REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- The 4-day Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival got underway Thursday, with dozens of prominent musicians slated to perform. The annual event is so popular that one would be hard-pressed to get a ticket for any performance now.
“We’re sold out of most shows,” said Denny Santangini, president of The Delaware Celebration of Jazz, which produces the annual festival. He noted that some seats are still available for Larry Graham, bass player and vocalist of Sly and the Family Stone, who will be performing at noon Sunday.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
- 8 p.m. – West Coast Jam featuring Rick Braun, Norman Brown & Richard Elliot,
Nick Colionne and Eric Darius open the show. Located at the Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School
Friday, Oct. 13
- 1 p.m. – Jazz at the Brewery – Dogfish Head in Milton, Del. Live music with guitarist JJ Sansaverino in the tasting room.Brewery tours. Meet the Artist Steve Cole. Tickets are free
- 8 p.m. – Vocalist Lalah Hathaway at the Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School
- 10 p.m. – Pieces of a dream at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School
- 10 p.m. – Paul Taylor, Brian Simpson & Eric Darius at the Rusty Rudder
Saturday
- 9 a.m. – Jams & Jazz at the historic Lewes farmer’s market. Free event. Located in the parking lot of the Shields Elementary School on Sussex Drive in Lewes, Del. Free parking. Will Donato will perfrom from 10 a.m. until the market closes at noon
- 10 a.m. – Jazz brunch at Chesapeake and Maine Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach
- 12 p.m. – Beer, WIne & Food Festival at Outlet Liquor’s. Free event. 20 tasting tables. Tastings last from noon until 3 p.m. Performance by Reggie Harris
- 1 p.m. – Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats. Performance by Saxophonist Kayla Waters from 1-3 p.m. at the Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats restaurant in Rehoboth Beach
- 1 p.m. – Boney James will be playing in the Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School
- 1 p.m. – JJ Sansaverino & Will Donato palying at the Rusty Rudder Deck. Free event
- 2 p.m. – Peter White and Marc Antoine playing at the Epworth United Methodist Church
- 2:30 p.m. – Club Phred playing at the Rusty Rudder Deck. Free event
- 2:30 p.m. – Vocalist Maysa playing at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School
- 4 p.m. – “A Twist of Motown” with saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr at Bottle & Cork. Standing room only
- 4 p.m. – Steve Cole & Four80East playing with Matt Marshak at the Rusty Rudder
- 7:30 p.m. – The 2017 Rehoboth Beach All Stars featuring Brian Simpson, Boney James, Nick Colionne, vocalist Maysa, Paul Taylor and Kim Waters. Located in the Performing Arts Theatre at Cape Henlopen High School
- 7:30 p.m. – Gerald Veasley, vocalist Lindsey Webster & Marc Antoine at the Epworth United Methodist Church
- 10 p.m. – Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Euge Groove at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School
- 10 p.m. – Steve Cole and Kim Waters playing at the Rusty Rudder
Sunday
- 10 a.m. – Art Sherrod Jr’s Gospel Brunch with vocalist Tracy Hamlin and special guest Kayla Waters at Rusty Rudder
- 12 p.m. – Larry Graham & Graham Central Station at the Performing Art Theatre of Cape Henlopen High School
- 1 p.m. – History Book Festival presents Martin Torgoff discussing his new book. Free event. Held at the Cinema Art Theater of the Rehoboth Film Society
- 2:30 p.m. – Peter White, Keiko Matsui & Euge Groove at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School
- 6 p.m. – 2017 Grand Jam featuring Marc Antoine, Nick Colionne, Steve Cole, Euge Groove, Matt Marshak, Keiko Matsui, vocalist Maysa, JJ Sansaverino, Brian Simpson, Art Sherrod, Jr, Paul Taylor, Kim Waters, Lindsey Webster, Peter White and Gerald Veasley. Located at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School
- 8 p.m. – 2017 Closing Party featuring Eric Darius, Four80East, vocalist Tracy Hamlin, Matt Marshak, JJ Sansaverino, Art Sherrod, Jr, Brian Simpson and Gerald Veasley. Located at the Rusty Rudder.
For more information visit the event website.
