The Tavern
Lounge is pleased to present critically-acclaimed national recording artists,
The Mother Banjo Band, on Friday, June 14 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. This rare
appearance by these popular Americana and Gospel favorites is free and open to
the public.
The
Mother Banjo Band comes to Northfield in support of their critically acclaimed
new album, “The Devil Hasn’t Won.” Featuring Ellen
Stanley (aka “Mother Banjo”) on banjo and vocals, a
New England-raised, Minneapolis-based songwriter. Stanley calls her lively originals
and unique covers of songs “pub gospel,” and the new album shows why Mother
Banjo has been hailed for her poetic songwriting and powerful vocals, winning
the praise of such artists as Josh Ritter and John Gorka.
“The Devil Hasn’t Won” (2013) was produced by Steve Kaul (The Brass
Kings) and showcases Stanley’s all-star five-piece band (performing with her at
the Tavern Lounge!) including Dan Gaarder (Trailer Trash, The Roe Family
Singers), bassist Eric Paulson (The Roe Family Singers, Jennifer Markey &
The Tennessee Snowpants), mandolin player Jim Parker (Ukrainian Village Band,
Town Hall Stompers), and pianist/drummer Ben Cook-Feltz (The Federales, Art
Vandalay).
An engaging
live performer, Mother Banjo weaves humorous stories with fun covers and her
own original material. Mother Banjo has been featured nationally on CMT.com,
SiriusXM Radio, and National Public Radio (NPR). She is also a regular on
Minnesota Public Radio’s 89.3 “The Current.”
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Mother Banjo
has appeared nationally at prestigious venues like The Ark (Ann Arbor, Mich.),
the Cedar Culture Center (Minneapolis), and the band recently sold-out the
Dakota Jazz Club (Minneapolis). Stanley has shared the stage with notable
songwriters like Lucy Wainwright Roche, Cliff Eberhardt, and Storyhill, as well
as poets Robert Bly and Todd Boss.
For a full
tour schedule and more information about the Mother Banjo Band, visit
www.motherbanjo.com.
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"She has moxie,
this one. And poise at the microphone."-No Depression
"Traditional
folk and bluegrass sounds with genuinely poetic lyrics, landing somewhere
between Gillian Welch and Lucy Kaplansky."-Minneapolis Star Tribune
"An outstanding
poet"-Inside Bluegrass
The Tavern Lounge is located on the main level of the historic Archer House River Inn, 212 Division Street in
Northfield. For more information, call
(507) 663-0342. For a complete calendar of upcoming
performances, visit the Tavern Restaurant & Lounge’s website at www.tavernofnorthfield.com.