com/nickpetersonmusic You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast to remind y...