Winter Roots Festival

media release: La Crosse Winter Roots Festival, taking place Saturday February 11, 2023, is inviting locals and visitors to celebrate “Wisconsin Favorites” in music, cuisine, local beer and spirits.

Hosted at the La Crosse Center in the Riverside Ballroom, La Crosse Winter Roots includes regional musical favorites covering genres from classic rock, americana, country, funk, bluegrass, and rock.

Ryan Necci & The Buffalo Gospel’s first album, We Can Be Horses, debuted in 2013 and was called “musically arresting” and “minimalist and masterful” by critics. The band’s follow up, On the First Bell, received similar acclaim and in 2021 Ryan signed a record deal with BMG Music in Nashville, TN. Recently released the Battle Cry EP to glowing reviews.

Born from the Wisconsin jamband scene, Chicken Wire Empire rides the line between traditional bluegrass and the contemporary. LEARN MORE.

Phoenix consists of Dave Solie, David Buroker, Norbert Nix and Dan Sebranek, formed in 1975, Phoenix will be playing during the Bloody Mary Experience!

The Smokin Bandits have been a staple on a powerful Midwest music scene with their high-energy form of “Grass n’ Roll.” LEARN MORE.

The Remainders are Rock’n Out and Doin’ Good! Fun, philanthropic, high energy mid-life crisis in action. Listen to the latest single New Man.

Knee-High July plays bluegrass-tinged folk rock songs about love, loss, liquor, and the intersections of the three! LISTEN NOW.

The Lavender Project provides a new take on hip-hop. With rock guitar solos, disco breakbeats, shoegaze psychedelia, diverse hooks, energy, and positivity.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, who will be hosting various fundraising activities during the event including silent and live auctions.

GA Admission – $20 / $25 Day of Show

Early Entry – $30 / $35 Day of Show

EARLY ENTRY tickets include a Bloody Mary Experience presented by the La Crosse Distilling Co. featuring its special Winter Roots “Gazi” Black Lager & Bloody Mary’s (+ a commemorative glass)! Specialty NA options available.