Grain lines up 12 acts for Rocking the Docks
Following a successful first season, Grain On The Rocks is bringing back its Rocking the Docks summer concert series.
From 5 to 7 p.m., every Thursday beginning June 24, music lovers will have the opportunity to see live music in a socially distanced atmosphere on the grassy area next to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal off Cape Henlopen Drive.
Like last year, concertgoers may reserve 10-by-10-foot squares. Each square can accommodate up to four people. Guests should bring their own chairs; they can order food and drinks from their smartphone to be delivered to their square.
Grain co-owner Lee Mikles says the squares will remain throughout the summer, even as the state begins to relax COVID-19 regulations.
“We got such good feedback on how people enjoyed seeing a concert that way, we figured we would stick with it,” he said.
This year’s schedule will kick off Thursday, June 24, with Betty and the Bullet, and a new act will perform every Thursday until Sept. 9, when Joey Harkum will close out the season. The schedule features several returning acts, including Pressing Strings on July 8, Jocelyn & Chris on July 29 and Skribe on Aug. 26.
New this year is a season ticket option. With prices ranging from $575 to $695, a season ticket ensures access to a square for every show on the schedule. Season tickets will be on sale from 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 19 through 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 2.
Individual tickets will range from $40 to $80 per square. There will be five VIP squares allowed access to the Dogfish Head area with a dedicated server and choice of the full Grain menu. Individual tickets go on sale June 2.
To learn more or purchase tickets, go to meetatgrain.com/rocking-the-docks-2021.
Schedule
June 24 - Betty and the Bullet
July 1 - Higher Education
July 8 - Pressing Strings
July 15 - Little Stranger with opening act Dry Reef
July 22 - Melt
July 29 - Jocelyn & Chris
Aug. 5 - Sammy Rae & the Friends
Aug. 12 - Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
Aug. 19 - Amish Outlaws
Aug. 26 - Skribe
Sept. 2 - TBD
Sept. 9 - Joey Harkum
Note: All concerts are 5 to 7 p.m.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
