Monroe Crossing

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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:
Entertainment

Education

Family/Children

Humor

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