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.
  Sunday
August 16
10:00 am | Sunday Service
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin
Acoustic | Main Line Unitarian Church
816 S Valley Forge Rd
Devon, PA See Map |
| We will play a couple songs and instrumentals and perhaps lead some hymns as part of the service. |
Sunday
August 16
11:30 am | Sunday Concert
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Main Line Unitarian Church
816 S Valley Forge Rd
Devon, PA See Map |
We will perform a concert of our Eclectic Americana music in this beautiful space in a lovely part of Pennsylvania.
Free with Voluntary Donation opportunity. |
Wednesday
August 19
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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Wednesday
August 26
8:00 pm | Evening Music in the Sanctuary
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
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. |
Friday
August 28
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm | “Rhymin’ Helen and Sweet Baby Dave” Workshop
with Helen Avakian, Dave Irwin Red Door Duo
Acoustic, and Singer-Songwriter. Fingerstyle Guitar | Woodstock Playhouse
4 Playhouse Lane at 103 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY See Map |
Dave and I will be exploring the fingerstyle accompaniment approaches of Paul Simon and James Taylor for vocal arrangements. Tips on how to best feature your or someone else’s voice while playing songs will be shared along with opportunities for hands on experience. Friday or weekend pass required, and be sure to sign up for this workshop specifically if you wish to attend.
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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 | Woodstock Playhouse
4 Playhouse Lane at 103 Mill Hill Road
Woodstock, NY See Map |
We are delighted to share the stage with 2 incredible fingerstyle guitar players from PA and OH as part of the debut of this fingerstyle festival Jesse and Bunny are top notch players and performers! Many more artists and concerts plus guitar vendors, and a fingerstyle guitar championship competition!
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Friday
September 4
6:30 pm | Saugerties Sunset Series
with Helen Avakian, David Irwin Red Door Duo, Payne's Grey Sky
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, and Americana. Virtuoso Fingerstyle Guitar | Kiersted Dutch Barn
119 Main St
Saugerties, NY See Map |
| Music outdoors in a historic Dutch Barn. I played in this series back when I lived in the Hudson Valley. Excited to return! 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
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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
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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! |
