Next of Kin

Next of Kin, Alan and Lou Mickelson, Father and Daughter-in-law duo who truly are "Next of Kin". Presenting always family-friendly, acoustic, toe-tapping arrangements of classic Country and Western tunes along with many other classic favorites from the '20's to today. This is a "Feel Good" show that will bring smiles and enjoyment to the young and young at heart. Your guests will leave feeling great about the experience !

Alan Mickelson

Vocals and bass
Alan has lived in the Silverton, Oregon community for 32+ years and completed his ninth year as a board member, one year as Vice President, and an unprecedented six years as President of the Silverton Senior Center. He has been a member of the Oregon Fairs Association. Alan also has an extensive business background as a General/Sales Manager and business owner/manager. Additionally, he has a political background as a former elected City Councilman and elected Mayor of the City of Tigard, Oregon. He has been a professional musician and entertainer for many years and began his music career in high school playing guitar with several buddies in a band they labeled, "The Kopy Kats." This current band, “Next of Kin” he says is "keeping me young!" With his wife Pat of 57 years, they have one son, one daughter-in-law, two daughters, three grandchildren, one dog, and five fish. "Yep, life’s been good!"

Lou Mickelson

Vocals, Guitar, and Mandolin
Lou is the Inventory Control Assistant Manager with a major drug supply chain and enjoys leading church worship. Lou connected with music at a very young age, listening to her family's record collection through headphones while lying on the living room floor. She found her voice publicly in her early teens when she sang All I Have to Do is Dream at the local pizza parlor open mic night, singing in a small vocal group at church camp, and later the church choir. Taking an interest in her dad's beat up guitar, she began playing in high school, taking a lesson or two from her pastor. While attending L.A. Baptist College, she played with two different bands, Heavenbound and Two of a Kind. She is married to Alan's son, Marc and the couple have two daughters, a son, three dogs, and many fish. They reside in Silverton, OR.

For events with audiences of up to 300, we will provide the necessary sound system. For audience over 300, we require that sound be provided.