Doe Bay AIR

07/30/2026

06/05/2026

Music arrived at Doe Bay in many forms over the past two weeks.

It began in the yoga studio, where Edlyn Clevenger and Chris Haugen shared an intimate evening of songs with a warm and attentive audience. The following day, they spent time in the Hidden Valley recording studio, laying down tracks for what may become the first recorded Artists in Residency song of the 2026 season.

A week later, music came across the water.

For Sails Up!, a new event coordinated by Kris Simonsen, six acts took turns filling the café patio with songs as the sun settled over the bay. Friends gathered, voices carried through the evening air, and a first-time event became one we already hope will return.

Perhaps most fittingly, some musicians arrived aboard two sailboats from Seattle, making music after sailing through the islands, and fulfilling a dream that was years in the making.

These first two residency gatherings captured something we love about Doe Bay: artists finding space to create, collaborate, and connect—with each other, with the place, and with the community that gathers here.

Thank you to everyone who performed, listened, recorded, sailed, and helped make these first summer residencies so memorable. We're excited to see where the season takes us next.

06/04/2026

THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH - DOE BAY OPEN MIC RETURNS!

It's back! Join us in celebrating an unforgettable evening hosted by local legend Clint McCune. Doors open at 5:00 PM, performances begin at 6:30 PM, and everyone is invited to celebrate the return of one of Doe Bay's most beloved traditions—whether you're taking the stage or cheering from the crowd.

05/29/2026

Come celebrate the reopening of Open Mic night at Doe Bay, Thursday June 11th!

05/13/2026

We’re kicking off the 2026 Doe Bay Artist in Residence season with two incredible artists joining us next week: Edlyn Clevenger and Chris Haugen

For the seventh year of DB-AIR, artists will gather to rest, write, collaborate, perform, and create music inspired by the magic of Doe Bay and Orcas Island.

Edlyn Clevenger (May 21–26) brings an eclectic folk sound woven from voice, octave mandolin, keys, percussion, and songs shaped by the many places she’s traveled. Her performances invite listeners into moments that feel transporting, intimate, and deeply alive.

Chris Haugen (May 20–26) is a nationally recognized guitarist and producer known for his soulful tone, fluid musicianship, and deep roots in the Seattle and Bay Area music scenes.

We can’t wait to welcome these artists into the Doe Bay community and hear what unfolds through a week of creativity, collaboration, and island magic.