The Church of The Lost Souls, featuring special guest Michael Monroe

4814 Chicago Ave. S,Minneapolis MN

14 February, 2021

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The Church of The Lost Souls, featuring special guest Michael Monroe Along with Billy McLaughlin & SimpleGifts ALL AGES The Church of The Lost Souls, where the 'message' is the music! Billy McLaughlin & SimpleGifts, along with special guest Michael Monroe. Sunday, February 14, 2021 3:45 pm Doors/4:30 pm Show $29 Advance/$39 At The Door All Ages *Limited In-Person Tickets on sale Friday, Jan. 22 beginning at 8 am CST* This performance will also be made available as a "pay what you can" livestream. In person seating will follow state pandemic guidelines; patrons must be masked and practice social distancing. It’s not really a church. And you don’t have to be lost or found to attend or tune in. But this new weekly concert series beginning on Valentine’s Day hopes to raise spirits and share the love of live music. Hosted by award-winning composer & guitarist Billy McLaughlin and his band SimpleGifts, and featuring special guest, national recording artist Michael Monroe, a mainstay of the Minnesota music scene. Performing a mix of originals and classic covers, concluding with a Q&A with Billy and Michael. The ‘message’ of The Church of The Lost Souls is the music, which will range from McLaughlin's new guitar and vocal compositions to favorite older work from his expansive catalog, to more universal fare that may include everything from classic artists like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Sly and the Family Stone — along with current favorites in contemporary music. Joining McLaughlin will be his signature band, SimpleGifts, featuring versatile singers Kathleen Johnson, Karen Paurus, Amy Courts, and Celtic multi-instrumentalist Laura MacKenzie. “Minnesota acoustic music master” (Star Tribune) and Emmy award-winning musician Michael Monroe is now in his fifth decade of national performance, having travelled many miles since his first paid performance for an audience of 4000 and recording his first demo 30 years ago in a “chicken coop” studio owned by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. Monroe’s unique creation of music mesmerizes his audiences, as he blends his rich vocals, guitar, and bamboo and glass flutes, combining acoustic folk and jazzy reggae influences to create his own signature style. . Known for his original music and compelling stage presence that makes his performances as much fun as they are innovative…music and technology working together powered by creativity. His soulful performances delight and inspire.