Dwight & Nicole are playing Alex’s Place on Monday, July 1. Yes, the duo who opened last year at the Performing Arts Center for Mavis Staples and previously opened for Taj Mahal, will be taking their indie-soul big sound to the listening room at the YMCA. It’s part of a push to create another music venue on the Island, said producer Phil daRosa.

Dwight Richter got to know the Vineyard after spending a few summers living here. He and Nicole Nelson lived in Boston for a bit and have been playing shows here for several years, ever since Mr. daRosa began booking them for his MV Sound shows. Over the years they have become such good friends that Dwight & Nicole are performing at a 70th birthday party this weekend for Mr. daRosa’s father — a perfect warmup for the show on Monday.

Sean Della Croce, a Nashville native, will open the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets, visit dwightandnicole.bpt.me.