The Gift of Krauss

So natural and so pure… who has a better voice than Alison Krauss?  It’s been almost two years since I made my initial list of my favorite songs of hers.  Since then, I’ve discovered a couple of new gems to add to the list: “Simple Gifts” (with Yo-Yo Ma) and “A Living Prayer”.  They’re both [...]

Monroe Crossing at Festival Theatre

For the last few years I’ve been hearing about this Minnesota-based bluegrass band from my in-laws, so I finally decided to check them out on Saturday night in St. Croix Falls.  Dressed in vintage clothing, they took the stage and immediately impressed with their modern musicianship.  Four men and one woman used just a single [...]