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Jimmie Allen performs at Sydney’s
60 people enjoy intimate set
Country music star and Cape grad Jimmie Allen powers out lyrics to his No. 1 hit “Best Shot” during his Oct. 9 acoustic set at Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge. DAN COOK PHOTOS
October 13, 2020
Rising country music star Jimmie Allen, a 2004 Cape High grad, performed an intimate acoustic set Oct. 9, at Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge in Paynter's Mill near Milton.
Even though the long set was in a cozy setting, social distancing was followed during the evening. Only 60 tickets were sold to the public.
He performed several of his hits, including “Best Shot,” “Make Me Want To,” “Shallow,” “Slower Lower,” “Back of Your Mind” and more.
“We’d like to send a special thanks to Jimmie for his performance, and we look forward to his return,” said partner Anthony Lewis. “This performance was definitely one of the best we’ve had here at Sydney’s.”
“I’m all about supporting friends and people that have supported me,” said Allen. “One of the owners, Mr. Waples, was my high school principal at Cape. He’s done a lot for so many people for so long; I wanted to give back to him in my own way for all that he has done for others. I’m hoping it drives attention to his business and they flourish. I will do all I can to help.”
Sydney’s will also be participating in the Rehoboth Jazz Festival this coming weekend. Art Sherrod will perform at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17. This is a free event, but reservations are suggested.
Jimmie Allen, left, poses with Sydney’s partners/owners Elton Lewis, Ed Waples and Anthony Lewis. Not shown are Belinda Waples and Patricia Lewis.
Jimmie Allen sings his hit "Make Me Want To" which gave him his second No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
The crowd enjoys one of Jimmie Allen’s hits.
The view from Sydney’s balcony gave the crowd a different look at the country music star.
Jimmie Allen performs one of his hits.
Jimmie Allen performs a favorite country cover.
Jimmie Allen performs “Slower Lower.”
Jimmie Allen listens for some audience participation.
Jimmie Allen performs “Shallow.”
Jimmie Allen performs a medley of covers.
Jimmie Allen sings his No. 1 hit “Best Shot.”
Jimmie Allen performs “We Are the World.”
Sydney’s raw bar menu board announces Jimmie Allen along with the restaurant’s specialties from the sea.
The audience enjoys songs from Jimmie Allen’s EP “Mercury Lane” while social distancing at Sydney’s.
Jimmie Allen points to a group of high school friends who came to the acoustic evening.
Jimmie Allen talks with the crowd as he tunes his guitar.
