Bluegrass fans take note – Monroe Crossing is returning to St. Croix Falls with Festival Theatre this fall. The high-energy, heart-stirring concert will take place at Alliance Church of the Valley on Saturday, September 24th, beginning at 7:30 pm. “Monroe Crossing has become one of our favorite staples in Festival’s music line-up” says Peter Weber, Technical Director at Festival Theatre.  Festival Theatre couldn't resist the opportunity to bring the band back to St. Croix Falls, this time at Alliance Church of the Valley.

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites here and across the United States and Canada.

Based in Minnesota, the group plays an average of 125 shows a year at major venues and festivals, frequently for non-bluegrass audiences — and people often comment that they’d never really liked bluegrass music until they attended a Monroe Crossing concert!
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Among their many honors, Monroe Crossing was selected to showcase at the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association Convention and they were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The only bluegrass band ever nominated as “Artist of the Year” by the Minnesota Music Academy (MMA), Monroe Crossing won the 2003 MMA “Bluegrass Album of the Year” award. The group also took home four awards — for Female Vocalist, Guitar, Mandolin and Banjo — at the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s 25th Anniversary Awards Banquet.  

Carolyn Hegeler, from the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association, sings the praises of Monroe Crossing, “Where to begin with Monroe Crossing? In every way, they are shining professionals. Their instrumental prowess, strong lead and harmony vocals, varied repertoire with original songs/tunes, artful arrangements, and their warm and relaxed stage presence all made for a perfect evening of wonderful entertainment.” Hegeler continued, “ If you haven’t heard Monroe Crossing in concert yet, do it the first chance you get!”

Tickets are now on sale for Monroe Crossing’s return to St. Croix Falls, and are $26 in advance and $31 at the door.  Purchases can be made through Festival Theatre’s Box Office, located at the Franklin Square Black Box downtown St. Croix Falls, through the website FestivalTheatre.org or by calling (715)483-3387.