La Crosse Local

We connect with Justin Urness, local solo musician and lead singer and guitarists for the WRST, we talk about his new album “Lift Bridge”, and the process for creating and recording new songs. Justin walks us through each of the 3 tracks and lets us know how to connect with this talented local. https://justinurness.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/justinurnessmusic You can find more conversa...

We connected with Shelly Staehly, owner and designer of EMBR, a local creator offering one of a kind sling packs, purses, day packs, and more. We talk about sewing, the origin of the business, repurposing older items and clothing into new pieces and the stories that come along with it. https://www.facebook.com/embrbags You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our web...

On this episode we talk with Charlie Berens & Adam Greuel, of Berens & Greuel, this viral comedian is pushing out podcasts, videos, best selling books and of course Charlie is the host of Manitowoc Minute, while Adam Greuel of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades fame gives us an update on how the duo met, comedy, and what they are working on. https://www.charlieberens.com https://www.facebook.com/adamgre...

We sat down with Christopher Hathaway of the La Crosse Chamber Chorale to discuss the 37th concert season, including new works, the beautiful venue spaces for each show, getting audiences back in the seats, and where to pick up tickets including specially priced student tickets. https://www.chamberchorale.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https...

We chatted with Seth Kieser of the La Crosse Community Theater to get a sneak peek at the 2022-2023 Season including classics like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, RENT, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and Scrooge in Rouge: An English Music Hall Christmas Carol. Learn more https://lacrossetheatre.org . You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrossel...

We connected with Joshua of the band Greedy Volunteers, we discussed the formation of the band, musical influences, and we also got to hear about the Fall Rock Fest coming up Saturday October 8th at the Alpine Inn and as they would say “Get Your Duff up the Bluff”! https://www.facebook.com/alpine.inn.9 https://www.facebook.com/greedyvolunteers You can find more conversations, food reviews, live mu...

We sat down with Storyteller, Alton Chung, we discussed how stories can help us “safely re-experience our own hurts and wounds”, what can people expect from his shows, early influences, and a special story that had a hand in the start of his career. Check out Alton during the The Sandbar Storytelling Festival taking place Oct 14-15, 2022. https://www.altonchung.com https://sandbarstorytellingfesti...

We connect with musician Melissa Kay McCarthy, we chat about music, writing and recording style, the lyric video for “Warm Bed”, her new lyric book, her break from music and what’s coming up for this artist. https://mccarthymelissakay.com https://www.facebook.com/melissakaymccarthymusic You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We connected with artist and muralist Cameron King, we talked about the process for art, the energy and poppiness in the work, influences, his creative use of positive messaging and getting into murals which have been popping up around town. You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We talked with nationally known, award winning, storyteller Bil Lepp, we talked about his intro to the craft, influences, how the stories come together, and a moment on stage that started his career. https://www.leppstorytelling.com You can catch bill LIVE during the Sandbar Storytelling Festival taking place Oct 14-15 in Winona, MN. https://sandbarstorytellingfestival.org You can find more conver...

We hopped on a call with Tony Douglass of the Alpine Inn, we got a little history lesson on the building, its past, and where it’s headed next. This bluffside bar is an institution for volleyball, live music, food and drink. We also hear about the Alpine Inn Fall Rock Fest coming up Saturday October 8th and as they would say “Get Your Duff up the Bluff”! https://www.facebook.com/alpine.inn.9 You c...

We connect with Hywel Roberts of the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, we chat festival origins, what attendees can expect from the festival, explore the nationally recognized storyteller lineup and what it feels like to kick off the The Sandbar Storytelling Festival taking place Oct 14-15, 2022 in Winona, MN. https://sandbarstorytellingfestival.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live...

We pulled up a chair with the band Fénix Dion, we talked about formation, their influences, and the creative processes for its most recent music videos “Morals Might Bite” and “Mama Say”. We also find out what’s coming down the road for this talented and energetic band from the cities. https://www.fenixdion.com You can see Fénix Dion, live during Mid West Music Fest – September 16-17 - Mid West Mu...

We talk with New York Times bestselling author, humorist, playwright, and radio show host Michael Perry. We chat about early experience with writing, the path to memoirs, how he connected with the Tent Show Radio and what people can expect from his upcoming show at the Pumphouse Regional Art Center. https://www.thepumphouse.org/event/michael-perry/ https://www.bigtop.org/tentshowradio.html https:/...

We connected with Anne Drecktrah, Director and 2022 honoree of the 11th Annual Patron Recognition Reception. We chat about early experiences, connections to the Pump House, behind-the-scenes stories of the theater, and what's coming up for this local talent. https://www.thepumphouse.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We sat down with Corrie Brekke, owner of the Root Note, an organic cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes, coffee, craft beer, plus live music and open-mic nights. We get into the history of the location, food, LIVE tunes, remodeling during covid and much more. https://www.facebook.com/theRootNote The Root Note will also be a stage for Mid West Music Fest September 16-17. https://www.midwestmusicfest...

We connected with Matt Curtis of the new Cappella Performing Arts Center, we discussed the origin of the center, got into upcoming concerts, touched on their education programming, and we also chatted about their Silent Film Series, including the Phantom of the Opera coming up Monday, October 31. https://cappellaperformingartscenter.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and...

We talk with artist Tiffany Lavender about custom art, selling the work, creative training and murals. We also get into why body positivity is a through line in her work. https://linktr.ee/tiffanylavenderaf You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

Local musicians Stacy Hanson of Red Sky Warning and Andy Hughes of the reggae band TUGG have joined to form The Lake Effect. Additionally, they founded Broken Wrist Records as an entity to promote and book music. https://www.facebook.com/thelakeeffect608 https://www.facebook.com/brokenwristrecords You can catch Tommy Prine, a Broken Wrist Records matinee production on September 5th featuring the y...

We connect with Ben Kapanke, General Manager of the La Crosse Loggers, we touch on the origins of the baseball team, and dig into the Copeland Park & Events Center musical acts over the past couple years including the upcoming Stone Temple Pilots show at the ballfield. https://www.copelandevents.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacross...

We sat down with painter and drummer Eric Gerke, we talk early influence, creative inspirations, cat postcards, and get an update on his band the WRST, we chat new album, where to find his work and Mid West Music Fest happening September 16-17. https://www.instagram.com/ericisthewrst https://www.instagram.com/wearethewrst https://www.midwestmusicfest.org You can find more conversations, food revie...

We jumped on a call with Margaret Butler of the band GGOOLLDD, we chatted about early influences, what led to the formation of the band, their latest single “Superstar”, and the loss of an entire album. https://www.facebook.com/ggoollddband Catch GGOOLLDD LIVE during Mid West Music Fest September 16-17 coming up in La Crosse, WI! https://www.midwestmusicfest.org You can find more conversations, fo...

Once again, we sat down with singer-songwriter Tommy Prine, we chatted about touring, his finished debut album, and his love for the Driftless area. We also connected with Andy Hughes of Broken Wrist Records to talk about Leo and Leona's and Tommy’s upcoming show which is bound to sell out. https://www.tommyprine.com https://brokenwristrecords.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, liv...

We connect with Christopher Porterfield of the band Field Report, we talk influences, their latest album “Brake Light Red Tide”, adapting to covid as a musician, Mid West Music Fest coming up in La Crosse and what can people expect from there LIVE show. https://fieldreportmusic.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We sat down with the members of Perth, this heavy Minnesota band is hitting the road on their latest album’ Revenant”, we talk about the process for recording and writing, their live shows, what’s next for this energetic band and where can people find out more. https://ffm.bio/perthbandmn You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com...