Best KQAL 89.5FM Podcasts (2025)

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Cheech's Deecefest 2025 Retro Preview Show! 1:18:51

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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 o…

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Yonder 45:04

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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 Goroztie…

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Mid West Music Fest '25: The Lavender Project 48:36

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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 fest…

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Clay Fulton 57:04

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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 voic…

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Matt Monsoor 53:45

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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 …

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Sugar Lads 1:00:58

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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 …

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Sheep for Wheat 59:46

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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 …

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Mid West Music Fest '25: Radium Girls 46:09

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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 w…

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Luke Ott LIVE at Peter's Biergarten 54:31

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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 adi…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Dave & Dave 1:09:30

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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 f…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: The High 48s 1:01:14

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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 f…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold 1:01:12

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Boats aaaaand… that’s right it’s that time of year again. Spring is upon us. The days are getting longer but a few months ago, the good time jam and extravaganza that is Boats and Bluegrass rolled through town once again. What’s that? You missed it? Ahh… that don’t matter none. KQAL was there to record those sweet sounds for you, so you can enjoy l…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 1:16:26

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet s…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: The Last Revel 57:22

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet s…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Texas Toast 1:16:26

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet s…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Chicken Wire Empire 1:17:17

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right, it’s that time of year again; cabin fever is in full swing, and we all await the day spring makes it return. On a much warmer day in September Boats & Bluegrass was in Winona MN, featuring many of our favorite local bands. What’s that? You missed it? Ahhh, that don’t matter none, KQAL was there to record those sweet s…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24 Buffalo Galaxy 58:58

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Boats annnnd!... (Bluegrass!) 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 round. Tonight's featured artist: Buffalo Galaxy Original Airdate: 03/14/25 The Live Feed is produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona Stat…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Humbird 1:06:14

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Boats annnnd!... (Bluegrass!) 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 round. Tonight we bring you Humbird, a Minneapolis based singer songwriter and a favorite at the festival. Playing songs from her latest albu…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Long Mama 59:22

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Boats annnnd!... tonight we take you back to Boats and Bluegrass 2024, 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 the comfort of your own home, or where ever you listen to the radio. Tonight, we bring you for a killer performance from Long Mama…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Slapdash Bluegrass 1:07:11

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Boats annnnd!... That’s right! Winona’s annual Boats and Bluegrass festival has rolled through town once again! spreading its sweet bluegrass tunes to anyone who got a chance to listen. But don't worry if you didnt make it, because we did! And KQAL made sure to record it for you. So dont be blue becuse were going to be playinh these magic sounds al…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Jon Sullivan Band 1:06:36

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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 performance…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: People Brothers Band 1:11:59

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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 performance…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: The MilBillies 1:17:22

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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 performance…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Them Coulee Boys 1:15:21

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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 a…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Maygen and the Birdwatcher 51:47

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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 throug…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Roe Family Singers 1:12:21

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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, al…

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Blunt Blade: Forgiveness 56:31

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Forgiveness, the latest album from Winona artist, Blunt Blade. This new album from Blunt Blade combines so many different genres and sounds it’ll make your head spin! But in a fun way, it’s a good thing, just don’t get too dizzy, maybe sit down if you do. So, if you like music, there’s bound to be something on thi…

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Ruben: Plain American 56:16

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Plain American from the band Ruben straight outta Stillwater MN! Plain American was released back in 2023 but it is such a damn good album that when the opportunity to talk about it came up, we just had to feature it on The Sound. I honestly don’t know how this release slipped by me for over a year, but it did. An…

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Maygen and the Birdwatcher: Leap Year 51:23

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Tonight, on The Sound we get into the latest EP from Minnesota artists Maygen and the Birdwatcher, titled: Leap Year. Maygen and the Birdwatcher are an Americana folk/rock group of six talented artists, blessing the ears of every town they tour. They have released several albums since their debut of "Moonshine" in 2021, and the hits keep coming wit…

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Porch Light: Porch Light 31:30

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Tonight on The Sound, we feature Minneapolis' own Porch Light with their self titled debut, Porch Light. Original Air Date: 05/14/25 The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

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Future Babel: Cyber Sunday 52:51

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you Cyber Sunday from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. Cyber Sunday came out in March of 2025 and did not disappoint. Armed with fistfuls of digital ear candy, Future Babel twists up genres like a tornado in a cotton candy factory. From rock to pop to anit-pop to hyper pop, to rocktronic to punktronic to hi…

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Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball: Live at First Avenue 51:01

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the latest album by Gregg Hall & the Wrecking Ball, titled Live at First Avenue. And yes, as the title indicates, it is a live album recorded at First Avenue in Minneapolis. If you’ve ever seen Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball live, then you know that we’re in for a treat. Based out of La Crosse WI, Gregg Hall & The…

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Patrick Lichty: Amilith and 8 Bits or Less 58:58

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Tonight, on The Sound we journey into the mind of a madman… hehe, just kidding, or am I…? at any rate, we take a deep dive into some of the musical stylings of Professor Patrick Lichty from the Mass Com department at Winona State University. Two different releases from Prof. Lichty have recently surfaced here at KQAL and we thought what better way …

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Them Coulee Boys: No Fun in the Chrysalis 50:46

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the latest album by Them Coulee Boys, titled No Fun in the Chrysalis. Based out of Eau Claire WI, Them Coulee Boys are local favorites of ours here at the station and beyond. This album is full of heartfelt and love-fuilled stories, along with some foot stompin folk tunes! The Americana folk band was started by So…

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Unicycle Michael: Dancing Around 45:07

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Tonight on The Sound, we bring you Unicycle Michael from La Crosse, WI with his latest album, Dancing Around. Original air date: 04/30/25 The Sound is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. The Sound is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.…

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Clare Doyle: Stranger 47:58

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Tonight, on The Sound we get into the latest EP from Minneapolis artist Clare Doyle, titled: Stranger. Clare Doyle is an Americana/country artist who burst on the scene in 2023 with a string of singles that made quite an impression with audiences across the state and beyond. And judging from this latest EP, Stranger it doesn’t look like that moment…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Part 2 1:32:02

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Legend has it that this story we are about to dive into was started 10 years ago with a three act bill, some sharpied band sketches on a two-color flyer, and a name at a place with no name. Legend also has it that any genre was and still is fair game, nothing is out of the question. And if you’ve ever been to a Radderdaze show at No Name bar here i…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Clare Doyle 56:07

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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 performance…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Compilation Retrospective 52:27

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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 sket…

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RADDERDAZE Ten Year RADIVERSARY Part 1 1:09:05

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Legend has it that this story we are about to dive into was started 10 years ago with a three act bill, some sharpied band sketches on a two-color flyer, and a name at a place with no name. Legend also has it that any genre was and still is fair game, nothing is out of the question. And if you’ve ever been to a Radderdaze show at No Name bar here i…

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Dante DeGrazia: Pe The Weople 49:38

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Tonight, on The Sound we talk with Dante DeGrazia about his newest album Pe the Weople. DeGrazia known for playing in bands such as Sleeping Jesus and Texas Toast shows off his creativity and work ethic in this October 31st release. This album forces its listeners to step out of their comfort zones discussing topics such as education, consumerism, …

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Gregg Hall: Exit 222 1:01:03

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Tonight, on The Sound we bring you an exclusive look at the new album by Gregg Hall, titled Exit 222. The album will be available this Saturday, Oct 26 2024 as Gregg plays a release party at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts here in Winona. Based in La Crosse, WI, Gregg Hall is a local staple playing his brand of country and americana with hi…

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Clickbait's ANGRY EMOJI 40:56

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Tonight on The Sound, we indulge in the world of memes translated into music by WSU professors Dr Davin Heckman and Dr Talon Memmott, or otherwise known as by their band name, Clickbait. Clickbait is a project that started off in roughly 2015 translating popular memes into something musically spectacular. Tonight, Dr Memmott joins me as we discuss …

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Nerd Nite 38 Part 2: Voter Turnout 33:01

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Pick up your glasses and put on your glasses because today on Culture Clique, we're bringing you a part 2 of 3 series the 38th Nerd Nite hosted at the No Name Bar. Nerd Nite is a monthly event hosted for nerds, by nerds, with drinks. This event was put on by WSU Professors Dr Carl Ferkinhoff and Dr Emily Ruff where three candidates get 15-30 minute…

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Boats & Bluegrass '24: Ironstill 53:53

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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 performance…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Heiruspecs 53:38

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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…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Landon Conrath 51:11

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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 up and coming indie pop extraordinaire, Landon Conrath. Hailing from Minneapolis, Landon started his musical career beating the skins, until he decided to try his hand at s…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: My Grandmas Cardigan 59:29

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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 area favorites and Rochester’s own, My Grandma’s Cardigan. If you like grandma’s and think sweaters are a girls best friend, then oh boy are you in for a treat. Kick yer sh…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Neverwreck 33:15

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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 Neverwreck out of Chatfield, MN. Neverwreck is a band of young musicians that are making quite a commotion and their performance at MWMF 2024 was no exception. Like a train…

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Mid West Music Fest '24: Eleanor Sievers 49:15

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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 Eleanor Sievers. At only 16, this young singer songwriter has taken her hometown of Rochester by storm and shows no sign of slowing down if her performance at MWMF is any i…