“Moonshadow” Cat Stevens Tunes Chart House LIVE Residency
Mick Sterling Presents: CHART HOUSE LIVE RESIDENCY in Lakeville. .
Special Guest: Christopher Jantzen
| Experience an unforgettable evening with Michael Monroe, hailed as a “Minnesota acoustic music master” by Jon Bream of the Star Tribune, performing the timeless music of British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens and superstar. In the 70s, Monroe looked like Cat Stevens, performed Cat tunes, and even wanted to be Cat! Hear Cat tunes: Wild World, Moonshadow, Hard Headed Woman, Into White, Oh Very Young, Peace Train, Where Do The Children Play, Morning Has Broken, Can’t Keep It In, etc. Michael sings a few original tunes as well…he’s an Emmy Award-winning acoustic tunesmith! |
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Cat Stevens’ songs remain as relevant today as they were five decades ago. As he once said, “Music can be healing… for what looks like a gigantic divide in this world, I feel I can point a way toward our common humanity again.” Monroe carries that same belief, bringing Stevens’ heartfelt and introspective tunes to life for modern audiences. The LA Times noted Stevens “had rare ability to combine the strength, fragility and sometimes mystery of his highly personal compositions,” and Monroe captures that spirit perfectly.
Check out Michael’s Moonshadow ChanhassenDT LIVE recording from of 19 favorite Cat Stevens tunes.
From vinyl to digital, Monroe is celebrating his 5th decade performing acoustic music for his profession. He plays hand-crafted Seaton guitars which are “works of art” and made of 200 year-old reclaimed wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. His rich vocals and crystal/bamboo flutes showcase his signature sound. Monroe has recorded 11 original albums and 6 more recorded from his popular CDT Tribute shows Moonshadow– A Cat Stevens Tribute, I Dig Peter Paul & Mary, James Taylor tunes in You’ve Got A Friend and Fold Legends which feature folk-pop favorites by John Denver, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot and more.
Monroe’s awards winning instrumental soundtracks have been featured on PBS/CBC, Toronto Enviro/New York Indie Film Festival in the documentary “Chased By The Light” presenting Jim Brandenburg’s stunning photography. Monroe presented his music at his “Log CabinConcerts” home with his manager/spouse on Grand Marais’ North Shore for 17 years. In 2021, they returned to the Twin Cities after 28 years on’ the shore’. Their storied concerts were featured on Jason Davis’ On The Road on KSTP as well as in Lake Superior and Cabin Life Magazine.