Additional events supported by 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).

Tuesday, September 9th 2008, 7:30 PM, Cloquet MN:  Bill & Kate Isles with Special Guest April Verch, County Seat Theater Company Performing Arts Center (2035 S Hwy 33). Continuing the collaboration that began with the recording of "The Shores of My Hometown", Canadian Fiddler April Verch will be spending nearly a week in the Duluth area recording on Bill & Kate's upcoming duet CD and doing evening shows with them. This first concert will kick off a three night run of shows where the Isles' will perform their popular songs backed by a band including Verch, Duluth's Ted Heinonen on mandolin and Les Hazleton on bass. $12/$15. For information call 218-340-4404 or visit www.billisles.com. Presented by Bill & Kate Isles and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Wednesday, September 10th 2008, 7:30 PM, Osseo MN:  Bill & Kate Isles with Special Guest April Verch, Yellow Tree Theatre (320 5th Ave SE). Award-winning singer/songwriters Bill & Kate Isles return to Yellow Tree with special guest April Verch, a two-time Canadian national fiddle champion. $12/$15. For information call 763-493-8733 or visit www.yellowtreetheater.com . Presented by Bill & Kate Isles and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Thursday, September 11th 2008, 7:00 PM, Little Falls MN:  Bill & Kate Isles with Special Guest April Verch, Great River Arts Gallery (122 SE 1st Street). Award-winning singer/songwriters Bill & Kate Isles present an evening of their music along with special guest April Verch, a two-time Canadian national fiddle champion. For information call 218-340-4404 or visit www.billisles.com. $12. Presented by Bill & Kate Isles and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Wednesday, September 17th 2008, 7:30 PM, Duluth MN:  The April Verch Band In Concert, Weber Music Hall (Univ of MN). Two-time Canadian national fiddle champion April Verch brings her band to the US with special guests Bill & Kate Isles. $16/$20. For information call 218-340-4404 or visit www.billisles.com. Presented by Bill & Kate Isles 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 www.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, Historic 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. Advance tickets available at Coborn's in Albertville and the St. Michael Catholic Church Parish Office. For more information 763-497-2745 or www.churchofsaintmichael.org. Presented by Historic Church of St Michael Preservation Fund and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday, November 13th 2008, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Savage MN: Bluegrass in November, Dan Patch American Legion Post (12375 Princeton Ave S). The 11th annual November concert, with two shows per band, will feature The High 48s, The Platte Valley Boys, and The Middle Spunk Creek Boys. $15 door/$12 advance. For more information call 651-458-0804 or visit http://.mscb.com. Sponsored by The Middle Spunk Creek Boys and The Platte Valley Boys 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).