You’re hearing Settle, by the local band Knee-High July, we chatted with them today and talked about the origins of the band, influences, the creation of the unique name and we’ll be listening to "Back Porch Light" one of their earliest collaborations and songs, plus how they are adapting to covid-19 and live music. https://www.facebook.com/KneeHighJuly/

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Today we chatted with trumpet player Jamal Mayfield of The Mayfield Experience, Jamal shares his experience growing up and finding music and his process in adapting modern music for an urban jazz quartet. Jamal shares his influences, and what’s on the horizon for The Mayfield Experience. https://www.facebook.com/MayfieldExperiment/

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Jennifer Jones paints LARGE, she shares the origin of her recent exhibition Big Dogs: Large Stories, and why she enjoys working on large canvas. She also shares how instruction has informed her work, her experiences with art consultation, exhibiting work, and what’s next. Learn more http://jenfishjones.com/!

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Today we are chatting with Winghaven Pizza Farm, based out of Galesville, Wisconsin. This Pizza Farm is a short drive from La Crosse and a great destination when you want to pack the car with the fam and head out for some pizza and some nature in your backyard. Learn more https://www.winghavenpizzafarm.com/!

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Dayne Stevens is a local artist working in marker, colored pencil, and wood blocks. Recently, expressive portraits and characters have been filling his time, Dayne shares how his drawings portray a mix of emotion, and how those emotions have been a big part of his life in recent years. https://www.instagram.com/daynestevens_art

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Jean Pagliaro is the Program and Retreat Coordinator for the Franciscan Spirituality Center, Jean shares her beginnings and how she ended up at the Center. She shares the importance of quiet reflection and touches on the many offerings at the center including sound bowls, silent retreats, labyrinth walks, meditation, and the many virtual experiences they offer as well. https://www.fscenter.org/

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We are talking to musician Chad Staehly, Chad shares his experience playing, producing and touring with some well known names, including Hard Working Americans, Todd Snider, and Great American Taxi. We also get into what to expect from an upcoming Drive-In Show celebrating the Anniversary of the La Crosse Distilling Company and featuring The High Hawks. https://www.facebook.com/thehighhawks

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Tracy Balzer, local DJ and improv actor, talks about her origins with comedy and what led her to improv with the troupe Heart of La Crosse. Tracy hits on anticipating the next step in a sketch and working with a cast of creative characters, she also identifies a few who surprise her the most when in the bit. https://www.facebook.com/heartoflacrosse/

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Local TV host and actor Dustin Luecke, is a big supporter and participant of Community Theatre, he shares his process when preparing for a role, his most enjoyable experience on stage and gives advice for beginners bitten by the acting bug. https://dustinontv.com/

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The new satirical newspaper La Crosse Times, offers a much needed comedic alternative to the news in the Coulee Region. At the helm is Sam Shilts, he talks with us about his beginning, comedy, and how this newspaper's comedic stories sometimes fly over the heads of a few readers and what makes for an interesting headline in our community. https://lacrossetimes.news/

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