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Category: Live Music

Door County summers are made for live music! Check out a show in a bar, a sunset concert in the park in almost any village, a professional performance venue, or a concert in a rustic barn. Door County’s live music scene features every genre, local favorites and nationally touring artists.

  • Buckets of Rain Revival at DCA

    On June 15, six of Door County’s favorite musicians will come to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) for a revival of their hit musical revue Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan.

  • Steel Bridge Songfest Rocks Sturgeon Bay June 7 – 10

    The eighth annual Steel Bridge Songfest will once again rock the Door County town of Sturgeon Bay from June 7 – 10, with a record number of songwriters and bands performing at twelve indoor and outdoor venues.

  • A Poet by Nature

    Marybeth Mattson will release her first album of original songs at Woodwalk Gallery on May 27. Her music blends a certain folk sensibility with the energy of pop, and a little country-rock flavor.

  • Toivo to Perform at Husby’s

    Hot on the heels of the release of their full-length debut album, Toivo is gearing up for another Door County performance. Toivo will perform at Husby’s Food & Spirits on June 4 at 10 pm.

  • TAP Hosts Michael Johnson Performance

    Michael Johnson, singer and guitarist, will perform at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay on June 23. Johnson is noted for the texture of his voice, the meaning of his lyrics and the music of his guitar.

  • Songbird Sponsors Needed for “Construction Zone”

    This June marks the 8th annual Steel Bridge Songfest (SBSF) and the 7th annual “Construction Zone,” a songwriting event that coincides with the festival.

  • Rowley’s Pub Features DaveDaveDave

    DaveDaveDave will play acoustic guitar with vocals at Rowley’s Pub at Rowleys Bay Resort every Friday and Saturday night. The music selection will be an eclectic mix of more than 400 songs, ranging from popular tunes to obscure gems and originals.

  • “Harmony by the Bay” Returns to Sturgeon Bay

    The City of Sturgeon Bay announced the return of their free summer concert series, “Harmony by the Bay.” There will be 10 performances every Wednesday night starting on June 20 through August 29 in Martin Park.

  • June Music Series at Cookery’s Wine Bar

    The Cookery’s Wine Bar will host a music series throughout June on Thursday nights. The series will kickoff with Kalen Rainbow Kier on June 7. Kalen returns to his Door County roots to play a handful of good-hearted and soulful melodies, stretching from folk favorites to rocking and rolling originals.

  • Bear Suit Sucker Punch to Play SBSF

    Bear Suit Sucker Punch, an Austin, Texas, based trio, is bringing their high energy punk rock back to Door County this summer at Steel Bridge Songfest.

  • SBSF Adds “Young Songwriters Showcase” to their Lineup

    The 8th annual Steel Bridge Songfest (SBSF) will add a youth stage featuring local and visiting musicians to their lineup. The “Young Songwriters Showcase” will be held at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) at 7 pm on June 8.

  • From Spectator to Sponsor to Performer

    Fred Young aka Tireless Fred Young of Sturgeon Bay has picked up a new hobby in the last few years, well a few hobbies…and a recording studio above his garage.

  • The Sounds of Summer are Coming!

    This year marks half a decade since the first release of the Peninsula Pulse’s Summer Music Preview. Each year we highlight the peninsula’s music scene by releasing a poster with an extensive list of live music and performances June through September.

  • Poh’s Corner Pub Hosts Weekly Open Jam

    The Holiday Music Motel, Poh’s Corner Pub and Fred Young Auto have come together to create a weekly open jam. pat mAcdonald, creative director for The Holiday Music Motel and Steel Bridge SongFest, always envisioned more regular live music in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Mickey Grasso Featured on Sundays at Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery

    Mickey Grasso will be featured this summer at Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery. Grasso, a guitarist and singer, will perform on the deck every Sunday from 1 – 5 pm from May 27 through September 30.

  • Bounding Main Opens The Holiday Music Motel’s Lawn Concert Series

    Bounding Main returns with impeccable harmonies and a delightful stage presence to kick off The Holiday Music Motel’s summertime Lawn Concert Series. Bounding Main is an a capella quintet from Janesville, Wis.

  • Len Villano, Hans Christian

    Hans Christian: A Life Inside the Music

    Hans Christian’s eyes project a combination of intelligence, patience, and kindness. He ushers me into his studio early on a Sunday morning, and it feels like a sacred space. He is leaving the next morning for an extensive tour, but no worries – everything is packed and ready to go. “I don’t like to feel […]

  • Alt-Rockers Cracker Kicks Off DCA Season

    In conjunction with the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a soulful performance by iconic alt-rock band Cracker on May 5 at 7 pm.

  • Husby’s, Bowl Team Up for Half Marathon Post-party

    May 5, Husby’s Food & Spirits will host live music and serve food at their Garage Bar. Alt-folk rockers The Nicks will play at the outdoor bar or under a tent if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

  • The Bloody Crows’ Kickstarter Campaign

    Richard Whitney introduced a new band, The Bloody Crows, coming out with their debut album, Illegal American Alien. The band will celebrate their digital release of the album at the Red Room in Sturgeon Bay on April 28 beginning at 10 pm.