La Crosse Local

La Crosse Local
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La Crosse Local

La Crosse Local is an arts, food, and entertainment podcast and publication for La Crosse County and its surrounding communities. Find us in your favorite podcast app. Join us in supporting local arts and the dining scene, highlighting the many talented individuals, and committed organizations that make La Crosse an exciting place to live. Find us online at https://lacrosselocal.com.

  1. E. 445 | Tony DiMaggio, Farmer/Entrepreneu

    DEC 5

    E. 445 | Tony DiMaggio, Farmer/Entrepreneu

    In this episode of the La Crosse Local Podcast, the hosts sit down with Tony DiMaggio, the founder of Sacred Blossom Farm. Tony shares the inspiring story of how he built a thriving artisanal herbal tea business from the ground up, despite limited resources. Through his passion for sustainable farming and connection to the local community, Tony has created a unique product that nourishes both the body and the land. By the end of the episode, you will be eager to visit the farm, sample the teas, and experience the community that Tony has cultivated.

    19 min
  2. E. 444 | Be Wary - Electronic Music Duo

    NOV 20

    E. 444 | Be Wary - Electronic Music Duo

    The electronic music duo joins Brent and Amy Be Wary, who discuss their origins, musical style, and cartoon inspiration. They explain how their choir and musical theater backgrounds have influenced their emotive and performative vocal delivery and performative live shows. New music is on the horizon, with an upcoming two-sided single produced by the Sweat Boys. Have a listen, get your dance shoes ready, and let the beat take control.

    17 min
  3. E.443 | Gregg Hall - Musician

    OCT 23

    E.443 | Gregg Hall - Musician

    Our hosts Brent and Amy are joined by musician Greg Hall, where they discuss his recording of his new album in Nashville, working with producer Johnny Garcia, and the community support that made the project possible through a successful Kickstarter campaign. He shares the personal stories behind some of the album's songs, including his journey to sobriety. The conversation also covers Greg's upcoming album release shows and other local events happening in the La Crosse area.

    23 min
  4. E.442 | Ani DiFranco - Musician/Activist & Dana Flor - Director

    SEP 30

    E.442 | Ani DiFranco - Musician/Activist & Dana Flor - Director

    Ani DiFranco, the renowned feminist folk singer, is the subject of a new documentary directed by Dana Flor, titled 1-800-ON-HER-OWN. The film explores DiFranco's lifelong commitment to activism and the challenges she has faced as a mother, artist, and independent musician. The conversation highlights DiFranco's impact on multiple generations, her use of music for political and social change, and the difficulties of pursuing a non-traditional career path. Director Dana Flor shares how she first met DiFranco, and the trust built between the two to bring a documentary together that shares so much of DiFranco's life that has not been seen before.  The documentary will be screened in La Crosse on October 7th at the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria with DiFranco and director Dana Flor in attendance for a Q&A and meet-and-greet. Enjoy this conversation that illuminates the through-line of DiFranco's activism that is as relevant today as it has been since her journey began in the 90's.

    25 min
  5. E.441 | Grimrose - Rapper & Musician

    SEP 25

    E.441 | Grimrose - Rapper & Musician

    Brent and Amy are joined by Grimrose, a rising La Crosse area musician who blends genres like punk, goth, and trap to create his unique "goth trap" sound. In this interview, they discuss his musical influences, the process behind creating his recent album "Welcome to My Kingdom," and his plans for upcoming projects. As an independent artist producing and recording his own music, Grimrose provides an interesting perspective on the local music scene and collaboration that makes this unique genre break out from the Midwest.

    14 min
  6. E.440 | Yung Gravy - Rapper & Musician

    SEP 5

    E.440 | Yung Gravy - Rapper & Musician

    Rapper and musician Yung Gravy sits down and chats with our team while back in his hometown of Rochester, MN, preparing for his show in La Crosse on September 5, 2024. Brent and Amy talk about the origin of the Soundcloud Rapper scene, how the YouTube algorithm influenced his musical taste and influence, and his journey from the Midwest to LA and beyond.

    16 min
  7. E.439 | Craig Minowa - Cloud Cult - Musician & Composer

    JUL 24

    E.439 | Craig Minowa - Cloud Cult - Musician & Composer

    In this episode of the La Crosse Local Podcast, Brent and Amy sit down with Craig Minowa, a multiple Emmy award-winning composer and singer/songwriter of the band Cloud Cult. The conversation takes us into the places of inspiration and finding the muse of Craig's writing, upcoming releases, new album work, collaborating with the Minnesota Orchestra, and so much more. You can catch Cloud Cult performing live on August 9th, 2024, at the People's Fest in Yuba, WI. See all upcoming shows and details on their website, cloudcult.com.

    21 min

  8. JUN 17

    E.438 | Jason Achilles, Experimental Rock Musician & Aerospace Innovator

    In this episode of the La Crosse Local Podcast, Brent and Amy sit down with Jason Achilles, an experimental rock musician and aerospace innovator. Not your typical combination of industries, Jason shares his story of working on music in various projects that took him in new directions and led him to meet and work with NASA.  Jason will also be in La Crosse on June 28 at the Popcorn Tavern (show info here) with his multi-instrumental duo band in a "cosmic space-rock" experience. Be sure also to check out his latest release and information on his website: https://jasonachilles.com/.

    33 min
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23 Ratings

About

La Crosse Local is an arts, food, and entertainment podcast and publication for La Crosse County and its surrounding communities. Find us in your favorite podcast app. Join us in supporting local arts and the dining scene, highlighting the many talented individuals, and committed organizations that make La Crosse an exciting place to live. Find us online at https://lacrosselocal.com.

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  • Creator
    La Crosse Local
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    449
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright La Crosse Local
  • Show Website
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