Pert Near Sandstone's Winter Stringband Gathering with The Freight Hoppers (Saturday) at Cedar

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since January 18, 2013 • 35th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2006

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From last.fm:

Pert Near Sandstone is a bluegrass band from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The band has recorded five full length albums since 2004, and have toured the United States extensively. Former full-time member (and now collaborator) Ryan Young plays fiddle with Trampled By Turtles. Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles has cited Pert Near Sandstone as one of his favorite contemporary bluegrass acts in the United States. Read more about Pert Near Sandstone on Last.fm.

From Bryson City, North Carolina

Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

"The Freight Hoppers high energy performances made a permanent mark on the old-time music scene from the mid to late 90’s. Based in Bryson City , North Carolina , this Rounder Records act topped the bluegrass charts with their first release Where'd You Come From, Where'd You Go. The band took a hiatus when fiddle player David Bass had to have a heart transplant, but that was not before they left lasting impressions on the festival and club circuit along with major media appearances such as A Prairie Home Companion. Read more about The Freight Hoppers on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Dec 8