Veteran performer and triple hall-of-famer, Dick Kimmel, takes center stage with this bluegrass ensemble from New Ulm, Minnesota. Dick Kimmel, 'The Ambassador of Bluegrass,' has played, recorded, and promoted bluegrass internationally for more than 50 years with such artists as Del McCoury, Hazel Dickens, and his '&-Co' band configurations. He was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2010. The band features singer/songwriter/guitarist - Tony Rook, ace banjo man - Graham Sones, upright bassist - Terry Johnson, and Dick's 17-year-old phenom son, Ian Kimmel, playing dobro, guitar, and mandolin. Ian was named SPBGMAs Mandolin Player of the Year for 2014. Ian likes to point out that his dad, 'just got a SPBGMA' nomination for entertainer of the year.' All the band members sing utilizing duo, trio, and quartet harmonies. Dick plays mandolin, clawhammer banjo, and guitar and has released more than 2-dozen bluegrass recordings. Dick's &-Co bands have entertained throughout North America and Europe.
Saturday Mar 26, 2016
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CDT
Saturday, March 26th at 7:30 PM
The Grand Kabaret
210 North Minnesota St
Free!
Joey Steinbach, Program Director
(507) 359-9222
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