Additional events supported by MBOTMA

Friday, February 8th 2008, 7:00 PM, Rogers MN: CROSS Fund Raiser, World of Peace Lutheran Church (21705 129th Ave N). Minnesota's premier bluegrass band, Monroe Crossing, and the Blessings Gospel Trio, perform for a CROSS fundraiser. Tickets are $15 in advance, $14 seniors & students, $17 at the door. For more information 763-428-2446, info@crossfoodshelf.org, www.crossfoodshelf.org. Sponsored by Christians Reaching Out in Social Service (CROSS) and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday February 9th 2008, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Saint Peter MN: Saint Peter Fiddle Contest, Trinity Lutheran Church (511 S 5th St). Pee-wee, junior-junior, junior, and open divisions allow fiddlers from the very youngest to the very oldest to compete for prizes from $10 to $250. Admission for adults is $4 and free for students, children, and contestants. For more information call 507-934-4649 or visit www.saintpeterfiddle.com. This activity is made possible by a grant provided by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council from funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature, by a grant from the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation, and is supported by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday February 9th 2008, 7:00 PM, Maple Grove MN: Singleton Street Gospel CD Release Concert, Northwestern Book Store (12985 Elm Creek Blvd). Northwestern Bookstore is hosting a free concert to promote Singleton Street's newest gospel CD "Wingin' It." 763-420-3883, 952-221-1800, www.nwbooks.com, www.myspace.com/singletonstreet . Produced by Singleton Street and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday February 9th 2008, 7:30 PM, Elk River MN: The Waybacks in Concert at Zabee Theater in Elk River High School (900 School St). The Waybacks provide an evening of fun music, fine playing and family friendly entertainment, whether you enjoy the traditional sound of bluegrass, rocking country of Nashville, or the jazz influences of West coast cowboys. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and ERAAA members, and $6 for youth under 18. For more information 763-441-4725 or www.elkriverart.org. Presented by the Elk River Area Arts Alliance and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday February 23rd 2008, 7:00 PM, Maple Grove MN: Singleton Street Gospel CD Release Concert, Rosemount United Methodist Church (14770 Canada Ave W). Rosemount United Methodist Church is hosting a free concert to promote Singleton Street's newest gospel CD "Wingin' It." 651-423-2475, 952-221-1800, http://rosemountumc.org, www.myspace.com/singletonstreet . Produced by Singleton Street and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Saturday March 22nd 2008, 7:30 PM, Minneapolis MN: The High 48s CD Release Party, Cedar Cultural Center (416 Cedar Ave S). The High 48s celebrate the release of their new CD, "Who Needs Love?," with a show at the Cedar Cultural Center. The 48s will be joined by special guests The DitchLilies. Tickets are $10 (advance) and $12 (door). For more information 612-338-2674 or www.TheCedar.org. Presented by The High 48s 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, 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. For more information 763-497-2745 or www.churchofsaintmichael.org. Presented by Histroic Church of St Michael Preservation Fund and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).