Winona
October 3, 2012
A powerful country twang mixed with sweet folk lyrics and a calming tone pours out of the small, eclectic singer at the Boats and Bluegrass music festival.
People sway to the calming nature of Caitlin Robertson's music as her sound rolls into their ears, wafting through the air and making its way through the festival grounds.
After her performance, 32-year-old Robertson sat and talked music with Winona360.
When did you start performing?
“I...
October 2, 2012
For Katey Bellville, yodeling came naturally.
The Midwestern rooted bluegrass and folk singer never even knew she could yodel until she was forced under the spotlight.
After winning a scholarship for being homecoming queen her senior year of high school, Bellville was asked to participate in a beauty pageant. Despite her lack of experience, she won the Miss Wisconsin title and was sent to compete in another pageant in Los Angeles, Calif.
Her...
October 1, 2012
The Boats and Bluegrass music festival took place in Winona Sept. 27-29.
The three-day music festival was sprinkled with musicians, artists and music lovers from near and far.
October 1, 2012
From fire breathers to puppeteers to mandolin and banjo artists, the bluegrass fans in Winona came together once more at the annual Boats and Bluegrass Festival Sept. 27-29.
The festival, which started in 2005, is the brainchild of husband and wife duo Tom and Julie Fassbender
“We started the fest as a marketing tool for our outfitting business,” said Tom Fassbender. “We figured with the money we were spending on advertising we could do...
September 30, 2012
Enjoy a night of dancing and fun on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The evening begins with optional Waltz and Swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The dance will be held at the Winona Athletic Club's 2nd floor ballroom. The Athletic Club is located on 5th and Mankato Streets in Winona. Couples and singles of all ages welcome to attend and no dance experience is required. The cost is $10 per person and $5 for...
September 26, 2012
Kee Etsicitty is featured in the 2010 Navajo Oral History Documentary Journalism Partnership by students of Diné College and Winona State University.
September 26, 2012
Chester Nez is featured in the 2010 Navajo Oral History Documentary Journalism Partnership by students of Diné College and Winona State University.
September 26, 2012
Joe Vandever Sr. is featured in the 2010 Navajo Oral History Documentary Journalism Partnership by students of Diné College and Winona State University.
September 26, 2012
Kee Etsicitty is featured in the 2010 Navajo Oral History Documentary Journalism Partnership by students of Diné College and Winona State University
September 26, 2012
Samuel Holiday is featured in the 2010 Navajo Oral History Documentary Journalism Partnership by students of Diné College and Winona State University.
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