Clifton Nesseth
Violin, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Violin, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Clifton "Clif" Nesseth is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and recording engineer from Barron, WI. He is a constant explorer of folk traditions and music from other cultures. Flute, violin, guitar, keyboards/synths and a variety of other instruments are common tools of his trade. An ardent disciple of the Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle and the Japanese Shakuhachi (a bamboo flute), Clif has been incredibly fortunate to find music and community in many corners of the world. When he's not building farm equipment back at home during the work week, or teaching his Wisconsin students, he's ready to share his experiences with folks in the Twin Cities. He's currently busy performing and recording with his own band, Pony, as well as Nyttu Chongo (an mbira player from Mozambique), Grand Courriers, Emma Ruddock, Dexter Wolfe, and a variety of other music groups. Clif studied music and environmental theology at St. Olaf College, and was four year member of the St. Olaf Band. If he isn't working on music, you can find him out on the ski trail, listening to all sorts of podcasts on the drive back and forth from the cities, and spending time with friends and family