You’ve Got A Friend: Michael Monroe’s Tribute to James Taylor
Jul 13 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$35.00 - $45.00
Great Songs by the Legendary James Taylor
“Minnesota’s Acoustic Music Master” (Star Tribune) Michael Monroe, sings tunes by folk/pop favorite singer-songwriter James Taylor. You’ve Got A Friend is the first song Monroe sang professionally in 72’ at Asbury Park in NJ for 4000 attending the music festival. Expect to hear the best of James Taylor, with songs like Fire & Rain, Shower The People, Close Your Eyes, Sunny Skies, Sweet Baby James, Handy Man, October Road, Carolina In My Mind, How Sweet It Is, and of course You’ve Got A Friend. JT has always been a huge inspiration to Michael and a perfect fit for his tribute shows.
Michael Monroe: Vocals and Guitar
Tony Axtell: Bass
Michael Pilhofer: Drums
Dan Thayer: Electric Guitar
“MN Acoustic Music Master,” (Star Tribune) Michael Monroe, performs original/acoustic cover tunes on vocals, crystal/bamboo flutes and Seaton Guitars crafted on the Gunflint Trail with reclaimed 200 year-old wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. Monroe’s award winning instrumental soundtracks are featured on PBS/CBC, in Jim Brandenburg’s (National Geographic) documentary, “Chased By The Light.” and received an Emmy for Jason Davis’ On The Road, program, “Soaring On Mended Wings.” A recipient of many MN State Arts Board grants from the 90s through 2023.