Music On The Half Shell Continues Tonight With Paul McDonald And The Mourning Doves
Music on the Half Shell continues tonight at Stewart Park with Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Nichols Band Shell in Roseburg.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Music on the Half Shell continues its 2026 summer season tonight, Tuesday, July 7, with Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves performing at the Nichols Band Shell in Stewart Park.
The free concert begins at 7 p.m.
McDonald brings a soulful, raspy voice and a modern Americana-rock sound that blends Southern rock, gospel influences and singer-songwriter storytelling. Music on the Half Shell describes the group’s performances as raw, honest and powered by a free-spirited energy.
Born in Auburn and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, McDonald began playing guitar as a teenager and was performing local shows by age 16. He later sang in the gospel choir at Auburn University before pursuing music full time.
McDonald performed with Hightide Blues and The Grand Magnolias before reaching a national audience during the 2011 season of “American Idol.” He has since continued recording, touring and performing as a solo artist and with the Mourning Doves.
His latest album, “So Long to the Dark Side,” was recorded with producer Bobby Holland and McDonald’s live band. The album draws heavily from his Alabama roots with elements of gospel, Southern rock and Americana.
Music on the Half Shell is celebrating its 35th year of bringing free concerts to Roseburg. Community members gather Tuesday evenings at Stewart Park to listen to live music, socialize and enjoy dinner on the lawn.
Remaining 2026 Music On The Half Shell Lineup
- July 14 - Jujuba
- July 21 - Garret T. Willie
- July 28 - Bella Rayne
- Aug. 4 - Jackie Venson
- Aug. 11 - MarchFourth Marching Band
All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to attend.
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