Roots-Rockers The Jayhawks at DCA

On Aug. 24, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a performance by buoyant roots-rockers The Jayhawks.

The Jayhawks were swimming against the tide when they first emerged from a crowded Minneapolis music scene in the 1980s. Forging a rootsy sound that wasn’t quite rock or country (“Hank Williams on speed,” somebody once called it), The Jayhawks quickly turned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era.

Mark Olson, Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, and Norm Rogers founded The Jayhawks in 1985, creating a new musical blend that combined the elegant folk-rock of the Byrds, the adventurousness of Buffalo Springfield, and the soaring harmonies of the Beach Boys. Still touring three decades later, The Jayhawks continue to push the envelope with dynamic performances, graceful sounds, and new thematic juxtapositions, all the while retaining their unmistakable buoyancy and spirit.

The Jayhawks will perform at DCA at 8 pm. Tickets for the concert range from $32 to $58. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made through the DCA box office, located at 3926 Highway 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 12 – 5 pm. Tickets can be purchased in person, on the phone at 920.868.2728, or at dcauditorium.org.