The Live Feed

This episode of the Live Feed will feature local Winona band, The Ultrasounds, making their return to Midwest Music Fest. Lead vocalist Megan Hanson describes her groups music as "sludgy garage pop" paired with her husbands defeaning yet melodic guitar work. 
The Ultrasounds performance for this episode was captured at No Name's Bar in honor of Midwest Music Fest 2023 in Winona, Minnesota. More information about The Ultrasounds and their music can be found at theultrasoundsmusic.com. Now, LIVE from the MidwestMusic Fest in Winona Minnesota, it’s The Ultrasounds on tonight’s Live Feed.
original airdate: 06/16/23
The Live Feed is Made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Mid West Music Fest 2023 for regional favorites, Texas Toast. This psychedelic country band has a rustic feel that will get you in that summer vibe. Based right here in Winona, Minnesota, features talented artists including singer/songwriter Jason Ziebell. Texas Toast explores various styles including Folk, and Bluegrass, but still maintaining that classic country style. I’m Hannah and I’m asking you to toast on! Live from MWMF 2023 tonight on The Live Feed. 

The Live Feed is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Original air date: 06/09/23
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.

Tonight on the Live Feed, we go Mid West Music Fest 2023 with one of our favorite local bands from the cities, Sleeping Jesus. So, if you couldn't make it, or you were busy with other wonderful artists, KQAL has you covered as we were there to record them, just for you! Now sit back, take a few steps to relax, as we take you back to Sleeping Jesus LIVE from Mid West Music Fest 2023 tonight, on the Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 05/26/23

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Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Boats & Bluegrass 2022 for a performance from High & Rising. High & Rising hails from River Falls, Wisconsin, High & Rising and their description of themselves goes something like this…

“Out of the northern midwest and the banks of the mighty Mississippi River grew this “Groovy Grass” band of music makers. High & Rising is a unique combination of instruments that bring a fresh groovy sound to the Bluegrass & Folk Americana scene.” 
…ok, well, let’s check ‘em out! Here’s High & Rising, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 04/28/23

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Boats & Bluegrass 2022 for a performance from Good Morning Bedlam. This minneapolis based string band puts on such high energy shows that they are considered by some to be a kind of unifying theory of everything… er, uh, maybe I’m thinking of something different here. Or maybe not! Is it string theory or just an awesome string band?... Either way I’m Bill Stoneberg (or am I?)… at any rate, put on yer tinfoil hat and yer dancin shoes and get ready for Good Morning Bedlam, LIVE from Boats & Bluegrass 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 04/21/23

Today on the Live Feed we go back to one of Winona's annual music fesitivals, Boats and Bluegrass 2022, for a live performance by one of midwest area favorites, Feeding Leroy! So if you missed it, or wanna relisten to your favorite artists, KQAL has you covered. So get comfy, drive safely, or pull out some refreshments, because it's Feeding Leroy LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2022, tonight on the Live Feed.

Original Airdate: 04/14/2023

Tonight on The Live Feed we take you to Boats & Bluegrass 2022 for a performance from Them Coulee Boys. This badass banger writing bodaciously bold bluegrass band calls Wisconsin home but they’re no strangers to bluegrass fans west of the Mississippi either. These boys are beloved favorites at the annual Boats and Bluegrass festival here in beautiful Winona, MN. If you haven’t heard them yet then I s’pose yer in fer a treat! Comin at ya with their own damn brand of bluegrass, here’s Them Coulee Boys LIVE! from Boats and Bluegrass 2022, tonight on The Live Feed.

Original Air Date: 04/07/23

This week on the Live Feed we return to Boats and Bluegrass 2022 with a  Live Performance by Charlie Parr. Since the release of his first album “Criminal and Sinners” in 2002, this country blues star has made a name for himself not only in Minnesota but across the world. His songs have been featured in a commercial for Gerber Gear in the U.S. and around the world in Australian, Dutch, and New Zealand commercials and the Australian drama film “Red Hill”. Charlie Parr has since been a staple of live performances across the Midwest. Join us as we get to hear another fantastic performance of local legend Charlie Parr in today’s Live Feed.

Original airdate: 3/24/22

This week on the Live Feed we return to Boats and Bluegrass 2022 for a live performance from area favorites Dead Horses! If you weren't there, KQAL was there to catch performance just for you! So get comfortable as we bring you Dead Horses LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2022, tonight on The Live Feed. 

Original Airdate: 03/31/23

This week on the Live Feed we return to Boats and Bluegrass 2022 for a live performance from area favorites Humbird! So if you missed it, KQAL was there to catch their 2022 Boats and Bluegrass performance just for you! Get comfortable and wing it because it’s Humbird LIVE from Boats and Bluegrass 2022, tonight on The Live Feed. 

Original Airdate: 03/03/23