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.
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Re-Learn to Play an Instrument with Peninsula New Horizons Band
As more Door County adults retire and find time on their hands, they are frequently re-discovering old hobbies and pastimes. The Peninsula New Horizons Band (PNHB) program was developed for adults who wish to learn to play a band instrument, or re-learn an instrument they used to play. Classes are fun and informal, and provide […]
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Films, Candlelight Ski, Play Readings & More Weekend Plans
From classic film-themed parties to a candlelight ski event, you’re sure to find something enjoyable waiting for you this weekend. Friday, January 29 Frostbite Party Pull out your fedora, curl your hair and slip into a vintage frock as Turtle Ridge Gallery celebrates the black and white shades of winter with its annual Frostbite Party. […]
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Door County History, Mad Hatter’s Ball, A Cappella & More Weekend Plans
If ever there were a time for Door County history buffs to brave the cold in favor of interesting historical presentations, this weekend is definitely it. Learn about the historic girls’ camp that once stood in Peninsula State Park and hear about one of the county’s most interesting men, Hjalmar Holand, from another of the […]
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MDCMC’s Concert Series Opens with Corky Siegel and Friends
Starting on Jan. 15, Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) will feature a broad range of musical concerts open to the public at the Door County Fire Company in Sturgeon Bay, featuring some of the best blues, jazz, folk and alternative music from national touring artists. All proceeds from the concert will go to support […]
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Dan Navarro in Concert at Lost Moth Gallery Feb. 6
Lost Moth Gallery presents Dan Navarro in concert on Feb. 6 at 7 pm. For more than 30 years, Navarro has written, sung, played and acted his way through a rich and varied career. Navarro started his career as a songwriter, often working with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar, The Bangles, […]
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Audio Adrenaline Coming to Southern Door Auditorium
When Adam Agee was 19 years old, he snuck into a meet-and-greet after an Audio Adrenaline concert in Phoenix, Arizona. It was one of the first Christian rock concerts he had been to and the band would become one of the biggest influences in his decision to make a career in music. As Agee sat […]
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Washington Island Whitefish Heading to IL for Fish Boil Fest
The second annual Washington Island Fish Boil Festival (WIFF) at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, Ill., is scheduled for Feb. 6. Ken Koyen (KK), Julian Hagen, boil helpers, kettles, firewood, Whitefish with trimmings, Jerry Mann’s brats, and guitars will be leaving the Island for a journey to Berwyn. Fisherman KK will come ashore to conduct one of […]
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Music Copyright Groups Hound Local Bars
Nearly every day during the past few months, bartenders at the Bayside Tavern in Fish Creek have been picking up the phone to calls from Nashville. “This is the pre-legal department at Broadcast Music, Inc. and it’s urgent that you contact us immediately.” Bobby MacDonald replies, “OK, thank you,” and hangs up. MacDonald is the […]
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Reduced Price for Burning Cow Music Festival Pass Offered for One Week in Feb.
Burning Cow Music Festival will return to Door County July 21 – 23, 2016. The festival will include three days of southern rock, blues, alt-country and jam bands and will climax Saturday night with the burning of another immense wooden cow. Festival organizers will offer a reduced price three-day festival pass for one week only […]
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George Sawyn First to Perform in “Live @ STUDIO 330” Series
STUDIO 330 will host a Winter Concert Series called “Live @ STUDIO 330” with three events, each featuring a different solo artist performing live in the studio. Each concert will take place in the actual recording studio where the audience will have a choice of seating in the large recording room or in the control […]
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Free Music, Family Art Day, Winter Hikes & More Weekend Plans
It’s sure to be another beautiful and quiet weekend on the peninsula. Looking for something fun to do? We’ve got our top picks for the weekend ahead to get you out of the house! Friday, January 15 Loaves and Fishes Enjoy a free family style meal at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College during this month’s Loaves […]
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Johnsmith Returns to White Gull for Concert
Johnsmith will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Jan. 13 at 8 pm. Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Johnsmith describes himself as a bard. “The role of the bard in every society is to hold up a mirror to that society, to convey and reveal – through the mysterious alchemy […]
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Door County Pickers Open Coffeehouse Concert Series
The first Coffeehouse Concert is scheduled for Jan. 9 with the Door County Pickers and an evening of down-home music from some of the peninsula’s favorite musicians. The concert takes place at 7 pm in the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Fireside Lobby. Guitarist Larry “Thor” Thoreson will emcee the evening, which will feature music on […]
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Ski for Free, Distinguished Lectures, Wild Card Playoffs & More Weekend Plans
A quiet weekend on the Door Peninsula awaits you, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do! We’ve got our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, January 8 Strap On the Snowshoes Take advantage of the recent heavy snowfall during a naturalist-guided snowshoe hike at The Ridges on Friday afternoon. Snowshoes are available […]
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Wisconsinites Up for Grammy Awards
In early December, The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be presented on Feb. 15. Among the nominees in 78 categories spanning from Record Of the Year to Best Spoken Word Album are Wisconsinites Cory Chisel, Paul Kowert and James Leary. Fox Valley native Chisel is best known […]
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Prospective St. Norbert Music Students Eligible for Scholarship
If you’re an incoming first-year student who plan to pursue a major or minor in music at St. Norbert College, or simply enjoy music, are eligible to audition for a music scholarship on Saturday, Jan. 30 (register by Jan. 22), or Saturday, Feb. 20 (register by Feb. 12). To reserve a spot, go to snc.edu/music/auditionform.html.
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Extra Crispy Brass Band Welcoming 2016 in NOLA Style
It wouldn’t be a proper New Year’s Eve on the peninsula without the sounds of local and visiting bands. On Dec. 31, Door County Brewing Co. will kick off the countdown to 2016 to the beat of Milwaukee’s Extra Crispy Brass Band. The eight-man New Orleans-style brass band models itself after the full range of […]
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Home for the Holidays: Northern Sky keeps tradition going with new cast
Holiday tunes of old and new, along with a heavy dose of wit, are part of Northern Sky Theater’s repertoire for its ninth annual “Home for the Holidays” concert show at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall from Dec. 26 – 31. This year’s show was conceived by Northern Sky Theater co-founder Doc Heide, singer and […]
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SantaLand Diaries, Dirty Deuce & More Weekend Plans
Christmas may start the weekend but the celebration doesn’t end that night. Enjoy the remaining cheer of the holiday season by taking in a show, visiting a gallery, or enjoying the unseasonably warm weather with a winter hike at Crossroads. Saturday, Dec. 26 Visit A Gallery Many of the Door Peninsula’s art galleries have winter […]
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Walter Parks to Play Tambourine Lounge
Blues and jazz guitarist Walter Parks will perform solo at The Holiday Music Motel’s Tambourine Lounge on Dec. 18 at 8 pm. pat mAcdonald will also perform a solo set. According to WalterParks.com, “Parks has built an international career as the lead guitarist for Woodstock legend Richie Havens, as half of the folk duo The […]