9:15 – 9:45 Paul Imholte, String Musician
If it has strings, Paul Imholte probably plays it. Paul performs traditional and original music on nearly a dozen string instruments. Raised in central Minnesota, his music portrays both historical American themes and contemporary Midwestern life. Paul performs throughout the United States at festivals, schools and concerts. He has released seven CDs of his music. His artistry is based on his love for acoustical string instruments and sharing that passion with audiences.
Featured in every performance is Paul’s hammered dulcimer. The hammered dulcimer is a trapezoid-shaped instrument that is played by striking strings with light hammers. Originally from the Middle East, this type of dulcimer helped to create the modern piano. Along with the dulcimer, Paul sings and plays the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, cello, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, and jaw harp.
10:00 – 3:00 p.m. Paul will stroll the grounds with his cart full of string instruments during our downtown art celebration.
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