The Grascals just won 2010 SPBGMA Bluegrass Band of the Year
on Sunday night!!
THE GRASCALS HEAD TO SWITZERLAND, BELGIUM IN FEBRUARY
The Grascals will be performing in Zurich Switzerland (Albisguetli
Festival) and Gent Belgium (Handelsbeurs Concertzaal) at the end
of February – so we’re very excited to continue to bring them into the
European marketplace! Any additional support you can give to
promote those dates with your friends and neighbors there would
be greatly appreciated. The buzz in Switzerland with the bluegrass
association there is big. The Grascals are the only bluegrass band
on the whole country festival. (Switzerland Feb. 26-27, Belgium Feb.
28) The Grascals will return to Europe for the Craponne festival in
France late July.
HITTING THE ROAD WITH HANK WILLIAMS JR., JAMEY JOHNSON
& ERIC CHURCH – AS PART OF THE 2010 ‘ROWDY FRIENDS
TOUR’
APR 02
FRI
Charleston, WV
Charleston Civic Center
Buy Tickets
APR 03
SAT
Louisville, KY
Freedom Hall
Buy Tickets
APR 09
FRI
Bossier City, LA
CenturyTel Center
Buy Tickets
APR 10
SAT
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Cajundome
Buy Tickets
APR 17
SAT
Pikeville, KY
Eastern KY Expo Center
Buy Tickets *
APR 23
FRI
Nashville, TN
Sommet Center
Buy Tickets
* denotes dates where the lineup is Hank Williams, Jr and The
Grascals only.
More to come!!!
THE GRASCALS WILL ALSO BE PERFORMING AT BLUEGRASS
EVENTS AND OTHER VENUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
DATE
DAY
CITY / STATE / COUNTRY
EVENT LOCATION & TICKET LINK
26-Feb
FRI
Zurich, Switzerland
Albisguetli Festival
27-Feb
SAT
Zurich, Switzerland
Albisguetli Festival
28-Feb
SUN
Gent, Belgium
Handelsbeurs Concertzaal
6-Mar
SAT
Greeneville, TN
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
12-Mar
FRI
Nashville, TN
Grand Ole Opry
13-Mar
SAT
Dillard, GA
Top of Georgia Bluegrass Jamboree
19-Mar
FRI
Toledo, OH
Owens College Center for Fine & Performing Arts
20-Mar
SAT
Pittsburgh, PA
Thunderbird Café
21-Mar
SUN
Morgantown, WV
Mountain Stage – WVU Creative Arts Ctr
25-Mar
THU
Louisville, KY
PRIVATE
26-Mar
FRI
Louisville, KY
PRIVATE
27-Mar
SAT
Hartsville, SC
Reno Fest
2-Apr
FRI
Charleston, WV
Charleston Civic Center
3-Apr
SAT
Louisville, KY
Freedom Hall
9-Apr
FRI
Bossier City, LA
CenturyTel Center
10-Apr
SAT
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Cajundome
13-Apr
TUE
Cottonwood, AZ
Old Town Center for the Arts
14-Apr
WED
Florence, AZ
Country Thunder
17-Apr
SAT
Pikeville, KY
Eastern KY Expo Center *
18-Apr
SUN
Dayton, OH
Canal Street Tavern
23-Apr
FRI
Nashville, TN
Sommet Center
1-May
SAT
Nashville, TN
WSM's Midnite Jamboree
15-May
SAT
Bentonville, AR
Brumley Musicfest
26-May
WED
Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City
27-May
THU
Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City
28-May
FRI
Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City
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Monroe Crossing Ends 2009 On High Note with
WNCW Radio Top 50 Bluegrass Album Nomination
Band Gets Ready to Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary in 2010
Monroe Crossing is honored to bring 2009 to a close and on a high
note with their WNCW Radio Top 50 Bluegrass Album Nomination
for their new release, Heartache & Stone. "What a great way to help
us look forward and get ready for 2010, the year we'll celebrate a
decade together as a band. We surely appreciate the recognition,"
says guitarist and singer, Art Blackburn. Voters can vote online at
the WNCW website by clicking here.
The band, 2007 inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, is
widely considered one of the Midwest's premier bluegrass groups,
and is known for their high energy live performances and tight
musicianship. Rake Magazine said, "If you want to experience the
definition of jamming, check these guys out!" and the California
Bluegrass Association calls them, ""One of the most entertaining,
crowd-pleasing acts in bluegrass."
Marty Scarbrough, Program Director with KASU Radio, Arkansas'
oldest non-commercial radio station said, "Everyone in the band is
an absolute professional, and I've pointed other groups to Monroe
Crossing to say 'this is how you do it right in the world of bluegrass.'"
Fans love Monroe Crossing and as Bluegrass Now Magazine once
said, "the band does not disappoint!"
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MONROE CROSSING and
HEARTACHE & STONE
"This record has more heart than any half dozen other records you’
re likely to encounter
any time soon, and musicianship on a par with the best of the
breed."
David McGee, Bluegrass Special
"Must listening for any serious bluegrass music aficionado."
Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine
"Monroe Crossing’s laid-back “folkgrass” approach stands in
contrast to many contemporary hyperkinetic bands, such as
Kentucky Thunder. Their novel, soulful, and musically satisfying
cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain” demonstrates their unique style."
Vintage Guitar Magazine
"This band understands and respects the musical principles laid
down by Bill Monroe. "Heartache & Stone" represents their best
effort to date...Fresh and creative...
an enjoyable project loaded with a satisfaction.
Louisville Music News
"This is great, live traditional bluegrass!"
Bluegrass Music Profile
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We appreciate your support and your vote.
Monroe Crossing
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The Grascals Named Bluegrass Group of the Year
at SPBGMA Awards in Nashville
Band in Preparations for Upcoming Hank Williams Jr. Rowdy
Friends Tour
with Hank Jr., Eric Church and Jamey Johnson
FRANKLIN, TN - Beloved bluegrass group The Grascals, were
named Overall Bluegrass Group of the Year during Sunday night's
36th annual SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass
Music) Bluegrass Music Awards Show & Convention, held at the
Sheraton Music City in Nashville, TN.
The Grascals performed "Last Train To Clarksville", "Satan and
Grandma" and "Up This Hill and Down" – each included on the
forthcoming Rounder Records album The Famous Lefty Flynn's as
well as frequent fan favorites "Sally Goodin'" and "Rollin' My Sweet
Baby's Arms".
"This is a huge honor for us,” said Grascals' lead singer Jamie
Johnson. “We are again humbled by the support and admiration of
our fans - so we dedicate this year's win to you!"
The award comes as the band is preparing for their part in the
upcoming Hank Williams Jr. Rowdy Friends tour. The group has
won previous SPBGMA Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year,
Bluegrass Band of the Year and Mandolin Player of the Year for
Danny Roberts.
In 2006 the group also took home Album of the Year for their self-
titled debut and Song of the Year for “Me and John and Paul.” They
also earned a Dove Award nomination in 2007 for Bluegrass
Recorded Song of the Year for “Did You Forget God Today,” featuring
the Jordanaires.
The Grascals are among the most appreciated and acclaimed of all
contemporary bluegrass groups. They combine their trademark
blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country with more modern
elements while delivering both vocal and instrumental intensity and
virtuosity. The qualities earned them two Grammy nominations for
their first two critically-acclaimed releases.
They've shared the stage with Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks
Bentley, Patty Loveless, Mac Wiseman, J.D. Crowe, Charlie Daniels,
Kenny Rogers, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, the Jordanaires and many
others.
They are proud to make regular guest appearances on the Grand
Ole Opry and have also appeared on Opry Live, The Late, Late Show
with Craig Ferguson, CBS Early Show, Fox & Friends, Jerry Lewis
MDA Telethon and the TV Guide Channel.
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