Folk Rockers Wood Brothers Back at DCA By Popular Demand

Folk Rockers Wood Brothers Back at DCA By Popular Demand

On Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m., The Wood Brothers will return to the Door County Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage by popular demand. “Soul-soothing” rock and roller Luke Tyler Shelton will open the show.

Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood had pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver’s band King Johnson built a loyal following in the South. With drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, The Wood Brothers evolved into one of roots music’s most revered acts. The Wood Brothers twine their voices into high-lonesome brother harmony blends, shuffling between bluesy country and swampy funk with their spunky acoustic guitar, virtuosic upright bass, and jangling percussion.

New Noise Magazine called The Wood Brothers’ music “groove-heavy folk rock that’s rootsy enough to impress the purists and fun enough to even get the punk kids to pay attention.”

Prior to the show, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Door County’s own Cathy Grier will perform on the Okarma Concert Patio, located across the street at DCA’s new Cramer Exchange facility. And after the show, from approximately 10-11:30, Door County cult favorite band KETCHUP will perform an Afterglow set at Chuck & Chichi’s Soda Fountain & Encore Bar. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream floats, and snacks will be available for purchase before and after the show.

The Wood Brothers’ performance begins at 8 p.m. on July 24 and is sponsored by major sponsors EH Barker, Peninsula Pulse, and Wisconsin Public Radio.

Tickets range from $54-75; advance reservations are encouraged.

DCA is located at 3926 Highway 42, Fish Creek. Tickets and more information are available online at www.dcauditorium.org, on the phone at (920) 868-2728, or in person at the box office, located inside the Cramer Exchange at 3931 Highway 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m.