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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.

  • ‘Songs of Nature’

    Beth Chafey-Hon, violinist/violist, composer, and arranger performs a program of her own fully-scored compositions in a concert on July 6 that benefits the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park. The music is accompanied by images of Door County, including photographs by Tim Erskine. The multimedia show will also incorporate artwork from Edgewood Orchard Gallery and […]

  • Woodwalk Hosts Mean Mary

    Woodwalk starts their 2018 concert series with Mean Mary, an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, novelist, producer and YouTube personality. She has been described as having “the unique ability to mix together a variety of musical styles, which can appeal to a wide audience.” After recording her first original tune, “Mean Mary from Alabam,” at age six, […]

  • Songs of John Denver

    The first Fishstock concert of the season features Will Kruger singing the songs of John Denver. The concert is dedicated to local conservation and environmental organizations, as Denver was a supporter of environmental movements himself. The July 1 concert starts at 7 pm but the grounds of Camp David are open to come and picnic […]

  • The Sights of Steel Bridge Songfest

    The Steel Bridge Songfest came to a close June 17 with the “Take It To The Bridge One More Time!” concert. Original music was performed by Jiffy Silm, the Andrea Wittgens Band, Genevieve Heyward, The Chocolateers, Despina Pafralies, Cathy Grier, Julien Kozak, James Hall & Eric McFadden and the 2018 Construction Zone Crew. There was […]

  • 42 on 42 Show at Clay Bay

    Clay Bay Pottery invites the community to the opening of their summer show, 42 on 42, July 6, 5-8 pm. Enjoy wine, appetizers, the live music of David Hatch and Lynn Gudmundsen. On July 7, 11 am to 3 pm, there will be pottery demonstrations. Jeanne and David Aurelius have been creating pottery at their […]

  • Hans Christian Solo Concert

    Door County-based musician Hans Christian offers a solo concert of original music on cello, ethnic string instruments and live looping at Woodwalk Gallery on July 7. Presenting his unique blend of classical and world music flavors with layered loops and rich melodic textures, Christian offers a deep listening experience of the highest order. His effortless […]

  • Ruthie Foster Back in Door County

    Ruthie Foster and her band are back this summer by popular demand to perform at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s Sunset Concert Series on June 24 at 7 pm. The small rural town of Gause, Texas had no chance of keeping the vocal powerhouse known as Ruthie Foster to itself. The worship services at […]

  • Darlingside at Door Community Auditorium

    Acclaimed alt-folk quartet Darlingside will perform at the Door Community Auditorium on July 10 in support of their celebrated new album Extralife. Lyrically and musically, Darlingside moves forward on their latest effort, as they create an ambient, dreamlike atmosphere with their seamless vocals and masterful instrumentation. Extralife finds Darlingside looking to the future, mourning the […]

  • The Dip in Baileys Harbor

    The Dip brings their unique melding of vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop to the Door County Brewing Co. Music Hall in Baileys Harbor on June 28, 7 pm. The Dip is the first of four ticketed Thursday night shows at the Music Hall this summer, which will include Nikki Lane on July 19, […]

  • Midsummer’s Million Dollar Quartet

    Midsummer’s Music continues its 28th season with a unique twist on the Million Dollar Quartet. In 1956 four of the greatest rock stars of the century – Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash – gathered for an evening of music making, which created the name the “Million Dollar Quartet.” Historical documents […]

  • Pride Week Culminates in Open Door Pride Fest

    Open Door Pride Week, June 19-23, culminates in the second annual Pride Fest at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. From 11 am to 5 pm on June 23, an array of entertainers and vendors will keep the crowd entertained and informed. Milwaukee natives Lex Allen and Taj Raiden, known for their alternative R&B sound and […]

  • Pine Crest Village Donates to Harmony by the Bay

    Pine Crest Village donated $5,000 to the Harmony by the Bay Concert Series, which kicked off June 13 at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Door County Medical Center also agreed to become a Platinum Sponsor for the concert series. The Harmony by the Bay Concert series takes place every Wednesday in Sturgeon Bay at Martin […]

  • This Weekend in Door County: Open Door Pride and Uncork Summer

    As summer starts to heat up in Door County so do its weekend activities. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 22 New restaurants in Door County Before the summer season starts to pick up, right now is a perfect time to try one of Door County’s new restaurants. […]

  • Music and Notes: Night Moves Caps Off Beer Fest

    After a long day of drinking brews at Door County Beer Fest Saturday, there was no better way to end the night than by seeing some live music at the Door County Brewing Co. Music Hall. Night Moves, an indie band from Minneapolis, provided good vibes to an eager crowd. The hall had a healthy […]

  • Margo Price, Keb’ Mo’ at Door Community Auditorium

    On June 15 at 8 pm, Margo Price, a fast-rising star in the world of American songwriters, takes the stage at the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Margo Price pawned her wedding ring to record her first solo album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, which NPR called “the hard-won arrival of an artist who feels […]

  • Midsummer’s Music Launches 2018 Season

    Midsummer’s Music launches its 2018 season with the “Disparate Spirits” program, featuring music by Hamza El Din, Bohuslav Martinů, and César Franck. Bret Bicoy hosts the Opening Night Gala and is joined by Door County Poet Laureate Sharon Auberle, who will recite a poem written especially for the occasion. The Gala is June 15, 7 […]

  • Sister Bay Concert Series

    Sister Bay’s annual free Summer Concert Series returns June 20 at the Pavilion Stage in Waterfront Park. This year brings five new artists to the stage, including Radio Free Honduras, Dead Pigeons and The Bel Airs. Returning favorites include Unity, Copperbox, The Bittorf Brothers and Modern Day Drifters. Come enjoy another great season of live […]

  • Dine By The Vines Series

    Join Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery as they celebrate summer with Friday evening and Saturday afternoon entertainment. During the Friday night Dine by the Vines Series, enjoy food, music and wine while overlooking the vineyard. Grab some chairs and head out to the winery for a Saturday afternoon of wine and music on the patio […]

  • The Lil Smokies Come to Baileys Harbor

    The Lil Smokies bring their unique blend of songwriting, bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band to the Door County Brewing Co. Music Hall in Baileys Harbor on June 15, 7 pm for the Door County Brewing Company 5th Anniversary Celebration. When people see The Lil Smokies setting up their acoustic […]

  • Solo Concert at Lost Moth Gallery

    Rupert Wates performs a solo concert at Jeanne Kuhns’ Lost Moth Gallery on June 21 at 7 pm. Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full-time songwriter since the late 1990s, starting out writing material for all kinds of artists, all styles and genres at Eaton Music. In […]