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
May 10
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm | Pre-Mother's Day Hangout
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Stoney's British Pub
3007 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE See Map |
| Excited to perform near where I grew up, my old stomping ground! We will play a variety of acoustic guitar music; singer/songwriter, fingerstyle instrumentals plus selected covers with special guest, Dan Graper! Come for authentic British snacks, dinner, dessert, drinks or all of the above! Food here is delish! |
Sunday
May 11
10:00 am | Worship Service
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek
579 Polly Drummond Hill Rd
Newark, DE See Map |
| Dave and I will play a variety of music and accompany some hymns for the congregation to sing. The theme has something to do with flowers. |
Wednesday
May 14
7:30 pm | A Midsummer Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Folk/Traditional. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | The Robinson House
1 Naaman's Rd
Claymont, DE See Map |
Dave and I will play our eclectic Americana music in a lovely, historic 1730 home. Limited seating. To ensure a seat email mcghie@lrsm.upenn.edu leaving your name, telephone number and number of seats requested. $10 admission at the door. Light Refreshments included.
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Saturday
May 24
6:00 pm
to
8:15 pm | Fingerstyle Guitar Champs
with Dave Irwin, Red Door
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main St
Beacon, NY See Map |
Dave Irwin and I are delighted to return to the Hudson Valley's premeir listening room on Memorial Day weekend!
Reservations recommended and appreciated!
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Sunday
May 25
8:00 pm | Evening Music in the Sanctuary
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Omega Institute For Holistic Studies
150 Lake Dr
Rhinebeck , NY See Map |
| Concert for workshop attendees in a most beautiful country setting. Dave and I will perform a mix of songs and instrumentals, originals and covers including a song I wrote inspired by the beautiful campus. |
Sunday
June 15
7:00 pm | Push Play
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Automatic Lover, M Shays, Mason Meyer Band
Acoustic, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Atwood Music Hall
1925 Winnebago St
Madison, WI See Map |
Dave and I are honored to be performing at the Madison Area Music Awards! Madison's "Grammy" award ceremony.
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Saturday
June 21
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Solstice Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Capitol Lakes
333 W. Main St
Madison, WI See Map |
| We will play a mix of originals and selected covers, songs and instrumentals of the season for the residents in an intimate theater. Open to the public as well. |
Sunday
June 22
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm | Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
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
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Sunday
July 6
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm | Jazz Brunch
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Hop Garden Evansville Taproom
18 E. Main St
Evansville, WI See Map |
We will bring out the summer jazz tunes for this. Free admission. Voluntary Donation Opportunity.
American and Mexican food and the best fresh beer. |
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Friday
July 11
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm | Backyard Music Night
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Allen Creek CoffeeHouse
137 East Main St
Evansville, WI See Map |
| Enjoy a summer evening outdoors at this hip venue by a creek. Dinner, drinks and desserts available. We will play our mix of Eclectic Americana. Free admission. Donation opportunity. Please note, rain cancels this as there is no indoor space for music. |
Thursday
July 31
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm | Dinner Out!
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 bring our Eclectic Americana summer music for this. Free admission. Voluntary Donation Opportunity.
American and Mexican food and the best fresh beer. |
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Sunday
September 7
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm | Music in the Garden
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin
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
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Tuesday
September 16
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm | 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! |
Saturday
November 8
7:00 pm | Brian Henke's Woodchoppers Ball
with Helen Avakian, Brian Henke, Dave Irwin Red Door, Mark Sganga, Tim and Myles Thompson, Jesse Smith
Acoustic, New Age, and Jazz. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Kent Stage
175 East Main St
Kent, OH See Map |
Dave and I are honored to be invited back to this annual benefit concert for The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless featuring 9 of the best acoustic guitarists in the Universe! This will be the 22nd year of this always unique event in which every performer brings their own special approach to the guitar. www.kentstage.org 330-677-5005
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