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Boats & Bluegrass 2021: People Brothers Band

Tonight on The Live Feed we revisit the Boats and Bluegrass festival to hear more from People Brothers Band. The group is originally from Madison, Wisconsin but has become well recognized all across the midwest for their rhythmic blues. Their website mentions how their overall mission is to bring people together by spreading love through their music. So stick around to hear more from People Brothers Band LIVE from boat’s and bluegrass 2021 on tonight’s Live feed.
Original Air Date: 03/04/22
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.


Boats & Bluegrass 2021: Them Coulee Boys

Tonight on The Live Feed we revisit the Boats and Bluegrass festival for some cool tunes from Them Coulee Boys. The five member band started out as just two after meeting at a bible camp in 2011 where they enjoyed playing songs around the campfire. Years later their band was completed and they took their punk folk music across the country, bringing the community together through their music wherever they performed. Stick around to hear more from Them Coulee Boys LIVE from boat’s and bluegrass 2021 on tonight’s Live feed.
Original Air Date: 02/25/22
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.


Boats & Bluegrass 2021: High & Rising

Tonight on The Live Feed we head back to this year’s Boat’s and Bluegrass festival to hear from bluegrass band, High and Rising. Playing their own blend americana, folk and jamgrass, the trio describe their brand of bluegrass as “groovy grass”. High and Rising has seen their star rise since the release of their debut album, “Howl” and they show no signs of slowing down. I’m Katelyn Steuer, kick back and relax as we take you back to the Boats and Bluegrass festival for High and Rising LIVE, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 02/18/22
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.


Boats & Bluegrass 2021: Armchair Boogie

Tonight on The Live Feed we revisit this year’s Boats and Bluegrass festival to hear more from Armchair Boogie. The group started out in Stevens Point, Wisconsin but has made their journey around the midwest and across America, adding some boogie wherever they go. The up-tempo bluegrass band definitely wont disappoint with their high energy so stick around for Armchair Boogie LIVE from boat’s and bluegrass 2021 on tonight’s Live feed.
Original Air Date: 02/11/22
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.


Boats & Bluegrass 2021: Good Morning Bedlam

Tonight on The Live Feed we head back to this year’s Boat’s and Bluegrass festival to hear from Minneapolis trio, Good Morning Bedlam. The folk group has made their way around the midwest giving an upbeat and energetic impression at every performance. They would describe their music as an outpouring of their own stories and unique sound rather than trying to fit a specific genre. So stick around for a twist on folk music from Good Morning Bedlam LIVE from boat’s and bluegrass 2021 on tonight’s Live feed.
Original Air Date: 02/04/22
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.


Karate Camp 2021: Karate Chop Silence

Tonight on The Live Feed we went to Karate Camp 2021 to hear from Karate Chop Silence. Though originally from Winona, the band has been traveling all across the midwest performing at shows and creating their pop-style music. In September, they created their first ever three day music festival that they called Karate Camp where people were able to camp out and enjoy two nights of local live music. I’m Brylee Harris and this is Karate Chop Silence LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s live feed.
Original Air Date: 01/28/22.
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.


Karate Camp 2021: Afflatus

Tonight on The Live Feed we head back to this year’s Karate Camp festival to check out a set from Winona’s own, Afflatus. Afflatus will take you on a psychedelic folk-rock trip you won’t soon forget. I’m Bill Stoneberg, but please don’t hold it against me. So, while the stage manager is on the mic telling everyone to stay away from the brown tabs, here’s Afflatus. LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/21/22.
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.


Karate Camp 2021: Immaculate Beings

On this episode of The Live Feed we revisit Karate Camp to hear from The Immaculate Beings. Their bandcamp page would describe them as an eclectic group that seek to promote self-care and self-validation through their music while overall emphasizing the importance of self-love to their audiences. Stick around for an immaculate performance from The Immaculate Beings, LIVE from Karate Camp in Winona, MN on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/14/22.
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.


Karate Camp 2021: The Shackletons

“It’s now 30 below and I can’t feel my toes… damn it’s great to be home”. Tonight on The Live Feed we bring it on home to Karate Camp 2021 for Minneapolis trio The Shackletons. The Shackletons are three Minnesota brothers who bring a rock solid set of rock everywhere they go, and this year’s Karate Camp performance was no exception. These Minnesota boys really bring it. So let’s get to it, I’m Bill Stoneberg telling you to take that volume knob, turn it all the way up and break it off, LIVE from Karate Camp 2021, it’s The Shackletons, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 01/07/22.
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.


Island City Block Party 2021: Wurk

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you back to the Island City Block Party from this past July for the band Wurk. Wurk is a funk-fusion group from Madison, WI, described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect”.
The 7-piece band’s influences include Snarky Puppy, Umphrey’s McGee, Herbie Hancock and more. Their unique original tunes and their ambitious interpretations of popular covers range from funk, jazz, rock, reggae and more. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we bring you Wurk, Live from the Island City Block Party at Island City Brewing in Winona, MN, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Air Date: 10/29/21.
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.


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