Members of The Woodpicks include Greg Dally, mandolin and guitar; Dustin Keller, bass fiddle; Gene Lunsetter, guitar; Milo Ballingrud, banjo; and front man J.D. Kezar, fiddle, harmonica, jaw harp and guitar. All five contribute vocally to the band.
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The Woodpicks Bluegrass Band Saturday, Jan 10 7:30 p.m. Centennial Auditorium Staples 
Underwritten by
Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank Wadena | Long Prairie | Staples |
With an acoustic mix that includes gospel, bluegrass, country and Americana music, the five-member band is known for their unique blend of instrumental dexterity and vocal presence. Their stage show incorporates strong harmonies and a style that features their own arrangements of original music and old favorites.
Since 2005, the group has been performing at a variety of rural and urban venues, including county fairs, bluegrass festivals and corporate events. In 2012, The Woodpicks were featured on the PBS television show Prairie Musicians. Barb Gravel, production manager for Prairie Public, said about the session, "Get ready for a boot stompin,' toe tappin' good time with The Woodpicks from Thief River Falls. This group of five multi-talented musicians perform a mix of gospel, bluegrass, country and Americana music that turns any venue into a barn dance. Their passion to perform is apparent and the talents of J.D. Kezar on harmonica are astounding."
The band members have many years of experience playing in various groups throughout the continental United States, Canada and Alaska. They have shared the stage with a number of renowned acts, including the Grascals, Monroe Crossing, Dailey and Vincent, JD Crowe, John Cowan, High Plains Tradition and Special Consensus.
For more information about The Woodpicks, or to hear samples of their music, visit their website at www.thewoodpicks.com.
Ticket information
Advance ticket sales close at noon the day of the show. For weekend shows, advance ticket sales close at noon the business day prior to performance day. Credit card sales are not available at the door or at the Staples World. Centennial Auditorium in Staples and United Methodist Church in Motley are both handicap accessible. Hearing devices are available at Centennial Auditorium.
The Concert Series is paid for by grants, underwriting, donations and ticket sales. It is not too late to make a tax deductible donation. Our address is P.O. Box 132, Staples, MN 56479.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
