Sloughgrass will be playing out on the deck next to the beautiful Rainy Lake. Swing by and enjoy a beverage, watch the sunset and enjoy an evening under the stars.
Welcome to the Sloughgrass band's home page
Our band has evolved over the years. Thank you so much for visiting!
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Here is an old quote...
"Move over Von Trapp's, here comes the Sloughgrass Family Band. Originating in Birchdale, MN, these eight family members can get the crowd off their seats with the band's rich blend of bluegrass, gospel, country, folk and Scandinavian music. The Sloughgrass Family Band not only has ventured through the Minnesota landscape, but has also performed overseas in Denmark." ---Kylee Seifert, High Plains Reader spring 2012 High Plains Reader
Check out our Sloughgrass schedule and come on out and join us at one of our shows.
Update on Holger www.holgerolesen.com . Holger currently plays bass with The Little Roy and Lizzy Show . In 2013, He was lucky to be chosen by Rob Ickes to receive a scholarship to attend Reso-Summit in Nashville in November. Holger also played with the award winning bluegrass band Porcupine Creek (check out their two TV specials) and collaborated in a duo called Hooker & Holger, . Holger finished college at East Tennessee State University in the spring of 2021 with Degrees in both Engineering Technology and in Bluegrass, Country and Old Time Music. He is now teaching at East Tenneessee State University in the Bluegrass and engineering departments and continues to tour as a musician. He is excited to have been playing with a variety of bands at ETSU and toured with Continental Drive. Check out some of the ETSU school bands on Youtube . The Little Roy and Lizzy Show released a CD “Welcome to the Show” in 2022 and another "Live From The Shed" in 2023. Holger plays bass, dobro and sings on them. The song God’s Been Good made several Gospel charts.
Update on Gary. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, where he toured overseas with the ETSU Pride band, in May of 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Bluegrass, Country and Old-time music. Since he left home and the family band Gary has had the opportunity to play with many bluegrass greats such as Doyle Lawson, Ricky Skaggs and recording with Adam Steffey, Ronnie Steward, Keith Garret and Harold Nixon in the Boxcars and then making a CD with the Highland Travellers. In 2019 he recorded and started to tour with the iconic bluegrass band Blue Highway. Read more about Gary's career in Bluegrass Today. Gary makes his home in Galax, VA where he is an elementary school music teacher. Gary was a part of a 2021 CD release by Phil Leadbetter and Gary’s song on the CD, "Back to You", made it to #17 on the bluegrass top 40 charts. He continues to play with Blue Highway and do studiio work with other artists such Terry Baucom.
A special thank you to Joe Soucheray and the gang on the Garage Logic show for hosting us in 2009 and again at the 2010 & 2012 State Fairs.
"The family band has long played a prominent role in the origins and
development of bluegrass music, and that tradition continues to this
day. We see family bands perform in every state at every festival. One
of the finest and most entertaining family bands can be found right here
in Minnesota--Sloughgrass. Their variety, musicianship and infectious
enthusiasm always leaves the audience smiling and wanting more, and
that, after all, is what's it's all about. Go and see them if you get a
chance!" --- Art Blackburn, Monroe Crossing
Thank you so much for visiting our web site !
Sloughgrass will be playing out on the deck next to the beautiful Rainy Lake. Swing by and enjoy a beverage, watch the sunset and enjoy an evening under the stars.
Join us again at Loony's Brew for a fun evening in this cozy bar. NO cover charge!!
We are having our first ever House Concert not sure how it will go. Holger is home he will sing, Sloughgrass and other musicians will also perform. Free will offering BYOB
Join us for some music and fun at the Lakewood Care Center to celebrate the beginning of the new year.
Good Samaritan Society, 2201 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649
Sloughgrass will put on an Absolute Beginner workshop in the bluegrass & old-time instrumentation style into the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, MN as a service to seniors. This will be the fifth in a series of 5 workshops at the Good Samaritan Society a final show and Art exhibit.
FREE MUSIC. Join us in a warm place on a cool night for some bluegrass music and homebrewed beer. We always love playing at this cozy place with a great atmosphere.
Sloughgrass will put on an Absolute Beginner workshop in the bluegrass & old-time instrumentation style into the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, MN as a service to seniors. This will be the forth in a series of 5 workshops at the Good Samaritan Society.
It's the Annual Logging Camp Christmas dinner for Koochiching Aging Options a Non-Profit Organization. Get your tickets early and come out for this fun event, wear your plaid shirts and logging boots! Silent Auctions etc.
Sloughgrass will put on an Absolute Beginner workshop in the bluegrass & old-time instrumentation style into the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, MN as a service to seniors. This will be the first in a series of 5 workshops at the Good Samaritan Society.
Sloughgrass will put on an Absolute Beginner workshop in the bluegrass & old-time instrumentation style into the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, MN as a service to seniors. This will be the second in a series of 5 workshops at the Good Samaritan Society.
Sloughgrass will put on an Absolute Beginner workshop in the bluegrass & old-time instrumentation style into the Good Samaritan Society in International Falls, MN as a service to seniors. This will be the first in a series of 5 workshops at the Good Samaritan Society.
Join us at the Williams Bar & Grill. We start playing at 7:00 pm, right after the meat raffle... until we get tired.
First Lutheran Church of Baudette and Clementson Lutheran Church annual picnic.
We will be part of the musical entertainment at this exciting Worldwide event. Last years event was in Austria and the year before in Kenya.
Doors open at 6:00 pm for the fish fry. US Senator Tina Smith and others will speak after Sloughgrass is done playing. Buy tickets at the door.
Join us at the family Area for our Absolute Beginner workshop and try the different bluegrass instruments. We will teach you Shortening Bread and do a jam after one hour. This is the 40th Anniversary of MBOTMA with both Ricky Skaggs and Doyle Lawson there!! http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org
Camp Vermilion Voyageur Lutheran Ministries, 2555 Vermilion Camp Road, Cook, MN
http://www.vlmcamps.org/bluegrass-festival Free entry to the event JOIN US FOR A DAY OF GREAT MUSIC, GREAT FOOD, AND GREAT FAMILY FUN IN GOD'S GREAT NORTHWOODS. THIS ANNUAL CONCERT AND FUNDRAISER IS AN EVENT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! The benefit is to support the programs of Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry at Camp Vermilion and Camp Hiawatha. Music by great bluegrass bands - "No Grass Limit" "Sloughgrass", and "Jerusalem Road" Fantastic food Games/activities for the kids Silent and live auction, raffle drawing, Church Basket Challenge raffle Free entry to the event
Join us at the Fair in Roseau! We play on the Free Stage in the afternoon. Lots of good food, exhibits and rides. Don't miss this Fair!
Part of the FREE Wednesday night Summer Concert series in the Smokey Bear Park. Event will be moved to Backus Community Center or canceled in case of rain.