Get a taste of My Cousin Dallas before the show on Oct. 23, 2011. The concert at the Hardy Center in Cambridge will benefit the Isanti County Historical Society. "We're in a jam, help us out!"

My Cousin Dallas will be performing at Heritage Jam on Saturday, Oct. 23. Band member Derek Anderson is a a 1990 graduate of Cambridge-Isanti High School.

Heritage Jam will benefit the Isanti County Historical Society following a devastating arson fire. The event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hardy Center at the C
Ticket prices are $15. Tickets available on-line on our website, or at the door. Children under 6 are free. 

ABOUT MY COUSIN DALLAS

 “My Cousin Dallas” consists of:  Derek Anderson, guitars and vocals; Carl DiLaura, bass and backing vocals; Margaret Vitalis on keyboard; Bret Running on lead guitar and occasional vocals; and Sam Crnobrna, percussion and drums.  

The group released its third CD in May of 2011 titled, “Alone Together” which is available on ITunes.

They have previously opened for such nationally recognized bands as Low, The Vigilantes of Love, Peter Mulvey, Slaid Cleaves, Annie Gallup, Beki Hemingway, Peter Mayer, and many others.  Their music has been described as "a crazy mix of 60s protest music, 70s folk-rock, 80s new wave, 90s power pop, and something uniquely their own."

They perform mostly original material but also do some covers. The band has played together for over 10 years, and has a loyal following of fans. To sample their music, go to:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVPDMJREzYo or find out more about them on their “MY COUSIN DALLAS” Facebook page.