Album Notes

Fashioned from the heart of tradition and infused with adrenaline, the Urban Monroes’ contemporary bluegrass style is an outgrowth of the combined skill of some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest talent. Possessing band member credits ranging from “record of the year” and “CD of the Year” to state bluegrass instrument champions, their musical experiences taken them as far away as England and Scotland. Three of the Urban Monroes four members have been featured on the Emmy award winning television show “Oregon Art Beat.”

Collectively, they have opened for and shared the stage with the likes of Laurie Lewis, Iris Dement, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Ann Womack, Paul Delay, and others.

With Fran Kent-guitar and vocals, Matt Gray-banjo,
Jason Mellow-bass and Eddie Parente fiddle, The Urban Monroes are a new tradition in contemporary bluegrass