The Monroeville band from east Tennessee suffered among the worst disasters that can befall a musical group.
Their regular gig, playing at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville, seven days a week, was interrupted when the building caught fire during the night of February 13. Not only the cafe where they performed daily was destroyed, so was the attached retail store and the stage, where all of their audio equipment and many of their instruments were locked up at night.
Bandleader Matt Munsey tells us that they are doing their best to repurchase the items they need to perform, but estimates that it could take up to six months before they are back to full strength.
Matt also said that a good many people have offered to help, but that what they need most is work, as they lost their regular gig. The guys are ready and willing to travel, so anyone who wants some snappy contemporary bluegrass or country music for their restaurant, club, or venue, please keep Monroeville in mind.
They aren’t quitting by any means. Far from it. Monroeville is in the studio today, streaming their efforts live on Facebook.
Here is a before-and-after look at the SkyLand Ranch.
Good luck Monroeville!
