La Crosse Local

The Homeland Conspiracy is a local band spanning 9 years, we chatted influences, recording albums locally with GroundBreaking Sound Studios, discussing lyrics and what’s next for The Homeland Conspiracy. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTHCBand You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com

Drew Dockry is the frontman for local group Flibbertijibbet, we chatted with Drew on how he got into music, his musical influences, the origin of his band, writing new music, and what’s next for him. https://www.facebook.com/flibjib You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/

Today we are joined by Kate Holten and Susan Crutchfield of the Unwound Artisan Yarn Shop in downtown La Crosse, a shop offering high quality products for knitting and crocheting while offering a space for a variety of fiber workshops. We talked about their history, knitting groups during covid, and what’s next for the shop. https://www.unwoundshop.com/ You can find more conversations on our websi...

Mike Munson has many musical influences but up front he is a blues musician. From touring and becoming friends with blues legend Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, to recording an album at the Blue Front Cafe in Mississippi, Mike shares his process and how he got here. https://www.facebook.com/mikemunson/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/

We had the opportunity to chat with Brad Clarkin, Director Of Production Operations for Kwik Trip! We find out some inner workings of this chain of convenience stores, from the origins of the Blueberry Dunker Donut to how it has stepped in to serve rural communities acting as the neighborhood grocery store. And, their path to offering healthy and organic choices as well. Listen and see what’s next...

Compass Ceramics owned by Lila Planavsky & Joshua Wolcott is a local company getting its start with personalized mugs and cups for events like the Festivals Foods Half Marathon and the Hixon 50K, it’s growing into themes that cover the natural environment including pollinators to roosters. https://www.facebook.com/compassceramics/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosseloc...

We took a moment with local author and musician David Nash, David has released a number of albums and singles including his newest album “Rise”. David shares his process, his influences and names a few of his own favorite songs to perform, along with chatting about a recent book release “The Man In The Pines”. https://www.facebook.com/davidnashmusic/ You can find more conversations on our website:...

La Crosse Local has teamed up with Dylan Overhouse Productions and Mike Makes to bring live local music to your Facebook stream. The Garage Sessions showcase local musicians performing their own original music. You’re listening in on Matt Mahlum’s set that was originally streamed live from a garage. https://www.facebook.com/Mahlummusic You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacros...

Don Harvey is a local staple in the La Crosse music scene, from playing reworked cover songs at happy hours to putting out multiple CDs of original music. Don talks about how he got started and what’s coming up next. https://www.dondharvey.com You can find more conversations at https://lacrosselocal.com !

We are listening to Brian Goltz AKA Taco Destiny, we learn about his early experiences with music, his foray into the visual arts, a new endeavor into screen printing and how his experience with the pandemic has been a moment of clarity and creativity in a time of unknowns. https://www.facebook.com/insidejobscreenprinting You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

We chatted today with Andrew Dahl, Andrew shares his past growing up in La Crosse, his eventual career path to the Dahl Automotive family business, his philosophy on supporting nonprofits and good causes, he also touches on his own sobriety and shares a nonprofit close to his heart, the Adult and Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin. https://www.dahlauto.com & https://www.atcww.org You can find mor...

Today we chatted with Jon Holthaus of Milkhaus Dairy, this local dairy is raising only cows that produce A2 protein milk which we learned is easier on the stomach and can prevent other intolerance symptoms related to traditional dairy products. We discuss what’s next for the dairy today. https://milkhausdairy.com/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

The WRST is a local band based out of La Crosse, WI. We chatted with the band about musical influences, their origins, and nostalgia for old toys, which lead to their stop motion video for the song Rheumy. They also shared with us the process of recording their debut album 12 Legged Luncheon. https://www.facebook.com/wearethewrst You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosseloca...

Today we chatted with Bao Xiong, Bao is the founder of “For Independent Hmong Farmers Corp.” This nonprofit is helping Hmong farmers by addressing issues that occur yearly for these independent farmers of the Midwest. Bao, also a filmmaker, shares a history of the farmers, common misconceptions by customers and what is next for her and the nonprofit. https://www.facebook.com/forindependenthmongfar...

Christy Wopat is a local author and blogger, recent works include “Almost a Mother” and “Always Ours”. Dealing with the traumatic themes of infant loss and how to move forward, her books were an answer to other books not telling a realistic story of how to cope with such a tragedy. https://www.christywopat.com/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

Today we chatted with local musician Josh Rabie, going by Echo Black River. Josh explores his past, how he got into music, the origin of Echo Black River and discusses his lyrics on his new album related to loss, loneliness, giving up, and redemption. https://www.facebook.com/echoblackriver/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

Leanne Poellinger is a local mixed media artist who works in a variety of mediums, including paper collage, mosaics, acrylics, watercolor, ink and wax. She shares with us her process, upcoming shows, and what is next for her. https://www.facebook.com/ArtbyLeanneP/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

We got to sit down with the local artists that are creating the “The Ecclective” , a new art space in the Foot Wear Building on La Crosse’s Northside. We talk about creativity, working during Covid, what the new space will provide, and how artists can get involved. https://www.facebook.com/TheEcclectiveCooperative/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

La Crosse Local has teamed up with Dylan Overhouse Productions and Mike Makes to bring live local music to your Facebook stream. The Garage Sessions showcase local musicians performing their own original music. You’re listening in on Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball’s set that was originally streamed live from the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. https://lacrosselocal.com/garage-sessions/ You...

Kaley Jacobson gave us a behind the scenes look at Pogreba Restaurant on La Crosse’s northside. Pogreba prides themselves on fresh ingredients and is a self described melting pot of international influences. We find out what Pogreba has got on their plate. https://pogrebarestaurant.com/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

We chatted with the Parker Forsell & Abby Lee, the Creative and Managing Director of Mid West Music Fest, over a decade in the making, this multi venue and multi city festival brings some of the most talented up and coming acts to Winona, MN and La Crosse, WI. We chatted about its origins and what’s next for music festivals during Covid. https://midwestmusicfest.org/ You can find more conversation...

Jim “Mort” Heiderscheit is a drummer born and raised in La Crosse, Jim tells us about his influences, the many bands he has played with, his experience touring, and what goes into planning Who Gives A Fest: A Drive In Music Festival. He also shares his passion for the nonprofit Punk Rock Saves Lives. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTHCBand/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://...

Matt Mahlum may be most well known for playing drums with almost every band in town. Matt shares his musical influences and how he has flourished creatively as a songwriter during Covid. He also shares how he is approaching his new album, and gives us insight into his journey picking up a guitar and stepping to the front of the stage. https://www.facebook.com/Mahlummusic . You can find more conver...

We talked with the band Zammek, they shared their musical pasts, musical influences, and their process that went into their recent EP “Hard To Relate”. We also discussed creativity during covid, and what’s next for the band. https://www.facebook.com/ZAMMEK You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .

Today we chatted with Patrick Micheels, manager of Schuby's Neighborhood Butcher. We chatted about his own path, the origins of the Butcher shop, local farmers, butcher boxes, and what is next for this boutique neighborhood butcher. https://www.schubys.com/ You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/ .