Acoustofiddle features violinist Jeff Menten and guitarist Paul Nye. Join them for a slice of festive fun punctuated by musical mastery entertainment at its finest. The duo’s music has been described as funky folk, punky polka, cool Celtic, caffeinated classical, and gypsy jazz.
As seasoned veteran musicians, Menten and Nye have individually logged tens of thousands of miles and performed nearly as many shows in their respective musical careers. Audiences will enjoy their eclectic style that cleverly weaves modern and old time classics and Celtic tunes with ragtime and blues, plus some of Nye’s originals.
Menten graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota, Mankato with a music degree in violin performance. He has performed with several symphony orchestras and played professionally with Mariachi Estrella in Austin, Texas. In 1995, he was awarded “Instrumentalist of the Year,” “Best Classic Country Performance,” “Best Band” (The Radio Flyers) and the “Archie Hill Horizon Award” at the Minnesota Country Music Association competition.
Nye began playing guitar as a teenager. His professional career has taken him from coast-to-coast with numerous touring groups. He has shared the stage with renowned Minnesota guitarists Leo Kottke and Michael Johnson and has opened for a number of national rock bands in his career.
As seasoned veteran musicians, Menten and Nye have individually logged tens of thousands of miles and performed nearly as many shows in their respective musical careers. Audiences will enjoy their eclectic style that cleverly weaves modern and old time classics and Celtic tunes with ragtime and blues, plus some of Nye’s originals.
Menten graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota, Mankato with a music degree in violin performance. He has performed with several symphony orchestras and played professionally with Mariachi Estrella in Austin, Texas. In 1995, he was awarded “Instrumentalist of the Year,” “Best Classic Country Performance,” “Best Band” (The Radio Flyers) and the “Archie Hill Horizon Award” at the Minnesota Country Music Association competition.
Nye began playing guitar as a teenager. His professional career has taken him from coast-to-coast with numerous touring groups. He has shared the stage with renowned Minnesota guitarists Leo Kottke and Michael Johnson and has opened for a number of national rock bands in his career.
Bring a lawn chair.
The Staples Host Lions will have popcorn, pop and water for sale again this year.
Northern Pacific (NP) Park is located at 625 6th St. NE.
At the junction of Hwys 10 and 210, go six blocks north on 6th St. NE.
In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Faith Lutheran Church in Staples.
The Staples Host Lions will have popcorn, pop and water for sale again this year.
Northern Pacific (NP) Park is located at 625 6th St. NE.
At the junction of Hwys 10 and 210, go six blocks north on 6th St. NE.
In case of rain, the concerts will be moved to Faith Lutheran Church in Staples.
The Music in the Park series is funded by the Staples Host Lions Club
and 3M of Staples.
The series is organized by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council,
with the assistance of the City of Staples.
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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.