jazz blues & bbq 2008 produced by Delaware Charitable Music
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Nothin’ But Trouble Band |
| 12:30 - 1:10 | Delaware All-Star Student/Faculty Jazz Band |
| 1:25 - 2:25 | Clarence Spady Quartet |
| 2:40 - 3:25 | Delaware State University Jazz Ensemble |
| 3:40 - 4:40 | Joe Baione Sextet |
| 4:55 - 6:05 | Cyrus Chestnut Trio |
| 6:20 - 7:30 | Bryan Lee Band |
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Swing Dance Instruction with Lindsay Simone and Paul Salter |
| 2:00 - 3:45 | Barbone Street Jazz Band w/dance instructors |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Clarence Spady and the Funk Experience |
In addition to the events scheduled for Festival Day, a brand new kick-off party and celebration will occur on Friday, May 9 near the Lobby Bar at the beautiful Dover Downs Hotel from 8-11 PM. There will be no charge for this event which will also include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and the appearance of a true bluesman, Sonny Rhodes and his band. Guitarist, lap steel player, singer and song writer, Sonny Rhodes is an international legend . He has been performing for well over 40 years world-wide and has written over 250 songs on such labels as Kingsnake and Alligator Records. He performs at an average of 25+ Festivals a year. Among his many awards, Sonny has received the Smithsonian Institute Lifetime Achievement Award at the Monterey Blues Festival and has also also received Congressional Honors from the United States House of Representatives.
On Sunday, May 11 (Mothers Day) the Sheraton Hotel in Dover Delaware will present "Shore Jazz" featuring vocalist Holly Lane.
Shore Jazz is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional jazz including swing, Latin, bossa nova and bebop. This well seasoned lineup includes Joe Holt on piano, John Ewart on saxophone and Mike McShane on drums. Vocalist Holly Lane's repertoire of sultry ballads, jazz standards and timeless renditions of French music round out this fine trio. Together they perform regularly throughout the region.
The Sheraton will accept reservations directly at 302-678-8500. Seatings are at 11AM or 2 PM. Shore Jazz will perform during both seatings.
