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Performance Times:
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229 Rehoboth Avenue
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Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Love Seed Mama Jump Season Opener!
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DATE: Friday, June 13th
TYPE: Rock 'n Roll
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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Groove Train New This Year!
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DATE: Saturday, June 14th
TYPE: 70's Disco & Funk
WEBSITE: www.thegroovetrain.com
DESCRIPTION: No matter the occasion you can't resist the dance floor when Groove Train takes the stage. No matter the audience, Groove Train will captivate you with an exciting blend of music from the days of disco, providing 3 shows that consist of groovy costumes, outrageous hairstyles, showmanship and an array of special effect lighting. Groove Train will take your next event on a fantastic voyage back in time. Groove Train will travel the world for almost any event; wedding receptions, private parties, night clubs, corporate events, benefit concerts, etc. So give us a call and let your next special event be the one everybody is talking about!
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The Honeycombs
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DATE: Sunday, June 15th
TYPE: Oldies/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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Masters of Movement
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DATE: Thursday, June 19th
TYPE: Dance Studio
WEBSITE: www.masters-of-movement.com
DESCRIPTION: Opening in 2000, Masters of Movement has quickly become Sussex County Delaware’s premier dance studio. 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 invitation only events such as DANCE EXCELLENCE!, held in Hollywood, CA, as the representatives for the State of Delaware in 2004 and 2006! They have also been chosen to perform with Stars at Sea, a performance opportunity aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in May of 2008 and the Nemours Foundation Dance Exhibit for their Healthy Kids Day! Along with these achievements, 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!
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The Permilla Project New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, June 20th
TYPE: Rock
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/permilla
DESCRIPTION: Ryan "Perm" Jackson on lead vocals and guitar, Sean "Milla" Miller, on drums, Charlie Greenhalgh on bass, and Pete Bozick on guitar, The Permilla Project formed as a group of talented freelance players bringing the heat night after night, eventually forging a new sound, along with a new band. The group explores the boundaries of all music they have reverence for. This means anything is fair game and nothing is out of the question. Deeply rooted in experimental soul and funk rock with a jam groove, the group finds its traversement through different styles only complimented by the wealth of musicians it's members have shared the stage with over the years. Members of The Permilla Project have performed on stage with individuals and groups as varied as The Bridge, The Wooten Brothers, Mookie Siegel(Bob Wier, Phil Lesh & Friends), Nicholas Peyton, Billy Taylor, Jamie McLean(Dirty Dozen Brass Band), DJ Williams Projekt, Papa Grows Funk, The Written Prisms, Jazzam, The Grilled Lincolns, Shane Gamble Band, and countless others over the last ten years. These collaborations have been a blessing and have allowed the group to continually take their music in new and exciting directions. This is the essence of THE PERMILLA PROJECT.
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The Dover Allstars
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DATE: Saturday, June 21st
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE: s139.photobucket.com/albums/q292/davidmobrien
DESCRIPTION: “The Dover Allstars” featuring “The Draw” were formed from Dover area bands of the 60s and 70s. Willie Wich (Drums) was in "The Spyders" and "The Bells of Nowhere". Willie has appeared with “Harry Chapin“, “Tommy James & The Shondells“, and “Jay & the Americans“. Tim Mullins (Drums) was in “The Latitudes“, “The Dimensions“, “Freedom” and “Gene Cook“. Glenn Howard (Guitar) was in "The Young‘uns", "The Sounds Unlimited", “Polyphony” and founded Palmer & The Push, rated one of Atlanta’s Top Three Bands in the early 80’s. John Davis (Keyboards) was in "Matter Of Tyme" and “Skuzzy Frog” and now appears regularly with Mike Herrell as Twice. Joe Robinson (Guitar) was in “The Sounds Unlimited“, has been singing since age 5, playing guitar since age 8 and was a featured artist at last years Allstar concert. Matt Spong (Bass) was in "Colour" from 1967-73. Chatty Cooper (Congos/Percussion) was in “Skuzzy Frog", “Asbury Mash”, “Polphony” and toured with “Bill Deal & The Rondells” for 5 years, sharing the stage with “BB King“, “The Band“, “Cream” and “Rare Earth“. Gary Kennett (Congos/Percussion) was in "Colour" and started playing again full time in 2001 in Atlanta with two bands focused on R&B and Jazz. Bill Englehart (Sax) was in “The Dukes of Rhythm” and “The Dimensions“. He then formed bands at the U of D, including “Mackenzie” and “Stillwater“ followed by a stint with "Daimon". Bob Carrico (Trombone) was in "Colour", started trombone lessons at age 10 and played in Caesar Rodney H.S. bands & orchestras. Glenn Madara (Trumpet, Harmonica) started playing trumpet in junior high, joining his first band, Neutral Spirits, and playing in Salem County, NJ. These guys are now touring as “The Draw”. Special guest artists expected to join us are Craig Massey from “The Sounds Unlimited”, “Asbury Mash”, “Polyphony” and “The Press” who were champions on “Star Search with Ed McMahon” in the 80s, Dennis Lovelace on Hamonica, Tom Ambrose, Greg Caputo, Tommy Alderson and John Cuje from “Kitchen Prayer and Vicki Bush from “Fast Lane”. This act promises to be a very special treat for the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand audience. Don't miss this one!
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The Eddie Sherman Show New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, June 22nd
TYPE: Jazz
WEBSITE: www.eddieshermanshow.com
DESCRIPTION: Ed Shockley, Peggy Raley, and Sherman Ward perform music of a sweeter, bygone era as the Eddie Sherman Show. Frontman Sherman Ward and sidekick Ed Shockley have been performing rock, soul, and R&B collectively and individually for more than 30 years. As the 80's rolled in, Ward noticed that the music being produced was deficient in many areas, had little staying power and held no point of interest to him as he listened. Yearning for music with some meaning, he was drawn to the big band era with the magical dynamics of great orchestras and their singers. The music borne of this era fueled the repertoires of performers in nightclubs all across America. He knew he had found his calling. Ward founded The Eddie Sherman Show on the premise of the lost art of the variety show. By inviting other musicians and performers into the mix, a gig was suddenly transformed into a musical showcase.
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Bee Movie [PG] Cinema by the Surf
![Bee Movie [PG]](/schedule/2008/19_2.jpg "Bee Movie [PG]") PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, June 26th
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE: www.beemovie.com
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT DARK: From creator Jerry Seinfeld comes "Bee Movie," a comedy that will change everything you thought you knew about bees. Take a close look at the world through the eyes of one bee in particular - Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld). A recent college graduate, Barry wants more out of life than the inevitable career that awaits him and every other worker in New Hive City - a job at Honex...making honey. Barry jumps at the chance to venture out of the hive, and son encounters a world beyond his wildest dreams. When Barry inadvertently meets a quirky florist names Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), he breaks one of the cardinal rules of beedom - he talks to her. A friendship soon develops, and Barry gets a guided crash course in the ways of the human race. When he shockingly discovers that anyone can purchase honey right off the grocery store shelf, he realizes that his true calling is to stop this injustice and set the world right by suing the human race for stealing the bees' precious honey.
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Tommy Edward as Sir Rod New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, June 27th
TYPE: Tribute (Rod Stewart)
WEBSITE: www.tommyedward.com
DESCRIPTION: Tommy Edward wants to rock your house. Everyone will be part of the show. The fans must have a great time. Tommy Edward would have it no other way. When I am entertaining I want the crowds up front to rock and dance. But I am always meeting and greeting the more laid back fans with photo -ops, hi fives and camaraderie. I try to unite the crowd as one. The power of unity elevates the energy and you can really feel it. Tommy Edward as SIR ROD STEWART is in it's 14th year running. Tommy Edward has captured the wild hair, the sweet soulful raspy voice and the body language of the real Rod Stewart himself. Combining the image of Rod Stewart with contests, sing-alongs, fans on stage, balloons, freebies, family photos, costume changes, and a great band, Tommy Edward wins over the packed houses every night. I want every fan to say they saw a great show and that they will come back. And they always do.
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U.S. Navy Sea Chanters
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DATE: Saturday, June 28th
TYPE: Military (Chorus)
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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Boilermaker Jazz Band New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, June 29th
TYPE: Jazz/Swing
WEBSITE: www.boilermakerjazzband.com
DESCRIPTION: The Boilermaker Jazz Band is an ecstatically fun band performing authentic hot jazz and swing. The group has a wide repertoire that can make an audience swing to a classic jazz standard, get sentimental over an old-time ballad, boogie to a hot jump tune, or get low-down with a gritty blues. From concert halls to dances, festivals to family parties, listeners and dancers agree — with their infectious beat and enthusiasm this band can make any crowd move! Everywhere they go, they deliver the good feelings that real jumpin’ jazz can create. Paul and the Boilermakers have recorded six critically acclaimed CD’s and have received rave reviews for their excellent live performances. The Boilermakers have been featured on radio shows across the country and overseas, including a National Public Radio Jazz Series that was broadcast on over 50 stations.
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Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic New This Year!
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DATE: Thursday, July 3rd
TYPE: Military
WEBSITE: www.paharr.ang.af.mil/553rd/553Home.htm
DESCRIPTION: Since its formation in 1947, the Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic has consistently brought superb music and exciting entertainment to music lovers around the globe, fulfilling its mission to enhance the Air National Guard's image and esprit de corps through musical support activities. The Band of the Mid-Atlantic is a multi-faceted organization, consisting of the Concert Band, "Guardsmen" Big Band, Ceremonial Band, and smaller chamber ensembles. The Band of the Mid-Atlantic has earned a reputation as one of the most sought after bands in the Air National Guard. Assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Wing (Air Force Special Operations Command), and based near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the band has earned many awards, most recently the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Governor's Unit Citation. While the band performs frequently throughout its home state of Pennsylvania, the band also performs on annual community relations tours throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and overseas.
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Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band Before the Fireworks!
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DATE: Friday, July 4th
TYPE: Military (Popular Variety Music)
WEBSITE: www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html
DESCRIPTION: Beginning at 8pm: 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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The Funsters After the Fireworks!
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DATE: Friday, July 4th
TYPE: Classic Rock
WEBSITE: www.funsters.mu
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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Jesse Garron with Live Band
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DATE: Saturday, July 5th
TYPE: Tribute (Elvis)
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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Remedy New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, July 6th
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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Hairspray [PG] Cinema by the Surf
![Hairspray [PG]](/schedule/2008/20_2.jpg "Hairspray [PG]") PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, July 10th
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE: www.hairspraymovie.com
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT DARK: Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - dancing. He dream is to appear on "The Corny Collins Show," Baltimore's hippest dance party on TV. Tracy (Nikki Blonsky) seems a natural fit for the show except for one not-so-little problem - she doesn't fit in. Her plus-sized figure has always set her apart from the cool crowd, which she is reminded of by her loving but overly protective plus-sized mother, Edna (John Travolta). That doesn't stop Tracy because if there is one thing that this girl knows, it's that she was born to dance. As her father Wilbur (Christopher Walken) tells her, "Go for it! You've got to think big to be big."
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Jay Hoad Band New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, July 11th
TYPE: Funk / Reggae / Jazz
WEBSITE: www.jayhoad.com
DESCRIPTION: Born in Fiji in 1980, Jay grew up in South Australia where he started learning to play the guitar at the age of 4. Jay's interest in music grew with every new instrument he heard, as did his parents bill at the music shop. At age 13, Jay was accepted into the prestiges Brighton special music school, and at age 16 while still in high school, Jay begun studying his Diploma in contemporary music at the University of South Australia. At age 17, Jay toured Jay Europe as a vocalist even performing for the Pope John Paul the 2nd at St Peters Cathedral in the Vatican. Jay completed his Diploma in contemparary music on the Electric bass in 1999, followed by his Degree in Jazz on the Acoustic bass in 2003. Jay left Australia in January 2004 to tour the US/Europe with the Australian Jazz Quartet and has since played Acoustic and Electric with Dionne Warwick, the Temptations, the Drifters, the Platters and Blood, Sweat and Tears. In 2007, Jay settled in the United States to concentrate on performing as a soloist and with his own two groups the Jay Hoad Trio and the Jay Hoad Band. The Band is Jay's primary focus.... with the all new american line up, the 6 piece group has been packing the house at every show as Jay attempts to blend every style of music on the planet with dynamic,high energy and very funky compositions. Jay's lyrics are written mostly about his travels and the very real issues concerning the well being of our beautiful planet. Enjoy!!
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Tim Laushey Orchestra
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DATE: Saturday, July 12th
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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FAB MANIA - A Tribute to the Beatles New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, July 13th
TYPE: Tribute (The Beatles)
WEBSITE: www.fabmania.net
DESCRIPTION: Beginning at 7:30pm: FAB MANIA began performing it's incredible tribute to The Beatles in 1989, making it one of the longest running Beatle Tribute Shows in existence. During the years, the band has played to standing ovations at many different venues and events, ranging from private parties, banquets, weddings, corporate events, and carnivals. On July 23, 1998, FAB MANIA (formerly called "Day Tripper") played to a standing room only crowd at The National Portrait Gallery of The Smithsonian Institution in our nation's capital, Washington, DC. Many people who had seen other tributes in the previous weeks were overheard to say that FAB MANIA had given "The Best Performance", and "Most Believable Show".
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Harrison Dance Studio
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DATE: Thursday, July 17th
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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Paul Cullen
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DATE: Friday, July 18th
TYPE: Adult Contemporary
WEBSITE: www.paulcullen.net
DESCRIPTION: 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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Vinyl Shockley
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DATE: Saturday, July 19th
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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The Swingin' Swamis
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DATE: Sunday, July 20th
TYPE: Jazz/Latin/R&B
WEBSITE: www.theswinginswamis.com
DESCRIPTION: The Swingin' Swamis perform an eclectic set of jazz and world rhythms. From 1930's jazz to 1970's funk and everything in between, it is the band's goal to present to listeners a wide range of popular as well as lesser-known music. Noteworthy performances include: The Kennedy Center, MusikFest 2005, Artscape 2004 & 2005, The Ram's Head Live (opening for The B-52's), The Baltimore Museum of Art, and The Maryland Film Festival.
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Urama Shikan New This Year!
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DATE: Thursday, July 24th
TYPE: Latin
WEBSITE: www.urama-shikan.com
DESCRIPTION: Partially Sponsored by El Centro Cultural: The Urama Shikan group started its musical career in 1992 when a group of young talented Ecuadorian musicians got together with the goal to spread the Andean music of South America to other parts of the world. To accomplish this, they create and interpret different kind of songs using instruments like: quenas (a woodwind instrument), zampoñas (rustic flutes), charangos (South American ukulele), bandolines (mandolin), tiples (treble guitar), bandurrias (Spanish instrument of the lute family), rondadores (serenaders) etc. Creating therefore a unique style of rhythms like: san juanes (St. John’s day ballads), capischas (South American rhythm), huaynos (love ballads), sayas (South American rhythm), taquiraris (traditional rhythmic melodies). Urama Shikan’s artistic style is geared toward the public’s desires of native traditions, and therefore focusing in their origins paying homage to their ancestors. In bringing to you the traditional “mix of races”, they make emphasis on the combination of their native culture with the European culture that came to their lands giving birth to a new culture and a new art.
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Milford Community Band
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DATE: Friday, July 25th
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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U.S. Navy Cruisers
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DATE: Saturday, July 26th
TYPE: Miltary (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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E3 New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, July 27th
TYPE: Cover Band
WEBSITE: www.E3rocks.com
DESCRIPTION: The E3 story begins in the late 80s, when a new band called Everything opened up for Egypt, a ground breaking funk rock group selling out clubs up and down the east coast. Fast forward to today and you skip over record deals, the hit song "Hooch", thousands of shows from Shockoe Slip to San Fran to Seoul...well, you get the idea. The point is that these guys have done it all, and they have the experience and chops to play anything anywhere, to almost anybody. A recent gig found them playing quiet storm versions of Led Zep and Hendrix, after which a new fan declared, "This is the coolest cover band ever!"
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Al Santoro and the Hi-liters
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DATE: Thursday, July 31st
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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Big Package Band New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, August 1st
TYPE: Party Band
WEBSITE: www.bigpackageband.com
DESCRIPTION: Big Package, a 10 piece party band out of Wilmington Delaware, is comprised of five tightly wrapped horns, a rhythm section that just doesn't quit, and the must see lead vocalist Steve Miller. Tunes from Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, The Commodores and much more! They will hit you hard with high energy funk and dangerous dance music. A must see!
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The City of Fairfax Band
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DATE: Saturday, August 2nd
TYPE: Concert Band
WEBSITE: www.fairfaxband.org
DESCRIPTION: 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.
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Diamond State Concert Band
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DATE: Sunday, August 3rd
TYPE: Concert Band
WEBSITE: www.dscb.org
DESCRIPTION: The Diamond State Concert Band is a non-profit, tax-exempt, all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing free concerts to our community and to providing a place for musicians to practice their skills. In our 25+ years of existence, we have played over 350 concerts to a total audience in excess of 750,000 in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Band was founded in 1976 by Alfred J. Belak as the Mt. Pleasant Community Band. The first rehearsals were at Mt. Pleasant High School, and the Band, with 35 members, played its first concert on July 4 of that year in Claymont, Delaware. Other early rehearsal sites have included Hanby Jr. High and St. David's Episcopal Church. In 1984, the band changed its name to the Diamond State Concert Band to reflect the regional nature of its membership and audience.
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The Crawdaddies New This Year!
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DATE: Thursday, August 7th
TYPE: Zydeco/Roots
WEBSITE: www.thecrawdaddies.com
DESCRIPTION: A band founded in 1995 on the premise of “why not, it might just work,” The Crawdaddies infuse Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Ska, Roots, Rock and Reggae into an incomparable, groove-laden sound that is unquestionably its own. The Crawdaddies are, Kraig Greff, accordion, piano; Chris Huntington, guitar, vocals; Kenny Jones, vocals, guitar, washboard; Bob Hill, drums, vocals and Chris Sellman, bass, vocals. Each road-seasoned member hosts an impressive and diverse musical / performance resume, most notably, Greff who toured with Della Reese, Barry White, Joe Williams and Diana Ross. Consummate headliners, the eclectic, good-time spirit of their set has allowed The Crawdaddies to share the stage with a wide range of artists including: Etta James, Charlie Daniels, Buddy Guy, The Old 97s, The Radiators, Jimmy Cliff, Carbon Leaf, CJ Chenier, John Eddie, Joan Jett, The Spinners, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Terrance Simien, G. E. Smith, Marcia Ball, Marshall Crenshaw, The Young Dubliners, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Reel Big Fish.
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Bro. Joe Baione Quartet Specialty Group
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DATE: Friday, August 8th
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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U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus
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DATE: Saturday, August 9th
TYPE: Military (Concert Band)
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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Judo Chop New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, August 10th
TYPE: 80's Pop & Retro
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/judochoprock
DESCRIPTION: We all know the 80's rocked. Bon Jovi, Journey, Def Leppard and Eddie Money made sure of that. But where is the band today that can combine these timeless talents with a veritable "who's who?" list of so many other pop-rock stars from that wonderful decade? Where is the band that can deliver four solid hours of danceworthy, heartfelt singalongs that harken back to the days of Members Only jackets, tight pants, big hair and bigger music? Where is the band that will get onstage and from first tune to last, bring the party and literally rock you like a hurricane? Right here! We are Judo Chop, and we mean to rock your city from top to bottom, inside and outside, no holds barred and sweeping the leg, Johnny!
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Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band
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DATE: Thursday, August 14th
TYPE: Military
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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City Rhythm New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, August 15th
TYPE: Dance Band
WEBSITE: www.cityrhythm.com
DESCRIPTION: City Rhythm has been dazzling audiences for many years with their distinctive style and sound. The band’s stellar homs, rockin' rhythm section, innovative arrangements and versatile vocalists create an extraordinary experience. Their numerous music awards prove the point, having been repeatedly honored in both pop/rock and jazz/swing categories. Talent, professionalism, and the love of music is what makes City Rhythm shine and enables them to create an unforgettable event. City RhythmCity Rhythm’s performance credits include an incredible list of venues and occasions. They have entertained at weddings and corporate events in every major hotel, country club and music venue in the Philadelphia area. They’ve also traveled across the country for special events in Boston, Providence, Sarasota, Tampa, San Francisco, Napa, New York, Washington, and many other cities and resorts. The band has also produced five highly praised CDs. Their music has been aired on radio stations across the USA and in Europe.
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Contagious
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DATE: Saturday, August 16th
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 BandCovering multiple musical styles and genres, Contagious is guaranteed to deliver pure passion and energy that will infect your event with a true festive spirit. Khalifah Bennett, Walter Norris, and Karen Baylor-White supply the vocal tour de force that caps off a fuel injected formidable musical powerhouse of musicians. Contagious BandBandleader 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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Wicked Jezabel New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, August 17th
TYPE: Female Party Band
WEBSITE: www.wickedjezabel.com
DESCRIPTION: Wicked Jezabel, is Washington DC's 2007 WAMA, (Washington Area Music Association), award winning all female party band (est. Oct 2004) that tours primarily the Mid Atlantic. This band dynamically delivers retro party hits from all of the partying decades. With 60's Motown, 70's Disco, classic rock, the wicked 80's, to the grungy/techno 90's with a "tad" of today, Wicked Jezabel delivers the party atmosphere required to ensure the best time anywhere. At the same time, Wicked Jezabel shows that they are more than 'just a band' by supporting local animal rescue organizations as well as other worldly causes!
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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep [PG] Cinema by the Surf
![The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep [PG]](/schedule/2008/21_2.jpg "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep [PG]") PERFORMANCE
DATE: Thursday, August 21st
TYPE: Movie
WEBSITE: www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thewaterhorse
DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT DARK: When a lonely young boy named Angus discovers a large, mysterious egg along the shores of Loch Ness, no one is prepared for what lies within. He soon discovers that the strange, mischievous hatchling inside is none other than Water Horse, the loch's most mysterious and fabled creature! But with the Water Horse growing ten times its size every day, Angus finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new friend a secret.
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Jamie McLean
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DATE: Friday, August 22nd
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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The Diamonds New This Year!
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DATE: Saturday, August 23rd
TYPE: Originals/Oldies
WEBSITE: www.thediamonds.cc
DESCRIPTION: 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. Through the years since the release of Little Darlin' THE DIAMONDS have learned one important lesson-the durability of 1950's music is as much about the future as about the past. As a result, THE DIAMONDS continue to expand their audience to this day by performing in a myriad of surroundings, including: with Symphony Orchestras, in Performing Arts Theatres and major concert halls, on cruise ships, in casinos, at county and state fairs, on tours of England, Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Korea, and Japan, for benefit concerts and conventions, at nightclubs and, through the most recent addition to their repertoire, the Christmas show "Silver Bells And Diamonds". "We've been pleased to find a growing audience among all age groups. They like songs they can understand, remember and actually sing the words to-tomorrow, or even 20 years from now." A major reason for THE DIAMONDS' longevity as performers and entertainers lies in the diverse backgrounds of the individual members of the group. Multi-talented tenor, Bobby Poynton, graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1980 and shortly thereafter moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He landed parts on such shows as Days of Our Lives, Jake and the Fatman, Life Goes On, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The Sentinel, Touched by an Angel, Viper, Promised Land and Walker: Texas Ranger. Then his continuing desire to sing full time resulted in a 6-year stint as a member of The Lettermen, recording six albums with that vocal trio. Bobby's wide array of talents continues to entertain all that see and hear him.
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The Bridge New This Year!
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DATE: Sunday, August 24th
TYPE: Blues/Funk
WEBSITE: www.thebridgemusic.com
DESCRIPTION: The Bridge is a unique rock band whose music combines elements of blues, roots, funk and bluegrass. They have recently become known coast-to-coast, for their gritty yet grand live performances and poignantly hand crafted albums. Their most recent CD was released internationally on Hyena Records in 2007, and another release on the same label is scheduled for Fall 2008. The Bridge is touring around the world in 2008, in support of the CDs. Following in the tradition of classic / southern roots rock with a nod to Americana sensibilities, the band offers a sophisticated but down-home and funky musical experience.
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Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band
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DATE: Thursday, August 28th
TYPE: Military (Jazz)
WEBSITE: www.army.mil/fieldband/pages/ensembles/ja.html
DESCRIPTION: The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army's premier touring jazz orchestra. This 19-member big band, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of audiences. Custom compositions and arrangements highlight the group's creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections.
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The Slicked Up 9's New This Year!
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DATE: Friday, August 29th
TYPE: Swing Band
WEBSITE: www.slickedup9s.com
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1998, the Slicked Up 9's continue to spread their successful fusion of upbeat music, high-energy presence, humorous stage antics and class act throughout Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic. With Swing, Jazz, Blues, and Ska influences, The 9's have unleashed a fiery energy of music that never ceases to exhilarate original music fans all throughout the region. Whether at a nightclub, college, swing dance, or private party, the Slicked Up 9’s have taken musical diversity to new levels and captivate any audience they face. The 9’s accomplishments speak for themselves, but nothing can be as convincing as experiencing a live show in the flesh- hearing a wall of sound explode from the 5-piece horn section… feeling the pounce of the upright bass on your chest… seeing a collection of handsome fellas slicked up to the 9’s …and being surrounded by enthusiastic audience members clapping and dancing with excitement. So if you dare to take your experience to a new level, make the Slicked Up 9’s experience a part of yours…
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Mario Rocco
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DATE: Saturday, August 30th
TYPE: Oldies/Rock
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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