Folk musician's songs based on travels
Bluegrass group to perform in Pequot
PEQUOT LAKES -- Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts in Pequot Lakes will present Monroe Crossing, bluegrass musicians, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Pequot Lakes School Auditorium.
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass," Monroe Crossing performs music from the first generation masters, as well as more contemporary and original selections. While each member has been the featured instrumentalist in other bands, the major emphasis is on vocals, with everyone contributing to arranged lead and harmony parts.
If you go
Who: Monroe Crossing
What: Bluegrass musicians
Where: Pequot Lakes School Auditorium
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $10, adults; $9, senior citizens (over 60);
Tickets are available at Lakes State Bank in Pequot Lakes and Crosslake, Wells Fargo Bank in Pequot Lakes, through the Pequot Lakes Community Education office at (218) 568-9200 and at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens (over 60) and $7 for students in 12th grade and under.