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2022 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

Annual event set Oct. 13-16
September 7, 2022

The 2022 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival: Thursday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 16. For information go to rehobothjazz.com.

 

The following are the official Rehoboth beach jazz festival listings.

Thursday, Oct. 13
 
  • Shelia E with opening artist Eric Darius, 7:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

Friday, Oct. 14

  • Hammond Hot Duo, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Performing Arts Theater lobby, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.
  • Gerald Albright with opening artist Pieces of a Dream, 8 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
  • Gregg Karukas with opening artist Vaughn Bratcher Project, 8 p.m., Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge, 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton.
  • Boney James with opening artist Cindy Bradley, 9 p.m., Performing Arts Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.
  • Art Sherrod Jr.’s Motown & Soul Review, 10 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 

Saturday, Oct. 15

  • Reggie Harris, 10 a.m. to noon, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes Elementary School parking lot, 820 Savannah Rd., Lewes. Free event. 
  • Keiko Matsui & Kirk Whalum, 12:30 p.m., Performing Arts Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.
  • Club Phred, 1 p.m., Rusty Rudder deck, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. Free event.
  • The John Pizzarelli Trio, 2:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach.
  • Matt Marshak, 2:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder deck, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. Free event.
  • Peabo Bryson, 4 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
  • four80east & JJ Sansaverino, 4 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 
  • Grace Kelly, 7:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach.
  • The 33rd Rehoboth Beach Jazz Fest All-Stars featuring Brian Sampson, Peabo Bryson, Eric Darius & Keiko Matsui, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Theater, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Hwy., Lewes.
  • Art Sherrod Jr. with opening artist Rhythm Tech, 8 p.m., Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge, 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd., Milton.
  • Peter White & Vincent Ingala with opening artists Kim & Kayla Waters, 9:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
  • Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted All-Stars with Alex Bugnon, Andy Snitzer, Kevin Whalum & Cindy Bradley, 9:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 

Sunday, Oct. 16

  • Brunch featuring 3-Alarm Fire: Art Sherrod Jr., Lin Roundtree & Julian Vaughn, 11 a.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 
  • 33rd Annual Grand Jam featuring Brian Sampson, Eric Darius, Vincent Ingala, Jeff Kashiwa, Kayla Waters, Kim Waters & Peter White, 3:30 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
  • 2022 Closing Party Buffet featuring Carol Riddick, Lin Roundtree, Art Sherrod Jr., Kayla Waters & Andy Snitzer under the musical direction of Gerald Veasley, 6:30 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Ave., Dewey Beach. 

 

THE FOLLOWING CAPE REGION ESTABLISHMENTS ARE HOSTING THEIR OWN ENTERTAINMENT DURING REHOBOTH BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND.

Wednesday, Oct. 12

  • True Blue Jazz Youth Celebration Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
  • Hammond Hot Jazz Trio, 7 to 10 p.m., 1776 Steakhouse, 4590 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach. 302-645-9355.

Thursday, Oct. 13

  • Hammond Hot Jazz Trio, noon to 4 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3353.
  • Joe Baione Vibes Quartet by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 8 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
  • The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Beckham by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Port 251, 251 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7069.
  • Jazzmen by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
  • Jay Brown & Trio Blue by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
  • Keli Vale & Nick Bucciby True Blue Jazz, 5 to 7 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Van Williamson Trio featuring Bob Abbott on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 5 to 8 p.m., Chesapeake & Maine, 316 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-3600.
  • Christy Taylor & The Groove by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 8 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
  • Holly Lane & John Flynn, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
  • Emmet Cohen Trio by True Blue Jazz, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • A Night with Roxy, 8 to 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Nat Adderly Jr. Quartet by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 9:15 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • JVT3 Jazz Organ Trio by True Blue Jazz, 9 to 11 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
  • Emmet Cohen Trio by True Blue Jazz, 9:30 to 10:45 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Nat Adderly Jr. Quartet by True Blue Jazz, 9:45 to 11 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.

Friday, Oct. 14

  • Joe Baione Vibes Quartet by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. 302-645-9463.
  • Van Williamson Trio featuring Bob Abbott on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 1 to 4 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3353.
  • Warick & Quall by True Blue Jazz, 3 to 6 p.m., Ocean Glass Inn, 37299 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-2844.
  • JVT3 featuring Knoettner, Lardear & Ventura by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 8 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
  • Funch, international touring performer, performs classic R&B tunes on keyboards & vocals, 4 to 7 p.m., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, 30115 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7395.
  • Hot Sauce by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Port 251, 251 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7069.
  • Jay Brown & Trio Blue by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
  • The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Beckham by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
  • Van Williamson Trio featuring Bob Abbott on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 29 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-212-5458.
  • Sean Lane & Seth Kibel, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., DiFebo’s Restaurant, 12 N. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-226-4550.
  • Mike McShane featuring Sharon Sable on vocals, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route One at Robinson Dr., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3100.
  • The Richard Walton Group, 6 to 10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Advance reservations suggested. 302-227-3330.
  • Holly Lane & Bob Diener, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
  • Spotlight Show featuring Roxy Overbrooke, 7 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
  • Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 2nd St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
  • Christy Taylor Shades of Blue by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
  • The Cookers by True Blue Jazz, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Nothin’ But Trouble, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Thompson Island Brewing Co., 30133 Veterans Way. 302-309-9887.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Minas, Stan Getz & João Gilberto Show by True Blue Jazz, 8 to 9:15 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Mike Flanagan’s Jazz Trio, 8 to 10 p.m., The Pines, 56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. thepinesrb.com.
  • Alfie Moss Jazz Experience, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
  • Comfort Zone Band, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9378.
  • Spotlight Show featuring Roxy Overbrooke, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
  • The Cookers by True Blue Jazz, 9:30 to 10:45 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Divas of One Love, 9:30 p.m., The Pond, 19266 Coastal Hwy., Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-2234.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Minas, Stan Getz & João Gilberto Show by True Blue Jazz, 9:45 to 11 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.

Saturday, Oct. 15

  • Sean Lane, Seth Kibel & Bob Abbott, 10 a.m. to noon, Breakfast Guru, 19 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-567-2829.
  • Warick & Quall by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. 302-645-9463.
  • Smokin Hot Red Firehouse Jazz Marathon featuring Cape Henlopen Jazz Band, Delmarva Big Band, Columbia Jazz Orchestra & The Spartan Alumni Jazz Orchestra in tribute to Maynard Ferguson & Michael Buble by True Blue Jazz, noon to 6 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Van Williamson Trio featuring Bob Abbott on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 1 to 4 p.m., Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3353.
  • Hammond Hot Jazz Trio, 1 to 4 p.m., The Pond, 19266 Coastal Hwy., Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-2234.
  • The Moravian University Jazz Band, 3 p.m., All Saints’ performance tent, 22 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Free-will offering to be collected, guests welcome to bring chairs. 302-227-7202.
  • Dexter Koonce Guitar Trio with vocalist Alfie Moss, 4 to 7 p.m., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, 30115 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7395.
  • Warick & Quall by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 2nd St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
  • Jazzmen by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Port 251, 251 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7069.
  • Mike McShane & Friends by True Blue Jazz, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Blue Hen Restaurant @ The Avenue Inn, 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7842.
  • Jazz Mass featuring lead singer Jackie Johnson, adult choir of All Saints’ and St. George’s Chapel and Jazz Ensemble of Moravian University, 5 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church Sanctuary, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Free-will offering to be collected. 302-227-7202.
  • Hot Sauce by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
  • The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Beckham by True Blue Jazz, 5 to 9 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
  • Sean Lane & Seth Kibel, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., DiFebo’s Restaurant, 12 N. 1st St., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-226-4550.
  • Van Williamson Trio featuring Bob Abbott on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Somewhere, 52 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-858-6280.
  • The Richard Walton Group, 6 to 10 p.m., Eden, 23 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Advance reservations suggested. 302-227-3330.
  • Tim Laushey Quartet with guest saxophonist Larry Spencer, 6 to 10 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route One at Robinson Dr., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3100.
  • Holly Lane & Bob Diener, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8100.
  • Legends Show, 7 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
  • Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 2nd St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
  • Christy Taylor Shades of Blue by True Blue Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
  • Bryan Clark with percussionist Alan Dale, 7 p.m., Shrimpy’s Bar & Grill: 18585 Coastal Hwy., Midway Shopping Center. 302-313-5124.
  • Joey DeFrancesco Memorial Tribute Show by True Blue Jazz, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org.
  • Back Bay Blues, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Thompson Island Brewing Co., 30133 Veterans Way. 302-309-9887.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Webb T’s Superband, 8 to 9:15 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org
  • The Vaughn Bratcher Project: Smooth Play, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
  • Comfort Zone Band, 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9378.
  • A Night of Diva’s hosted by Mona Lotts & Kristina Kelly, 8:30 to 11 p.m., The Pines, 56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. thepinesrb.com. 
  • Legends Show, 9 p.m., Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-227-6515.
  • Firehouse Jazz Blowout featuring Webb T’s Superband, 9:45 to 11 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Fire House, 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. truebluejazz.org

Sunday, Oct. 16

  • Jazz Mass Reprised featuring lead singer Jackie Johnson, adult choir of All Saints’ and St. George’s Chapel and Jazz Ensemble of Moravian University, 9:30 a.m., St. George’s Chapel, 20271 Beaver Dam Rd. (Rt. 23), Harbeson. Free-will offering to be collected. 302-227-7202.
  • Christy Taylor’s Young & Talented Showcase, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Bethany Blues, 18385 Coastal Hwy., Lewes. 302-644-2500.
  • The Budesa Brothers with vocalist Michal Beckham by True Blue Jazz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blackwall Hitch, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-0050.
  • Warick & Quall with Elliott Bastion by True Blue Jazz, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bramble & Brine at The Buttery, 102 2nd St., Lewes. 302-703-2818.
  • Sean Lane, Seth Kibel & Bob Abbott, 10 a.m. to noon, Breakfast Guru, 19 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Reservations suggested. 302-567-2829.
  • Moravian University Jazz Band Jam Session, 10:30 a.m., St. George’s Parish Hall, 20332 Beaver Dam Rd. (across from chapel), Harbeson. Free-will offering to be collected. 302-227-7202.
  • Van Williamson Trio, Eddie Eatmon on bass & Wes Crawford on drums, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Back Porch Cafe, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3674.
  • Music Brunch with Vince Varrassi playing & singing music from The Great American Songbook, noon to 3 p.m., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, 30115 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7395.
  • Louis Wright, noon to 2 p.m., Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill, 37169 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9378.
  • Keli Vale & Nick Bucci by True Blue Jazz, noon to 3 p.m., Nassau Valley Vineyards Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes. 302-645-9463.
  • 10th Annual True Blue Jazz Festival Closing Brunch Bash featuring Eddie Sherman Show & vocalist Peggy Raley, 1 to 3 p.m., Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Cost is $70 per person, includes brunch and show. truebluejazz.org
  • Christy Taylor & The Groove by True Blue Jazz, 1 to 4 p.m., Lefty’s Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Dr., Lewes. 302-864-6000.
  • JVT3 featuring Knoettner, Lardear & Ventura, 2:30 to 6 p.m., Aqua Bar & Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-226-9001.
  • Shore Jazz with Holly Lane by True Blue Jazz, 4 to 7 p.m., Port 251, 251 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 302-278-7069.
  • Tim Laushey Trio, 6 to 10 p.m., Just in Thyme, Route One at Robinson Dr., Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-3100.

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