Planning is underway for the 2020 concert lineup.
For Questions or concert ideas:
Email the Staples Motley Area Arts Council at: smaartscouncil@gmail.com
or call (218) 214.6688
Email the Staples Motley Area Arts Council at: smaartscouncil@gmail.com
or call (218) 214.6688
This concert is underwritten by Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank of Wadena, Long Prairie and Staples.
Southern-born piano man Gary Timbs, joined by the family harmonies of The Schimpps, will present a Christmas concert with guest musicians John Koopmann on trumpet; Sarah (Koopmann) Adair on violin; and Bob Anderson on string bass.
Originally from Atlanta, Gary’s “Southern-fried” piano playing and rich baritone voice have been nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards. He has performed and recorded as a solo artist; and with various country and gospel groups, including the legendary Statesmen Quartet and Country Music Hall of Fame’s Sonny James. Gary now makes his home in Staples, along with his wife, Dawn (Schimpp) Timbs.
The Schimpps have roots in Staples and have been singing for years throughout the Midwest, offering their unique blend of gospel, country and folk music. They’ve performed at churches, festivals and fairs; recorded CD’s; and were runners-up at the Minnesota State Fair’s talent contest one year, taking second to a gospel choir led by powerhouse singer Robert Robinson.
Together, the Schimpps and the Timbs will present an afternoon of Christmas music in Staples that will include a number of well-known songs of the season, drawing on influences from both Southern roots music and the north country.
Originally from Atlanta, Gary’s “Southern-fried” piano playing and rich baritone voice have been nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards. He has performed and recorded as a solo artist; and with various country and gospel groups, including the legendary Statesmen Quartet and Country Music Hall of Fame’s Sonny James. Gary now makes his home in Staples, along with his wife, Dawn (Schimpp) Timbs.
The Schimpps have roots in Staples and have been singing for years throughout the Midwest, offering their unique blend of gospel, country and folk music. They’ve performed at churches, festivals and fairs; recorded CD’s; and were runners-up at the Minnesota State Fair’s talent contest one year, taking second to a gospel choir led by powerhouse singer Robert Robinson.
Together, the Schimpps and the Timbs will present an afternoon of Christmas music in Staples that will include a number of well-known songs of the season, drawing on influences from both Southern roots music and the north country.
The Concert Series is paid for by grants, underwriting, donations and ticket sales. It is not too late to make a tax deductible donation. Our address is P.O. Box 132, Staples, MN 56479.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Staples Motley Area Arts Council activities are sponsored in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.