Pickin' and Grinin'

He's the fastest banjo picker in the world, he's from England and for some reason he lives on a farm in NW Minnesota. MPR had a story Monday about the World's fastest banjo picker, Johnny Butten. (Listen to Johnny Butten & Newgrass Underground)

Minnesota may seem an unlikely place for a large bluegrass following, but you don't have to be from the south to love (and play) bluegrass. The local membership of the MBOTMA makes sure that Bluegrass is alive and well in Bemidji. They sponsored the bluegrass concert in Bemidji on Saturday night.

A large crowd enjoyed the music of David Davis & Warrior River Boys at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse on Valentines Day. It was cold outside, but the the pickin', southern charm, and comedy of the Alabama band warmed up the crowd.

Miss the concert last week? Get tickets now for Monroe Crossing, who will play Saturday, February 28 at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse. Tickets are vailable at the Headwaters School of Music, Wild Hare Bistro, and Arlen's Barbershop in downtown Bemidji.