M.O.M.S. 8th Annual Benefit Guitar Concert and Silent Auction

M.O.M.S. is a long-term, faith-based, mentoring program serving single moms and their children. We believe that every child deserves to feel love in a stable environment. We help single moms create that environment by providing mentor relationships, education, and resource connection. Our vision is to change the future of the next generation by mentoring single parent families.

The 8th Annual M.O.M.S. Benefit Guitar Concert and Silent Auction will feature an eclectic range of guitar styles and influences from finger picking, jazz, bluegrass and traditional folk to Eastern Indian raga. Featured performers include: Lehto & Wright, Dan Neale, John and Lisi Wright of Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, The Paul Woell Trio, Dylan McKinistry, 3 Foot Circle featuring Elgin Foster and Mike Poukey. Come early and shop the silent auction including gift certificates for local restaurants, sporting tickets and fun theme baskets!

Praise for these musicians:
“Lehto &Wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. By taking cues from Irish, English, and American Folk traditions…Lehto & Wright have taken a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.”

“The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra is a new band that is already making a name for itself in the national music scene. Two of the Orchestra’s pieces were performed on A Prairie Home Companion in November 2008!”

“Dan Neale is a musician’s musician. I can’t keep track of how many guitar styles he knows.”

“Dylan McKinistry, at 17 is an up-and-coming finger style guitarist from Northfield, MN. He holds an impressive repertoire, including many of the most complex and well composed works…”

Concert and Contact information:
Silent Auction opens at 6pm, Guitar Concert starts at 7pm.
Location: Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. South, Burnsville
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door, Children $5/$7
All proceeds benefit the M.O.M.S. Program, a 501c3 nonprofit
Contact information: Carrie Diamont, Executive Administrator
Phone: 952-890-5072, email:momshis@aol.com, website: momsprogram.org