Coming Friday, February 12, 7:30 pm
$18/$20 at the door
MONROE CROSSING
“One of the most entertaining, crowd-pleasing acts in bluegrass.” — Larry Kuhn, California Bluegrass Association
“I dare ANYONE to watch Monroe Crossing and not get happy!” — D. A. Callaway, Silver Dollar City
Called "the Midwest's Premier Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet," Monroe Crossing plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. Crossings at Carnegie brings them back to the stage for a tenth year anniversary performance at Zumbrota's State Theatre.
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, "The Father of Bluegrass," Monroe Crossing plays an average of 125 shows a year at major venues & festivals across the country. They are known both for their dynamic stage show and for the warmth they share on and off stage--interacting with one another and the audience, and always
honoring requests after intermission.
Currently, Monroe Crossing are touring in support of their brand new CD, “Heartache & Stone.” Inspired by Minnesota’s deep bluegrass roots, this album features seven originals, and songs from four other Minnesota songwriters, including pop rocker Prince (who was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame the same year as Monroe Crossing).
The Louisville Music News said recently: “....This band understands and respects the musical principles laid
down by Bill Monroe.... ‘Heartache & Stone’ represents their best effort to date....Arrangements are fresh and creative....All in all, it is an enjoyable project loaded with satisfaction.”
Monroe Crossing has released 10 CDs in ten years, will make their 1000th concert appearance in 2010, and
they still have the original five band members--a feat virtually unheard of in bluegrass music, or in any genre for that matter.
What's the secret to their longevity and success? According to guitarist and singer Art Blackburn, “It’s no secret really. Hard work and dedication, and we all share a love for bluegrass music and for performing on stage. We appreciate each audience, large or small, and understand that we’re there for them, not the other way around. We have a great variety in what we play, and we have a blast on stage, and that comes through to the audience. Folks always go home after our concerts with a smile on their face, and that’s why we’ve been able to keep doing
what we do, because people want us to come back again and again–what could be more gratifying than that?”
Tickets available by calling Crossings
at 507-732-7616
or click here for more info:
www.crossingsatcarnegie.com
www.monroecrossing.com
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