The Doors Alive

The Doors Alive is a tribute act that performs the music of The Doors at The Citadel in St Helens, drawing on the group's best-known songs. It is a tribute, not the original band.

The Doors Alive is a tribute to The Doors, the American rock group whose original members were Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore. Formed in 2005, the band has had several changes of personnel, and its current line-up is described as the best it has been. The repertoire draws on Doors classics such as "Light My Fire", "When The Music's Over", "Riders On The Storm" and "The End".

Frontman Mike Griffioen takes on the look, attitude and baritone voice of Jim Morrison, while Barrington Meyer on guitar, Buzz Allan on drums and Norbert Varga on keyboards showcase the playing of Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. The band uses vintage equipment, including a Rhodes piano bass, a Gibson G101 organ, a Gibson SG and a Ludwig Mod Orange drum kit. Each show includes improvisation, and the set changes regularly.

The Citadel hosts concerts and shows in St Helens. The Doors Alive aims to recreate the sound, look and presence of a 1960s Doors concert, and has performed in the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany and a number of other countries.