Category: Live Music

Local musicians Lynn Gudmundsen, David Hatch, Jess Holland, Nick Hoover, Jeanne Kuhns, Pat Palmer, Marybeth Mattson, Mark Raddatz, Seth Raddatz, and Jay Whitney, and special guest performer James Valcq, are volunteering their time and talent to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

On January 19, the Door County Auditorium launches its annual Coffeehouse Concert Series with the jazz and blues vocals of Erin Krebs Duo. On Jan. 26, Fairland Bluegrass Band and the Cowboy Church House Band take to the Main Stage with the Fish Tale Players for an evening of foot-tapping Gospel favorites at the Door County Opry.

Just as music soothes the soul, compassion soothes the heart. During life’s most difficult journeys, compassion can be as instrumental as music. Starting Jan. 25, Ministry Door County Medical Center will feature a broad range of musical concerts throughout Door County.

Live from Southern Door Auditorium on Jan. 5 comes Door County Idol. Modeled after the poplar reality competition, American Idol – minus Ryan Seacrest’s dramatic pauses, Simon Cowell’s sour attitude, and Steven Tyler’s distracting hair – the event features six talented teens with incredible pipes.

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kelly Joe Phelps will perform at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Jan. 16 at 8 pm. Since Lead Me On, his debut album, came out in 1994, the Pacific Northwest-based Phelps has written and performed some of the most compelling slide guitar music ever recorded.

One Voice, a local trio, is launching a fundraising campaign with hopes of traveling to care centers and nursing homes to share their love of music and the joy it brings.

Jeanne Kuhns returns to Base Camp Coffee Bar for their annual holiday concert. Kuhns will sing Christmas carols and original progressive folk music and lead sing-alongs with her new band— Small Forest.

The Hagen Family from Washington Island returns to Third Avenue Playhouse for their annual holiday concert. This concert is truly a family reunion, not only for the Hagen family, but also for the many Door County fans who have made this concert a holiday tradition.

Some say December 21, 2012 will mark the end of the world and if so, the band Replica will go down in a blaze of glory, paying tribute to the classic rock songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s at the Lodge at Leathem Smith in Sturgeon Bay from 8 pm – midnight.

Singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band will bring holiday classics – Carpenters style – to Third Avenue Playhouse on Dec. 8 with “A Carpenters Christmas.”

On Dec. 5 at 8 pm, a self-described “city kid” from Milwaukee, Wisconsin will travel up the Door Peninsula and perform at the White Gull Inn as a part of their winter folk music series.

pat mAcdonald, best known as musician, prolific songwriter, visionary/founding member of Steel Bridge Songfest and The Holiday Music Motel, can now add ‘published author’ to his long list of talents.

After receiving rave reviews for her performance last year at Door Community Auditorium, powerhouse vocalist Ruthie Foster will bring her unmistakable brand of fiery blues back to DCA on Nov. 24 at 7 pm.

Door County Idol 2013 recently selected the final six contestants that will vie for the title of the Door County Idol 2013. The singing competition will be held Jan. 5 at the Southern Door Auditorium.

Luxemburg-Casco High School’s Leos Club and Performing Arts Community are proud to bring the Ruth Moody Band in concert to the Luxemburg-Casco Performing Arts Center on April 20.

Ruthie Foster could sing me her grocery list and I’d be completely mesmerized by the resounding warmth in her voice. She could sing me a lullaby, a southern blues tune, or reggae hit – so long as she sang.

On Nov. 17, Ecology Sports/Base Camp Coffee Shop will celebrate the third annual “Katie Dahl Day.” From 10 am – 1 pm, Ecology Sports and Base Camp will offer special deals on coffee, food, clothing, and gifts while Door County folksinger Katie Dahl assumes the role of “Human Jukebox,” serenading shoppers with a morning of acoustic folk music.

Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys opened the White Gull Inn’s Winter Folk Concert Series on Nov. 7. Other performers in the series include Peter Mulvey, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Sweet Lowdown, Carolyn Martin and The Stray Birds.

For the past week musicians and songwriters including Geri X, Ruby James, Vincent Gates, James Hall, Chris Aaron, Kim Manning, and many, many more, have gathered together at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay writing ‘dark’ songs, planning costumes, and recording original music.