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Mid West Music Fest 2021: Queen Drea

On this episode of The Live Feed we visited the Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Queen Drea. Queen Drea creates intricate soundscapes by creating various layers within her music that often involve the audience and her surrounding environment. More information about Queen Drea and her music can be found at queendrea.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Midwest Music Fest, it’s Queen Drea on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/11/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: The Von Tramps

On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Midwest Music Fest right here in Winona, MN for a live performance from The Von Tramps. The Von Tramps are a punk rock band from Minneapolis, MN who enjoy bringing up the energy during every show with their musical inspiration coming from artists such as Selena and Gwen Stefani. More information about The Von Tramps and their music can be found at thevontramps.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Midwest Music Fest, it’s The Von Tramps of tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/18/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: Doug Boodle

On this episode of The Live Feed we went to The Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Doug Boodle. Doug Boodle, a band originally from Winona, comprises a variety of artists that all bring their unique talents to create upbeat and funky music. More information about Doug Boodle and their music can be found on their facebook page Doug Boodle. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Midwest Music Fest, it’s Doug Boodel on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/09/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: Katy Vernon

On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Midwest Music Fest right here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Katy Vernon. Originally from London, Katy Vernon has established herself as a well-known musician in Minnesota with music that combines hints of pop and folk. More information about Katy Vernon and her music can be found at katyvernon.com. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Midwest Music Fest, it’s Katy Vernon on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/16/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: Land At Last

On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Land at Last. Land at Last is a folk, acoustic duo that’s made up by Mike Munson and Jake Ilika . More information about Land at Last and their music can be found on their facebook page, Land at Last. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and The Midwest Music Fest, it’s Land at Last on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/23/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: Freaque

On this episode of The Live Feed we went to the Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Freaque. Freaque, originally from Minneapolis takes on a style of stripped-down folk music that allows him to share more of his story. More information about Freaque and his music can be found on his Facebook page, Freaque. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and the Midwest Music Fest, it’s Freaque on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 07/30/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Mid West Music Fest 2021: Milana Shira

On this episode of The Live Feed we visited the Midwest Music Fest here in Winona, MN for a live performance from Milana Shira. Milana is a talented young singer/songwriter who performs some of her own music while mixing in popular covers from other artists. More information about Milana Shira and her music can be found on her Facebook page. Now, LIVE from Winona, MN and the Midwest Music Fest, it’s Milana Shira on tonight’s Live Feed.
Original air date: 06/25/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Amanda Jay at Island City Brewing

This week on the live feed we’re jamming with Rochester native Amanda Jay. Amanda combines folk and alternative rock with her own flair. We heard her accompanied by Jake Steele on bass playing some tracks from her 2019 album “Blue.” Get comfy and get ready to enjoy some great local music Amanda Jay on KQAL’s The Live Feed.

Original air date: 11/13/20
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Rogue the Wolf at No Name Bar

Tonight on The Live Feed we hear from Winona’s own Rogue the Wolf. The three piece outfit rocked the courtyard at Ed’s No Name Bar with a special acoustic set. So get ready for Rogue the Wolf with a blend of music they describe as melodic grunge live from Ed’s No Name Bar, tonight on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 11/13/20
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Karate Chop, Silence at Island City Brewing

Tonight on The Live Feed we bring you Winona’s own, Karate Chop Silence.
Karate Chop’s tunes are packed full of Crazy cool hooks with lots of twists and turns to tune into and turn on your own inner karate music master.
Tonight’s performance was captured at Island City Brewery in Winona, MN on August 22nd 2020. Now, LIVE from Island City Brewery, it’s Karate Chop Silence on The Live Feed.
Original air date: 11/20/20
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


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