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| Did Someone Ask for Variety? | Wed, 28 Jul 2010 | Looking at this weekend's schedule, there's no doubt that we try to accommodate all forms of musical entertainment!
 This Friday, join us for the much anticipated return of North of Mason Dixon (NOMaD). This group rocked the bandstand last year with their new country stylings and are sure to bring their excitement back with them again! North Of Mason Dixon, aka NOMaD, made a tremendous splash on the regional country scene in late 2004 after placing third in a highly publicized, country showdown competition; Since then, this steadily climbing, beyond high energy act has garnered a great deal of success and shows no signs of slowing down. Opening for national acts like Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, and Rascal Flatts (to name a few), being solicited by several tourists destinations such as Ocean City, MD and the Poconos, having performed as a featured artist at some of the areas biggest events and venues (Dollar Bank Jamboree, Post Gazette Pavilion, and the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse), and performing for such organizations as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, this Pittsburgh based band delivers a refreshing and unique sound they call "Hard Rockin' Modern Country" that defies any other description.
Saturday, concert bands return to the bandstand with the City of Fairfax Band. Since its formation in 1969, the City of Fairfax Band has grown from a small, summer-season ensemble to one of Northern Virginia's best-known volunteer community performing groups. The City Band is a non-profit organization of over 120 members who enjoy providing high-quality musical performances to the Northern Virginia community. Fairfax Band musicians, all with a strong commitment to the organization and a shared love of music, want to promote musical growth and education among students and residents alike. The City of Fairfax Band is unique in maintaining high musical standards while remaining open for membership to qualified players. Musicians of the Band continue to apply their talents and musical energy toward the goal of performance excellence both individually and as a team for their community. In serving that goal, we are rewarded by great enjoyment in making music that brings pleasure and enrichment to expanding audiences in a growing community.
 Sunday, bring your parrots along for the ride as we celebrate the carribean stylings of the Key West Band! Key West is the band to have for a high-energy night of Caribbean influenced music. Voted the number one party band by the Roanoke Times and Best Local Band of 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 by the Roanoker Magazine, Key West has opened for many national acts including The Tams, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Kingsmen, Jan and Dean, The Box Tops and Cravin’ Melon. With a large supply of Jimmy Buffett songs as well as Reggae’, Creole, Latin and original songs this band can turn the darkest of winter nights into an island party. Their music crosses so many boundaries they have become a staple in the corporate, festival and college markets. The typical Key West audience is a multi-generational, energetic, loyal group of followers known as Island Trash. |
| 2 Weeks of Wonderful Entertainment! | Mon, 12 Jul 2010 |  These next two weeks will be PACKED with fantastic entertainment! Beginning on July 15th, there will be a special showing of Annie [G]! This 'drive-in' style showing is presented to us thanks to the Rehoboth Film Society and will begin as close to 8:15pm as we can (depending on light conditions outside). If you haven't seen one of our outdoor movie productions, mark your calendars now to visit our venue!
Friday, July 16th, join us for the Milford Community Band. 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. The members come from Bridgeville, Clayton, Dover, Ellendale, Felton, Georgetown, Greenwood, Harbeson, Harrington, Lewes, Smyrna, Lincoln, Magnolia, Milford, Millsboro, Milton, Rehoboth, Seaford, and Selbyville.
 Saturday, a new performer, Dan May, will perform folk rock for us! Since his cross-over from classical to popular music, Dan has hit the ground running. With two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt, The Long Road Home, is an impressive follow-up that will almost certainly be embraced by fans and critics alike. Produced by GRAMMY-Award winning producer and engineer Glenn Barratt (Melody Gardot, Lizanne Knott, Amos Lee, Jill Scott), The Long Road Home is a seamless tapestry of unforgettable melodies and clever, engaging lyrics; all delivered in a rich and soulful voice that speaks to both the head and the heart. From the haunting introduction of "Water Under the Bridge" to the lonesome longing of "Nightbird" and the heart-breaking waltz of "Irene," listeners are taken on a musical journey of genres and emotions that will leave them wanting more.
 Sunday, a very popular group, Remedy, will perform classic rock! 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!
But wait, we're not done yet!
 Friday, July 23rd, join us for the Porkroll Project! The Porkroll Project is a hard rocking 6 piece contemporary blues band from the Philadelphia area. The band is known for its high energy blend of original blues tunes and fresh covers. The band has a collective experience that runs deep and wide, having played together in various other projects for over ten years. They are seasoned veterans of events such as the Philadelphia Jam on the River, the Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Wilmington Riverfront Blues Festival.
 Saturday, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! A "Top Ten Finalist on America's Got Talent" will showcase on our stage! Drew Stevyns, a prolific singer song writer who has been singing since the age of two, developed his abilities as a singer songwriter in quite a remarkable way. It’s a craft that Stevyns has spent years honing. The Maryland native spent his childhood singing in England in church and choirs. Music has always been a quiet intensity that has encompassed the path Stevyns continues to follow today.
 Rounding out our weekend, join us for the Laurie Morvan Band on Sunday, July 25th. Her guitar playing style sprang forth as an evolutionary leap into life from that primordial soup of electric blues, rock, and country she was listening to. She says, "Nothing had ever felt so real, so visceral, so expressive, so passionate, so sexual, so nurturing, so spiritual, so painful, so healing, so thrilling, so demanding, so all-encompassing and so perfectly suited to me. I genuinely feel most complete with my guitar in my hands and I don't expect that will ever change."
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| 80's, Classics, & International | Mon, 5 Jul 2010 |  If you love the 80's, you'll love The Real Geniuses! A great performance last year immediately made us book this group again for this upcoming Friday! The Real Geniuses are absolute party czars and purveyors of the best, catchiest, most funnestest, '80's songs you ever heard. They are not "just a cover band", because they infuse all those songs you've winced to, drunkenly sung along to using your thumb for a mic, or drank wine coolers at the pool at midnight to, with a militant bravado and derring-do that makes them seem brand-new. Everyone's fun-meter will go into meltdown when these lads mount the stage.
 Saturday, join us for a local favorite, the Tim Laushey Orchestra. 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.
 Sunday, take a trip abroad with Tres Compadres. Tres Compadres is a modern flamenco ensemble that explores the boundaries of flamenco and fusion while embracing the elements of tradition that make this genre of music such an incredible art form. Inspired by such notable artists as Paco de Lucia, Gerardo Nunez, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, Tres Compadres continues the legacy of seeking new ways of applying musical growth to an old tradition. The band tackles such flamenco song forms (palos) as buleria, rumba, solea por buleria, tangos, tarantas, and solea. Tres Compadres shows its’ jazzy side on Fandangos, does a Latin inspired version of Chick Corea’s Armandos Rumba, and puts a world music edge to the Cat Steven’s classic Longer Boats. |
| Delaware Coast Gulf Aid | Tue, 29 Jun 2010 |  We are thrilled to announce that this Friday's performance of the Po'Boys Brass Band will have a donation jar available for a DIRECT donation to the Delaware Coast Gulf Aid fundraiser, being held on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010!
Delaware Coast Gulf Aid is the creation of a coalition of Delaware Coast people and businesses, shocked and saddened by the horrific devastation caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Home to the Inland Bays, one of 28 national estuary systems that provide critical habitat for coastal marine life, our community is inextricably linked to our neighbors in the Gulf.
Please do your part to come out and support free entertainment, charity, and a wonderful night! |
| Happy Birthday, America! | Tue, 29 Jun 2010 |  As we gear up for the incredible weekend of fireworks, we don't want you to forget about the incredible weekend of entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand! This weekend, we are thrilled to bring you TOP-NOTCH entertainment for your listening pleasure!
On Friday, enjoy a brand new group to the bandstand, the Po'Boys Brass Band! Founded by a bunch of trombone players that were fed up with sitting in the back of orchestras and jazz bands, the Po'Boys Brass Band is a 7-piece power house of brass, funk and ROCK. The four-trombone front line produces a sonic explosion of sound that breaks all preconceived notions of what the trombone is capable of. The band has close ties to the great city of New Orleans guides the group spiritually, owing a lot of their sound concepts to the Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, the Dirty Dozen, Professor Longhair, The Meters, Dr. John, and many more. The band's current lineup of musicians consists of an all-star cast of characters that are all either alumni or current students at the Eastman School of Music, including a radio announcer, country singer, doctoral candidate, and even a dean.
Saturday, get to the bandstand early to get a seat for an act that brings in people from all over. Jesse Garron will perform at 8pm bringing you 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 guaranteed to entertain.
Sunday will be the big event! Join us for our TWO spectacular performances! Beginning at 8pm, the Chesapeake Silver Coronet Brass Band will present to us their patriotic celebration music. Following this show, the fireworks celebration will showcase around 9:15pm (weather permitting). For the best information on the fireworks, we encourage you to visit this link.
BUT WAIT! Don't leave just yet! After the fireworks, we are happy to have a Delaware favorite, The Funsters, perform for us for another hour and a half! Enjoy a cool, calm night in Rehoboth on a magical evening filled with celebration!
We certainly hope you will join us for this wonderful weekend of entertainment and celebration in Rehoboth Beach! |
| Opening Weekend! | Fri, 18 Jun 2010 | Well, it's about that time again! Today marks the opening weekend for the 48th season of the Summer Concert Series on the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand! With so many new and wonderful acts this year, we are CERTAIN that you will enjoy this year just as much, or more than any previous year! Keep track of our schedule as we continue to provide you with FREE entertainment throughout the summer!
Our first events are scheduled to make a great impression on the rest of the summer by providing a unique list of entertainers!
 Our first group, Love Seed Mama Jump, is a six-piece rock band from Sussex County. 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.
 On Saturday, 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.
Sunday brings performs a variety of traditional band literature, and comprises both music and non-music majors with previous band experience. Join us for the Maryland Community Band at 8pm.
Whatever your flavor, the bandstand is sure to entertain you during this opening weekend! |
| Our New Schedule | Wed, 21 Apr 2010 |  Many of you have enjoyed our annual schedules that include a wonderful graphic of our bandstand as well as a great way to take our program list with you anywhere you go! This year's schedule includes wonderful acts, wonderful sponsors, and most importantly, a rich layout provided by Kati Becker Designs. Over the years, Kati has been able to provide us with wonderful materials and we are proud to have her as a member of our Rehoboth Bandstand community!
Also, take a look at the wonderful picture provided to us by Mickey C Marrero Photography! His image provides us with a grand view of the entertainment venue and we thank him for his patronage to Rehoboth Beach!
Schedules have been ordered and will arrive shortly. You can pick them up from the local chamber, Rehoboth Beach Main Street, the Rehoboth Beach City Office, as well as at the bandstand itself. We hope to see you all soon! |
| It's Finally Here! | Fri, 16 Apr 2010 |  Well, after months of planning, the full 2010 Summer Concert Series has been released! We are very proud to announce this to our loyal patrons and hope that you will help us spread the word about the wonderful programs that we offer for FREE in Rehoboth Beach.
This year's performers include many genres of music and entertainment and is sure to have a fan in each and every one of you! Some acts include classic rock, blues, country, Military, and even a performance from a top 10 finalist from the TV show America's Got Talent! If you haven't had a chance, take a good look through the listing of performers and plan for a wonderful night in Rehoboth including a FREE show of your favorite style of music.
The start of our season begins on June 18th with our most popular Sussex County rock band, Love Seed Mama Jump!
Remember, join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and even Foursquare and Gowalla!
This year marks our 48th season at the Rehoboth Bandstand. Have YOU been a part of it? |
| Spread the News! | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 |  As we prepare for a season unlike any other, we encourage all of our regular patrons to spread the news about the Rehoboth Bandstand. Each year, we feature performers from around the world and encourage many types of genres to entertain us with an average of 40-50 FREE performances.
We need your help!
Why? Many people have yet to discover the bandstand, even though it is located in the center of town. The timing couldn't be more perfect! After enjoying a wonderful summer dinner from one of our fine vendors, a night of music and entertainment coupled with a Rehoboth Beach setting sun couldn't be more of a perfect ending to a wonderful day at the beach!
With an attempt to reach broad audiences, this kind of entertainment is one of a kind. From the classic Military bands to modern rock and retro 80's music, the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand absolutely has something for everyone.
What you can do:
Spread the word; encourage your neighbors and friends to come out to support our fantastic town and what it has to offer its patrons and locals. We have feeds set up through our RSS feeds, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed, and now even Google Buzz. You have plenty of ways to follow the bandstand and keep track of the latest news and events. Coming soon, we will have calendar subscriptions and other abilities to import into your travels.
Speaking of travels, don't forget to checkin with us through Foursquare and Gowalla. We will have special incentives for those active participants...
Our schedule is still being built, however you can plan on some wonderful new shows based on your feed back in person as an audience member as well as your feedback through our online survey. Thank you for all of your help in supporting free entertainment in Rehoboth Beach! |
| Annual Lighting of Rehoboth! | Sat, 14 Nov 2009 |  We are pleased to present to Rehoboth Beach our annual tradition of the Lighting of Rehoboth! This year, the festivities will take place on November 27th with carols sung from 6-7pm. We are thrilled that the Tim Laushey Orchestra has accepted our invitation to perform as well as several special guest performers with details later to come...including a visit from Santa Claus! Hot drinks will be provided for our guests by our local VFW, post 7447.
We look forward to having you as our guest to this joyous event! |
| Electronic Submissions ONLY | Sun, 11 Oct 2009 |  As we prepare for our 2010 season, please keep in mind that performers will only be evaluated electronically. This means that performers must have some kind of presence on Sonicbids, their own website, or some other means that allows for viewing of the information, listening to their music samples, or viewing their videos online. In doing so, this will greatly decrease the amount of time needed to evaluate new performers, eliminate the need for groups to purchase stamps or mailing materials into the City of Rehoboth Beach. All submissions that arrive via US mail or some other means other than through an electronic source will not be considered.
Do not submit your information through our contact form, as it is used only for direct communication from the public (not groups). All submissions for performances made through this form will be rejected.
If you would like more information on the kinds of groups that we book as well as some general performer information, please visit our information page by clicking here.
If you have any questions with this process, please let us know. |
| Survey Now Available | Sat, 10 Oct 2009 | | We appreciate all of the feedback that our audience and performers have for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. It is our ongoing commitment to focus on variety of selections at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. We are well aware that not all groups will be appealing to all audiences. It is this fact that makes the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand a unique venue. We are able to provide a musical venue for audiences of all ages and interests. With the current season coming to an end, please help us in creating next year's lineup by selecting groups that you will find most appealing. This 3-minute survey will aide us in determining what our audience wishes to hear on our stage as well as some helpful marketing research. If you wish to take our survey, please click here. |
| Thank You! | Fri, 4 Sep 2009 | The City of Rehoboth Beach would officially like to thank all the performers who took part in our 2009 Summer Concert Series. We were able to provide over 40 performances this past summer at NO COST to any audience members.
From variety to classic rock and from military bands to big screen movies, we hope to have provided the residents as well as vacationers to Rehoboth Beach with quality entertainment and a safe and enjoyable weekend event for the two and a half months that we held performances.
As we look forward to next year, please take the time to continually visit this website, our Facebook page, our Twitter account, or our Flickr and YouTube feeds for recent announcements. We will soon have an online survey available for our audience to provide worthwhile feedback for our events.
Thank you for all of your help and support and we will see you next year! |
| Our Last 'Official' Week | Sun, 23 Aug 2009 | As we come to a close for the 2009 Summer Concert Series, we are pleased to have provided you with some wonderful and exciting entertainment throughout the year. We hope that you have been able to attend a few performances that have enlightened you to the joys of music through the variety that have been present in Rehoboth Beach. In the coming weeks, we will supply you with a concert survey and ways to find new entertainment throughout the year. But wait! We aren't done yet!
 This Friday will bring us the Volunteers of the United States Army Field Band. 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.
 Saturday, a staple 'closing ceremony' for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand brings back a Delaware entertainer, Mario Rocco. 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! |
| Tropical Rock, Country, & a Symphony...OH MY! | Tue, 18 Aug 2009 | As we come to our last few weeks at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, we are pleased with the remaining selections. They provide us with brand new acts of variety, quality, and above all: FUN!
 Friday brings us a very popular Tropical Rock & Roll group well known around the area, but never featured on the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Captain Quint has always seemed to steer their boat into more uncharted waters, straying away from the stereotypical mixtures of margaritas, palm trees and hammocks and offering up something a little more unique. Something that trop-rock fans across the country have called - "refreshing". Something Captain Quint have dubbed... "Real Tropical Rock and Roll" - They have arrived at that destination with "Unsinkable Still."
 Saturday brings in a regional country group known as The New Relics. Somewhere between the coal mines and steel mills, mountain streams and majestic rivers, where blue collar meets corporate America, The New Relics have absorbed life around them and set it to music. Having been described as a band that "writes the perfect driving music" The New Relics blend great country, rock and Americana into a sound that is the soul of modern American music.
 Sunday is a first for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Never in the 46 year history of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand have we ever been able to feature the Delaware Symphony Orchestra! We are pleased to have an ensemble group perform with us on Sunday night. Under the direction of Maestro David Amado, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra is the State's only professional orchestra. Performing to over 60,000 people annually, the Delaware Symphony performs a wide range of symphonic music from the traditional classics to pop and chamber repertoire. |
| Long Weekend of Entertainment | Mon, 10 Aug 2009 |  This week we mark the the middle of the August month with 4 acts that are sure to please. If you haven't made it out to see one of our Cinema by the Surf movie selections, this is the one to see! With the growing popularity of musicals, one Broadway hit made it to the big screen, and we are excited to show it on ours! Mamma Mia! will debut in Rehoboth Beach this Thursday beginning around 8:15pm. Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya.
 Friday brings in a nationally recognized act, Julian Fleisher. His broad range of music brings in such acclaim as "A New York nightclub supernova" declares the LA Times. "The Human iPod" says The Baltimore Sun. "Smart, genre-busting pop" reads The New York Times Magazine--and with good reason. Anticipating the revolutionary genius of the iPod and the iPod Shuffle by years, Fleisher's shows have always eschewed the the dull constraints of old-fashioned categories in favor of a free-wheeling, eclectic, post-modern approach to entertainment.
 Saturday will be a big one! Grab your seats early for the return of the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. 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.
 Sunday brings us a new and local group known as Hindsight 20-20. Hindsight 20-20 is the Cape Henlopen School District’s "House Band." Made up of hard working teachers and administrators they regularly play local gigs to raise money for the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation. In the past three years, the band has helped raise over $30,000 for teacher mini-grants, student scholarships and special programs. Their music runs the classic spectrum from Southern Rock to British Rock and Motown. Whether you sing along or dance along, every tune is one you know and love. |
| Specialty Artists | Mon, 3 Aug 2009 | This weekend at the bandstand, we will host a specialized group of performers. These artists are masters in their craft and ready to perform for Rehoboth Beach!
 First up on Friday, the United States Navy will present their award-winning choral group, the Sea Chanters. 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.
Saturday will bring us a brand new country act, known as NOMAD. North Of Mason Dixon, aka NOMaD, made a tremendous splash on the regional country scene in late 2004 after placing third in a highly publicized, country showdown competition; Since then, this steadily climbing, beyond high energy act has garnered a great deal of success and shows no signs of slowing down. Opening for national acts like Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, and Rascal Flatts (to name a few), being solicited by several tourists destinations such as Ocean City, MD and the Poconos, having performed as a featured artist at some of the areas biggest events and venues (Dollar Bank Jamboree, Post Gazette Pavilion, and the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse), and performing for such organizations as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, this Pittsburgh based band delivers a refreshing and unique sound they call "Hard Rockin' Modern Country" that defies any other description.
 Local Sussex County musicians bring us a tribute to the late Buddy Holly on Sunday, called Oh Boy, a Buddy Holly Tribute. To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the late great Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Buddy Holly, Walt Hetfield has put together a four-piece tribute band and stage show. The group features Hetfield as Buddy and guitarist Mike Long, bassist and pianist Barry Eli, and drummer Ken Schleifer reprising the role of his back-up band, the Crickets. The band plays note for note versions of Holly’s music along with other rockabilly classic that are part of his story and legacy. |
| Beatles, Classics, and 80's...Oh, Boy! | Mon, 27 Jul 2009 | We can't stress enough how much FUN this weekend is going to be! With so many people looking forward to this weekend, we are sure you will be entertained!
 Friday will bring us Liverpool Beat, an authentic Beatles tribute band! The hottest sound-alike Beatles Tribute Band on the East Coast! Relive the Music, the Magic and the Mania of a LIVE Beatles concert as the Fab 4 take you on a journey through the Early Years with hits like, She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand & Twist And Shout! See the Lads in costume with the original instruments, amplifiers & accents. This is a Show you don't want to miss and promises an evening of Fun & Entertainment for the whole family!
 Saturday is one of our most popular and professional concert bands. The City of Fairfax Band always brings us a huge crowd with they music choices and high entertainment quality. The City of Fairfax Band is unique in maintaining high musical standards while remaining open for membership to qualified players. Musicians of the Band continue to apply their talents and musical energy toward the goal of performance excellence both individually and as a team for their community. In serving that goal, they are rewarded by great enjoyment in making music that brings pleasure and enrichment to expanding audiences in a growing community.
Sunday will bring the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand something that we have not been able to provide so far, 80's pop and retro music! The Real Geniuses are absolute party czars and purveyors of the best, catchiest, most funnestest, '80's songs you ever heard. They are not "just a cover band", because they infuse all those songs you've winced to, drunkenly sung along to using your thumb for a mic, or drank wine coolers at the pool at midnight to, with a militant bravado and derring-do that makes them seem brand-new. Everyone's fun-meter will go into meltdown when these lads mount the stage. |
| Something for Everyone | Wed, 22 Jul 2009 | The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand prides itself on the ability to provide a variety of acts to the passersby of the local venue. This weekend, there will certainly be an eclectic mix to grace our stage.
Friday will bring us a brand new group, the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition is one of the hottest bluegrass bands in the mid-Atlantic area, complete with a hard driving traditional and contemporary sound. A love of bluegrass is deeply ingrained in the hearts and souls of these five world class musicians and they have been winning the hearts of bluegrass fans from all who have heard them play. Using the tools of their trade, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle, the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition offers traditional and contemporary compositions laced with three part harmonies and bluesy solos.
Saturday is a unique grouping of individuals dedicated to exposing the essence of Andean Music in a completely unique way. While their music style appears to fit into the New Age category, it often sounds like world music, contemporary jazz, Latin or mainstream popular. They believe their music is a fusion that crosses over all of these without leaving the boundaries of Andean Music. Come join us for the Mystic Warriors!
Sunday will close our weekend with a local artist group who has been around Rehoboth Beach for decades and is known for numerous achievements. The Art Curley Combo plays jazz as well as beautiful ballads. Art Curley retired from WGMD in Rehoboth and plays the saxophone and clarinet. Dr. Pru Rosas plays piano, Joey Willard plays guitar, and Don Sharp is on trombone and trumpet. All are professionals who know their instruments and the music that we all love and live with. They’ll bring to the audience smiles and plenty of memories. |
| It's Gonna Be Fun! | Mon, 13 Jul 2009 | This weekend will be VERY exciting for all involved with the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand! We are thrilled to have the events that we have this weekend.
 If you haven't had a chance to see any of our outdoor movies, this summer is definitely your chance! The first showing this year is the popular movie, Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, on Thursday. Thanks to the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, we will bring in a large screen, projector, and 'dim the lights' :) for some great old-fashioned drive-in movie feel! Under the stars with a great sound system, this movie will be something not to be missed! We will begin this movie at dusk, or around 8:15pm.
Friday, we will bring in a new group to the bandstand performing Caribbean music, including some from the popular entertainer, Jimmy Buffett! Key West is the band to have for a high-energy night of Caribbean influenced music. Voted the number one party band by the Roanoke Times and Best Local Band of 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 by the Roanoker Magazine, Key West has opened for many national acts including The Tams, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Kingsmen, Jan and Dean, The Box Tops and Cravin’ Melon. With a large supply of Jimmy Buffett songs as well as Reggae’, Creole, Latin and original songs this band can turn the darkest of winter nights into an island party.
Saturday is one that you can not miss! We have brought this popular Philadelphia-based group down again to rock the bandstand! Performing music of all genres, this party band has been a huge hit every year! 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 Band covers multiple musical styles and genres, and is guaranteed to deliver pure passion and energy to our stage!
Sunday is another new performer, Matt Wigler. A 15-year-old piano sensation from Ellicott City MD, Matt brings his blend of blues, jazz, and boogie woogie to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Matt has played at festivals across the U.S. and in Canada, including the Monterey Blues Festival (CA), Cincy Blues Fest (OH), Artscape (MD) and Beaches International Jazz Festival (Toronto). Matt has shared the stage with Buckwheat Zydeco, Deanna Bogart, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Tab Benoit, and others. Matt has also opened for blues guitar greats Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa. Next year, Matt will be featured in a documentary on blues pianists that will be broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Matt’s debut CD, Thirteen, was produced by Deanna Bogart and released June 2007. It has received rave reviews and is being played on radio stations throughout the US and Europe.
This is a great weekend to kick back, relax, and enjoy some much needed FREE entertainment in Rehoboth Beach! |
| The Fireworks are Over, but the Fun is Just Beginning! | Sun, 5 Jul 2009 | We are very pleased with the July 4th ceremony and the crowd that it brought to the Rehoboth Beach area. With such great acts over this past weekend, it's hard to imagine it getting any better...but it does! This week will also be a great way to celebrate our country as well as showcase some of our local acts!
Friday we will host the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the "Commodores," as they present 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.
Saturday will be the popular Tim Laushey Orchestra. 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.
Sunday brings in one of our local community bands, the Milford Community Band. 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.
Come on out and enjoy some of the best that Rehoboth Beach has to offer! |
| Fireworks Extravaganza! | Wed, 1 Jul 2009 | It is with great pleasure that we are able to have such wonderful groups perform on the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. This week will mark a very special week at the bandstand, including the annual fireworks celebration!
Thursday begins are mini-series of the Delaware Comedy Theatre. This unique group, the Rehoboth Beach-based non-profit improvisational theater group and school, will perform All Age Comedy Improv Shows with several opportunities for kids, teens and adults to get up onstage and perform improv games with the actors! The performance will begin at 8pm and involve the audience...so BE READY!
Friday is a very, very popular American performer, Jesse Garron. Jesse's return to the bandstand is a much anticipated "Tribute to Elvis" performance 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 guaranteed to entertain. This performance will begin at 8pm.
Saturday is the big day! We are truly honored to be chosen as a performance venue for the United States Navy Country Current. This top-notch country-bluegrass group is the Navy's premier country music ensemble. The seven-member group was formed in 1973 and quickly established itself in all aspects of country and bluegrass music. This performance will begin at 8pm.
The fireworks will begin around 9:15pm on this day!
BUT DON'T GO ANYWHERE! The night is far from over! Following the magnificent fireworks presentation, we will have the local classic rock group, The Funsters! This annual tradition has brought Rehoboth Beach a wonderful show year after year. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each others' 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. So instead of fighting the traffic, stay and enjoy the show!
Sunday will conclude our patriotic weekend with a performance from the 287th Army Band. The 287th Army Band provides music throughout the full spectrum of military operations and instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. Musical elements of the 287th Army Band will include the Rock Band performance! |
| Another Great Weekend of Variety | Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | With the given economy, we are thrilled that so many people were able to attend our first concerts in Rehoboth Beach! By our count, it was a record number of attendees to our opening weekend, making the 2009 Summer Concert Series something to see!
This week's performances will also bring a large crowd as well as a large variety of music! On Friday, June 26th, the Maryland Community Band will bring their concert band styling to our bandstand. This popular group has a great following as they perform many styles of concert band music and covers the needs of the audience wonderfully.
Saturday night will prove to be a huge show as well! The Dover All Stars are a collaboration of Delaware classic rock bands that gather each year to perform for the crowd as a reunion event. They are re-invented each year as a celebration of local Delaware talent from bands that played at high school dances in the Dover area in the 1960s and 70s and then, in some cases went on to tour with nationally known acts. Each year another one of the 60+ musicians who have participated in this annual event will step forward, organize the group, arrange rehearsals and come up with a song list that's sure to please the entire family.
Sunday, we bring you the big band sounds of The Generations. The Generations Big Band is a community band that has been together since 1985 and has consistently been performing at public and private venues throughout Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
We have a variety of performers ready to go to bring you FREE music! Come on out and enjoy a special night out on the town! |
| Opening Weekend Events 2009 | Wed, 3 Jun 2009 | Our first events are scheduled to make a great impression on the rest of the summer by providing a unique list of entertainers!
 Our first group, Love Seed Mama Jump, is a six-piece rock band from Sussex County. 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.
On Saturday, enjoy the lively swing sounds of The Jumpers Orchestra! This new group performs dance, swing, pop, and rock standards of the American song book. It's a full throttle stage show with the zeal and swagger of a Vegas Review!
Sunday brings a new act to the Rehoboth Bandstand, The Chromatics. The Chromatics are a unique high-energy vocal band (a capella) that delights audiences with a combination of outrageous originals, crazy covers, melodic insights into modern life, and a smattering of science songs. The Internet, television, and fast food - they're all subjects of Chromatics originals.
Whatever your flavor, the bandstand is sure to entertain you during this opening weekend! |
| Memorial Day Service - May 30th | Thu, 28 May 2009 |  There will be a Memorial Day Service held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Saturday, May 30th, at 11am. This special event is brought to us by our local VFW. |
| Delaware Comedy Theatre to Perform in July & August | Tue, 19 May 2009 |  Delaware Comedy Theatre, the Rehoboth Beach-based non-profit improvisational theater group and school, will perform All Age Comedy Improv Shows at the Rehoboth Bandstand, Thursdays in July and August (except for July 16 & August 13th), starting at 8pm. These are interactive shows with several opportunities for kids, teens and adults to get up onstage and perform improv games with the actors!
For more information, click here. |
| Thanks to Our Newest Sponsor | Tue, 19 May 2009 |  A special thanks goes to Coastal Sussex Weekly for supplying us with a recurring ad in their new and popular FREE online magazine! This weekly magazine is published by Adventurris Communications, LLC of Lewes, Delaware, and edited by Dave Burris. Our new ads will showcase our schedule for all to enjoy on a regular basis!
You can subscribe to this weekly magazine online as well as follow them online through Twitter (@DelawareBeaches), Flickr, YouTube, and Facebook. |
| Online Submissions Only | Thu, 14 May 2009 |  With the advent of the Internet, finding acts is much easier when artists are able to promote their own music through their own websites, EPK's, or Internet media. The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is working to eliminate all forms of hard-copy media submissions and move toward online submissions only. In doing so, we will be able to cut down on mailing packages, postage, storage, and other peripherals that take up unneeded space and time for both the performers and the promoters.
We suggest that groups who are interested in our Summer Concert Series 2010 to begin, if they have not already, thinking of ways to promote themselves online. We supply online submissions through our affiliate, Sonicbids, as well as will provide a way to submit your materials online later in the year directly on our website. We hope that this way will be faster, cheaper, and more effective for all involved and will continue to make the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand a modern facility in all aspects of performance. For more information on our requirements, please visit this page. |
| Cape Henlopen Jazz Band | Tue, 12 May 2009 | | As a special performance, the Cape Henlopen High School Jazz Band will perform on Friday, May 15th beginning at 7pm. The group will be using the venue as their spring concert venue and we are excited to be able to provide them the opportunity to do so on our local stage. Although this performance is not part of our Summer Concert Series, it is still a welcomed event at our bandstand and we hope to see some familiar faces in the audience to help support our young, local musicians. |
| 2009 Printed Schedule is Complete | Tue, 5 May 2009 |  A special thanks goes into our graphic designer (Kati Green - Kati Becker Designs) who has been producing a great printed schedule for us every year. We are happy to have her on board with us each year in order to provide our glossy rack card schedule that you can pick up at any performance or at the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce building. This schedule will be arriving in the upcoming weeks, ready to be handed out. Until then, please utilize our printer-friendly schedules or our mobile pages for the latest schedules. |
| Easter Sunrise Service | Thu, 9 Apr 2009 | | The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April 12th, at 6:15am. This yearly event is sponsored by The Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches. |
| To All Performers | Mon, 6 Apr 2009 | On behalf of the City of Rehoboth Beach, I would personally like to thank all of the performers and entertainers who have submitted materials for this year's Summer Concert Series. The responses to our events have been overwhelming and the amount of talent that we had to choose from was far and above anything that we could have ever expected. As of today, we are completely booked. If you weren't able to get a spot on this year's series, please do not despair. As the budget shortfall made for a smaller amount of performances, some groups simply did not fit in our schedule. We hope to bring back our usual four-day entertainment schedule next year and more groups will have the opportunity to perform with us.
There are some great acts coming to Rehoboth Beach and we look forward to providing some more great entertainment to the area. Thank you for your interest in performing and we look forward to working with some more wonderful groups very soon!
-Corey Groll |
| The 2009 Schedule is Up! | Fri, 3 Apr 2009 | We're happy to announce that the 2009 Summer Concert Series is up on our schedule page for all to see! There are a few dates that are still in limbo, however we are anticipating that they will be closed soon. We have tried very hard to make sure that there is something for everyone! Whether you enjoy country music, military groups, classic rock, cover bands, and even brand new acts, we are certain that there is a great mix as well as a great balance of music and entertainment this year.
We look forward to this season with high anticipation. Knowing that the budget had been reduced made for quite a job to ensure that the entertainment schedule would be jam packed with quality entertainment. With the huge amount of support and musical submissions, the job became very easy to select great groups, and very hard to turn away acts that we simply couldn't fit this year...HOWEVER...they will be invited in future years!
So keep checking back to ensure that the schedule is accurate (remember, the schedule posted on this site is the official schedule and not affiliated with other sites reproducing our pages). We look forward to seeing all the acts and all of our dedicated audience members this upcoming year! |
| Easter Sunrise Service | Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | | The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April 12th, at 6:15am. This yearly event is sponsored by The Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches. |
| June Events Revealed! | Mon, 30 Mar 2009 | | We are happy to announce that the June events have been released for the season! We are very excited to be able to provide them to you, and will have the remaining events released shortly (after some additional paperwork). We hope you enjoy the shows and look forward to seeing you this summer! |
| Scheduling is Just About Complete | Fri, 6 Mar 2009 | Thank you to all the groups who have submitted their materials to be considered for our Summer Concert Series! We thoroughly enjoyed listening to all the groups and all of the talent out there. With all of the genres of music, we feel that we have already selected some of our favorites, some new acts that are sure to please, as well as some groups that will simply blow you away! Even with the limited number of performances, we have done our very best to make sure that every performance at the bandstand is something to be remembered!
If you have not submitted you materials, thank you, however we have plenty of submissions for this year. If you would like to submit your materials for next year, please do so by following this link and reading our online information.
In the coming month, our schedule will be released to the public. You may find the current schedule by clicking here. As always, thank you for supporting the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and we look forward to continuing the great entertainment held in Rehoboth Beach! |
| Follow us on Twitter | Thu, 8 Jan 2009 |  For those tech-savvy followers of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, we have begun a Twitter feed. This feed can be followed to receive updates, direct communication (not specific to performance requests), and general, quick information. If you would like to follow us, click here:
http://twitter.com/rbbandstand |
| Sponsors and Donations | Sun, 4 Jan 2009 | It is a great thing to have such a unique venue that provides such wonderful memories to so many families. Although the economy is showing some signs of struggle, it is the mission of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand to provide FREE entertainment to all that attend Rehoboth Beach. Our decision to reduce the amount of performances has, as expected, ruffled a few feathers. Some visitors have already inquired why the need to reduce the performances must be enforced. The City of Rehoboth has made it an active goal to reduce the amount spent in all budgets. The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is also accepting this challenge. Some reasons for the reduction include the following:
- performance average prices have consistently increased yearly
- gas prices have added booking fees to larger groups, such as military and concert bands
- a reduction in Thursday performances will reduce the Bandstand performance budget by up to 1/4
- the reduction only affects 10 performances
- we are not planning this reduction to be permanent
We are committed to keeping the performances FREE for all involved. Contrary to popular opinion, there are very limited performers who wish to provide free shows. For this reason, the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand has been considering sponsorships of their performances. By providing funding from an outside source, we will be happy to include our Thursday night performances again. Donations for single performances, for multiple performances, and for the entire booking schedule will be gladly accepted. If you are considering a donation or sponsorship for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, please visit www.rehobothbandstand.com/sponsors for more information.
No matter your donation amount, we are happy that there are those who wish to continue the tradition of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. |
| Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Limiting Performances | Thu, 1 Jan 2009 | In an effort to provide free entertainment to the visitors of Rehoboth Beach, the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand will reduce their performance numbers for the 2009 Summer Concert Series. Due to the current economy, performance dates will be reduced from a 4 night schedule to a 3 night schedule. Beginning in mid-June and running through Labor Day weekend, the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand will schedule performances on every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night beginning at 8pm (please check our online schedule for exact showtimes).
Scheduling for this year’s performances will begin in late January and February of 2009 and continue until the schedule has been filled with music and entertainment. If you are interested in performing in these limited spots, please visit the information page located at www.rehobothbandstand.com/information to learn about our criteria. |
| Another Successful Season! | Sun, 30 Nov 2008 | Our 2008 season was a wonderful success and we thank you for being part of it! As of this time, our offices are now closed until 2009 and we will not be accepting voicemail messages. We will begin scheduling for our 2009 season after the first of the new year. Until then, we will be answering all requests for information through our website. You may email your questions and requests to events@rehobothbandstand.com or through our online contact form and your questions will be answered as needed. If you are interested in performing in our 2009 season, you may check out our requirements through this page. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you during our 2009 Summer Concert Series!
 We appreciate all of the feedback that our audience and performers have for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. It is our ongoing commitment to focus on variety of selections at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. We are well aware that not all groups will be appealing to all audiences. It is this fact that makes the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand a unique venue. We are able to provide a musical venue for audiences of all ages and interests. With the current season coming to an end, please help us in creating next year's lineup by selecting groups that you will find most appealing. This 3-minute survey will aide us in determining what our audience wishes to hear on our stage as well as some helpful marketing research. If you wish to take our survey, please click here. |
| 2008 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Wed, 12 Nov 2008 |  The annual Christmas tree lighting will take place on Friday, November 28th. We are pleased to have the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts lead our carols this year. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:45pm until 6:15pm, when our tree will be lit in our annual celebration!
WBOC has been gracious enough to attend our event as one of the most anticipated tree lightings on the Delmarva Peninsula and provide a live feed of our celebration! Come out and enjoy this magical night as we ring in the holidays with friends and neighbors in Rehoboth Beach! |
| Veterans' Day Ceremony | Sat, 8 Nov 2008 | | There will be a Veterans' Day Ceremony held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on November 11th, beginning at 11am, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., Rehoboth Beach Post, No. 7447. |
| Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Mon, 3 Nov 2008 | | The annual Christmas tree lighting will take place on Friday, November 28th. Times and details are forthcoming, so please check back for more information on the group performing as well as the festivities. |
| Another Successful Season! | Mon, 1 Sep 2008 | Our 2008 season was a wonderful success and we thank you for being part of it! As of this time, our offices are now closed until 2009 and we will not be accepting voicemail messages. We will begin scheduling for our 2009 season after the first of the new year. Until then, we will be answering all requests for information through our website. You may email your questions and requests to events@rehobothbandstand.com or through our online contact form and your questions will be answered as needed. If you are interested in performing in our 2009 season, you may check out our requirements through this page. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you during our 2009 Summer Concert Series!
We appreciate all of the feedback that our audience and performers have for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. It is our ongoing commitment to focus on variety of selections at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. We are well aware that not all groups will be appealing to all audiences. It is this fact that makes the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand a unique venue. We are able to provide a musical venue for audiences of all ages and interests. With the current season coming to an end, please help us in creating next year's lineup by selecting groups that you will find most appealing. This 3-minute survey will aide us in determining what our audience wishes to hear on our stage as well as some helpful marketing research. If you wish to take our survey, please click here. |
| Our Final Week | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | | Well...this is it! Our final week of performances. This year has certainly gone by faster than we thought, however it sure boasts to end with a bang! On Thursday, don't forget to listen to the one-of-a-kind sounds of the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band. This unique band, formed in 1969, has been entertaining the world with their incredible selection of music spanning many decades of big band and jazz. Their performance is always one that is highly anticipated and a strong crowd pleaser! On Friday, a new group will debut on our bandstand. The Slicked Up 9's will showcase their swing music sounds and provide an evening full of entertaining music and pleasing dance styles. To end our Summer Concert Series, we will have our popular tradition of the Mario Rocco Band performing classic rock and oldies that will leave your feet stomping until next year's shows! We certainly appreciate all of the positive feedback about our free performances and hope that the bandstand continues to provide as much entertainment in the future as it has in the past. |
| Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Brings in Top Entertainment | Fri, 15 Aug 2008 |  The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is proud to provide the fantastic entertainment group, The Diamonds! It's been over Fifty years since The Diamonds released an instant million selling hit called "Little Darlin'". The song continues to sell worldwide and to date has sold over 20 million copies. This unique and original group is provided free of charge on Saturday, August 23rd. Other top selling charts include "The Stroll," "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," and "Silhouettes." "We are thrilled to have this group perform with us," stated Corey Groll, Program Director of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. "Being able to provide groups such as this for no charge is an exclusive offering that Rehoboth Beach is able to present to locals and tourists alike." The Diamonds will perform songs that they have made famous as well as other popular tunes made famous in the 50’s and 60’s. The Diamonds will begin their performance at 8pm and continue their non-stop exciting show until 9:15pm. |
| Ready for a Party? | Mon, 11 Aug 2008 | | This weekend is sure to be a hit! All 4 days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will bring incredible bands to our lineup. On Thursday, don't forget to visit the bandstand for a complete performance from the Volunteers of the US Army Field Band. They first visited the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on July 4th, however due to rain, we had to cut them performance short to allow for the fireworks display. On Thursday, they are bringing their entire show back for us all to enjoy! City Rhythm will showcase their act on Friday, August 15th. This incredible dance band is sure to bring some excitement with them as their horns blast away into the night with tight rhythms and upbeat music! Saturday will be one of the most anticipated party bands of the year. Last year, Contagious blew away the crowd with their amazing repertoire of variety music and professional sounds. We are very excited to bring them back to the stage to celebrate a Saturday night with the crowds. Sunday night, August 17th, will be a unique night at the bandstand with Wicked Jezabel. This ALL FEMALE party band will surely perform music that is a rarity on stage at the bandstand. Having a women-only group allows for a larger mix of performance songs and something that will keep you tapping your toes for hours after the show. Come on out this weekend for an extraordinary weekend of music and fun! |
| Audience Survey | Fri, 8 Aug 2008 | | We appreciate all of the feedback that our audience and performers have for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. It is our ongoing commitment to focus on variety of selections at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. We are well aware that not all groups will be appealing to all audiences. It is this fact that makes the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand a unique venue. We are able to provide a musical venue for audiences of all ages and interests. With the current season coming to an end, please help us in creating next year's lineup by selecting groups that you will find most appealing. This 3-minute survey will aide us in determining what our audience wishes to hear on our stage as well as some helpful marketing research. If you wish to take our survey, please click here. |
| Lots of Variety This Weekend! | Mon, 4 Aug 2008 | | This weekend is sure to bring something for everyone! In our opinion, this weekend will boast the most eclectic group of performers that we have had to date. Every night will bring a new music style to the stage. Have you ever been to New Orleans and experiences Zydeco music? If you are in the mood for an original group with that 'Cajun' feel, check out The Crawdaddies on Thursday, August 7th. On Friday, our own resident jazz performer, Bro. Joe Baione will bring his quartet to the bandstand. His nationally acclaimed talent will surprise you as his roots are based in Sussex County! On Saturday, August 9th, come and enjoy one of our most popular groups of the summer! The very large and exciting U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus will bring a program that is not to be missed. Finally on Sunday, we have a brand new performer to our stage that will perform 80's rock! You know you remember it, you know you love it! This unique group will provide you with entertainment in a way that you haven't heard from the bandstand before! Check out Judo Chop for an exciting evening in Rehoboth! |
| Concert Band Weekend | Tue, 29 Jul 2008 | | What's often nice about outdoor concerts is the ability to see concert bands. There are not many instances where concert bands are the focus and the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is happy to be a part of this long-standing tradition. This weekend, we have two groups that have been selected to perform. On Saturday, August 2nd, come see the City of Fairfax Band. This elite group always brings a wide variety of music that is both entertaining and professional. On Sunday, August 3rd, the Diamond State Concert Band will perform, boasting the fact that they are a Delaware-based concert band. Be sure to check out our other groups this weekend as we always try to provide the most variety and entertainment that you can get from FREE performances! All shows this weekend begin at 8pm. |
| Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Welcomes E3 | Thu, 17 Jul 2008 | | The summer of 2008 has already seen some exciting acts and certainly has plenty of exciting acts lined up for the remainder of the summer. The bandstand is pleased to welcome E3 to the stage for their first performance in Rehoboth. This performance is scheduled for 8pm on Sunday, July 27th. E3 features a number of the band members from the former group Everything, a group known for their hit song "Who Got the Hooch". This song was a Top 10 radio hit and was also featured in the Adam Sandler Film, "Waterboy". This band of world-class entertainers is sure to keep your feet moving and sure to satisfy all of your musical needs. E3 will be putting a unique spin on some of the hottest covers. They cover all genres including classic R&B, rock, reggae, funk, 80’s, 90’s and even some of today’s hits. No matter what the performance includes, you are sure to be entertained by E3. |
| Special Times | Tue, 8 Jul 2008 | | Just as a friendly reminder, we have 2 groups this week starting at special times. On Thursday, our Cinema by the Surf screening of Hairspray will begin around 8:15-8:30pm. This exciting movie will feature non-stop musical entertainment on our big screen under the stars! Also, on Sunday, FAB MANIA will perform their incredible tribute to the Beatles! This show will be in FULL COSTUME and will begin at 7:30pm in order to enjoy a full show experience, ending around 9:15pm. Hope to see you there! |
| Rainy Fireworks | Sat, 5 Jul 2008 | | Thank you to all the dedicated locals and visitors who braved the weather and came out to see our fireworks show! The night, besides the rain, was a success! Our first band, the Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band, put on an abbreviated, but wonderful show which led directly into the fireworks display. We thank them for their cooperation during the night as changes continued to happen throughout their show, including shooting off the fireworks a full 45 minutes early. But don't worry, if you want to see a full show from the Volunteers, they are returning on August 14th, so be sure to come out for their FULL show on that night. Unfortunately, since the rain was on its way, there was no way for our second group, The Funsters, to perform that night, but it was safer for all parties involved. Don't forget, the weekend isn't over! We still have Jesse Garron performing on Saturday night with his nationally recognized Elvis show including a full, live band! On Sunday, Remedy will be performing classic rock on the bandstand stage for all to enjoy. We hope to see you there! |
| Looking Ahead for the 4th! | Sun, 29 Jun 2008 | | This upcoming weekend will be jam packed with fantastic entertainment! The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is honored to have 2 MILITARY BANDS performing during our July 4th celebration! On the 3rd, the Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic will be on stage to start off our national holiday. On Friday, July 4th, ARRIVE EARLY, find some ideal parking, gather the family, and enjoy some dinner from our fantastic food establishments. Then, come to the bandstand early to get your seats and enjoy the Volunteers of the US Army Field Band at 8pm. We are honored to be able to have this group perform with us. They have chosen our unique venue to be able to hold their performance and we are more than thrilled to be able to provide them to you! Following their performance, a grand celebration of fireworks will be shown. (For information specifically about the fireworks, visit Rehoboth Beach Main Street) Directly after the fireworks, don't run back to your car, we have some wonderful entertainment to follow! The Funsters will begin their performance around 10pm to carry out the celebration into the evening hours. This performance is partially sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats. But wait...the weekend isn't over! On Saturday, July 5th, the very popular Jesse Garron will perform as Elvis Presley, a show that is surely not to be missed! To round out our exciting weekend, Remedy's classic rock styling will play for us on July 6th. This weekend will boast to be one of our most anticipated to date. From military to Elvis to classic rock, this weekend will make you proud to be a Rehoboth Beach attendant! |
| Cinema by the Surf | Sun, 22 Jun 2008 |  If you haven't had a chance to view one of our Cinema by the Surf Movies (partly sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society), please come out and see what all the buzzzzzzz is about. Our first movie this year will be on Thursday, June 26th. We roll out a LARGE outdoor screen and utilize our wonderful sound system to enjoy the movie, "Bee Movie". These movies were chosen so that parents can enjoy the movies along with their children, so please come out and enjoy a night on the town followed by an outdoor movie complete with atmosphere and the smells of the local boardwalk! |
| What a Great Opening Weekend! | Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | | WOW! What great shows! The Rock 'n Roll weekend was a great success! The audience sure loved the opportunity to dance the night away with our local favorites, Love Seed Mama Jump. On Saturday, we were entertained by a fantastic 70's band, The Groove Train. Sunday's performance from The Honeycombs topped off our weekend with classic rock and oldies. Thank you to all the groups and audience members who came out to our opening weekend. Don't forget to continue to check our schedule for groups that may appeal to you, as we have many types of shows this year spanning all decades, genres, and interests. We hope to see you at the bandstand soon! |
| Winner of Best of Delaware 2008! | Fri, 13 Jun 2008 |  We are happy to announce that we are the winners of BEST PLACE TO HEAR MUSIC AL FRESCO DOWNSTATE!
We are very excited about this announcement and feel that the award is in direct connection to the increase in professional and appealing music that we have been able to bring to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. We thank all the Delaware Today readers for their votes and hope that the tradition continues! |
| Rock 'n Roll Weekend! | Thu, 5 Jun 2008 | Beginning on June 13th, our Rock 'n Roll weekend will begin!
We are very excited to begin our season with the very popular band, Love Seed Mama Jump! This popular six-piece rock band from Sussex County, Delaware has been a huge draw ever since their inception and is sure to be an exciting event that will open up our Summer Concert Series! Following this group, Groove Train will be bringing the sounds of the 70's to the bandstand in FULL COSTUME! Don't miss this unique performance! Topping off our weekend is the always anticipated Honeycombs, specializing in oldies and popular classic dance music. Don't miss this special opening weekend of FREE concerts, brought to you by the City of Rehoboth Beach. |
| You Wanted Variety... | Tue, 20 May 2008 | | The goal of the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is to recognize music that spans many decades, genres, and interests. This year, the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand stakes its claim in making Rehoboth Beach a destination for wonderful FREE music every Thursday through Sunday. If you have not already taken a look through our schedule, make sure you browse through the many types of music that we are able to offer. We have brought NATIONAL ACTS to perform for you. Many of you have stated that the music is not 'lively enough.' This year, we believe that you will be pleasantly surprised at the many types of energetic groups that will grace our stage. As always, comments and suggestions are always welcome. |
| New Website! | Sun, 4 May 2008 | | The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is happy to present a new website! We are pleased that we are able to provide a source for locals and vacationers to plan their vacations and weekend getaways. Check out our schedule to find entertainment that you will enjoy! The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand website is devoted to keeping you informed of all of the happenings and events throughout the summer. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to keep updated of our latest happenings! Feel free to browse through our pages and discover why we feel the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand has grown to a family favorite venue! |
| Scheduling Complete! | Sun, 13 Apr 2008 | Scheduling for the 2008 season is complete!
This year, unlike other years, we have a larger selection of music spanning from national acts to our favorite local performers. There is SURE to be a group or two that interests you! Click here for our newest schedule! We have brought back some of our top-rated performers as well as welcome some new acts that will astonish you. REMEMBER - performances at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand are always free! Make a night of it and visit our local shops and vendors as you listen to the seagulls, the ocean, and the wonderful entertainment! |
| Thank You | Tue, 4 Sep 2007 | | The City of Rehoboth Beach would officially like to thank all the performers who took part in our 2007 Summer Concert Series. We were able to provide over 50 performances this past summer at NO COST to any audience members. From blues to classic rock and from military bands to big screen movies, we hope to have provided the residents as well as vacationers to Rehoboth Beach with quality entertainment and a safe and enjoyable weekend event for the two and a half months that we held performances. |
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