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Elton John in Cumbria 2007

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The Monroes

They're an unknown Carlisle band - and they opened Elton John's big concert when he visited the county on June 3rd 2007 ...

BBC Radio Cumbria's Richard Nankivell met up with The Monroes when they popped into the studios to perform one of the songs prior to their June 2007 gig supporting Elton John.

Here they tell us how they got the gig with Elton at Brunton Park, despite him not normally taking on local support bands ...

The Monroes at BBC Radio Cumbria

The Monroes at BBC Radio Cumbria

For more info about The Monroes follow the link below ...

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