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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Wednesday, June 6th
TYPE: Ceremony
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: The 2007 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics,
held June 6-8, will begin in Rehoboth at the Bandstand on Rehoboth Avenue on
Wednesday evening June 6th. The gala send-off, sponsored by Nicola Pizza,
will feature the First State Force band (comprised of uniformed police
officers from various agencies performing anti-drug lyrics to contemporary
tunes) which performs before and after the arrival of 30 motor cyclists’
(seen pictured from 2006) – who will deliver the flame for the start of the
Run – at 7:45pm. The first mile of the run will be dedicated to Cpl.
Christopher M. Shea, DSP Over 450 police officers representing 35 agencies
from across the state, will relay-run the Flame of Hope over 160 miles to
the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games at the
University of Delaware.
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Vinyl Shockley New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, June 15th
TYPE: Rhythm & Blues
WEBSITE:
www.vinylshockley.com
DESCRIPTION: The music of vinyl shockley has been called "blue-eyed
soul with a Stax/Volt twist", and Ed's "smiling, pensive voice" "reminiscent
of a young Van Morrison". As one reviewer wrote: "take the time to enjoy
this honest music that soothes the soul and moves the feet." After
successfully supporting others as a drummer, Ed Shockley, the guiding force
behind vinyl shockley, decided to finally pursue his dream. As a singing
drummer, Ed had been discouraged from attempting to "front" a band from
behind the kit. "Different managers and record companies had asked me to
move either to the keyboards or out front to more effectively lead a band,
and I've tried it all. But nothing ever feels as good or as natural to me as
singing and playing drums." So Ed went back to his roots to put together
vinyl shockley. "There is a type of music that has always appealed to me, a
little off-center, that reflects the influences that rhythm & blues and
hillbilly music have on each other." The way they come together, in Ed's
mind, is unique. Finding like-minded musicians to create this music proved
to be a challenge. After several starts and stops Ed finally found a group
of musicians that understood the flavor he was looking for and the band's
first CD followed.
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Big Band Caliente New This
Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, June 16th
TYPE: Latin Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.calientejazz.com
DESCRIPTION: Big Band Caliente is a project that started in the
summer of 2005. Marty Knepp had the crazy idea to mix the best of the big
band with Latin music. Big Band Caliente wouldnt have gotten off the ground
if Mark Tabor didnt kick Marty in the rear. The band started with 6
musicians; 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, 3 Saxophones, 2 Rhythm. The band has
grown to be a complete big band with some of the areas best damn players.
The band plays all styles of Latin music as well as playing the traditional
big band charts with a twist. We invite you to come and "Hear the Heat"!
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First State Symphonic Band |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, June 17th
TYPE: Symphonic Band
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: The First State Symphonic Band was established in 1951
by employees of the DuPont Corporation (as the DuPont Company Employee
Band). In 1978, its charter changed, and it became a community band
welcoming all levels of performers, from all types of backgrounds. It
currently consists of about 40 members. The First State Symphonic Band plays
a very active summer concert series throughout the State of Delaware. The
band plays a collection of light classics, marches, show tunes, jazz
compilations, and popular melodies from enduring singers. Mr. Jonathan
Wittman serves as both musical director and conductor for the band.The First
State Symphonic Band was established in 1951 by employees of the DuPont
Corporation (as the DuPont Company Employee Band). In 1978, its charter
changed, and it became a community band welcoming all levels of performers,
from all types of backgrounds. It currently consists of about 40 members.
The First State Symphonic Band plays a very active summer concert series
throughout the State of Delaware. The band plays a collection of light
classics, marches, show tunes, jazz compilations, and popular melodies from
enduring singers. Mr. Jonathan Wittman serves as both musical director and
conductor for the band.
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Masters of Movement Dance Studio |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, June 21st
TYPE: Dance
WEBSITE:
www.masters-of-movement.com
DESCRIPTION: Opening in 2000, Masters of Movement has quickly become
one of Sussex County Delaware’s premier dance studios. Striving for
education in dance, Masters of Movement has participated in national
conventions and classes that provide a positive atmosphere for their
dancers. In doing so, they have been hand picked to an invitation only
event, a week of education in dance, DANCE EXCELLENCE!, held in Hollywood,
CA, as the representatives for the State of Delaware. DANCE EXCELLENCE! has
chosen Masters of Movement Dance Studio to represent the state of Delaware
in 2004 and in 2006. Along with DANCE EXCELLENCE!, Masters of Movement has
performed in many local venues, as well as at theme parks, including
Disneyland, in Los Angeles, CA. Masters of Movement students always look
forward to performing in their hometown, and always end their year with
their performance at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
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Love Seed Mama Jump |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, June 22nd
TYPE: Modern Rock
WEBSITE:
www.loveseed.com
DESCRIPTION: Love Seed Mama Jump is six-piece rock band from Sussex
County, Delaware. Their music is described as guitar-driven pop rock - a
blend of modern beats and melodic hooks delivered with powerful, impassioned
lead vocals and killer harmonies. Love Seed has released 5 CD's
independently and garnered a reputation as one of the most energetic and
engaging live shows on the East Coast. LSMJ is proud to be the Official Rock
Band of the Washington Redskins and play after every home game at FedEx
field. Their tunes have been featured on MTV, ESPN and X-Box's Project
Gotham Racing, as well as radio stations throughout the country. The new
self-titled CD continues the Love Seed tradition of fun and intensity - from
the playfulness of My Superstar and Bored to the open frankness of Flying
Solo and Life. Enjoy!
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United States Navy Cruisers |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, June 23rd
TYPE: Military (Contemporary)
WEBSITE:
www.navyband.navy.mil/cruisers.shtml
DESCRIPTION: As the U.S. Navy’s premier contemporary music ensemble,
the Cruisers feature seven of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. Under the
direction of vocalist, Chief Musician John L. Fisher, the “Cruisers”
contemporary music ensemble is the newest specialty unit of the United
States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. The group takes its name from the
Navy’s versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ship – the Cruiser, and is ready
to live up to its namesake by performing a variety of music ranging from
classic rock to rhythm and blues as well as today’s top 40 hits. In constant
demand for dances and parties, the group traveled to Oslo, Norway, in
September 2004 for the Norwegian Military Tattoo. In addition, they
performed in Keflavik, Iceland, in October 1999 for the Naval Air Station’s
Navy Birthday Ball. Smaller combinations of the group often perform at the
Chief of Naval Operations’ quarters for official receptions.
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University of Maryland Concert Community Band
New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, June 24th
TYPE: Concert Band
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of traditional band literature, and
comprises both music and non-music majors with previous band experience.
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Korean War Veteran Ceremony |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Monday, June 25th
TYPE: Veteran Ceremony
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: More information coming soon...
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Happy Feet [PG] Cinema by the
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![Happy Feet [PG]](/schedule/2007/18_1.jpg) PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, June 28th
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE:
www.happyfeetmovie.com
DESCRIPTION:  BEGINNING
AT 8:30PM: In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, deep in
Antarctica, you’re nobody unless you can sing--which is unfortunate for
Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own
tune--tap dancing. Though Mumble’s mom, Norma Jean, thinks this little habit
is cute, his dad, Memphis, says it “just ain’t penguin.” Besides, they both
know that, without a Heartsong, Mumble may never find true love. As fate
would have it, his one friend, Gloria, happens to be the best singer around.
Mumble and Gloria have a connection from the moment they hatch, but she
struggles with his strange “hippity- hoppity” ways. Mumble is just too
different--especially for Noah the Elder, the stern leader of Emperor Land,
who ultimately casts him out of the community. Away from home for the first
time, Mumble meets a posse of decidedly un-Emperor-like penguins--the Adelie
Amigos. Led by Ramon, the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble’s cool dance
moves and invite him to party with them. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the
counsel of Lovelace the Guru, a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will
answer any of life’s questions for the price of a pebble. Together with
Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after
some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make
all the difference in the world.
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Over Time New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, June 29th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: Over Time is a unique four piece high energy classic
rock party band from the Bethany Beach, Delaware area led by popular local
music teacher, Mark Marvel. What makes this band unique is the way it got
together. Mark Marvel has been the music director at Indian River High
School for the past 25 years and is an excellent musician and teacher. The
band is made up of three of Mark's former top students. They are a great
band for dancing and appeal to a wide range of ages.
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Pucho & the Latin Soul Brothers |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, June 30th
TYPE: Latin Jazz
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE:
Known as the "Godfather of Acid Jazz", Timbalero Henry "Pucho" Brown was a
pivotal figure in the Latin boogaloo movement that fused Latin, jazz and
funk styles during the sixties. He released a staggering 8 albums between
1966 and 69 for the Prestige label. Adopting a dirtier street soul attitude,
the "Yaina" and "Super Freak" albums reflected a change in musical tastes as
the 60s became the 70s. Unfortunately for Pucho the 70s saw a drop in his
popularity. He took to playing hotel gigs in the relative obscurity of the
Catskill Mountains resorts. Returning to New York in 1992 Pucho found that
he had been re-discovered by a younger crowd of music fans. The renewed
interest in Pucho stemmed from the UK jazz dance scene which championed a
cultural mix of sounds including boogaloo, street soul, Latin and Brazilian
music. Since then Pucho has toured the world with his Latin Soul Brothers
and recorded new albums that celebrate the unique Pucho blend. In 1999 Pucho
and his Latin Soul Brothers recorded a new album for CuBop, the San
Francisco label responsible for re-releasing many of Pucho's past projects.
Pucho has recently been added into the Latin Music Hall of Fame!
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Comfort Zone |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, July 1st
TYPE: Smooth Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.comfortzonejazz.com
DESCRIPTION: Comfort Zone is a band made up of members from all areas
of the Eastern Shore. Their love for music and respect for each other is
displayed on the stage during their performances. Comfort Zone is a smooth
jazz band that has a R&B flavor which brings many to the dance floor.
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United States Navy Commodores
New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Wednesday, July 4th
TYPE: Military (Jazz)
WEBSITE:
www.navyband.navy.mil/commodores.shtml
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT 8PM: The
Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the "Commodores," presents the finest in
America's truly original music. A specialty unit of the United States Navy
Band in Washington, D.C., the group features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and
"big band" musicians. Under the leadership of Chief Musician Philip M.
Burlin, the Commodores combine the best of jazz and popular music.
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The Funsters After the
Fireworks! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Wednesday, July 4th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE:
www.thefunsters.net
DESCRIPTION:  BEGINNING
AT 10PM: It would be hard to find a band that has more fun than
The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people
after 12 years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not
been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the
secret of The Funsters' success. Not only are these guys great musicians who
share a pride in each other's musical abilities, but they are also friends.
This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from
other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment.
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Cliff Hillis & The Forward Thinkers
New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, July 5th
TYPE: Modern Rock
WEBSITE:
www.cliffhillis.com
DESCRIPTION: Delaware native Cliff Hillis performed with Baltimore's
acclaimed power-pop trio Starbelly in the late '90s. He left that band in
2000 to focus on a solo career, releasing his first solo CD "Be Seeing You"
on Not Lame Records in 2001. He recently relocated to Phoenixville PA and
his career is flourishing, having inked a deal with the New York-based
publishing company Smoking Caterpillar Music and their partner World Wide
Management. His 2004 TallBoy Records release "Better Living Through
Compression" has received critical acclaim, including notice in Billboard
Magazine. The album was also voted the number five release on a "Best of
2004" poll by the webzine Audities. Hillis' songs have been included on the
TV show "Good Girls Don't", which airs on the Oxygen cable network, daytime
soap "All My Children", on the DVD release of the television show "Party of
Five", and in the feature films "Enough" (2002) and "After Sex" (1999).
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June Evans & Mercy City New
This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, July 6th
TYPE: Rhythm & Blues
WEBSITE:
www.jemconline.com
DESCRIPTION: An accomplished musician and recording artist as well as
an exciting and gifted performer, June Evans has earned a widely respected
reputation for her vocal talents and artistry during her extraordinary
musical career on the east and west coasts. June Evans Her soul-stirring
interpretations of jazz, pop, blues, and R&B repeatedly attract admiring
audiences to come out and fill the venues whenever June appears so they can
witness and experience her performance passion and power that remain
unequaled in her field. June is thrilled to be working with Mercy City, a
Philadelphia-area band with almost 70 years of combined playing experience.
June Evans & Mercy City is poised to take the music world by storm with
their riveting powerhouse sound and energetic shows.
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Tim Laushey Orchestra |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, July 7th
TYPE: Big Band
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: From his first professional job at age 14 to the
present, drummer Tim Laushey has provided both listeners and dancers to a
driving, swinging beat that is as fresh today as it was when he first fell
under the spell of drumming legend Gene Krupa. Starting with Ronald Reagan's
Inaugural Ball in 1980 and again in 1985, the list of show business legends
that have had Tim Laushey behind them reads like a Who’s Who: Lee Castle and
the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Ray McKinley, Warren Covington, Charlie Spivak,
Sammy Kaye, Bob Crosby, Les Elgart, Tex Beneke, Bob Eberele, Vaughn Monroe,
and Johnny Desmond lead the list of bands that Tim played with while these
great musicians were still with us.
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Cletus Kennelly & Lori Kelley |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, July 8th
TYPE: Folk Rock
WEBSITE:
www.cletusandlori.com
DESCRIPTION: Award-winning singer-songwriters on their own, Cletus
Kennelly & Lori Kelley combined their artistries, developing a style and a
sense for each othe's voices that is magical. "I haven't heard harmonies
this tight since Simon & Garfunkel" (Gene Dawson, Dawson Concerts) Their
work has earned them 26 WAMMIE nominations and seven WAMMIE awards
(Washington Area Music Awards) between them, including the WAMMIE award for
BEST CONTEMPORARY FOLK DUO/GROUP. Both approach their writing from a
lyrical, melodic place with songs that speak to the heart. The wit and depth
each adds to the other's songs makes for an engaging show. "Cletus and Lori
are two standout solo performers whose voices blend beautifully." (Scott
Moore, Moore House Concerts) As solo artists, and again as a duo, both
Cletus & Lori were selected to perform at D.C.'s Kennedy Center.
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For Life Cinema By The Surf |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, July 12th
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE:
www.coverdownproductions.com
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING
AT 8:30PM: FOR LIFE reveals the unseen realities of being a
lifeguard not viewed by the common person. Told first hand by Rehoboth Beach
Patrol past and present, FOR LIFE presents an eye-opening portrayal of the
daily rigors of being responsible for thousands of lives, that is pure
energy, highly emotional, educational and sometimes humorous. Filmmakers and
former lifeguards, Nicholas Crawford and Scottie James, spent the greater
part of 2005 and 2006 capturing the essence of eighty-five years of
protecting Rehoboth's heavily populated beaches. Whether its winning
National Championships, long days on the stand, or pulling a life from the
ocean's grasp, in the end it becomes a tradition that cannot be broken - it
is the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, it's FOR LIFE. FOR LIFE received second place
for Best Documentary in Rehoboth Film Festival 2006 and is an official
selection of the New York Film Festival 2007.
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The Cole Younger Band |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, July 13th
TYPE: Folk Rock
WEBSITE:
www.coleyoungerband.com
DESCRIPTION: Delaware native John Pollard has been writing songs
since childhood. In the early 1980s, he formed The Cole Younger Band, taking
the name of the legendary outlaw for the group. Along with other original
music he's written over the years, he's created numerous songs about the
James-Younger Gang and their exploits in the old west. The Cole Younger Band
performs at a variety of venues in Delaware and Maryland, including many of
the Delaware State Parks. This year the band is booked at the Bellevue ,
White Clay Creek and Rockford Park, as well as their 4th annual appearance
on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. The band also plays an annual performance in
Harrisonville, Missouri, the hometown of the legendary outlaw, Cole Younger.
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Johnny Hedges and the Dover Allstars
New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, July 14th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: “Johnny Hedges and the Dover Allstars" was formed in the
style of classic Rock/Rhythm & Blues acts from the 60's. Johnny Hedges (bass
guitar and lead vocals) was in many Dover area bands, including "The
Spyders", "The Bells of Nowhere", "The Sounds Unlimited" and "One Way
Express". He also played with "Jack Of Diamonds" and "Leroy Hawkes and the
Hipnotics", and currently performs with "Glass Onion" and his own group "The
Mojo Band", in addition to freelance appearances with "The Roger Girke Band"
and "Joey Fulkerson". Tommy Alderson on guitar was in "Kitchen Prayer" and
"Yoraz" from Dover and toured with "The Johnny Neel Band" in the 80's and
now performs with "Texas Heat" as well as being in high demand as a
freelance musician. Johnny and Tommy played together in "Angelfood" as
backup group for "Peaches and Herb". Tom Houska on keyboards was in "Colour"
and has performed with "The Funsters" for many years. Ed Shockley on drums
was in "Mister's Virtues" and "Headstrong" in the 60's and was leader of
"Jack Of Diamonds" in the mid 70's and early 80's. Ed's current band is
"Vinyl Shockley" and he is also a member of "The Funsters". Appearing on
guitar will be John Lee Cooper from "Wildfire", who is now Director of
Artist Relations for the prestigious Guitar Center in New York City. The
"Dover Allstars" also features musicians representing bands from Dover and
surrounding areas during the 60s and early 70s, such as "The Dimensions",
"The Prodigals", "The Latitudes", "The Elusions", "Colour", "Candy", "The
Menagerie", "Matter of Tyme", "Scuzzy Frog", and "Shakey Jake". The latter
two groups were formed by the late great "Socco" (aka Lawrence Wright) and
some of his music is featured in the program. The act promises to be a very
special treat for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand audience. Don't miss this
one!
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Milford Community Band |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, July 15th
TYPE: Concert Band
WEBSITE:
www.milfordcommunityband.org
DESCRIPTION: The band started as the “Milford Adult Community Band”,
but dropped the “Adult” after a few years. Membership is open to anyone who
has a horn and can read music. The major purpose of the band is to provide a
place to play. Those of us who used to play in high school/college, then
discontinued playing (for whatever reason) and want play again now have the
opportunity. Secondary purpose is to provide musical entertainment for
appreciative audiences. Current membership now includes many young people
from 7th grade on up through seniors in high school. Of course, there are
also older people, several in their eighties. There are several family
units: Mother and two children; 2 Dads and their daughters; 4 husband/wife
combinations. Membership changes, of course – people move away, lose
interest, etc. Since its inception, there have been 282 participants in the
band. The active list contains about 63 names. The members come from
Bridgeville, Clayton, Dover, Ellendale, Felton, Georgetown, Greenwood,
Harbeson, Harrington, Lewes, Smyrna, Lincoln, Magnolia, Milford, Millsboro,
Milton, Rehoboth, Seaford, and Selbyville.
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Harrison Dance Studio |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, July 19th
TYPE: Dance Studio
WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION: The Harrison Studios, Pennsylvania’s largest training
school for dance, in its sixty-five year history, has always been a
foundation of unparalleled performance training created by the consistent
standard of excellence and superlative professionalism. THE CHESTER COUNTY
BALLET COMPANY, PHILLY JAZZ, and THE HARRISON STARLIGHT TAP COMPANY are
magnificent ensembles of extraordinarily talented dancers whose unique
dedication sparkles brightly as they perform professionally throughout the
tri-state area, in Cultural Educational Programs for School Districts, at
the Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Art Museum, The Hotel duPont,
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Dinner Theatres, The Court at Lincoln Center, with
OPERADELAWARE, by Special Request at the Governors Mansion, and in
Pennsylvania's Special Education Advancement for the Arts. Recipients of all
First Place Awards in National Competition in Classical Ballet, Theatrical
Jazz, and Broadway Tap, these performers range in age from five to
twenty-four years. Possessing the essence of precision and splendor in
terpsichore from Bach to Broadway, Harrison Dancers inherently perpetuate
the gift of being talented ambassadors of femininity, and graceful
generosity to their families and community, as they project integrity within
family-oriented productions, always warmly received by Rehoboth Beach
Bandstand audiences.
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The Pam Miller Band |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, July 20th
TYPE: Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.pammillerband.com
DESCRIPTION: Pam sings straight from the heart, with a warmly
personal style that draws listeners in. She is not content merely to sing
the song well, but to experiment with the mood, rhythm and melody so that
each performance is fresh and unique. Her stellar 5 piece band consists of
guitar, bass, drums, trumpet and vocals. Together they perform an eclectic
mix of Jazz Standards, Blues, Sambas (sung in Portuguese), & even Classic
Rock with a jazz twist on songs like "It’s Too Late" (Carol King), "Fragile"
(Sting), and "Can’t Buy me Love" (Beatles). Pam is no stranger to the music
business. By the age of 17 she was singing at conventions all over the
country. At college, she started voice lessons and eventually graduated with
a Music Degree. She’s done everything from Classical and Music Theater to
Rock and R&B. Her debut CD "Point of View" showcases the quieter jazz side
which is perfect for any classy upscale event.
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Jesse Garron |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, July 21st
TYPE: Elvis Impersonator
WEBSITE:
www.jessegarron.com
DESCRIPTION: Jesse Garron Productions is a management company
providing quality theme entertainment suitable for diverse audiences. the
company launched its success with Jesse Garron, a talented Elvis tribute
artist who portrays Presley from his early start to the Vegas years.
Garron's "Tribute to Elvis" has opened for Bill Haley's Comets and shared
the bill with acts such as Lonestar, Travis Tritt, and the Temptations.
Whether providing an opening act or headliner, Jesse Garron Productions is
garronteed to entertain.
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The String Dusters New This
Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, July 22nd
TYPE: Blue Grass
WEBSITE:
www.stringdusters.com
DESCRIPTION: Old time fiddle and hammered dulcimer tunes mixed with
Celtic inspired melodies and classic mountain style gospel songs. Meet the
String Dusters, an established alternative old time mountain soul group on a
mission to blend the boundaries of traditional, Celtic and bluegrass music.
The unique combination of traditional and Celtic instruments is the driving
force that’s been captivating audiences all across Delmarva (Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore) since 1997. Three very unique musical
personalities merge to form the String Dusters. Marilyn Long’s intense love
for old time West Virginia fiddle tunes played on the Hammered Dulcimer.
Frank Nanna’s bluegrass roots shine through on his guitar and banjo playing
and Mickey Justice brings his passion for Celtic music and his ability to
play beautiful harmony parts on mandolin, blending seamlessly with Marilyn’s
hammered dulcimer. The resulting acoustic fusion can bring the String
Dusters flavor to a traditional American tune without sacrificing the
authenticity of the original sources.
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Rehoboth Beach Summer Songwriters Showcase
SPECIAL EVENT! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Wednesday, July 25th
TYPE: Acoustic Rock/Blues/Folk/Country
WEBSITE:
www.myspace.com/summersongwriters
DESCRIPTION: For decades, summertime along the Delaware coast has
drawn young people and their guitars to the beach. Those magic summers have
given birth to thousands of heartfelt songs, many of which have never been
heard. However, that is about to change. This summer, the “summer
songwriters” will have a shot at performing their best tunes from the big
stage. Atticus Entertainment Group will present the first ever Rehoboth
Beach Summer Songwriters Showcase, an event created to uncover the talented
yet unknown young composers that inhabit our beaches and give them an
opportunity to share their works with the world. The lineup is expected to
contain a number of unsigned local songsmiths representing the coastal
communities of Delaware and Maryland. In the days leading up to the
showcase, the Atticus production team will also be searching the beaches and
the boardwalk for vacationing singer/songwriters to show off their skills.
Performers will be required to perform their own original compositions. The
only accompaniment permitted will be an acoustic guitar. You won’t want to
miss this!
Open auditions shall be held at 3:00pm, Monday July 23rd on the boardwalk at
the end of Rehoboth Ave. If you know a summer songwriter, young or old, make
sure they don’t miss the audition.
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Geist - Visual Comedian |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, July 26th
TYPE: Comedian
WEBSITE:
www.visualcomedian.com
DESCRIPTION: Outlandish visual comedy will transform the stage into a
whirlwind of energy as GEIST combines his unique blend of new vaudevillian
skills and tons of zany audience participation. Sit back, hold onto your
seats and experience this multi-talented, one man detour to hilarity! Pete
Geist is a 12-year-old trapped in the body of a 36-year-old man. If Geist
were an accountant that might be a problem, but for Geist, a professional
comedian, it's a good thing. Geist has been performing his one-man show for
17 years and has been featured at the International Children's Festival in
Virginia, the National Theatre's Family Series in Washington, DC, and the
Goodwill Games in New York, among other venues throughout the United Sates,
Canada and Europe. Geist performs 150-200 shows per year. He makes magic,
pantomime, juggling and physical comedy work for him when he entertains
audiences.
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Al Santoro & the Hi-liters |
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DATE: Friday, July 27th
TYPE: Oldies
WEBSITE:
www.hi-liters.com
DESCRIPTION: The Hi-Liters have been performing in the delaware
valley for over 50 years. Al Santoro is the leader and plays the saxaphone
and sings. The guitar player is John Kay who was the lead guitar player with
the famous "Bill Haley and the Comets" band and has been with the Hi-Liters
for over 30 years. The drummer, Stan Kay, has been with the band for over 30
years also. The bass player, Frank Dobson, has been in the band for 9 years.
All sing and are excellent musicians. The band plays big band, rock, swing,
and show tunes.
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Volunteers of the United States Army Field Band |
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DATE: Saturday, July 28th
TYPE: Military (Popular Variety Music)
WEBSITE:
www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html
DESCRIPTION: The Volunteers is the United States Army's premier
touring show band. Since its inception in 1981, this talented five-piece
group has performed in all fifty states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico,
Nicaragua, Belgium, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Performances by the Volunteers
have included Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Indianapolis 500, Nashville
Now, the Calgary Stampede, and many state fairs and festivals across the
country.The band has also appeared at sporting events of the San Diego
Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, Florida Marlins, and
Pittsburgh Steelers. These musicians are equally at home performing before
an outdoor crowd of 100,000 or at a hospital bedside. They have entertained
audiences of all ages in venues ranging from state fair main stages and
school auditoriums to senior citizen centers and children's hospitals. For
outstanding support of the Army's community relations program, the members
of the Volunteers have received the Army Community Relations Award of
Excellence. Performances by the Volunteers have been described as
"outstanding entertainment with energy and inspiration." The entire family
will enjoy their exciting blend of popular American music, including rock
'n' roll, standards, country, jazz, and patriotic.
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Remedy New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, July 29th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE:
www.theremedyband.com
DESCRIPTION: Remedy was formed with the intent to provide a unique
and professional musical experience from both performance and booking
flexibility components. As the group formed with many of the best musicians
in the area, it became apparent that the musicians shared a deep love of
performance, the music we play, a high degree of professionalism about what
we project to the audience, and the arrangements we perform. Good is just
not good enough for us! Hear us once, and you will understand the what the
magic of live music is all about. Our vision continues to be: "We will
always perform as a full band unit -- not as a "pickup band", always have
fun, be consumate professionals, and are all equally important to the
success of our efforts. However, none of us are more important individually
or collectively than the customers we serve."
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Alibi |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, August 2nd
TYPE: Modern Rock/Originals
WEBSITE:
www.alibirock.com
DESCRIPTION: Alibi's unique instrumentation, consisting of electric
and acoustic guitars, upright bass, saxophone, piano, and drums, generates
an open music style synthesizing rock, jazz, pop, and blues. This unique
combination originates from the diverse backgrounds of the five members of
the group, owing talent to their experience in jazz, classical music, and
even a barbershop quartet. Alibi's music was once described as "...the
instrumentation of Dave Matthews, the lyrics of the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
and the voice of James Taylor." Through maybe not entirely accurate, this
view of Alibi captures their elusive sound. It's hard - if not impossible -
to compare Alibi with any one artist. Half a dozen obvious influences come
to mind, through, such as: John Mayer, Santana, Pink Floyd, Ben Folds,
Coldplay, and Maroon 5.
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Bro. Joe Baione Sextet |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, August 3rd
TYPE: Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.sonicbids.com/brojoebaione
DESCRIPTION: Joe Baione has established himself as professional jazz
vibraphonist, educator, clinician and now producer. Baione's impressive
resume in his rising career continues as he is fresh off an impressive
performance at The Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay with
his sextet. The youngest of three musical sons from musical parents, Baione
is destined for greatness. Joe Baione entered the University of Maryland on
a jazz scholarship in 1989. He had a vision to teach future musicians while
developing his own performance career in jazz and he graduated in 1995 with
a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and a Minor in Jazz Performance. By
day, Baione is an energetic and highly creative band teacher who has taken
struggling beginner band programs to a size and ability never expected. By
night he continues that high energy, passion and creativity in his jazz
performances. In 2003 Baione established a friendship with jazz legend Benny
Golson. Golson spent several years working with Baione's jazz program at
school and also mentoring him in how to become a professional jazz musician.
He shared his wisdom and taught Baione the steps it takes to continue to
grow and develop in the jazz industry. Joe Baione has just performed at the
prestigious Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay as well he
will be performing at the Temecula Jazz Festival in July opening for legend
Monty Alexander. Joe will also be Producing the 1st Central Delaware Jazz
and Blues Festival on May 12, 2007 at Killens Pond State Park.
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The Joseph A. Ferko String Band |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, August 4th
TYPE: String Band
WEBSITE: www.ferko.com
DESCRIPTION: The World Famous Joseph A. Ferko String Band is not only
known for spectacular music, it is also known for world-class shows. From
Philly to Hong Kong, from Dallas to Paris, this world-renowned organization
has been entertaining celebrities, heads-of-state, and children of all ages
for over 80 years. Seeing is believing, The Joseph A Ferko String Band
welcomes you to enjoy our photo gallery and review our concerts, New Year's
routines, and parades. We also welcome you to visit our archives where you
can see our history unfold.
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The Dixie Cats Featuring Sandy Sasso
New This Year! |
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DATE: Sunday, August 5th
TYPE: Dixieland Band
WEBSITE:
www.sandysasso.com
DESCRIPTION: When she started piano lessons at age 6, Sandy's
lifelong partnership with music began to form. She remembers that at the age
of 12 she heard Brubeck's "Take Five". "For me that was 'the' moment. I
found the music so intriguing. It was like nothing I had ever heard. Don't
get me wrong, I was just a kid and I loved my rock and roll, but I managed
to listen to jazz whenever it was around". Sandy ultimately chose the
classical route for training in voice and piano, but left the coziness of
those hallowed halls after a few years. She decided to hit the clubs and
begin to practice her craft, her way. She never looked back. She ultimately
did receive her BA, (graduating Magna Cum Laude). Sandy sings with and for
the best in the business. Jazz legends, presidents, entertainment giants,
and some of the best road bands traveling today. As a young woman, she had a
chance audition and started working with a local big band. This eventually
opened the doors to steady work with the Dorsey, Goodman, Riddle and Pops
big bands. Sandy tours world-wide, while keeping her performance base in New
York City, with everything from small jazz combos to 17 piece big bands.
Sandy Sasso is one of the busiest singers in the business.
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Random Act |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, August 9th
TYPE: Eclectic Folk & Pop
WEBSITE:
www.randomactmusic.com
DESCRIPTION: Random Act is an 8-piece acoustic group offering a
lavish array of instruments and voices that turns ordinary songs into works
of art. The group’s claim to fame is that all eight members can sing—and
most play multiple instruments. This array of instruments includes lead and
rhythm guitars, mandolin, stand-up bass, banjo, viola, harmonica, accordion,
and percussion fills. The result is music in the finest old and new
traditions, including folk, country, pop, rock, bluegrass, gospel, and
blues. A Random Act song means a unique arrangement featuring the group’s
talents for richly textured harmonies and tight instrumentation. Their
songlist includes everything from Hank Williams’ “Hey Good Lookin’” to big
band “In the Mood” done in acoustic style, to original and novelty songs
such as “I Think I’m in Love with Mr. Rogers” and a Virginia State Song
Contest Finalist. Random Act performs throughout the greater Washington, DC,
area, and is available for concerts and special events. The band is fun to
watch as well as listen to, and has played for diverse audiences at such
places as The Institute of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park; Fort Hunt,
Locust Shade, Huntley Meadows, and Great Falls Parks; Harris Pavilion in Old
Town Manassas; municipal celebrations; and even Blue Heaven Restaurant in
Key West. Band members include Jennifer Elcano (vocals, guitar, viola, baby
steel drum), Jim Yule (vocals, guitar, and banjo), Tomm Sibert (vocals,
bass), Dan O’Rear (vocals, fiddle, mandolin), Candy O’Rear (vocals,
percussion fills), Bob Little (vocals, harmonica) Becky Yule (vocals,
accordion, percussion fills), and Dot Johnston (vocals, percussion fills).
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Holly Lane and Shore Jazz New
This Year! |
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DATE: Friday, August 10th
TYPE: Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.hollylaneshorejazz.com
DESCRIPTION: A native of Washington, D.C., Holly Lane discovered a
love of travel at the age of ten, when she went to France for the first
time. She decided then and there that she wanted to see the world, but never
wanted to feel like a tourist. She studied dance at the Washington School of
the Ballet, working in dance companies in D.C. and Chicago. She was offered
a job at Le Cabaret in Paradise Island, Bahamas, and danced her way around
the world, landing roles in Martinique, Greece, Switzerland, and Paris,
France, where she remained for fifteen years. her love of jazz was born in
Paris, and she started singing in jazz clubs, cabarets, and theaters,
touring Europe and then going around the world on cruise ships. She returned
to the States in 1995, and she continues to entertain with Shore Jazz, and
ensemble of gifted jazz musicians in the Mid-Atlantic region. They have
recorded two CDs , and perform regularly in restaurants, clubs, and
festivals.
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United States Navy Band Sea Chanters
New This Year! |
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DATE: Saturday, August 11th
TYPE: Military (Choral)
WEBSITE:
www.navyband.navy.mil/seachanters.shtml
DESCRIPTION: The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters" chorus is the
official chorus of the United States Navy. The ensemble performs a variety
of music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey,
to Broadway musicals. Under the leadership of Senior Chief Musician Russell
J. Rathier, the Sea Chanters appear throughout the United States and often
perform at the White House, the Vice President's home and for other
Washington dignitaries. In 1956, Lt. Harold Fultz, then the Band's assistant
leader, organized a group from the Navy School of Music in Anacostia to sing
chanteys and patriotic songs for the State of the Nation dinner. An
immediate success, Admiral Arleigh Burke, Chief of Naval Operations,
transferred them to the Navy Band, named them the "Sea Chanters" and tasked
this all-male chorus with perpetuating the songs of the sea. In 1980, the
group added women to their ranks and expanded their repertoire to include
everything from Brahms to Broadway.
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The Sherwood Blues Band New
This Year! |
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DATE: Sunday, August 12th
TYPE: Authentic...Bedrock...Blues®
WEBSITE:
www.sherwoodblues.com
DESCRIPTION: It's hard to say when the history started for The
Sherwood Blues Band, but if I had to pick one event that started the ball
rollin', it would be when I heard my first blues. It was a song by the late,
great McKinley Morganfield, better known as Muddy Waters. When I heard that
sound, I knew my life's direction had just changed forever. I didn't even
know anything about the blues; I just knew that my life changed in that
moment. At that moment, a love affair began between me and and the blues,
and that love affair continues to this day. I was overwhelmed by the
simplicity and authenticity of the music, and that is why I have made them
an integral part of my blues. I call my style of blues
Authentic...Bedrock...Blues®. When I say bedrock, I mean it in the
geological sense. When you build a house, you dig through the dirt, through
the clay, and through the rock. When you hit bedrock, that's where you lay
your foundation. That's the way I feel about my blues. I play lots of
different kinds of music and blues, but my Authentic...Bedrock...Blues® lie
at the door to my heart. There is something about simplicity and
authenticity that moves me. There was a time when I was falling in love with
the genre, and I read everything I could get my hands on about blues, blues
artist, blues history, blues anything. Those artists had done great things,
and those great things were in the book I was reading. As I have gotten
older, and after I wrote my first original Authentic...Bedrock...Blues®
piece, "Two O'clock in the Mornin'," I began to realize that there can be
another chapter in that book. It is my hope and dream that I will write that
chapter.
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An American Songbook New This
Year! |
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DATE: Thursday, August 16th
TYPE: Show Tunes
WEBSITE:
www.clearspaceproductions.org
DESCRIPTION: Baritone, Ken Skrzesz and Pianist, Doug Yetter bring the
2007 version of their popular concert series, AN AMERICAN SONGBOOK, to the
stage. An evening that includes performances of songs by Kander & Ebb
(CHICAGO, CABARET, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN), Marvin Hamlisch (A CHORUS
LINE, SMILE, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG) and Jason Robert Brown (PARADE, THE
LAST FIVE YEARS, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), plus original works by Skrzesz &
Yetter!
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Jamie McLean New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, August 17th
TYPE: Originals
WEBSITE:
www.jamiemclean.com
DESCRIPTION: Jamie McLean is most widely known as the guitarist for
the New Orleans jazz, funk institution The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He has
toured the world over playing for hundreds of thousands of people on stages
such as Madison Square Garden, Shoreline Amphitheater, and Fuji Rock. He has
recorded with everyone from Norah Jones to Dr. John and has performed with
The Black Crowes, Widespread Panic, North Mississippi Allstars, Robert
Randolph; among many others. While the Dirty Dozen Brass Band groove is
infectious and timeless, the sideman guitar slinger slot holds it's
limitations. Having always been a songwriter, singer and front man, Jamie
began to focus on his roots and in the early part of 2004 he formed his own
group the Jamie McLean Band. Over the past year and a half Jamie's
songwriting, filled with catchy hooks, beautiful lyrics and scorching guitar
work has mingled with the soulful gumbo of the deep south and while The
Jamie McLean Band is based in New York City, the influences of southern
rock, blues, R&B and funk is unmistakable. Jamie's music is rich with rock
and roll, dirty blues, beautifully crafted original songwriting, and if
Keith Richards and Van Morrison could have a bastard child this might be
what he would sound like. Rolling Stones (Exile on Main St., Sticky Fingers
era.), Black Crowes and the Allman Brothers are easy comparisons and while
Jamie acknowledges these artists as influences, he is just as easily found
dialing in Bob Dylan, Sting, Bruce Hornsby, Coldplay, or Eric Clapton on his
iPod.
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Contagious New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, August 18th
TYPE: Party Band
WEBSITE:
www.brandywinevalleytalent.com/contagious/
DESCRIPTION: Contagious is a high energy party dance band. Their
style is defined by the exciting mix of explosive rhythms, powerful
melodies, and grooves so deep that they propel you out of your seat and onto
the dance floor. Contagious Singers Covering multiple musical styles and
genres, Contagious is guaranteed to deliver pure passion and energy that
will infect your event with a true festive spirit. Adrienne Dupree, Nate
Fulton, and Karen Baylor-White supply the Contagious Band vocal tour de force
that caps off a fuel injected formidable musical powerhouse of musicians.
Bandleader and bassist, James "Doc" White mixes the musical elixir to create
the perfect blend of showmanship and class, ensuring that a Contagious party
never stops!
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Octavia Blues |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, August 19th
TYPE: Blues
WEBSITE:
www.octaviablues.com
DESCRIPTION: Born and bread in Phila. Pa. Octavia Toured with Etta
James. Opened for: BB King, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, The
Muddy Waters Blues Band, and Shamekia Copeland. Appeared with Freddie King,
The Meters (Neville Brothers), and Gil Scott Herin. Octavia & The Earthblood
Blues Band head lined at Longwood Gardens (The Dupont Estate) PA, &
Performed at The Whitaker Center For Science & The Arts, Harrisburg, World
Cafe Live, Phila. Kimmel Center, Phila, Lancaster Jazz & Blues Fests,
Anglesea Blues Fest NJ, Briggs Farm Blues Fest PA, Mountain Laurel Center in
Bushkill Pa. and The House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ. Octavia has also
appeared at: The Keystone, Berkeley, & Bimbo's, & Omnibus Cafe in SF. CA.
Catch A Rising Star, BB Kings Blues Club, Don Hills, Cafe Wha, Village
Underground, in NY., Cambridge Folk Fest in England where Octavia toured and
lived in the UK for 2 years.
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Charlotte's Web [G] Cinema by
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DATE: Thursday, August 23rd
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE:
www.charlotteswebmovie.com
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING
AT 8:30PM: Fern is one of only two living beings who sees that
Wilbur is a special animal, while she raises him--the runt of the
litter--into a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur moves into a new barn, he
begins a second profound friendship with the most unlikely of creatures--a
spider named Charlotte--and their bond inspires the animals around them to
come together as a family. When the word gets out that Wilbur's days are
numbered, it seems that only a miracle will save his life. A determined
Charlotte--who sees miracles in the ordinary--spins words into her web in an
effort to convince the farmer that Wilbur is "some pig" and worth saving.
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Bryan Clark & The New Legacy Jazz Band
New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE:E: Friday, August 24th
TYPE: Big Band
WEBSITE:
www.bryanclarksings.com
DESCRIPTION: Bryan Clark is the quintessential entertainer. An heir
to the classic performers.....and an elegant reminder of the great days and
legendary nights of Las Vegas. Honoring the music of Sinatra, Count Basie,
Sammy Davis Jr. and more. Bryan Clark is accompanied by the New Legacy Jazz
Band.
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DATE: Saturday, August 25th
TYPE: Military (Concert Band/Choral)
WEBSITE:
www.army.mil/fieldband
DESCRIPTION: From Boston to Bombay, Tokyo to Toronto, The United
States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more
than half a century. As the premier touring musical representative for the
United States Army, this internationally-acclaimed organization travels
thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic
audiences throughout the nation and abroad. Through these concerts, the
Field Band keeps the will of the American people behind the members of the
armed forces and supports diplomatic efforts around the world. Since its
formation in March 1946, the Field Band has appeared in all fifty states and
in more than thirty countries on four continents. The organization's four
performing components, the Concert Band, the Soldiers' Chorus, the Jazz
Ambassadors, and the Volunteers, each travel over 100 days annually. Tours
include formal public concerts, school assemblies, educational outreach
programs, festivals, and radio and television appearances.
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The Honeycombs |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Sunday, August 26th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE:
www.thehoneycombs.com
DESCRIPTION: The Honeycombs are a popular band in the Delaware area.
The group was founded in 1990 by it's leader and drummer Mr. Honey Voshell.
"Vosh" as his friends call him, is a veteran musician. He traveled
extensively during the fifties with the likes of Wanda Jackson and Patsy
Cline. Later he settled down in Felton DE and started teaching music and
opened his own music store The Drum Pad. He has continued to perform through
the years.
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Paul Cullen New This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, August 30th
TYPE: Adult Contemporary
WEBSITE:
www.paulcullen.net
DESCRIPTION: FEATURING KEITH MACK ON GUITAR &
MARTIN LEMAIRE ON PERCUSSION. Like fine wine, the sounds of Paul
Cullen simply improves with age. A musician for over 26 years, Paul has
mastered the bass guitar performing with many bands, most notably, legendary
rockers “Bad Company” (89-92). He has run he gamut of the music Industry and
has made his passion of music a livelihood. Paul’s current solo endeavor
“Dreamdance” is a compilation of songs self -composed and reminiscent of his
travels and worldly experiences. With a CD release date of June 1st ‘07, he
is poised to return to the pinnacle of his profession. Playing “live”
acoustic solo has been a truly enjoyable experience for Paul. Knowing his
audience appreciates a recipe of originals and covers, is heartening. Paul
plays a mix of new artists like Jack Johnson, romantic tunes by Chris
Isaacs, classic Sinatra and of course, Bad Company. To promote “Dreamdance”,
Paul will be roaming the World including Bermuda & Italy and at home in the
Mid-Atlantic, Florida and California, playing various venues and wine
related events.
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The Richard Walton Group New
This Year! |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday, August 31st
TYPE: Jazz
WEBSITE:
www.notlaw.com
DESCRIPTION: The Richard Walton Group is an accomplished Mid-Atlantic
based, award-winning original contemporary jazz group. Formed in 1991 after
being chosen as a semi-finalist in a Mid-Atlantic Budweiser sponsorship,
Richard and his band have gained regional and national recognition through
airplay, songwriting contests, and performances. In 2006, The Richard Walton
Group placed 3rd in the Music Monthly "Mid-Atlantic Reader's Polls" for Best
Mid-Atlantic Instrumental Group. The group also received honorable mention
in Music Monthly readers' polls as Best Mid-Atlantic Group (instrumental &
jazz) during the late 1990's & 2004. The group's latest studio CD release,
"Junction", has blessed the group reaching new audiences, supplemented with
an array of high profile performances. The group's performances include: CBS
60 Minutes II, 13th Floor Belvedere, 59 Lake, Allen Pond Park, Armadillos,
Baltimore Book Festival, Baltimore Waterfront Festival, Bare Bones
Restaurant, Ben Brenman Park, Blues Alley Jazz & Supper Club, Borders Books
& Music, Cacao Lane ,Catonsville Arts & Crafts Festival, Centennial
Lakefront Ampitheatre, Columbia Lakefront Concert Series, Crosstown Jam,
Dorsey Search Village Center, Eden Cafe, Eight By Ten Club, The Ellicott
Theatre, Emmanuel Church, Frogg Pond, Grace Fellowship Church, Grand Mason
Lodge, Hickory Ridge Village Center, Hyperlight Artist Center, Jammin
Java's, Kings Contrivance Village Center, Lexington Market, Long Reach
Village Center, Lurman Woodland Theatre, Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel,
Maryland Public Television, Mason District Park, Max’s On Broadway, Mill
Towne Tavern, Mount Washington Jazz & Wine Festival, National Aquarium,
Nottingham’s, Planet Music, Read Street Festival, Rehoboth Beach Jazz
Festival, The Senator Theatre, Shark's Cove Restaurant, Spike & Charlies -
Baltimore, State Of The Union, Stephen’s Hall Theatre, Tibre River Tavern,
Towson State University, Towsontowne Festival, U.M.B.C, Viva Vienna
Festival, Walters Art Museum, Waterfront Park, WRNR-FM Damian's Diner, WSMJ-FM
Smooth Jazz Brunch, WTMD-FM Concert Of The Heart, WTMD-FM Homecoming.
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Mario Rocco & the Parade of Stars |
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 PERFORMANCE
DATE: Saturday, September 1st
TYPE: Variety
WEBSITE:
www.mariorocco.com
DESCRIPTION: Mario Rocco has been entertaining audiences for over 25
years. Having opened for such stars as The Temptations, The Drifters, The
Coasters, Olivia Newton John, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Eddie
Rabbit, Tammy Wynette and more. Mario was also selected to perform in
Washington, DC for the President at a 911 benefit concert. His ability to
involve the audience is magical. Having a great time is very important &
Mario makes that happen with his audience appeal. The variety of music &
show Mario calls, “The Parade of Stars” combines a mixture of some
recognizable performers, with a finale you won’t forget. The Mario Rocco
Show truly is an event that is enjoyed by all who witness it. He looks
forward to seeing you and making you smile!!!
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DSU Approaching Storm Marching Band |
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September 2nd
TYPE: Marching Band
WEBSITE: www.angelfire.com/de/Dsuband/
DESCRIPTION: The Delaware State University Band is a comprehensive program dedicated to academic excellence, citizenship and musical development of its members. The band program has four components: marching band, concert band, jazz band and pep band. The Delaware State University Band is under the direction of Mr. Randolph J. Johnson, who is assisted by Mr. Jerry Winding. Additional assistance is provided by Mr. Chester Knapp, a Delaware State University alumnus and a former member of the Approaching Storm. The band has gained both national and international acclaim, performing in England and the Netherlands and in the National Football League at Veterans Stadium, Ravens Stadium, JKF Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome.
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