Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Great Lakes Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band’s First Apppearance in Door County
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2024) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2024 season with a June 30 series-opening celebration of the Great Lakes Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band, who first performed in Door County 45 years ago.
The 10-concert Fishstock Concert Series reliably includes a broad variety of well-known musicians in the folk, Americana, and alternative music genres, said concert promoter Steve Ellmann. “This year we’ll have seven returning bands and musicians,” said Ellmann, “plus three new bands in the line-up. The Great Lakes Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band are great favorites of ours, and this season happens to be the anniversary of their first appearance in the county.”
The 6-piece Great Lakes Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band (clarinet, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums) was originally hired to play Dixieland jazz at Powell’s Country Inn six nights a week and continued over the next 5 or 6 years. There were several player substitutions over the period, but all were both excellent musicians and great people, Ellmann said. One of the trombonists was Martin Henry, who recently passed away and the June 30 show is consequently being dedicated to him. “If you like Dixieland,” said Ellmann, “you won’t want to miss this concert!”
Reserved seating tickets ($25) are available for advance purchase at Door County Tickets: doorcountytickets.com/organizations/fishstock-music-series. Both reserved and general admission tickets can be purchased on show nights (cash or check only) at the Fishstock ticket booth, which opens at 6:00 pm. General admission tickets are $20.
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 notice a big white barn on the south side of the highway covered with colorful letters dubbing it “Fishstock.”
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 once again ten energized Sunday evenings of great music this season.
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.
From Fishstock Concert Series, 3127 County Road F, Fish Creek, WI 54212; (920) 421-5555; www.fishstockmusic.com
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