Presents Series
Gateway is proud to bring professional entertainment to adults and families throughout Shelby and the Northern Miami Valley community through its Presents Series.
2025- 2026 Presents Series
Individual and season tickets are available.
If you have any special needs or require specific seating arrangements, please inform us. Handicapped seating is available. Tickets will be mailed to you until five days before the concert. Afterward, they will be held at the will-call table for the performance.
The Lovin' Spoonful
November 16, 2025
Sidney High School Auditorium $46.00 General Admission $45.00 AAA Members
The Lovin’ Spoonful was America’s answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, and Zal Yanovsky, exploded, sending their first seven singles soaring onto Billboard’s top-10 charts virtually overnight.
The Spoonful formed in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1965 at the Night Owl Café and signed to Kama Sutra Records. They appeared on every major TV show of the era: The Ed Sullivan Show, Hullabaloo, and Shindig! Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts and was followed by an unprecedented string of hits including: “Daydream,” “Younger Girl,” “Summer in the City,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Jug band Music,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Lovin’ You,” “Didn’t Want to Have to Do it,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Six O’clock,” “Nashville Cats,” “Coconut Grove,” and “She’s Still a Mystery (to Me).”
The Spoonful reworked their earliest influences, jug bands and blues music, into a popular format. In 1965, the band helped pioneer the development of the musical genre of folk rock. By 1966, the group was “one of the most highly regarded American bands and the year’s third-best-selling singles act in the U.S., after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
The band was so influential that music legends such as Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson cited them as forces of inspiration, as did many others. John Lennon called them “tunesmiths!”
Today, the Lovin’ Spoonful tours with Steve Boone, its founding members, Jeff Alan Ross, Bill Cinque, Rob Bonfiglio, and Mike Auturi. They faithfully celebrate the rich, good-time catalog of hits that made them one of the world’s most beloved groups of the ’60s.
The Lovin’ Spoonful was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
December 14, 2025
Sidney High School Auditorium $46.00 General Admission $45.00 AAA Members
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing revival band renowned for its energetic live performances and a unique blend of classic and modern swing music. Founded over 32 years ago, the band’s name comes from an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins.
Their music has been featured in numerous films and TV series, including “The Wild,” “Despicable Me,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Friends,” “Third Rock from the Sun,” “Ally McBeal,” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” They have performed live on shows such as “Dancing with the Stars,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” and “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” The band has made seven impressive appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and participated in the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show. Additionally, they have been special guests with many esteemed symphony orchestras and have performed for three U.S. Presidents.
Since forming in the early 1990s in Ventura, California, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has toured virtually nonstop, averaging over 150 shows a year. They boast a substantial catalog of recorded music, with album sales exceeding 2 million copies. Early in their career, during a legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded audiences amid the grunge era that swing music was still alive and vibrant. Co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, the band played a pivotal role in the swing revival movement by blending classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music extend beyond mere tribute. Drawing inspiration from the creators of this distinctly American art form, their original horn-infused music and legendary high-energy performances introduce the genre to a new generation while remaining respectful of its rich legacy.
Forever Simon and Garfunkel
30February 15, 2026
Sidney High School Auditorium
General Admission $30.00 AAA Members $29.00
Celebrating the bestselling duo in rock and roll history, *Forever Simon and Garfunkel – A Tribute* offers a lively experience filled with humor, soaring energy, charm, and precise harmonies. The performance takes the audience from the group’s early success as a folk act to their global dominance as hit-makers, including highlights from Paul Simon’s solo career. Iconic songs featured in the show include “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “I Am a Rock,” “The Boxer,” “Homeward Bound,” “Cecilia,” “Hazy Shade of Winter,” “Feeling Groovy,” “Me & Julio,” “Kodachrome,” “Slip Slidin’ Away,” and many more!
Sean Altman and Jack Skuller guide the audience through an engaging concert that explores Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, early success, evolution into global stars, and some of Paul Simon’s solo work. These award-winning singer-songwriters, Sean Altman (from Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (a recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Buddy Holly Prize), first met on stage in 2010 during a variety show where they were paired to perform “Mrs. Robinson
So, join us for some parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme…and more as we celebrate the sounds of the legendary Simon & Garfunkel!
Brothers Doobie
May 11, 2025
Sidney High School Auditorium General Admission $35.00 AAA Members $34.00
The Brothers Doobie is an exceptional tribute band that pays homage to the legendary Doobie Brothers, bringing their iconic sound to life through a dynamic performance. They skillfully cover beloved tracks such as “China Grove,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Listen to the Music,” and “Minute by Minute,” as well as numerous hits from Michael McDonald, all executed with remarkable precision and passion.
This talented ensemble comprises some of the finest musicians and performers in the industry, each bringing their unique skills and energy to the stage. A standout feature of their lineup is Keith Pittman, a multi-talented artist known for his powerful vocals and mastery of drums, percussion, and guitar. His ability to captivate an audience, regardless of the venue size, enhances the show’s overall experience.
The Brothers Doobie – A Doobie Brothers Experience consistently delivers a high-quality performance filled with energy, nostalgia, and a genuine love for the music. Audiences can expect
an unforgettable show that pays tribute to the original artists and creates an engaging atmosphere that will leave them wanting more.
2025 - 2026 Season Tickets
Three Shows
Lovin Spoonful
Forever Simon & Garfunkel
Brothers Doobie
All Four Shows
Lovin Spoonful
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Forever Simon & Garfunkel
Brothers Doobie
Thank you to our Presents Series Sponsors: Deb Fund, Sidney Visitors Bureau, Ron& Nita’s, Gibbs Farms LLC, First National Bank of New Bremen, Ken & Mary Beth Monnier, Mutual Federal Savings Bank, National Endowment or the Arts, NK TELCO, Ohio Arts Council, Sidney Body Carstar, Steve & Peggy Baker, The City of Sidney