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Name: Fran Kent
Group: Urban Monroes
Date: Tuesday March 23rd, 2010
Time: 7:10pm EST
Website: www.urbanmonroes.com
Interviewer: Uncle Billy Dunbar
Description:
Fashioned from the heart of tradition and infused with adrenaline, the Urban Monroes’ bluegrass style combines the skills of some of the Pacific Northwest's finest talent. Fast-paced and highly energetic, the band performs both original and traditional bluegrass with a style and delivery uniquely its own.
As individuals the Urban Monroes have earned bluegrass instrument championships, a National Endowment for the Arts award and songwriting accolades. They have been featured on the Emmy award winning PBS series Art Beat and their musical experiences have taken them around the world. As a band they have excited audiences from some of bluegrass’ biggest venues with a fully charged stage presence and an intricate delivery.
With Fran Kent on guitar and vocals, Matt Gray on banjo, Jeff Shippy on fiddle and Jason Mellow on bass the Urban Monroes are a new tradition in contemporary bluegrass. |
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