Long Time Gone began as a “jam” band and has evolved into a one of the Twin Cities' favorite bluegrass ensembles. The members of the group have a combined professional stage experience of over 100 years, which is not to say we're all really old; in fact, several of us started playing out in public as extremely young people.

We created the band because we all love the classic Bluegrass and Old-Time String Band tunes, we really enjoy playing together, and we like to get out once in a while. Long Time Gone represents a sound and band camaraderie that we have all been looking to find for a long time. The enjoyment and “comfort zone” of this band clearly comes through in the music we make together.

We enjoy playing benefits and worthy causes, but are happy to play festivals, weddings and special events too. Our favorite habitat ranges all the way the South of the River suburbs of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota down the Mississippi River to Red Wing, MN.

The members of Long Time Gone are Ben Manning (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Katryn Conlin (string bass, vocals), Leo Rosenstein (mandolin, guitar, vocals), and Barry St. Mane (banjo).

Contact: Ben Manning (mndawg at gmail.com)
Phone: 651-388-7383

Jeff Kinnell 1952-2008 For eight happy years Jeff Kinnell played fiddle, mandolin and old-time banjo with the band. We regret to announce his passing on May 18, 2008. Read more about Jeff here.

Member band: Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association
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