Monday Night Live
Monday Night Live returns for its 35th season in 2025-26.
Monday Night Live begins LIVE at 9:00 p.m on 88.1 FM with a live AUDIO stream here, and live VIDEO stream here from UTVS, or Charter Channel 180 locally in St. Cloud.
Every Monday at 9:00 p.m. during the academic year, we present an hour of live music from the KVSC performance studio featuring the best in Minnesota music. You can revel in the energy of a live band from the comfort of your home! Monday Night Live broadcasts from 9-10 p.m. directly following KVSC’s “The Area” program.
At least 700 bands have performed on the show going back to 1991, and you can watch some more recent shows thanks to Video On Demand. Here, you can check out the HISTORY of past Monday Night Live guests!
If you are interested in appearing on Monday Night Live, please email info@kvsc.org with information about your act, MP3s or links to hear your music and which AVAILABLE performance date(s) you’re available for.
Monday Night Live Season 35 Schedule
| DATE | BAND/ARTIST |
| Feb. 2 | MYSTERY MEAT |
| Feb. 9 | STONE ARCH RIVALS |
| Feb. 23 | MARY JAM |
| Mar. 9 | THOMAS RICHEY |
| Mar. 16 | MENAGERIE |
| Mar. 23 | THIRD DATE BAND |
| Mar. 30 | BUNNY BLOOD |
| Apr. 6 | AVAILABLE |
| Apr. 13 | KAITLIN CASSADY |
| Apr. 27 | MOUTHFUL |
Booking is first come, first served.
Schedule is subject to change due to weather, technical or staffing issues.
The Second Half of Monday Night Live’s 35th Season Kicks Off with Mystery Meat
Mystery Meat blend early hardcore with influences from riot grrrl music and ’90s alt rock
KVSC Welcomes Willem Dafoe Fanclub to Monday Night Live on November 24
Willem Dafo Fanclub play pristine slowcore music that is hypnotic and haunting.
Monday Night Live Welcomes Shrimp Olympics on November 10
Shrimp Olympics hit on psychedelia, jazz, country tock, experimental, baroque pop, and more.
Quail Flies Into Monday Night Live on November 3
The landmark 35th season of Monday Night Live continues on November 3 with an appearance by Quail. This is episode of Monday Night Live airs as part of our annual […]
Monday Night Live Welcomes Matcha Fever on October 27
Matcha Fever are scholars of the beloved Minneapolis Sound
Space Monkey Mafia Plays Monday Night Live on October 20
KVSC welcomes the Twin Cities band that pledges keep audiences skanking and hollering for years to come
Hunny Bears Visits KVSC on October 6 for Monday Night Live Season 35
Some sweet music is coming to the 35th season of Monday Night Live this week. Hunny Bear plays KVSC’s live music showcase on Monday, October 6. Hunny Bear are a […]
Monday Night Live Continues Season 35 with Golden Satellite on September 29
Although the band just formed earlier this year, the members of Golden Satellite bring a wealth of experience to their alternative punk rock music.
Rosie Daze Band Plays Monday Night Live on September 22
The Minneapolis-based band brings together bluegrass and other old-time genres for a homespun sound that’s all their own
Monday Night Live Opens Season 35 with Heed the Warning
Heed the Warning is a band that promises to reignite the emo torch on the Midwest alternative scene
KVSC Announces the Fall Schedule for Monday Night Live’s 35th Season
KVSC’s long-running live music showcase starts the new season on September 15
Faith Boblett Is Featured on Monday Night Live Presents on May 12
Faith Boblett brought her trusty guitar to SCSU’s Atwood Outdoor Amphitheater for a concert last fall
