Ladies and Gents Bluegrass Band from Minneapolis, MN

Laurie Melting and Anthony Novak are the core members and founders of "Ladies and Gents". They have been active in the Twin Cities music scene for a number of years, and combined their friendship and love for Bluegrass and Country music to form the band They are rooted in traditional Bluegrass and old-time Country music like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, and also perform their folksy renditions of familiar covers like "Norwegian Wood" and "Margaritaville" as well as some gospel tunes. The trio format adds an upright bass, and the quartet also includes mandolin. A performance by "Ladies and Gents" will include up-tempo, knee-slapping bluegrass tunes, as well as soulful ballads and beautiful melodies. Add to that Anthony's charisma, deep connection with others, as well as the group's passion and shared love of music… well, it makes for an enjoyable time for all! Laurie earned her Bachelor degree in music from Northwestern University, and her Masters degree from DePaul University, studying classically at both schools with highly acclaimed teachers. Later, she approached the violin in a non-Classical way, branched out into other genres, and has played in several bands. Anthony has been involved in music performance, composition and audio production for over 20 years. With an educational background in music and engineering, along with being involved in numerous projects taking him from New York to California, he brings a unique perspective to the band. Both Laurie and Anthony are music educators, and are devoted to passing their love of music on to others through teaching and performing. Song List: Bad Moon Rising Black Water Blackbird Blue Bayou Can't Help Falling In Love With You Come Together Dream a Little Dream Every Day Folsom Prison Blues Friends in Low Places Gonna Roll Out the Red Carpet Harvest Moon Heart of Gold Here Comes the Sun Hotel California How Sweet It Is I Saw the Light I'll Fly Away Knockin' on Heaven's Door Last Dance With Mary Jane Learning To Fly Margaritaville My Girl Norwegian Wood People Get Ready Pretty Woman Proud Mary Ring of Fire Sea of Heartbreak Sister Golden Hair Surprise Something Stay Forever Sweet Caroline Wagon Wheel The Weight Wild Horses Yellow Submarine You Lost That Lovin' Feeling Instrumentals: Amazing Grace Angeline the Baker Arkansas Traveler Ash Grove Ashokan Farewell Bill Cheatum Boil Them Cabbage Down Crazy Down By The Riverside Forked Deer Georgia On My Mind Hey Good Lookin' Honky Tonk Blues Just a Closer Walk With Thee Kentucky Waltz Moondance Orange Blossom Special Return to Helsinki Route 66 Simple Gifts Tennessee Waltz This Little Light Light of Mine (The) Water is Wide Wayfaring Stranger Your Cheatin' Heart