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34th Annual Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
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Ranch Hou s e Li ve h o sts ‘ o pen mic ’ seri es Ranch House Live is a laid-back informal openmic series in the newly remodeled ranch house located in El Rancho Mañana. You will find it from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The sets will be divided into 30-minute sets on the hour and 20-minute sets on the half hour with five minutes between for changes between sets. The
idea is for new, different or impromptu acts that would like a little mic time. The setup will be a simple, single-mic setup like at earlier “Live” sessions. This is a great forum to put together a small scramble band or ensemble. It’s also a comfortable venue to listen to music and enjoy a beverage and food from the Ranch House tap. There is a new outdoor deck with
fireplace and speakers. Hey, maybe you’d like to try being emcee? We’d like to develop additional emcee talent for future fests. Mentoring and assistance is provided. Contact Earl for a slot for Ranch House Live. Call him by cell phone (612-868-1313) during the festival or sign up at the Gathering Place during the day or at the Ranch House during “Live” times.