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MWMF ’22: Why Not

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2022 for some live music from MPLS band WHY NOT. First Avenue describes WHY NOT as a “genre-bending indie-rock band” with sounds that shift between punk, rock and pop. They recently released their self-titled album “WHY NOT” so grab your headphones and turn it up, I’m Max Ackman and this is WHY NOT, LIVE from MWMF 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 06/24/22.

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.


MWMF ’22: Papa Mbye

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2022 for some live music from MPLS artist Papa Mbye. MPLS Magazine describes Papa’s music as “dazzling and beat-driven, overlaid with harmonies.” Papa also creates his own artwork for his album covers, so grab a pen & paper and let your inner artist shine, I’m Max Ackman and this is Papa Mbye, LIVE from MWMF 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 06/17/22.

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.


MWMF ’22: Durry

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2022 for some live music from Burnsville band Durry. This brother/sister band creates “nostalgic indie-pop” tunes that combines Austin’s musical experience with Taryn’s new age style. Their fans call themselves “The Losers Club” so put on your gym shorts, grab your cassette player and get ready to be initiated. I’m Max Ackman and this is Durry, LIVE from MWMF 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 06/10/22.
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.


MWMF ’22: Graveyard Club

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2022 for some live music from Minneapolis band Graveyard Club. The New York Times describes them as a “brooding, yearning, electro-goth.” We just think they’re neat-o and fun to dance to! So put on some eyeliner and grab your dancing shoes, I’m Max Ackman and this is Graveyard Club, LIVE from MWMF 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 06/03/22.
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.


MWMF ’22: Early Eyes

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2022 for some live music from Minneapolis band Early Eyes. The Epitaph recording artists latest album called Look Alive! Is full of glitchy computerized angst driven pop rock that is sure to get your socks hoppin’. Hehe. If you hold it up to your ear… you can hear the universe speaking back to you… well maybe not. But just maybe… Hey! I’m Bill Stoneberg and this is Early Eyes, LIVE from MWMF 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 05/27/22.
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.


Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo: Podcast 5 – Mother Earth PREVIEW

This week we learn to say Mother Earth in Ojibwe – Maamaa Aki, and Serenity Prayer – Bangan Anama’e.


A “Puzzling” Campbell Corner!

What’s happening at the hot spot in East Grand Forks, MN? Find out!!


The Untold Story of the Trail Mix Art Exhibit at the Whit Gallery

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with Trail Mix Art Exhibit Project Coordinator Deborah Vander Eyk. With a lively opening reception on November 11 at the Whit Gallery, the Trail Mix Art Exhibit is a juried exhibition with the theme of “Honor the Earth.” Jurors include Karen Goulet, Peter Happel Christian, and Winona LaDuke. For artists wishing to submit their visions of the importance of protecting the environment, there is a call for art with a deadline of Sunday, October 23.

This program was made possible with support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


Former MN Governor Rudy Perpich “School for the Arts!”

Wendy Barden and Anne Dennison of the Perpich School for the Arts in Golden Valley, MN share exciting details of this lesser know high school in Minnesota!


Centerstage Minnesota, October 7, 2022

Centerstage Minnesota special edition of live recordings from our Live From the Historic Chief Theater series. This week featuring The Lowest Pair and Erik Koskinen.


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