Wallowa County audiences will be in for a rare treat on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 PM with a concert by The Matching Ties at the Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall. Matching Ties is synonymous for the ties between musicians of different nationalities who share the same musical approach. Based in Munich, Germany, this acoustic music group has entertained audiences throughout Europe and in the USA since 1986. American Paul Stowe and Englishman Trevor Morriss founded the group, and are currently touring as a duo (guitar and mandolin).
The crazy collection of neck ties that they wear on stage is symbolic for the musical and human “ties” that exist between them, coming from various backgrounds yet unified in one sound, one spirit, accentuated by their different nationalities. Over the years they have brought their blend of Irish and British folk, bluegrass, newgrass, country, blues and swing to a wide variety of venues from cabarets, folk clubs, and music pubs to city, cultural, folk, country, and even jazz and blues festivals with an average of 120 concerts per year.
Tickets for the concert are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, available at the Bookloft in Enterprise. Sponsored by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance. Visit www.matchingties.com for more information on the band.
