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Monroe Crossing
For more information about Monroe
Crossing, or to have us check their booking calendar for availability - call:
877-234-6086
Monroe Crossing is the Midwest's Premier
Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet.
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, "The Father of Bluegrass," they play an
upbeat blend of classic & traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and
heartfelt originals. Called "The Hardest Working Band In Bluegrass
Music", the group plays an average of 125 shows a year at major venues
across the upper Midwest.
The only bluegrass band EVER nominated as "Artist of the Year" (2004)
by the Minnesota Music Academy, they won the MMA's "Bluegrass Album of
the Year" award in (2003). The group also took home awards for "Best
Female Vocalist", "Best Guitar", "Best Mandolin" and "Best Banjo" at
the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association's Awards
Banquet.
Award winning, upbeat, family friendly
entertainment at its finest!
Areas of Expertise:
Gospel Quintet
Entertainment
Live Music
Target Audience:
People. Young & old, men & women, children & grandparents, black,
white, brown.... Bluegrass & gospel music is roots music and it
resonates with
people from all walks of life, all religions, all classes,
backgrounds, and
geographical points of origin.
Top 3 reasons to have Monroe Crossing entertain
your audiences:
Monroe Crossing is the Midwest's Premier Bluegrass & Gospel Quintet
Professional, dynamic stage show suitable for all ages and audiences.
Self-contained show with sound & lighting--can play any venue large or
small, indoors or out
Fee
$5000* plus travel & lodging (*additional for square dance caller)
Monroe Crossing's Most Requested Entertaining
Programs:
Traditional Bluegrass & Gospel concert.
Or a Square Dance.
Or instrument/vocal instruction.
We can easily accommodate most requests.
"O Brother, Where art Thou?" We can also tailor our program to your
specific theme or event (all-gospel program, all traditional, all
instrumental,
themes of love, country, home, or lighter background music during
dinner, or you tell us).
Testimonials:
Thank you for bringing your excellent bluegrass band, MONROE CROSSING,
to the Minnesota State Fair. The crowd...enjoyed your music and had a
great time during your shows. This letter gives my highest
recommendation to MONROE CROSSING for anyone booking live
entertainment. The musicianship is truly outstanding. But one does not
have to be an expert to enjoy your show-one merely has to see you and
the group having such a great time on stage, to be entertained. Your
band offers the kind of excellence that makes our fair proud. You are
preserving the tradition and legacy of Bluegrass music, and presenting
it to today's audiences with contagious enthusiasm. It's safe to say
that this year, at the Minnesota State Fair, you have maintained your
reputation as one of the best bluegrass bands ever to come out of
Minnesota.
...Nate Dungan, Entertainment Supervisor, Minnesota State
Fair
"Thank you for your phenomenal music! What a truly memorable evening
at the History Center for...people of all ages enjoying your wonderful
toe-tapping rhythms and participating in the square dancing! I'm
delighted we were finally able to get Monroe Crossing on the Nine
Nights schedule..." ...Wendy Freshman, MN History Center
"Last Friday was such a delightful day thanks to Monroe Crossing. The
grade school performance was informative, educational and fun. I
couldn't believe how engaged 250 fourth graders could be. It was a
great way to open our season. Please extend my personal thanks to the
entire Monroe Crossing Company. Not only are you all great performers,
you are wonderful people as well." ...Larry Gorrell,
Dean, School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
"Yesterday was a fantastic day for us! It was by far the best event
that we've had at the Palace in many years. I know that we won't have
any trouble selling the place out when your band does
return....absolutely wonderful performers and wonderful people to work
with." ...Tammy Makram, Historic Palace Theatre
"WOW! We all knew when we hired Monroe Crossing that our fans would be
in for a tremendous treat. Still, we were overwhelmed by your
performance. Your talents are monumental, but your most endearing
quality is the band's cohesiveness. An unmistakable chemistry flows
between the members of your group and pays wonderful dividends for the
audience." ...Mike Mathes, Jumpin' Jambalaya Jamfest
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