The Live Feed

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’re about to get down with Winona’s own, Mike Munson LIVE from Sleepy Weekend 2023 at No Name Bar, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Air Date: 03/08/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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 section this band lays it down! And if you missed Sleepy Weekend, well then tonight, you can get down with them. I’m Bill Stoneberg, sayin’ turn it on, turn it up, and enjoy the ride, as we take you back to Sleepy Weekend 2023 with Clay Fulton and the Lost Forty, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Air Date: 03/01/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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 step up at all, maybe just sit tight, or sit back, relax and listen up as KQAL brings you Humbird, LIVE from Sleepy Weekend 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Air Date: 02/23/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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 Salty Dog is all about. Gettin down an groovy is what these dogs do! Layin down some baaaad a**** grooves! Like bad dogs, bad dog! bad dog! Haha, maybe I’m getting a little carried away here, I mean, I don’t really know if they’re bad dogs, I mean, like I don’t know that they’ve been bad, I mean, they lay down some bad grooves ya know? And by bad I mean good here… then again, they are salty dogs so… oh boy, maybe I’m in over my head. Oh what do I know, maybe you should just decide for yourself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, just sayin’ settle in with yer bad self and get ready for New Salty Dog, LIVE from Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar here in Winona, MN, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Air Date: 02/16/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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: 02/09/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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 Live Feed.Original Airdate: 02/02/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight on the Live Feed, we have a special treat from Winona's own alternative rapper, LAN3S with a live concert recorded on the day of the debut of her latest album, Wannabe Superstar! Following up from her episode on The Sound, LAN3S decided to hold a celebratory party and concert at the basement level of Bubs Brewery. Boy was it a blizzard, and many folks came in looking like the abominable snowman, but this wannabe didn't stop everyone from having a good time with rockin' tunes only a snowman could love. I'm Dylan Alzate, telling you to sit back, grab a drink, some star-shaped shades, and a flat cap as we bring you the LAN3S, tonight on the Live Feed.Original Airdate: 01/26/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on the Live Feed we take you to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a Live Performance by High and Rising. This Groovy Grass grew sprouted from the lands of the Mighty Mississippi. Much like the river they sprouted from their music roars and flows creating a fresh take on the Bluegrass and Folk Americana genres. Truth to their name excitement was high when they took the stage and it is clear they are rising to the peak of midwestern fame. Now Live from Boats and Bluegrass 2023 its High and Rising on Today's Live Feed.Original Airdate: 01/19/24.The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we have more Boats & Bluegrass for ya with a live performance from Carriage House. Carriage house is a husband and wife folk duo based in the driftless region. In September 2023 they brought their unique blend of ethereal melodies and heartfelt lyrics to the stage at Boats and Bluegrass here in Winona, MN. And now, we are bringing that experience to you, faithful KQAL listener! I’m Bill Stoneberg and I’d like to add that in addition to ethereal melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Carriage House also plays exquisitely intangible music with words that seem to have a deep meaning to them… hmmmm, well, here they are, LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023, it’s Carriage House, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 01/12/24The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from Feeding Leroy. Feeding Leroy, outta Duluth, MN, has been a staple at Boats and Bluegrass longer than some folks can remember, and with good reason! One reason might be that some folks can’t remember too well, but that’s not the good reason I was talking about. The good reason they keep comin back to Boats is that they do a darned good job playin’ darned good string band music of their own making. What we’re about to hear is something of a special Boats & Bluegrass performance… yea, yea, I know, they’re all special, but this one is a just a little more special… ya see there were some technical difficulties that day because of the weather, on account of a little storm rollin’ through. And well, some things got switched around, stages and time slots may have been swapped a bit and well, long story short, Feeding Leroy here ended up playing an intimate acoustic set in the crowd under a big tent with no amplification. So yea, it was pretty darned special. And just goes to show ya that Feeding Leroy really is the real deal. Well, I feel like I’m ramblin’ again so as they say, less talkin’ and more rockin’! I’m Bill Stoneberg sayin’ listen up! ‘cause this here’s the real deal, it's real, it’s original, it’s country music from way up north there on the north shore… It’s Feeding Leroy, LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 01/05/24.The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins! Whew! That is a mouthful. And they’re not really penguins, and I don’t think they go around pistol whippin’ folks either. But what they do… um do, is play some good ol’ traditional American string band music with their own spin on it, ‘cause ya gotta put a spin on it! Ahhhg, but what do I know, let’s let the penguins speak for themselves! I’m Bill Stoneberg and pardon my Portugues but without further procrastination, let’s pick up the pace and proceed to whoop it up with the well-played pleasing modern melodies of the Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, LIVE from  Boats and Bluegrass 2023, tonight on the Live Feed.Original Airdate: 12/29/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight on The Live Feed, we have a special holiday episode featuring Winona’s own Johnson Street Underground. Johnson Street Underground is an a capella group that covers a wide variety of musical genres from Dolly Parton to the Beatles to Adele. Tonight they turn their talents more towards themes of wintery nights, holiday cheer and Christmas. The group is comprised of Matt Schultz as the dramatic tenor, Seth Flatten as the lyric tenor, Charlie Opatz as the baritone and John Chernega as the b-b-b-b-b-basss. This holiday concert by the Johnson Street Underground was performed at the Winona Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023. The guys brought out some new tricks that night, including  new tunes, percussion, guitar and even some audience participation sing-a-long songs! I’m Bill Stoneberg, sayin’ settle in with some Christmas sweets, grab some hot cocoa, hot cider or a hot toddy and enjoy some holiday spirit, with the Johnson Street Underground, LIVE from the Winona Arts Center, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 12/22/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” Tonight on the Live Feed we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a LIVE performance from the crunchiest psychedelic band Texas Toast- Ope, hold on, my toast is ready *crunch* mmmmmmm crunchy. So whether you prefer your toast with butter, fruit, or topped off with eggs and bacon, nothing beats the beats from this groovy folk band. I'm Dylan Alzate, and prep your ovens, a baking sheet, and get toasty as we bite into some Texas Toast LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023 tonight on the Live Feed. Original Airdate: 12/15/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” What’s that? You want more? Well, we got more Boats and Bluegrass 2023 comin at ya right now with a live performance from Chicken Wire Empire. Hailing from across the river and through the woods, this Milwaukee quintet are Boats veterans, favorites, and they deliver every time. With a balanced mix of old time string band and contemporary bluegrass these chicken pickers will take you on a journey of ups and downs, with barn burners, cool mid-tempo rides and maybe even a slow dance thrown in just to tug at yer heartstrings a lil bit. I’m Bill Stoneberg, advisin’ ya to hitch up yer britches and get ready to stroll on down the road a lil, with Chicken Wire Empire, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 12/08/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” What’s that? You want more? Well, we got more Boats and Bluegrass 2023 comin at ya with a live performance from Buffalo Galaxy. Launching out of Minneapolis, these galactic string band pickers are spreading their own brand of cosmic grass throughout the galaxy and beyond… one might even call them intergalactic. So buckle up, saddle up and prepare to go where the buffalo roam but no man has gone before… It’s Buffalo Galaxy, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 12/01/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tonight on the Live Feed, we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2023 for a live performance from Barefoot Bluegrass. True to their name, this band rocked the stage completely barefoot while encouraging others to join the fray. Their focus of bluegrass and jam music is sure to rock your socks off and have you dancing in no time. So take off your shoes and crank up the radio, and experience  Barefoot Bluegrass LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2023, tonight on the Live Feed.Original Airdate: 11/24/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” What’s that? You want more? Well, we got more Boats and Bluegrass 2023 comin at ya this Friday with a live performance from The Foxgloves. Hailing from Minneapolis this group of six talented ladies brought their A game when they hit the stage at Boats. And lucky for you, KQAL was there to capture the magic. So sit back, take a deep breath and get ready for the magic that is, The Foxgloves, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 11/17/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” That’s right, once again we are bringing you the groovy grassy jammy sounds of Boats and Bluegrass 2023. Tonight, we bring you some cosmic jam grass from Adam Greuel and the Space Burritos. Although they might be based out of Steven’s Point, WI, Adam Greuel and the Space Burritos will take you to the far reaches of the galaxy with their brand of cosmic american bluegrass. Hehe. I’m Bill Stoneberg asking all of you cosmic cowboys and cowgirls to buckle up, for Adam Greuel and the Space Burritos, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 11/10/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Boats annnnd!” That’s right, once again we are bringing you the groovy grassy jammy sounds of Boats and Bluegrass 2023. Tonight we bring you a live set from Dig Deep. Hailing from Stevens Point, WI, Dig Deep definitely has their own take on bluegrass. As the Milwaukee Record put it, “These guys are like the bluegrass equivalent of the “Dogs Playing Poker” painting.” Odd paintings and tapestries aside, Dig Deep might really make you rethink life… or at least bluegrass. I’m Bill Stoneberg, join us as we dig deep with Dig Deep, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.  Original Airdate: 07/03/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Boats annnnd! That’s right, once again we are bringing you the groovy grassy jammy sounds of Boats and Bluegrass 2023. Tonight we bring you a live set from the Milbillies. Where are the Milbillies from? Over the river and through the woods, then across the great state of Wisconsin, to the state’s east coast, that’s Milwaukee folks. I’m Bill Stoneberg, asking you to get up and git down with the Milbillies, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2023, tonight on The Live Feed.Original Airdate: 10/27/23The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.