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2022 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

Annual event set Oct. 13-16
Boney’s back! Boney James will perform Friday, Oct. 14, at Cape Henlopen High School as part of the official Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival lineup.
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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