Performance Venues
I've had the pleasure to perform at venues big and small. Here are some of my favorite venues.
Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, Michigan
In 2002, writer Kim Clark and David Fink, a Chicago manufacturing executive purchased the Warren Featherbone Factory building. The factory, which had once manufactured buggy whips and corset stays, had closed in 1957. The roof leaked, the floors had collapsed and rusted cars were on the dirt road in front of the building. With love and more than a few bucks, they transformed the building into a contemporary 260 seat theatre. Located just 70 miles from Chicago, the theatre hosts a variety of events and attracts an audience from the greater Chicago area.
https://www.acornlive.org/
https://www.acornlive.org/
Alden B. Dow Home- Grosse Pointe, MI
Younce Guitar Duo presented a Christmas concert in this beautiful home designed by renowned architect Alden B. Dow. The cathedral ceiling in this American Modern style house provided awesome acoustics.
Calumet Theatre, Calumet Michigan
Michigan's northern most theatre, was built during the Keweenaw's great copper boom. The theatre originally seated 1,200 people. Today it seats 700. (the second balcony is no longer in use) A beautiful theatre and a great place to perform. Younce Guitar Duo has played the theatre and the Copper Cats play here with The Red Jacket Jamboree.
Charlevoix Area Public Library
The Charlevoix Library makes my list because of their terrific staff and always a great audience!
Cheboygan OPera House
Younce Guitar Duo video taped our live performance at the Cheboygan Opera House and I'm sure you can see why! A gem located at the tip of the mitt.
City Opera House, Traverse City
Located in our home town of Traverse City, the City Opera House has been restored to its original glory!
Here's Younce Guitar Duo being recorded by UpNorth TV. You can watch a video of this performance at the link "Indigo" below.
Here's Younce Guitar Duo being recorded by UpNorth TV. You can watch a video of this performance at the link "Indigo" below.
Cycling Salamander
An intimate listening room that attracts a great audience. Cycling Salamander is a seasonal art gallery located outside Charlevoix, Michigan. It's a lovely place to visit and a terrific place to perform. www.cyclingsalamander.com
Elk Rapids Town Hall, Elk Rapids,MI
Located a block away from Lake Michigan in the northern Michigan resort town of Elk Rapids, the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall is a well-maintained historic venue. Younce Guitar Duo has performed two holiday concerts (one with vocalist Jetty Rae) and a tribute to Jobim with Jim Cooper joining us on vibraphone.
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Escanaba public library
What a beautiful public library! The Escanaba Public Library booked us for their free public concert through the Michigan Humanities Touring Directory. Public libraries, and nonprofit organizations are eligible for grant funding.
Ryan and I had a great time performing at this venue. We were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd.
Ryan and I had a great time performing at this venue. We were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd.
Johnny's Speakeasy
The best kept "secret" in Ann Arbor, Johnny's Speakeasy really was a speakeasy! The venue was originally a fruit cellar. Eventually a house was built over the cellar, which was turned into a speakeasy during prohibition. Concerts are held throughout the year at the private residence, but one still has to know the password to get in!
Little River Casino
Younce Guitar Duo has performed several times at the Little River Casino for their "high roller night". Vocalist Jennifer Barnett joined us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The room provides excellent acoustics and sound isolation.
The Old Art Building, Leland, MI
Operated by the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, the Old Art Building brings fine art and music to be residents of the Leelanau Peninsula. A great atmosphere but a very seasonal venue (June-August) My brother Ty Younce joined us on percussion.
Orpheum theatre, Hancock, MI
GREAT VENUE-GREAT AUDIENCE-GREAT SOUND
Operated by Mike Shupe, the Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue located the town of Hancock. We make sure to play there at least once a year.
Operated by Mike Shupe, the Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue located the town of Hancock. We make sure to play there at least once a year.
The Robin Theatre
A private theatre locate in Lansing's R.E.O. Town. The atmosphere is great. Audience members told us they felt like they were sitting in a jazz club of the 1920s. Younce Guitar Duo has played the venue twice. Here we are with jazz vocalist Jennifer Barnnet. Watch a clip of Younce Guitar Duo and Jennifer from this performance .
The Riverwalk Theatre and Snug Theatre
Younce Guitar Duo has played at both The Snug Theatre and the Riverwalk Theatre in Marine City. The theatre puts on theatrical events all year long. As you can see by the photo (left) we fit in nicely on the set!
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
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On the campus of Michigan Tech University, the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is a acoustically superb facility. I have the pleasure of being the musical director for The Red Jacket Jamboree and performing with the Copper Cats in this great venue.
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The Sanfilippo Foundation
The Sanfillipo Foundationis ranks as one of the top three venues in which I've played. That's because the private residence contains one of the world's largest collections of automated musical instruments. The private foundation uses its collections and property to hold charity events. http://www.sanfilippofoundation.org/
Trinity House Theatre, Livonia, MI
A great listening room operated by a dedicated group of volunteers. The audience is comprised of folks who appreciate good music. http://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/