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Michael Monroe
Folk / Reggae / Jazz

Acoustic Performing Artist...



Twin Cities/Grand Marais, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since11/15/2006
Band Websitemichaelmonroe.info,myspace.com/michaelmonroemusic1
Band Membershttp://myspace.com/michaelmonroemusic1 features NEW WINTERSONG CD
InfluencesCat Stevens, James Taylor, Shawn Phillips, Al Jarreau, Kenny Rankin, Michael Franks, Simon and Gar., Joni Mitchell, Michael Johnson, Bob Marley
Sounds LikeCat Stevens, Shawn Phillips, Neil Diamond (according to fans)
Record LabelMisTree Solar Powered Recordings
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 18 2009 7:00P
RIverfront Concert Series Elk River, Minnesota
Jun 19 2009 8:00P
Refuge On The River Bayport, Minnesota
Jun 20 2009 8:00P
318 Cafe Elk River, Minnesota
Jun 28 2009 10:00A
Park Point Arts Fesival Duluth, Minnesota
Jul 4 2009 11:00A
Hovland Arts Festival Hovland, Minnesota
Jul 4 2009 11:00A
Hovland Arts Festival Hovland, Minnesota
Jul 11 2009 2:00P
Maple Grove Days Art Festiv Maple Grove, Minnesota
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
318 Cafe Excelsior, Minnesota
Jul 12 2009 2:00P
Maple Grove Days Art Festiv Maple Grove, Minnesota
Jul 15 2009 7:00P
Shoreview Concerts in the Commons SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Refuge On The River Bayport, Minnesota
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Refuge On The River Bayport, Minnesota
Jul 18 2009 5:00P
RiverSong Festival Hutchinson, Minnesota
Jul 19 2009 5:00P
Cities 97 at Bayside Grille Excelsior, Minnesota
Jul 19 2009 5:00P
Cities 97 at Bayside Grille Excelsior, Minnesota
Jul 21 2009 2:00P
Edina Public Library Edina, Minnesota
Jul 22 2009 6:00P
Tally’s Dockside White Bear Lake
Jul 29 2009 2:00P
Marketplace UMD Duluth, Minnesota
Jul 31 2009 6:00P
Apple Music Fest Apple Valley, Minnesota
Aug 1 2009 1:30P
Fisherman’s Picnic Grand Marais, Minnesota
Aug 2 2009 12:00P
Fisherman’s Picnic Grand Marais, Minnesota
Aug 8 2009 7:30P
Lake Harriet Band Shell Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 12 2009 6:00P
Bayside Grille Excelsior, Minnesota
Aug 13 2009 7:00P
Hudson Band Shell Hudson, Wisconsin
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
Refuge On The River Bayport, Minnesota
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
318 Cafe Excelsior, Minnesota
Aug 22 2009 7:00P
Lutsen Lodge Lutsen, Minnesota
Sep 12 2009 7:00P
Lutsen Lodge Lutsen, Minnesota

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   About Michael Monroe
NEW WINTERSONG CD featured on: http://myspace.com/michaelmonroemusic1 From vinyl to digital, Michael Monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing nationally in concert, festival, corporate and educational settings. He has travelled many miles since his first paid performance for an audience of 4000 and he recorded his first demo 30 years ago in a ..chicken coop.. studio owned by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. His unique creation of music leaves his audiences mesmerized as he blends his rich vocals, guitar, bamboo and glass flutes, combining musical styles of acoustic folk and jazzy reggae... Michael's original music and compelling energy bring a powerful style that is as much fun as it is innovative,,, music and technology working together powered by creativity... and he recycles his music on stage with his "live" layering/looping technique. Michael Monroe lives and records on the North Shore of Lake Superior in his solar powered log cabin. His music is across the nation on PBS and Canada in the documentary, "Chased By The Light", about Jim Brandenburg, National Geographic photographer and best selling author. Receiving three national awards for this program, his "Soaring On Mended Wings" received a 2004 regional Emmy for TV documentary. A 2001 McKnight Performing Musician Fellowship Finalist, his eighth Simple Life recording was nominated 2006 "Best Contemporary" Recording from the prestigious JP Folks out of 25000 albums in 81 categories. Its an acoustic collection of tunes inspired by his 11 rustic years hauling wood and water. The music was also inspired by his new guitars made on the Gunflint Trail by luthier David Seaton. His new tenor, ..Baby Snow Leopard.. and baritone, ..Snow Leopard.. named so as they are made of ..birds.. eye poplar.. wood which resemble spots of a leopard, unique in that they have the sound holes on the top side of the guitar. About his third ..as far as i can see.. recording the Star Tribune named it Top Ten and said, ..Monroe, a rich-voiced eco-folkie, played all the instruments on this touching hymn to nature...A work of art straight from the heart... It was also nominated for ..Best Independent Recording.. by the Minnesota Music Academy and "Best Folk" nomination by JPF. ..Plugged into the sun,.. says the Duluth News Tribune and ..Fully at peace with his subtle, yet expressively powerful, delivery" about his music and life in the woods. In 1980 Monroe released his first record, ..Summer Rain.. on vinyl which was featured May 2003 in the Japanese ..Music Magazine.. and released by the Japanese label "Bittersweet America" (Vivd Sound) in 2006. This album led to performances in the U.S. Virgin Islands and his experiences in India provided the inspiration for his 1992 ..Twice In One Day.. which blends expressive lyrics with an ..island sound.. about which Dirty Linen magazine said, ..This guy could sell a million records..... Latest recording WINTERSONG, " a collection as warm and full of sparkling light as a roaring fire guarding against an arctic gale. Graced with a dark-toned mellifluous voice, Monroe etches immutable images of north woods winter, interlacing his songs with vivid instrumentals featuring his limpid guitar and scampering flutes, including the haunting "Snow Leopard," which dances on Marc Anderson's scintillating percussion." Rick Mason of City Pages, MN

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Timo





May 4 2009 5:10 PM

I have been looking on the White Bear Lake Unitarian calendar to see when you are playing, but have not seen anything yet. Are you still lined up with that? I mentioned it to a few friends that you will be there. Is it still a happening thing?
Hope all is well with y'all. Hiking weather has arrived! WOO-HOO!
Sandy and Harry-Music and Video Page





Apr 3 2009 7:27 PM

Thanks for adding our Music and Video Page! We wish you all the Best!



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Feb 17 2009 4:13 PM

It was nice and romantic – we have this thing we do where we switch off playing cupid every year. It involves a red crushed-velvet heart shaped box that I got her back when we were 1st dating. It was filled with candy of course, but she kept it, and the very next year gave it back to me filled with candy – so I kept it and gave it back to HER the year after, and so on, and so on…
It’s a tradition that we’ve kept alive for many years now, although I “cheated” this year and put jewelry in this box, (along with some candy of course – I don’t want to get killed!) and sent flowers to her at work.



What about you two? Do anything memorable…?
Jimmy





Feb 14 2009 8:21 PM

Will you be my Valentine...??

Take care you two, I think we're going to try and see you this upcoming friday across the ditch -
assuming the stars line up of course...
Jimmy





Jan 15 2009 4:05 PM

We're going to stalk you tomorrow night with a few friends...

Looking forward to it!
Holly Brook





Jan 7 2009 1:57 AM

Thanks Michael!

Holly
Debora





Jan 5 2009 10:29 PM

HAPPYHAPPYHAPPY new married new year for you and Deb! May many blessings and sparks of magnificent surprises come your way to ignite a world of new songs for you to share for all of those just waiting on baited breath to hear what you come up with NEXT! inlightinjoyinloveinpeace..Debora!
Meilandra





Jan 1 2009 4:48 PM

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Jimmy





Dec 25 2008 11:37 AM

Santa's watching, Santa's creeping -
I hope you've been good this year...

Otherwise, beware of the Jolly Red Roof Lurker...!!!
Merry X-Mass!
BON





Dec 25 2008 7:03 AM

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home! ~Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers, 1836
Andrew





Dec 24 2008 7:31 PM

I saw you on KARE 11 TV this morning!
Anthony





Dec 24 2008 3:45 AM

wishing you a very happy holiday season, and the warmest of cheer throughout the new year!
Andrew





Dec 3 2008 10:48 PM

I really enjoyed the new video!
Jimmy





Dec 1 2008 1:03 PM

Because a little cuteness goes a long way on a monday morning...
rawr
Now, don't forget to take a little insulin aferwards,
otherwise you'll go into suger-shock...!!
Jimmy





Nov 27 2008 2:02 PM

Happy Turkey Day you two - and a Happy belated Birthday to "Big M" as well...

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I'm really bad at remembering that kind of stuff...
heidi, heidi, heidi ho





Nov 21 2008 2:35 PM

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Michael, happy birthday to you!

Hope you had a good one! Love you guys! Many hugs to you.
Jimmy





Oct 30 2008 5:10 PM

Sorry we missed you guys on saturday - but we had already bought tickets to the Phipps' for that night...
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But as Bullwinkle used to say:
"Next time fer sure!"

I hope you both have a very happy All Hallows' Eve...
Melissa





Oct 20 2008 4:28 PM

Hey! I know....we have been so busy. We were supposed to be at the Lake Harriet concert but Ben ended up working and I was sick.
We leave on November 2 for St. Thomas!! Can't wait!
We miss you guys. Hopefully we will get to see you soon. How's married life? Probably doesn't feel different. At least that is how it is for us. :)
Talk to you soon!! Take Care!
Timo





Oct 16 2008 10:27 PM


As I understand it, you are performing at the Apple Valley Fest at 5PM, 11/8? Just checking. BTW, I'm sure several friends are coming to the Refuge on the 25th.
Peace Out & Groovy~T
Timo





Oct 8 2008 8:56 PM


Getting a friend or three to do the Refuge on the River! CYA then!
Andrew





Oct 7 2008 2:37 AM

I just created a photo album on my page with several photographs I took of Michael performing at the Tofte 4th of July celebration.
Melibee





Oct 6 2008 5:12 PM

Hey Michael!!! Thanks so much for the add in my new venue! :) Sorry I missed you at FishPic--I had a couple of gigs of my own that weekend.... Love your music and look forward to seeing you play again!

Cheers,

Melibee
Jimmy





Sep 27 2008 11:57 PM

Because I haven't in awhile -

Looking forward to the cabin concert later in the month...
Minneapolis





Sep 20 2008 1:07 AM

I hope you really enjoy
the last Weekend of
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It sure was Lovely!
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