Monroe Crossing is back by popular demand and promises to deliver another outstanding evening of bluegrass. Get your tickets for Another Night of Bluegrass Featuring Monroe Crossing, so you can see why this event is a local favorite. The band will take the stage at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium on Jan. 18, and the show will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are only $10 a person, and you can purchase them at the Thomasville Visitors Center or the door the day of the show.
Learn more about Monroe Crossing and what to expect during this music-filled evening.
About Monroe Crossing
Are you familiar with Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass?” That’s where Monroe Crossing got its name. The band has worn the name well, receiving several awards and honors during its time on the music scene. Honors include Minnesota Music Academy’s “Bluegrass Album of the Year” in 2003 and an induction into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
Each member of the five-person group has a unique musical background and style, and when you put them together, they create amazing music.
Lisa Fuglie is one of the band’s founding members. Along with singing lead vocals, she plays the guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. She stumbled upon a Bill Monroe record when she was growing up in Nigeria and fell in love with bluegrass music.
Matt Thomas is also a founding member. The Minnesota native plays fiddle and mandolin and has impressed audiences with his skills. Along with playing, he is the band’s emcee when they perform live. He ensures that the audience stays engaged during each performance.
Mark Anderson is the group’s bassist and final founding member. He got his start performing with alternative rock bands, but he had a musical awakening after listening to bluegrass in 1995. Anderson wanted to be in a bluegrass band and became an important part of Monroe’s Crossing. He brings his sense of humor and lots of energy to live performances.
Derek Johnson showcases his talents on the guitar and by providing some of the vocals. He started in rock bands but got into bluegrass before joining Monroe’s Crossing.
David Robinson wows audiences with his banjo skills. He’s been playing since he was 14 years old, and his skills made him an obvious choice for Monroe Crossing once he turned 18. When you see him play, you’ll likely compare him to Earl Scruggs. Along with the banjo, he can play harmonica, mandolin, and guitar.
The Music
These musicians are known for playing traditional bluegrass tunes, original music, and bluegrass gospel. Sometimes, they even treat audiences to songs that aren’t part of the bluegrass genre. You can expect quite a show when you see this band live.
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Grab Your Tickets Today
Monroe Crossing is a fun band to see. Grab your tickets, so you don’t miss out on this show.
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