Well, festival season is in full swing and next up is Cheech’s Deecefest at Bluebird Campground in La Crosse, WI! That’s right, Deecefest is a family friendly music festival put together by Cheech, otherwise known as Gregg Hall, annnd it happens next weekend! Always a big supporter of local music, the festival is including a Thursday night lineup of all local artists! And there’s so much local talent that the rest of the weekend has plenty of beloved local stars as well. So, grab a lawn chair and your favorite beverage coozie and claim a spot at this year’s Deecefest, next week from Thursday July 24th through Saturday July 26th. Buuuuut, in anticipation of next week’s fest, we have a special treat for ya. Tonight, we will be playing through some live performances from a bunch of the acts playing this years Deecefest, recorded at various locations in the area over the past 15 years! So, if ya want a lil taste of Deecefest before next weekend, you’re in luck! I’m Bill Stoneberg and for one night only, I’m joined by Gregg “Cheech” Hall to bring you the Deecefest 2025 Retro Preview Show, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 7/18/25

Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed.

Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from Yonder. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Yonder let out an electric set with ... an acoustic violin?

I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for mix of classical rock, it’s Yonder, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 7/11/25

That’s right, it’s that time of year again; summer is in full swing, the days are long and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Midwest Music Fest rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands.  Tonight, we’ve got Lacrosse's own, The Lavender Project,  hitting the stage with some alternative hip hop music. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern sayin’ get down, get up, and give it up for The Lavender Project, LIVE from Midwest Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 07/04/25

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.

Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed.

Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from storyteller and serenader, Clay Fulton. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Clay Fulton drew our ears with his intimate voice.

I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for some wonderful ballads and folk, it’s Clay Fulton, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 06/27/25

That’s right, it’s that time of year again; spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Midwest Music Fest rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands.  Tonight, we’ve got Matt Monsoor, local artist serving up some good old fashioned folk tunes. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern sayin’ kick off those shoes, go sit down by the creek and give it up for Matt Monsoor, LIVE from Midwest Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 06/20/25

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.

Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed.

Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from sweet funkists, Sugar Lads. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Sugar Lads brought the funk.

I'm Kenneth Goroztieta, saying get ready for the sweetest funk this side of the Mississippi, it’s Sugar Lads, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 06/13/25

Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed.

Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from local favorites Sheep for Wheat. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage featuring several incredible local bands. Tonight, we bring you the sweet sounds of a local folk rock band based out of Winona and Rochester, Sheep For Wheat.

I'm Annika Bakkum-Ekern, saying get ready for some boot-stomping, hand-clapping tunes from Sheep for Wheat, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 06/06/25

Mid West Music Fest only happens once a year, but here at KQAL you can catch the fest all summer long on The Live Feed.

Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2025 for a live performance from local darlings, Radium Girls. This year, KQAL sponsored the Peter’s Biergarten stage, and Radium Girls kicked things off with a blazing hot set of white hot rock.

I'm Ken Goroztieta, saying get ready for the hottest rock this side of the Mississippi, it’s Radium Girls, LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2025, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 05/30/25

Tonight, on The Live Feed we take it back to Peter's Biergarten in downtown Winona for a performance from KQAL's own former Local Music Director, Luke Ott. Luke held a two hour long performance at Peter's, a spectacular show to behold. But this episode, we're going to highlight some special original songs Luke wrote himself. So, without further adieu, I'm Dylan Alzate telling you to get cozy and grab a drink as we settle once more into the local music scene with Luke Ott, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 11/29/24

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!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for ya so you can enjoy live performances from this year’s festival all year long. Tonight, we’ve got Dave and Dave a dynamic duo made up of Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll. When this group comes together, their powers activate in the form of some killer fiddle and banjo numbers… and with some amazing harmonies to boot! I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern sayin’ kick off those shoes, go sit down by the creek and give it up for Dave and Dave, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2024 tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 05/02/25

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.