Country singer/songwriter Geoff Elvee will perform at the Music in the Park Series at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Northern Pacific Park in Staples.
"Hardships, hard work and heroes have always been key subjects in country music, but in the rugged working hands of Geoff Elvee these topics are eloquently transformed into first rate songs written or co-written by this established country musician," a press release regarding Elvee stated.
A native of St. Peter, Elvee left the farm in his mid 20s traveling throughout the western states playing with pick-up bands, performing solo shows and working construction sites along the way.
In 1998, he moved back to Minnesota where he eventually co-produced and released his first and second albums, "It's About Time" and "Big Wheels," which contained songs he had written.
Elvee has been performing for 20 years both regionally and nationally with a cast of top notch professional musicians. He is currently working on his third album, "Being a Man," due to be released sometime this year.
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He has also been involved with producing and performing veteran military appreciation charity concerts along the way.
Elvee describes himself as being a fan of "more traditional country music." His shows include original music, the stories behind the songs and a Chris Ledoux Tribute upon request.
The Music in the Park Concerts will run through Aug. 13. Check out www.staplesmotleyarts.org for more information on the Music in the Park series.
Northern Pacific Park, 625 6th St. NE, Staples. 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. The series is organized by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council, with the assistance of the Staples-Motley Public Schools and the city of Staples.
