Additional events supported by MBOTMA

Monday, September 1st 2008, 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Minneapolis MN:  10th annual Minnehaha Falls Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival, Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis (4801 Minnehaha Ave).  A community sponsored free admission public outdoor bluegrass music festival featuring The Middle Spunk Creek Boys, The Becky Schlegel Band, The Platte Valley Boys, Tangled Roots, Ivory Bridge, Free Range Pickin', and Nuvo Buffalo. For more information visit www.mscb.com. Sponsored by local area businesses and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday, September 6th 2008, 3-7 PM, Lake Elmo MN: Washington County 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival, Lake Elmo Park Reserve (1515 Keats Ave N). Come out to Lake Elmo Park Reserve for live music from Sans Souci Quartet, Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Charlie Parr with the Black Twig Pickers, and Nuvo Buffalo. There will also be family events including exhibits, food vendors, and camping. The festival is free with a vehicle permit ($5/day $25/year). For information call (651) 430-8370 or visit www.co.washington.mn.us. Presented by the Washington County Parks and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Monday, September 15th 2008, 7:30 PM, Minneapolis MN: Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quintet, Guthrie Theater (818 S 2nd St). The Sparrow Quartet featuring Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck, Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee are known for their mixture of old-time music with Chinese lyrics and melodies. Reserved seating is $29 (plus applicable fees). For information call 612-377-2224 or visit www.guthrietheater.org. Presented by Sue McLean & Associates and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday, September 27th 2008, 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM, Lakeville MN:  Second Annual Bluegrass Celebration, Celebration Event Center (16655 Kenyon Ave). An annual bluegrass gospel festival, this year featuring Marty Raybon, The Johnson Family, and The Platte Valley Boys. There will be two shows, one from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and the second from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Dinner will be available on the grounds. $20 for one show or $30 for both. For information call 952-898-7200 or visit myspace.com/plattevalleyboys. Presented by the Celebration Church & Event Center and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday November 1st 2008, 7:30 PM, St Michael MN: Historic Church of St Michael Concert Series: Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike Featuring Becky Buller, Church of St Michael (22 North Main St). Valerie Smith has become an ambassador of bluegrass music and Liberty Pike is an amazingly talented band and features Becky Buller, a multi-instrumentalist and incredible songwriter from St James MN. Don't miss the very best of bluegrass all the way from Nashville TN. Tickets in advance are adults $15 and seniors and children $13. Tickets at the door are $17 and $15. For more information 763-497-2745 or www.churchofsaintmichael.org. Presented by Histroic Church of St Michael Preservation Fund and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday March 14th 2009, 7:30 PM, Hopkins MN:  Monroe Crossing In Concert, Hopkins Center For The Arts (1111 Mainstreet). Minnesota's premier bluegrass and gospel quintet performs in concert. $24 adults. $20 seniors and members, $12 students. For more information call 952-979-1111 or visit www.hopkinsartscenter.com. Presented by the Hopkins Center For The Arts and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).