Door County Arts : Music
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter melaniejane Performs - Feb 15, 2010 - 7:09:51 PM
An award winning singer/songwriter, melaniejane continues to musically evolve. Always eclectic, a blend of original material, her "new sound" features an electric cello and backing tracks. Performing with pat mAcdonald, the multi-talented musician plays a variety of instruments ... percussion, keyboard, and accordion, as well as providing vocals.

Door County Arts : Music
Bluegrass with Highland Road at Door County Auditorium - Feb 8, 2010 - 7:02:03 PM

Highland Road performs bluegrass in the truest tradition of Scottish, Irish, and English immigrants who inspired the musical storytelling genre.  Taking the stage in the next Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse Concert of the winter season, Highland Road band members Andy Coulson, Tad Gilster, Rick Gordon, and Tony Gebauer will perform on Saturday, February 20 at 7 pm.  Their program will include bluegrass, a bit of country, and a smattering of folk music.

Door County Arts : Music
The Four Freshmen Bring the Sound to the Peninsula - Jan 30, 2010 - 12:10:12 PM

One of the most influential musical sounds of the last 60 years will fill the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, when the Four Freshmen take the stage in the annual Valentine's weekend concert.  Not only will the evening feature the rich blend of the group's rich harmony, but some comedy will be mixed in as comedian C. Willi Myles will open the show which begins at 8 p.m.

Door County Arts : Music
Katie Dahl Stars at DCA Fireside Coffeehouse - Jan 18, 2010 - 8:22:33 PM
When Katie Dahl picked up a guitar for the first time, it was the music of Cheryl Wheeler, Pete Seeger, Dar Williams-all of her favorites-that she choose to play. Today, the accomplished singer/musician/songwriter no longer needs to perform other artists' music.  She brings her music and her unique style to the Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 pm.

Features : Fish Creek
Lynn Gudmundsen Opens Door Community Auditorium - Jan 1, 2010 - 11:02:04 AM

Being a classically trained violinist has provided Lynn Gudmundsen the wherewithal to expand her repertoire to perform "a bit of everything."  The well known Door County entertainer gets that opportunity Saturday, Jan. 16 in the opening of the annual Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse concerts. 

 

Door County Arts : Music
Egg Harbor's Peg Egan Performing Arts Center Opens Second Season With Richie Havens - Jun 28, 2009 - 3:30:06 PM

Richie Havens ... remember him from Woodstock?

The Door Peninsula was settled by farmers, lumbermen, and fishermen more than 150 years ago.  Arriving from countries around the globe, the early pioneers knew long days of unending hard work.  But at the end of the week, it was music that filled their homes, simple instruments like a guitar, fiddle, flute, jaw harp, accordion.  The rare piano arrived with a flourish and soon became a gathering point for sing-a-longs.

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Door County Community Auditorium 2009 Season - Apr 21, 2009 - 8:57:16 PM

The Door Community Auditorium is pleased and excited to present its 19^th season’s summer/fall schedule.  “Each year we strive to enrich and entertain through a wide variety of performance opportunities, and this year is no exception,” said Patti Podgers, DCA public relations manager. “Our program director Pete Evans has done a fabulous job of selecting performances for every musical taste and every age."

“It’s a great line-up, everything from comedy to country, stirring marches and the joy of children’s singing; everyone is going to enjoy our shows this season.  It’s going to be a powerful season of entertainment.”

Door County Arts : Music
Eli Mattson in Concert - Mar 12, 2009 - 9:23:24 PM
Eli Mattson, Door County’s own piano man, is appearing in concert at the Door Community Auditorium on Saturday, May 2 at 8 pm! The runner-up of the third America’s Got Talent competition, singer/songwriter/pianist Eli Mattson has captured the hearts of fans with his unique vocal and performance style. Drawing inspiration from Elton John, Billy Joel, and Bruce Hornsby, Eli is Door County’s very own. Passionate and dynamic, Eli embraces every song with emotion, his hands playing the piano keys with a confidence that belies his youth.