The Live Feed

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; Boats and Bluegrass 2024 has sailed its way to Winona before reembarking on its journey down the mighty Mississippi. But there's no need to be Blue about this Bluegrass because KQAL was there to record this year’s festival for ya, and we will be playing these years boot stomping bands, all autumn long. Tonight, we bring you Minnesota bas...

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. ...

Long long ago, in a bar not too far away, and idea was born. An idea to include Elvis impersonators, kid bands, and live VHS directed dance workouts alongside local up and coming bands and scene staples. An idea that may not have been the best idea, but it was an idea, nonetheless. It was an idea that used two-colored flyers with sharpied band sketches. Legend has it that nothing was out of the qu...

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all autumn long. T...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by St. Paul hip-hop veterans Heiruspecs! Heiruspecs is a live hip-hop group that have been pounding it out for over 10 years! That’s right, over 10 years! And by live, we mean LIVE, as in hip-hop played with live instruments...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by up and coming indie pop extraordinaire, Landon Conrath. Hailing from Minneapolis, Landon started his musical career beating the skins, until he decided to try his hand at songwriting and put himself out front… and this gut...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by area favorites and Rochester’s own, My Grandma’s Cardigan. If you like grandma’s and think sweaters are a girls best friend, then oh boy are you in for a treat. Kick yer shoes off, put on a nice comfy pair of slippers, and...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Neverwreck out of Chatfield, MN. Neverwreck is a band of young musicians that are making quite a commotion and their performance at MWMF 2024 was no exception. Like a train about to go off the rails or a high wire act with...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by Eleanor Sievers. At only 16, this young singer songwriter has taken her hometown of Rochester by storm and shows no sign of slowing down if her performance at MWMF is any indication. I’m Bill Stoneberg, saying kick back an...

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, the always delicious, Winona faves, Beet Root Stew.  Beet Root Stew is a roots band with their roots in Winona, MN. Beet Root Stew/the band is sometimes on hiatus with members moving all about and up and out of the region...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band TimIsARocker. Fronted by vocalist extraordinaire, Tim, this group of maniacs are ready to rock out ‘til the clocks out. Ya know, like ‘til the clock runs out. Times Up! If this group doesn...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Minneapolis band Yonder. Fronted by vocalist/violinist Hattie Peach, this group of musicians are ready to take it, and you, to the next level. This group is like a melting pot of influences, bringing toget...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Radium Girls.  This Winona based band, made up of three wonderfully talented women, played its third ever show at this years fest. Though this band is new itself, each member of this powerhouse trio has pa...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by, Chutes.  This Minneapolis based band was started by singer songwriter Ryan Kemp as a solo project. As of of 2022, Chutes has grown to become a six member band  with an indie rock sound and fuzzy vocals tha...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Winona’s own, WAISTED.  Although WAISTED is a newer band, the members of WAISTED are no strangers to the scene. Marcus Jones, Connor Sternberg and Amber Fletcher brought their thunderousl...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Odd Prospect from Minneapolis Minnesota.  This power trio caused some serious headbanging from the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their use of screaming vocals, heart pounding drumming, an...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Sheep for Wheat from south eastern Minnesota. This herd of lads wowed the crowd at Peters Biergarten with their hoof tapping music which is best described as a mixture of folk, indie, and r...

If you missed out on the 15th annual Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, we were there to catch the action for ya! Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance from Anni XO outta Minneapolis. Anni wowed the crowd with their unique brand of indie pop at Peters Biergarten. I'm Abby Hawkey, kick back and relax as we bring you Anni XO, LIVE from Mid West M...

Today on the Live Feed we take you to the Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse for a live performance by H3O Jazz Trio. These three musicians from right here in Winona create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. So, Grab some coffee, grab some tea, and come unwind with H3O Jazz Trio Live on tonight's Live Feed! The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University and  is made possible by a g...

Hey there tiger, looks like it was a rough on last night, eh? Oh well, you’ll be back on yer feet in no time at all. You’re not up a creek without a paddle yet, we’ll just get ya a cup of coffee and you’ll be as good as new and ready to check out this new episode of The Live Feed. Round these parts, it’s not just a figure of speech either. No sir, this is the real deal. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and we’...

Hey wake up! It’s time for The Live Feed and you don’t wanna sleep through this one! Tonight, we bring you another stellar performance recorded during Sleepy Weekend 2023 at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Tonight, it’s Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty outta Rochester, MN. With the smooth, silky, soulful vocals of Clay Fulton and Carly Hornstine over the top of a top notch rock solid rhythm se...

Oh, yea, it’s time for another episode of The Live Feed bringing you great performances from Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar right here in Winona. This week we’ve got a heck of a performance from Humbird. Humbird’s got the stuff. Let me tell ya, if yer lookin’ for stuff, Humbird’s got it! That’s right, step right up, get the good stuff right here on The Live Feed! Well, I guess you don’t have to ste...

Bow, wow, wow... Haha, yea that’s right, tonight on The Live Feed we bring you none other than, New Salty Dog from Duluth, MN. In December of 2023, New Salty Dog played the first ever Sleepy Weekend festival hosted by Sleeping Jesus at No Name Bar right here in Winona, MN. Ya like to get down and groove wit it? Ya like funky jams do ya? Well then, tonight’s show is for you! Funky jams is what New...

Today on the Live Feed we take you to No Name Bar for the live debut of Waisted. These familiar faces to the local music scene come together for the first time to perform songs from their debut album "1, 2, 3, 4." Grab a cold one and kick back as we get... Waisted tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 02/09/24 The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and...

Tonight on the Live Feed we take you to Mayo High for a live performance by The John Paulson Big Band. This fantastic set of jazz musicians use their various talents in music to take you on a journey through the struggles, delight, and sorrows of the human experience. Tonight they have music from their new album "The Refuge Project". Sit back and listen to the John Paulson Big Band on tonight's Li...