Tag: rock

  • The Traveling Suitcase Open Their Armoire For Winona

    The Traveling Suitcase Open Their Armoire For Winona

    The Traveling Suitcase bleeds rock ‘n’ roll in its truest and most honest form.  Booked for their first time at Mid West Music Fest, you have the chance to witness the Oshkosh based sonic beast at Ed’s (no name) Bar on Friday.  No-frills rock that puts up a wall of sound, the current three-piece draws…

  • General B & The Wiz: New Drummer, New Music, & Horror Stories From The Road

    General B & The Wiz: New Drummer, New Music, & Horror Stories From The Road

    Adventurous Twin Cities-based blues rock quintet General B and The Wiz return to Winona this week for a “Halloween Spook ‘n Roll” costume dance party at Ed’s (no name) Bar with soul band Ali and The Scoundrels. I checked in with guitarist Seth Duin ahead of Friday’s ghoulish event to get up to speed on what…

  • Union Station

    Union Station

    Union Station has opened for performers including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Little River Band, Survivor, The Association and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Any Winona area town celebration has featured the group at one time or another in their over 23 year career. They play at weddings and class reunions as well.…

  • MoonDawg

    MoonDawg

    Moon Dawg recorded their first album “Ajama” in February 2005 and shortly after recorded their first DVD, “Live at Rascals.” Both were great successes. In December 2005, the band made their stepping-stone recording, “The EP,” which outlined the stylistic evolution of the band at the time. After the birth of “The EP” the band really…

  • Hallowed Ground

    Hallowed Ground

    Hallowed Ground is a Hard Rock band based in the mid-western Wisconsin & south-eastern Minnesota area. Members Rich Lyga, Chris Rosenow, and Jim Caggiano teamed up to form Hallowed Ground in early 2009. Jon Yeske was added to the line-up in early 2013. Hallowed Ground has released one studio album “From Beyond”. The CD’s are…

  • Pastel Black

    Pastel Black

    Pastel Black began in January of 2005, when Bill, Adam, Jim and Karl Sather got together for an informal jam session. The creative chemistry was instant, and many more jam sessions followed.Pastel Black, taking its name from a scene in the movie “This is Spinal Tap”, decided to start performing live in December of 2006.…

  • Indecision

    Indecision

    Indecision is a rock and roll band based out of Winona, MN. They cover music from the ’60s up to today. For bookings call 507-429-9851. Members: Jason Hewitt, Derek Breiland, Darrell Ring, Joe Poulin Genre(s): classic rock, rock, cover band Official Website: On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: 507-429-9851  

  • Section 8

    Section 8

    Section 8 was formed in 1991 with intention of performing a wide variety of musical styles featuring a screaming horn section with a high powered rhythm section. Some of the members are music professionals currently instructing at area high schools and universities. All of the members have extensive music backgrounds that include performing, teaching, and…

  • Big Woody

    Big Woody

    Big Woody is a rock band based in Winona Minnesota. Members Bob Emerson, Bob Russert, and Bill Knopp formed Big Woody in 2010. The members of Big Woody have played with other bands like Jaded Heart, Sand Boxx, Hunter, Freelance, Haven, and Go Cart Mozart. Big Woody plays a variety of cover music from artists…

  • Trouble Shooter

    Trouble Shooter

    Since 1984, Trouble Shooter has performed in a 14 state area including 2 Canadian Provicess and a number of competitve Nashville show cases. Their busy schedule ( as many as 300+ nights per year) has kept them up with current song selection as well as cutting 2 cd’s of their own both were well recieved…

  • Mudcat and the Bottomfeeders

    Mudcat and the Bottomfeeders

    Founded in 1995 with four members and moved to 3 piece with many players coming and going. Lots of bottomfeeders out there! They’re based around songwriter James Grant’s work plus tasteful covers. Consists of bass, drums, guitars, keys,harmonica, and 3 vocalists. Members: James Grant, Tom Moncrieff, Allen Neuman, and Ruby Nordby Genre(s): rock, folk, americana,…

  • Jim Trouten

    Jim Trouten

    He’s Jim Trouten. He likes cool jams.  He wears a lot of hats…both literally and figuratively.  Jim works at the bike shop “Adventure Cycle & Ski” in downtown Winona, MN.  He teaches private guitar/violin guitar lessons at Hardt’s Music in downtown Winona, MN.  He owns and operates PA systems for many different types of events…