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Door County Bluegrass Camp at TAP
Door County Bluegrass Camp kicked off with a concert at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin last Saturday, July 31, 2010. Founders Lynn Gudmundsen and Lloyd Michelson where on hand to get things started. Eric Lewis, Tommy Burroughs, Billy Contreras, Rich Higdon, Jody Wood and the incredible Karen Mal provided a night of phenominal music. Enjoy the slideshow above or click here Door County Bluegrass Camp to see the photos.
Pink Floyd at DCA – Well Almost
O.K. They might not have actually been Pink Floyd but the New York band “The Machine” sure did sound like them. The Machine performed Pink Floyd at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, Door County on July 31. The band includes band members Todd Cohen, Joe Pascarell, Ryan Ball and Scott Chaolen, all fine musicians in their own right. Together as The Machine they can duplicate the sound of Pink Floyd’s best. And the light show itself was something you have to see to believe and the Door Community Auditorium was the perfect venue to just sit back and enjoy the show.
Watch the video slideshow above or go to LenVillanoPhotography.com to see the photos.
Cherry Fest in Fish Creek
Orchard Country Winery held their annual Cherry Fest last weekend, July 24, 2010 in Fish Creek, Door County, Wisconsin. This is one event that totally sums up what Door County is all about. Cherries, friends, family, and good fun. Watch the video slide show above and see the images here
Los Lobos Rocks DCA
Los Lobos totally rocked the Door Community Auditorium on Friday, July 23, 2010 in Fish Creek, Door County, Wisconsin. It was an incredible show that had the audience dancing in the aisles (really). Where else could you see local favorites Julian Hagen and Lynn Gudmundson one week, classic acts like Joan Baez the next week and then rock out with Los Lobos the following week.
Thank you Lord for another day
Help my brother along his way
And please bring peace to the Neighborhood
Thank you Lord for another day
(Los Lobos from the song The Neighborhood)
View the photos here Los Lobos at DCA
Julian Hagen & Friends at the Door Community Auditorium
Julian Hagen put on a incredible show at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, Door County, Wisconsin on July 10, 2010. Joined by some of his most talented friends including Marise Redmond, Eric Lewis, Woody Mankowski, Lynn Gudmundson and Tommy Burroughs, Julian brought the house down with Songs of Life and Love. We are so lucky to live/visit and play in a community of so many talented individuals and have the venues like DCA to showcase them. You have to check out the slideshow if you where lucky enough to be at the concert it will remind you of an incredible show, if you missed the concert the images will give you a taste of what you missed. Enjoy!
And check out the photos here Julian Hagen and Friends
Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark
for KIDS by KIDS presented the play Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay last week July 8-11 2010. The kids where phenomenal as always and had the audience laughing and cheering. Congratulations to the cast and the Directors Bill Bauernfeind & Renee Kujawski for putting on a fine performance.
View the photos here Something’s Rotten
Duct Tape The Musical at TAP
the Duct Tape Guys aka. Jim Berg and Tim Nyberg and Ben and Dan (of Ben there, Dan that) debuted “Duct Tape: the Musical” May 15th, 2010 to a sold-out house at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The crowd was in a uproar and loved every minute giving the Duct Tape Guys a standing ovation at the end of the show. Awesome. Watch the video slideshow below then go to
http://ducttapethemusical.com To find out more about the Duct Tape Guys.
Door County Idol 2010
The Door County Idol competition was held on Saturday February 6 at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. 8 contestants competed for the title. I am always amazed at how much talent we have here in Door County and it is real encouraging to see the young talent carrying on the tradition. All the contestants put on a great performance. pat mAcdonald was there to inspire and to present an award for songwriting to Monica Lenius. And the winner was Lilli Nelson.
You can view a slideshow of images from the competition here
It’s a large file (wanted to show them at their best) so best to start it running then get a cup of coffee and come back to watch. Enjoy!
You can also view the individual photos here
Benefit for Haitian Relief Concert at DCA
The Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, Door County Wisconsin presented a benefit concert for Haitian Relief on Saturday, January 23. The best Door County musicians and songwriters donated their time and talent to raise funds and awareness for the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. The auditorium was full ( I know because I had to park in Ephraim, well almost) with Door Countians who enjoyed a incredible night of music and donated money to the local Red Cross to benefit Haiti. Some of those that performed where Ben Larsen, Dan Mayhew, Lynn Gudmundsen, Julian Hagen, David Hatch, Jeanne Kuhns, Mary Matson, Seth Raddatz, Mark Raddatz, Devin Thomas, Marise Redmann, Dorothy Scott, Sam Kahr, Kirsten Logerquist, Whitney House, Zack Kuntsman, Lars Ribbens, Amanda Larsen, Pete Thelen, Dirty Deuce, melaniejane, Mojo Perry, Thor Thoreson, Jake Kahr, Michael Brecke, Anya Kopischke, Linden House, Phil Passen, Make Keene and more. Some of the highlights where the Gibraltar 3rd grade classes skit, Kirsten Logerquist’s killer cover of a Janis Joplen song with pat mAcdonald joining in on harmonica. melaiejane and Dirty Deuce rocked the house, Jeanne Kuhns sang back up for her daughter Mary Matson, the Raddatz boys where awesome and the finally when everyone took the stage to cover Bob Dylans song “Blowin’ in the Wind”.
Watch the slideshow below and visit http://www.lenvillanophotography.com to see the individual photos.
The Winter Season- Door County
My multimedia slideshow “The Winter Season” is now online at Go Door County. Below you will also find a slightly different version of the show. Feel free to check them out I know you’ll be glad you did.
Lynn Gudmundsen & Friends
Lynn Gudmundsen appeared at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, WI last Saturday, January 16, 2010. She put on an incredible show and told stories about her life and how she came to be a musician in Door County. A lot of her friends showed up to accompany her on stage including Julian Hagen, Jeanne Kuhns and Eli Mattson. Also appearing where Beth Chafey-Hon, David Hatch, George Sawyn, Gerhard & Grace Bernhard, Hans Christian, Lloyd Michalsen, Patrick Palmer, Rich Higdon and Sam Kahr. WOW! We are so fortunate to have so much incredible talent right here in Door County. The slideshow will appear below or you can see the individual photos here lenvillanophotography.com
Eli Mattson Christmas Concert
Eli Mattson performed his Christmas Concert at Southern Door Community Auditorium on Friday, December 18. He performed some audience favorites, new songs off of his latest CD “Next 4″ and even threw in a couple of Christmas songs. You can purchase his new CD and other merchandise at his new website http://www.elimattson.com
I put together a slideshow of my photos from the concert below (please wait for it to load).
And you can view the photos here
Hagen Family Christmas at TAP
Julian Hagen and the Hagen family presented their annual Christmas Show at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay on December 19. A Door County favorite for generations the Hagen family continues to entertain to sold out crowds. Never disappointing always exciting your never quite sure what to expect from Julian and the clan but it is always a pleasure. If you’re not in the Christmas spirit after seeing this show your name just might be Scrooge. Watch the slideshow below (wait for it).
Go here to see the photos http://www.lenvillanophotography.com/p765594854/h30ce2776#h30ce2776
The Best Christmas Pageant EVER
For Kids by Kids presented the Best Christmas Pageant EVER at Third Avenue Playhouse last weekend. The kids where awesome, under the direction of Bill Bauernfeind the play was a real crowd pleaser.
See the photos here click me
Watch the video below (wait for it)
Primavera Strings at TAP
Primavera Strings
The Primavera Strings performed Christmas by the Beach at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay last weekend. It was an incredible show which started with a special appearance by the students of the Door County String Academy. The students where awesome receiving high praise from Hans Christian (what an honor from one of Door County’s most talented musicians). Then Hans, Lynn Gudmundsen and Beth Hon took the stage. WOW, so much talent on one stage. Performing a mixture of Christmas songs and favorites Primavera Strings was a real crowd pleasure. And they had a few unexpected surprises in store. Watch the video below and you can see the photos here http://www.lenvillanophotography.com
Eli Mattson at Third Avenue Playhouse
Eli Mattson at the Third Avenue Playhouse – Images by Len Villano
To see the photos go here
Jeanne Kuhns and Lost Mothra at the TAP
Jeanne Kuhns and Lost Mothra put on a phenominal show at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Wisconsin last Saturday October 24. You can view the photos here Click Me!
Jeanne Kuhns & Lost Mothra
The Door County Autumn Shuffle
I have posted the Door County Autumn Shuffle to the Go Door County website. Check it out here
Elizabeth & Pat 8.26.09
Elizabeth and Pat where married in the sculpture garden at Edgewood Orchard Gallery in Fish Creek on August 26, 2009. Congratulations to Elizabeth and Pat.
Door County Bluegrass Camp Concert
A fantastic night of music and fun at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. Starring Chris Cairns on banjo, Tommy Burroughs on fiddle and mandolin, Lynn Gudmundsen on fiddle, Paul Sowinski on bass, Eric Lewis on guitar and Karen Mal on mandolin.
Adam Mckintosh, Anna Sacks and Friends at the TAP
Adam Mckintosh and friends at the TAP
Adam Mckintosh joined by Anna Sacks and a whole bunch of talented friends performed a phenomenal concert at Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay, Door County Wisconsin.
The Night of the Living Beauty Pageant
For Kids by Kids presentation of the Night of the Living Beauty Pageant was a rousing success at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay.