News and Events
NEW MUSIC ARTS is proud to announce that Laura MacKenzie has been awarded a Bush Foundation Artist Fellowship in Traditional and Ethnic Performing Arts. One of the nation's most prestigious artists awards, the Bush Fellowships recognize artists who exhibit strong vision, creative energy, perseverance and commitment to excellence.
...We are now pleased to offer tour dates for Laura MacKenzie (solo) and Laura and the Lads (trio). Please contact New Music Arts at 612-353-6592 to secure a performance date
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NEW VIDEO! Laura and the Lads recorded a live TV program for Baby Blue Arts - Baby Blue selected several of the many pieces for a feature on their website. Click right HERE to view! (A "Behind the Scenes" interview is also available on their site - go to "Search Artists", then "Interviews")
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BEAUTIFUL NEW SITES: Laura's ensembles have launched three new websites! Click on each link below:
Ross & MacKenzie: Ross Sutter and Laura MacKenzie - Songs and Music of Scotland and Ireland, offering concerts and familiy programs of traditIonal music.
Willow Brae: Celtic Harpist Andrea Stern with traditional wind player/singer Laura MacKenzie, offering concerts and community programs of Irish and Scottish Music.
Dáithí Sproule & Laura MacKenzie: Laura's duo with master Irish musician, Dáithí Sproule (of Altan).
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READ THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE FEATURE ON GARY RUE BY GRAYDON ROYCE:
New Music Arts performer and composer Gary Rue celebrates his 32nd opening at SteppingStone Theatre with Stuart Pimsler's superb adaptation of "My Grandmother's Tschotskes". This will be the 32nd production between Gary and the 'Stone, and his 1st collaboration with renowned Minneapolis chorepgrapher Stuart Pimsler. New Music Arts is the exclusive representative of Mr. Rue's extensive theatrical catalogue. Please visit us for more information on the availability of this and many other shows.