The Live Feed

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has 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 autumn long. 
Featured artist: Jon Sullivan Band
Original Airdate: 02/14/25

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.

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has 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 autumn long. 
Tonight's artist is People Brothers Band.
Original Airdate: 12/20/24

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; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has 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 autumn long. 

Tonight, yer in for a treat. And that treat is the MilBillies with a capital B! The MilBillies came to Winona for Boats and Bluegrass from over the river and through the woods, all the way from Milwaukee WI in fact. And they brought their “A” game indeed, getting the crowd up and on their feet! Heck, both my left feet were tappin' the whole dang time! Well, enough about me and my feet, whew! Here they are, LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass, 2024, it’s The MilBillies! tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 11/21/24

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! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! spreading its good times, good vibes, and bluegrass magic to anyone who got a chance to see it. what's that you didn't make it ? No problem! KQAL was there to record those sweet tunes for ya. And were going to play them for you to enjoy all season long! 

Tonight we have Eau Claire natives Them Coulee Boys. This Wisconsin based band has garnered a well deserved following since their debut in 2013. With 4 albums under their belt all containing their signature rock and roll americana folk sound, these boys know what their doing. and the crowds they draw in surely think so too. So lets see if their bluegrass lives up to the hype!

 I’m Abby Hawkey, Telling you to get out your dancing shoes, maybe invite some friends over, and show them all what its like to be, well, cool, as we bring you Them Coulee Boys tonight on the Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 12/13/2024

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! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! Did you make it? No? Don’t worry! KQAL has you covered! We were there and recorded these sweet tunes so you can enjoy these epic live shows all semester long! Tonight we have Minnesota’s own Maygan and the Birdwatcher serenading us through the speakers! Who’s Maygan? And why is she accompanied by a bird watcher? What fabulous tunes do they have in store for us? All that and more on tonight’s episode of the Live Feed, on KQAL! I’m Lucy Severson, urging you to sit back and grab a snack, or get up and dance as you enjoy this magical set by Maygan and the Birdwatcher on the Live Feed! 

Original Airdate: 10/15/24

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; Boats and Bluegrass 2024 has sailed its way to Winona before reembarking on its journey down the mighty Mississippi. But there's no need to be Blue about this Bluegrass because KQAL was there to record this year’s festival for ya, and we will be playing these years boot stomping bands, all autumn long.

Tonight, we bring you Minnesota based band The Roe Family Singers. This hard working band started its life as a tribute to the passing of Johnny Cash and June Carter in 2003. 20 years later this husband and wife fronted extravaganza has cemented itself as a multi gene ra, i meant genre, band playing old time rock and roll hits as well as nitty gritty bluegrass music, that spreads good vibes wherever it goes.

I’m Abby Hawkey telling you to get out that washboard and don't forget to call your mom as we bring you the Roe Family Singers, LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2024 tonight on the Live Feed. 

Original Airdate: 11/01/24

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; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has 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 autumn long. 

Tonight we bring you the sweet classic country stylings of Clare Doyle. Straight outta the Minneapolis alt-country scene, Clare Doyle is a country crooner that you don’t want to miss. Did I just say alt-country? Did I also call her classic? Well, which is it? I’ll let you decide. I’m Bill Stoneberg sayin’ get yer boots on or kick ‘em off and get ready to two step into the night… did I just say to two… ha! Well, I s’pose you can wear one of those too, or also if you’re so inclined. Here she is folks, it’s Miss Clare Doyle LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass, 2024, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 10/25/24

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.

Long long ago, in a bar not too far away, and idea was born. An idea to include Elvis impersonators, kid bands, and live VHS directed dance workouts alongside local up and coming bands and scene staples. An idea that may not have been the best idea, but it was an idea, nonetheless. It was an idea that used two-colored flyers with sharpied band sketches. Legend has it that nothing was out of the question. And that idea that was born 10 years ago this very year, was Radderdaze. For 10 long years Radderdaze has provided our fair scene with more bands for less clams. So we here at KQAL rose to the occasion and searched high and low through the archives, mostly high though, to find some of these bands that have played Radderdaze throughout its first long 10 years. So tonight on The Live Feed, we bring you a compilation retrospective episode of The Live Feed, bringing you some of the best and second best bands that you’ve ever seen sketched out in sharpie on a Radderdaze flyer. So tonight, we bring you live performances dating all the way back to years ago from artists like Beet Root Stew, Georgie, Maudlin, Porcupine, Ruben, Sheep for Wheat, The Sex Rays and the Ultrasounds. So, LIVE from the distant and not so distant past, its better than bad, it’s rad, it’s the 10 Year Radiversary compilation retrospective, tonight, on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 02/21/25.

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.

Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; fall is upon us, the days are getting shorter and the good-time jammin’ extravaganza that is Boats & Bluegrass has 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 autumn long. Tonight, we’ve got Ironstill a dynamic duo made up of Josh Rabie from the band Echo Black River and Russell Pedersen from Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. When these two come together their powers activate in the form of some killer fiddle and banjo numbers… and with some amazing harmonies to boot! I’m Bill Stoneberg sayin’ kick off those shoes while it’s still warm enough and feel the leaves crunch beneath yer feet and give it up for Ironstill, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2024 tonight on The Live Feed.
Original Airdate: 10/11/24
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.

If you missed out on Mid West Music Fest, don't worry, KQAL was there to catch the action for ya! Tonight, we take you back to Mid West Music Fest 2024 for a live performance by St. Paul hip-hop veterans Heiruspecs! Heiruspecs is a live hip-hop group that have been pounding it out for over 10 years! That’s right, over 10 years! And by live, we mean LIVE, as in hip-hop played with live instruments on stage, no samples. That’s right, live guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion and of course vocals! Both rappin’ and singin’! With all their experience and talent, Heiruspecs bring killer songwriting and mind-blowing live performances to the stage and studio. I’m Bill Stoneberg sayin’ hang on to your hats and get ready to get down with Heiruspecs, LIVE from MWMF 2024, tonight on The Live Feed.

The Live Feed is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Original air date: 08/30/24