MBOTMA calendar of events

see also
mbotma supported events
mbotma jam sessions

The following events are presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) and made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Saturday April 19th 2008, 7:30 PM, Bemidji MN: Minnesota Bluegrass Community Concert with Monroe Crossing, Paul Bunyan Play House (314 Beltrami Ave). Called the Midwest's premier bluegrass and gospel quintet, Monroe Crossing plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show, $10 for teens, and kids age 12 and under are free. Presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Friday & Saturday May 9 & 10, 2008, 7:00 PM to Midnight, Minneapolis MN: Spring Fling MBOTMA Fundraiser, Dulono's Pizza (607 W Lake St). A dozen bands over two nights perform bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music, including The Roe Family Singers, Morgan's Run, The Blue Drifters, Bob & Lynn Dixon, Now And Then, Buggy Whipp, The Row Buckers, Last Known Whereabouts, Light Of The Moon, San Souci Quartet, and Blue Yodel #9. Free Admission. Donations to be solicited. All proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Friday through Sunday, May 30th to June 1st 2008, Richmond MN: Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana Campground & Riding Stable (27302B Ranch Rd 56368, 20 mi W of St Cloud, I-94 exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S on County 9, L on Mañana Rd). Three-day outdoor music and camping festival with over twenty regional groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music. Showtimes are 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Friday, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday. Presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Thursday through Sunday, August 7th to 10th 2008, Richmond MN: 29th annual Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana Campground & Riding Stable (27302B Ranch Rd 56368, 20 mi W of St Cloud, I-94 exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S on Cty 9, L on Mañana Rd). Four-day outdoor music and camping festival with stage shows, dances, workshops, showcases, children's shows, demonstrations, crafts, and good food in five stage areas. Nominated 2005 & 2007 IBMA Event of the Year. Grasstowne, Cadillac Sky, Mike Seeger, Balfa Tujours, Michael Cleveland & The Flamekeeper Band, The Dirk Powell Band, The Stairwell Sisters, Monroe Crossing, and more TBA. Mainstage showtimes are 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM Thursday, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Friday, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. For information 800-635-3037 or MinnesotaBluegrass.org. Presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).