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
October 25
6:30 pm
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8:30 pm | CoffeeHouse Music
with Helen Avakian Red Door with Dave Irwin, Dave Irwin, Jaime Guiscafre
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Fingerstyle Guitar | Cargo Coffee East
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Madison, WI See Map |
We are so happy to return to this friendly Madison venue!
Coffee, smoothies, wine, and all kinds of food.
We share the evening with classical guitarist and Dave's former classical guitar teacher!
Admission Free, Donations accepted |
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Saturday
November 1
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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Sunday
November 2
10:30 am | Church Service
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and New Age. Fingerstyle Guitar | Renaissance Unity of Northeastern Ohio
4853 Galaxy Parkway, Suite E
Warrensville Hts, OH See Map |
| Dave and I will play some music for a service at this very hip church. |
Sunday
November 2
4:00 pm | House Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Private Home
Akron, OH See Map |
| Dave and I look forward to performing at a lovely home in Cuyahoga Falls National Park. More Details TBA. |
Friday
January 23
2026
5:00 pm
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8:00 pm | Saturday Dinner Music
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 perform our Eclectic Americana mix with songs for the New Year and more.
Great barbeque, fresh beer and more! |
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Friday
January 30
2026
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm | Happy Hour for Residents
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz. Fingerstyle Guitar | Cardinal Senior Living
Middleton, NY See Map |
| Dave and I perform music for the season for residents. |
