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Step Into the Spotlight: Stage Door Cabaret Series

Sponsored by Huntington Bank

What happens when music discovery becomes immersive? At The Midland's Stage Door Cabaret Series, you don't just watch the performance—you become part of it.

For this event, you enter through the stage door just like the performers. Seated at tables for four on The Midland's historic stage, you'll be mere feet from rising singer-songwriters sharing their music and the stories behind the songs—perhaps while sharing a bottle of wine with your tablemates.

Between sets, artists mingle with the audience, answering questions about their creative journey. It's authentic music discovery in the intimate cabaret tradition.

Complimentary coffee, water, and light dessert included. Wine and beverages available for purchase.

Presell for Annual Fund Members begins August 14th at 10:00 AM
Public Sale opens August 21st at 10:00 AM

Tickets for the Stage Door Series (6 Shows): $180 (does not include fees)
Buy Stage Door Series Online. Individual preformances available below.

Socks in the Frying Pan

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Socks in the Fryingpan

Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.

Their ‘Socks Sound’ combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition, pitch-perfect harmonies, and a big splash of quick wit and banter. Their electrifying performances and on-stage charm have established them as the kingpins on the Irish Traditional Music scene today.

They have toured extensively, capturing hearts in 46 US states, dozens of countries, and every continent, showcasing at renowned festivals such as the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas, Electric Picnic in Ireland, Tønder Festival in Denmark, and the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival.

To date, Socks in the Frying Pan have released three studio albums, each adding to their list of accolades including ‘Best New Band‘, ‘Best Live Band‘, ‘Album of the Year‘, and ‘Best Live Performance of the Year‘. Their latest release, Raw & Ríl, recorded live at Glór Theatre, was immediately awarded ‘Best Live Album‘.


Sam Mooney

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Sam Mooney

In his young career, pop/soul artist Sam Mooney has already reached #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart, toured across the United States, won one of the country’s largest talent competitions, and shared the stage with many of his musical heroes. The Brookhaven, Mississippi native’s piano-driven sound has earned commercial success and critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to artists such as John Mayer, Ben Rector, and early Maroon 5.

Mooney has opened large concerts for a growing list of major artists including Judah & The Lion, COIN, The Band CAMINO, Marcus King, Dylan LeBlanc, American Authors, Jordy Searcy, Stephen Day, Chance Peña, Jervis Campbell, The Brook & The Bluff and Kings Kaleidoscope. 

Sam released his debut full-length album, “Time Bomb” on May 10th, 2019. The gospel-influenced track “Holy Water” earned Mooney his first major editorial playlist placement on Spotify that day. He spent the remainder of 2019 promoting the album on his first nationwide tour, which included numerous sold-out shows. Sam is now based in Nashville, Tennessee where he is currently recording his next batch of new music. 

In addition to his solo career, Sam Mooney has become an in-demand keyboardist for both live performances and studio work, and his playing can be heard on many albums from other artists. Sam also performs and releases music under a duo project with his wife, fellow musician Polly Mooney, called The Highland Rim. The duo’s self-titled debut album is available everywhere now.

 

Caitlin Canty

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Caitlin Canty

Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Since the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe.

She is a constant collaborator, both as a cowriter with Jamey Johnson and Peter Bradley Adams among others, and appears on albums by Joy Williams and Darlingside. She has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, FreshGrass, and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. She has opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Josh Ritter, The Milk Carton Kids, and Gregory Alan Isakov.

She won the Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2015. Her song, “Get Up,” was nominated for Song of the Year in the Folk Alliance International Music Awards and was featured on NPR Music's, “Songs We Love.” Her songs have appeared in film and TV, including Code Black, House of Cards, Money Heist, and Rebuilding, and have garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify alone.

Her current touring band for Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove (out October 2025) includes Joachim Cooder on electric mbira and drums and Will Seeders on banjo, bass and pedal steel.


Madds Buckley

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Madds Buckley

Taking inspiration from stage and screen alike, MADDS BUCKLEY makes powerful
alternative/folk rock with ambitions matched only by the scale of her influences. ”I spent a lot of middle school listening to Marianas Trench and musical theatre,” the Nashville-based, Chicagoland-raised singer/songwriter says. “I grew up singing Sara Barellies with my cousins; it’s always going to be a part of me.”

This knack for cinematic emotion and unapologetic sincerity runs through her entire catalog, the same blend of heart and enthusiasm that boosted her song “The Red Means I Love You,” inspired by the popular anime My Hero Academia, to viral TikTok fame in 2022, spurring more than 80 million Spotify streams.

“I was so used to my videos sticking to this little section of anime and manga fans,” she remembers. “Now I’m seeing a flood of people filming themselves lip syncing, singing, or dyeing their hair red, all to my song and I’m going, ‘Wait, what happened?!”

Now, on her forthcoming full-length album, My Love is Sick, the Berklee College of Music graduate is once again eschewing the trends, following her own musical arrow while expanding both her sonic and emotional palettes. The follow-up to her Sunset on Summerville album sees Buckley exploring the complicated struggles of loving someone while fighting yourself, and the skeletons in your closet.

“There’s an overarching theme in My Love is Sick of framing yourself as something wrong, unworthy, or twisted: the wanting victim, the weed amongst flowers, the sinner in the pews, or the unknowing villain of your own story.” Buckley shares. “Sometimes your past and the people you love leave you with a warped sense of self, and whether it’s accurate or not is up to you to find out.”

These themes are further explored through the lens of two characters, and their relationship together. The main character, Dog, is someone who carries a lot of hurt with her, but she can’t bring herself to fully accept a safe, loving relationship with her very selfless partner, Bird. Buckley explains, “While they have beautiful moments together as a couple, long term problems are left to build up until it breaks them, which is why the album is sprinkled with these self-referential moments.” 

“While the vast majority of these songs are not about me directly, they still carry the pain, the fear, and the joy that’s come with accepting myself as I am 23 years in; a queer person learning to love.”

In the end, the confidence and emotional resonance contained on My Love is Sick is proof that even when she’s speaking from her own soul through deeply written characters, Madds Buckley is nothing if not authentically herself – tracing the intricacies of life through its entire range of emotions while understanding that the most direct path to healing is found through her art.

“Experiencing music as a listener is very different than writing it and living with it, but I got a lot of relief out of making this album,” she says. “I hope people see themselves in these songs in some way. If they see themselves grow from it, that’s a win in my book. idk if this part is essential, i just liked putting it there cause im a nerd about that aspect but feel free to cut it!

 

Kate Yeager

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Kate Yeager

Kate Yeager (she/her) is a queer New York-born, Nashville-based independent singer/songwriter. Her music combines upbeat indie pop sensibility a là MUNA, the raw vocals of Kelly Clarkson, and Julia Michaels’ -style introspective lyrics. Her songwriting will make you question “How does she know my life?” Kate describes her discography as “a whole lot of light, with a whole lot of bite.”

Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jared Anderson, Kate’s new EP Before the Lights Go Out explores themes of vulnerability, love, and self-discovery. Kate reflects on her collection of songs, “I am in my vulnerable era – there isn’t a lot of holding back. My music is crushingly blunt and unguarded.” The 2023 single “Fat” – about her lifelong struggle with being comfortable in her body – caught fire online, as a performance clip of the tune rapidly racked up over 15 million views on social media.

The viral track inspired fans to share their own stories and garnered praise from fans and celebrities around the world. Kate Yeager’s 2024 EP Before the Lights Go Out saw her fanbase grow exponentially, and she racked up more than 100 tour dates throughout the year both headlining and supporting artists like Gavn!, Morgan St. Jean, Girl Named Tom and The Collective. She’s been busy writing new music in 2025.

Diana Chittester

Stage Door Cabaret sponsored by Huntington Bank

Diana Chittester

Diana Chittester has earned acclaim as one of the region’s most expressive guitarists and songwriters, drawing comparisons to the intricate playing of Lindsey Buckingham and the lyrical depth of Joni Mitchell. Her dynamic, percussive guitar style and rich vocals drive songs that blend classic rock influences with deeply personal storytelling. 

“If you don't believe an acoustic solo performance can fill a room with raw power and intelligence concurrently, you haven't experienced Diana Chittester”  - JENNIFER CONN (THE DEVIL STRIP) 

Diana has shared the stage with artists like Lyle Lovett, the Gin Blossoms, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Joan Osborne, and Lisa Loeb, and has performed across the U.S. and Canada at venues including The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Ark, City Winery DC, and the Music Box Supper Club. Her festival and media appearances include LaureLive, Pride Fests throughout Ohio, and national broadcasts on PBS and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour.