The North Shore Music Association welcomes Lehto & Wright to the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on February 10 at 7:00 pm. 

Lehto & Wright is an MN-based folk-rock and progressive rock band that first performed in 1999. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. By taking cues from the British Isles and American folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, Lehto & Wright have taken a unique approach to the world of folk, folk-rock, and progressive rock. From American spirituals to Irish tune sets, their accomplished twin guitar/mandolin approach has great intensity and power.

Lehto & Wright arose from John Wright's recording sessions for his solo album, Just Left of Center.  The three musicians on the album—Wright, Steve Lehto, and Matt Jacobs—had worked together in many different musical environments, from indie pop to Latin jazz to Irish traditional. It was in the solo album recording sessions that the three discovered their shared love of electrified folk music and progressive rock, along with a common admiration for bands that perform those styles so well. This led to the recording of their debut album, Ye Mariners All, and its subsequent release in 2000. Six more studio albums and one live release followed by rave reviews. Lehto & Wright have performed at many different concert series and festivals, including the MN State Fair, Syracuse Irish Festival, MN Irish Festival, the Ark, the Focal Point, and many other venues of note. 

Tickets to the show are $18 for general admission. They are for sale in advance at northshoremusicassociation.com and at the door starting at 6:00 pm on the night of the performance. The Arrowhead Center for the Arts is located at 51 W 5th Street, Grand Marais.