Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Performs at Fishstock on Sun., July 16

Band’s Main Musical Influence is Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 11, 2023) – The third concert in the 2023 Fishstock Concert Series will feature Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble this coming Sunday, July 16. The ensemble has performed to great acclaim several times at Fishstock, and the group’s music features a range of tunes from the “Hot Swing” repertoire, originals, standards done in uniquely arranged styles and a level of guitar proficiency seldom seen on today’s concert circuit.

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is a world-traveling instrumental acoustic jazz group based in Madison, WI, said concert organizer Steve Ellmann. The ensemble is primarily influenced by the legendary Roma Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, but also pulls influences from American jazz, European Folk Music, traditional Latin, Parisian waltz and other vintage Jazz sources. Ellmann said the audience can expect a range of tunes from the “Hot Swing” repertoire, some originals, and standards done in uniquely arranged styles, plus a level of guitar proficiency seldom seen today.

All Fishstock shows are on Sunday and begin at 7:00 pm. The box office opens at 6:00 pm and reserved seating tickets are on sale now at doorcountytickets.com. To attend a Fishstock concert, drive down County Hwy F east of Fish Creek and close to the intersection with Maple Grove Rd. you’ll see a big white barn on the south side of the highway covered with colorful letters dubbing it “Fishstock.” Fishstock concert tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 general admission or $25 reserved seating. For reserved seats, visit Door County Tickets (https://doorcountytickets.com/events/caravan-gypsy-swing-ensemble-2023-7-16-2023).

The 100-year-old Fishstock concert barn is one of Door County’s most unique performance locations. What began in 1985 as a venture in employee housing evolved into the site of Sunday night folk, Americana and alternative music concerts. The Series is a combination of some of the area’s best local musicians and bands with visiting favorites, there are ten energized Sunday evenings of great music and fun.

Fishstock seats 200 in the ground-level indoor area and an additional 200 in the outside seating area. Both concert areas feature independent state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, creating a personal and rustic setting for performers and audiences alike. A digital projection system with a 10 ft. screen relays the stage views to the outdoor seating. Prior to each show, acclaimed local guitarist George Sawyn will play in the outside seating area from 5:30–6:45 pm, and tailgating by patrons is encouraged.