Ambient pop music with new age elements from singer/songwriter/guitarist voted No. 1 Acoustic Act 4 times (Rhythm and News Magazine Poll). Influences from Heart to Suzanne Vega to Ralph Towner.
  Saturday
February 21
7:30 pm | madison Carnaval 2026
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo, The Handphibians, Otimo Dance, Madison Capoeira
World. Fingerstyle Guitar | Majestic Madison
115 King St
Madison, WI See Map |
Red Door Duo will perform before the main show and during stage changes in the upstairs "Back Bar". Music of Brazil.
From the main stage presenters
"Join us for an unforgettable celebration on Saturday February 21st at the Majestic Theater as we begin our second quarter century of Brazilian musical culture in Madison! The night will showcase the vibrant rhythms of the Handphibians community bateria, high-energy performances by Ótimo Dance, and dynamic displays by Madison Capoeira. The event will also feature performances by bands that have blossomed from our samba community, reflecting the roots we’ve nurtured during our first 25 years. Come celebrate this legacy of music, dance, and connection with a night filled with energy, rhythm, and the joy of Brazilian culture!
Tickets, Info |
Thursday
March 19
1:30 pm
to
2:30 am | Afternoon Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Celtic. Fingerstyle Guitar | Middleton Glen
6720 Century Ave
Middleton, WI See Map |
| Dave and I will perform a variety of our Ecletcic Amerciana music plus some Irish tunes 'o the season for the residents of this senior community. |
Thursday
March 19
1:30 pm
to
2:30 am | Afternoon Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Celtic. Fingerstyle Guitar | Middleton Glen
6720 Century Ave
Middleton, WI See Map |
| Dave and I will perform a variety of our Ecletcic Amerciana music plus some Irish tunes 'o the season for the residents of this senior community. |
 Saturday
March 28
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm | Write a Song! Workshop
with Helen Avakian
Your Creation | Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts
18 Shake Rag St
Mineral Point, NY See Map |
For beginners to experienced levels:
Learn how to write a song from initial inspiration to completion. We will cover creative flow, song structure, lyric and music writing in a supportive setting. Over the day you will collaborate on song ideas, and then begin writing your own song solo or with others as you prefer. By the end you will have a finished song or one well on the way.
Info and Registration |
Friday
May 29
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Friday Hangout
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Hop Garden-Belleville
107 West Main St
Belleville, WI See Map |
Enjoy our Eclectic Americana music with friends,
great barbeque, fresh beer and more! |
Wednesday
June 3
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Saturday Dinner Music
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Hop Garden Evansville Taproom
18 E. Main St
Evansville, WI See Map |
We will perform our Eclectic Americana mix with songs for summer and more.
Great barbeque, fresh beer and more! |
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Sunday
July 5
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm | Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | The Mill Paoli
6818 Canal St
Verona, WI See Map |
Dave and I will play acoustic guitar originals and covers; songs and instrumentals in a beautiful garden setting on the banks of the Sugar River behind the Paoli Mill and Terrace. Outdoors with plenty of shade, local beer and food. Weather dependent, call if weather is iffy. Out back in the Paoli Mill Terrace and Park. (608) 516-9649
Directions |
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Saturday
July 11
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Music in Nature
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar and More! | Blue Mound State Park
4350 Mounds Park Rd
Bue Mounds, WI See Map |
| Dave and I will concertize in a woodland amphitheater in this wonderful park. In the event of rain we will be in the Friends Shelter Building. |
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Saturday
August 8
2:00 pm
to
5:00 pm | Private Party
with Helen Avakian, David Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Pop/Soft Rock, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Private Home
Grandhaven, MI See Map |
| Honored to be invited for the fourth time to play our Eclectic American mix with some special requests for this annual family reunion. |
Friday
August 28
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm | Afternoon Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo, Bunny Barnes, Jesse Smith
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Singer-Songwriter. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker St
Woodstock, NY See Map |
We are delighted to share the stage with 2 incredible fingerstyle guitar players from PA and OH! Jesse and Bunny are top notch players and performers as part of the debut of this fingerstyle festival. Many more artists and concerts plus guitar vendors, and a fingerstyle guitar championship competition!
Info |
Friday
September 4
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm | Saugerties Sunset Series
with Helen Avakian, David Irwin Red Door Duo, TBA
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | TBD
Saugerties, NY See Map |
| Music outdoors (weather permitting) in a beautiful setting either in a park by the water or in a historic Dutch Barn. More location details TBA. We will share the evening with another artist TBA. Free admission. |
Tuesday
September 15
10:00 am
to
11:00 am | Mini Festival
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Bluegrass. Fingerstyle Guitar | Winfield Arts and Humanities
700 Gary St
Winfield, KS See Map |
| Dave and I love playing for this annual Winfield event. We look forward to appearing at a local school and hopefully inspiring some kids to make music! |
Sunday
October 4
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm | Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | The Mill Paoli
6818 Canal St
Verona, WI See Map |
Dave and I will play acoustic guitar originals and covers; songs and instrumentals in a beautiful garden setting on the banks of the Sugar River behind the Paoli Mill and Terrace. Outdoors with plenty of shade, local beer and food. Weather dependent, call if weather is iffy. Out back in the Paoli Mill Terrace and Park. (608) 516-9649
Directions |
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Thursday
October 15
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Thursday Night Hangout
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Hop Garden-Belleville
107 West Main St
Belleville, WI See Map |
Enjoy our Eclectic Americana music with friends,
great barbeque, fresh beer and more! |
