The 608 Soundcheck

In this episode of the 608 Soundcheck, I sit down with singer-songwriter Allison Sky to talk about her musical journey, her battle with chronic Lyme disease, and how songwriting has helped her navigate some of life's toughest challenges. Allison shares how music became both an outlet and a source of hope during difficult times, and how she hopes her songs can encourage others to keep moving forwar...

In this episode of the 608 Soundcheck, I sit down with Sam Gauthier, a certified health coach specializing in creativity, to talk about her work and journey in the La Crosse creative community. Sam offers a variety of services at The Art House including vocal lessons, creativity coaching, and live music performances. We also dive into some of the unique events she hosts, like The Listening Room, a...

Episode 4 – The La Crosse Confluence In this episode of the 608 Soundcheck, I sit down with Co Advisors Mr. Carty and Mr. Renkas along with student band members Colin and Magnolia to discuss The La Crosse Confluence. Confluence is a student lead rock band comprised of students from Logan and Central High Schools from right here in La Crosse. They play a variety of hand picked classic rock, country...

Episode 3 – Zammek In this episode of 608 Soundcheck, La Crosse-based punk trio Zammek join the show to talk about the energy, grit, and heart that drive their sound. We dive into how their music reflects the local punk scene, the venues that shaped their journey, and what it’s like creating loud, raw, and honest art in the Coulee Region. From band stories to scene nostalgia, this episode captures...

Episode 2 – Be Wary In this episode of 608 Soundcheck, electronic duo Be Wary join the show to share their story of how they first connected through the local music scene. We dive into the role community plays in their creative journey, the ways collaboration has shaped their sound, and what it means to grow as artists alongside friends and peers. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs and behi...

Episode 1 – Ryan K Davis In this first episode of 608 Soundcheck, Ryan K Davis joins the show to talk about his songwriting process, the inspirations that fuel his music, and the lessons he’s learned about chasing what you love. From creative sparks to personal stories, Ryan opens up about the craft and passion behind his sound.