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Delaware legends night a success at Hudson Fields

The Funsters entertain the crowd during the Eagle Crest Concert Series at Hudson Fields Aug. 4. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
August 8, 2024

Paul Kares hosted Delaware music legends The Funsters and Mike Hines and The Look Aug. 4, at Hudson Fields as part of the Eagle Crest Concert Series.

The concert paid homage to two Delaware bands that have been entertaining the area for more than three decades.

“I want to thank everyone here at Eagle Crest,” said Paul Kares board member Fran Simeone. “This is one of our events that has really skyrocketed as far as people and collaboration, and really supporting our mission of culinary and musical arts. It’s amazing to see that we have 150 to 175 people here, and it’s uplifting to everyone at Paul Kares.”

Paul Kares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and educating children who show interest and passion for the culinary and musical arts. Paul Kares’ mission is to support these young artists by providing them with the confidence, training and tools to pursue careers in their chosen artistic field.

 

The Funsters vocalist Nancy Curry sings Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do” as Sherman Ward sings harmony.
Fran Simeone acts as emcee for the event.
Friends hanging out at the event are (l-r) birthday boy Jack Legg, Greg Mack, Rob Foreman and Charlie Joseph.
Tyler Price of FSU Glass makes glass pendants at the event.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Charity Elliott, Kathleen Flynn, and Steve and Cyndi Carroll.
Leighsa Merrick and Michael Daisey enjoy the music of The Funsters.
Locals listening to The Funsters are (l-r) Rob and Stephanie Perciful, Bob and Josie Hunsberger and Danette O’Brien.
Relaxing at the event are Cindy and Mike Dmiterchik.
Performing are (l-r) Jon Fletcher, Cody Leavel, Kenny Tonge and Nancy Curry.
The Funsters drummer Ed Shockley holds down the beat of the band’s repertoire of oldies.
The Funsters gutarist Greg Mack plays a riff.
Tje Funsters brass (l-r) Jon Fletcher, Cody Leavel and Kenny Tonge keep the good vibes flowing.
The Funsters front lady Nancy Curry sings an oldie.
The Funsters bassist is Dickie Messick, left, and guitarist is Greg Mack.
Kristin and Greg Holm enjoy The Funsters.
The Funsters frontman Sherman Ward sings “Vehicle.”
Wailing out perfect harmonies are (l-r) Ken Tonge, Nancy Curry and Sherman Ward.
Jon Fletcher lends his vocals to “Sweet Caroline.”
Ed Shockley lays down the beat.
The Funsters keyboardist Thomas Houska plays a tune.
Sherman Ward waits for his vocal part.
Mike Hines dances with Barbara Mayerick.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Jeff and Marykay Taylor and Joanne and Jim Laurent.
Having fun at the event are Mary and John Seibert.
Mike Hines poses with friends Paula Hydro, left, and Beth Mannices.
Nearly 170 people enjoy the evening at Eagle Crest.
Having a fun night out are Husbands family of Gavin, 7, Matt, Panda and Zoe, 10.
Mike Hines reacts with the crowd.
Mike Hines and the Look drummer Dave Simmons keeps a funky beat.
Greg Gantzer plays bass with Mike Hines and the Look.
Mike Hines and the Look plays at sunset at Eagle Crest.
Mike Hines and the Look guitarist Jon Benson plays a riff.
Mike Hines and the Look are (l-r) Jon Benson, Dean Teat, Mike Hines, Dave Simmons and Greg Gantzer.
Mike Hines keeps the audience dancing.
Partying at the event in back are (l-r) Ritchie Wagamon, Nancy Gordy, Michelle McCabe, Russ McCabe, Ron O’Neal, Lisa O’Neal, Bonnie Cunningham and Dawn Godfrey. In front are Joe Gordy, Joann Gardner, Patti Jo Johnson and David Johnson.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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