Grain plans concerts at Lewes ferry terminal
Grain On The Rocks will be Rocking the Docks this summer with three concerts at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal.
Using the terminal’s large, open green area, the restaurant will set up a grid system to keep guests physically distant from others. Owner Lee Mikles says each 12-foot-by-12-foot square can be reserved for $40 for up to eight family members. Proceeds for space reservation will be donated to the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. There will be 10 feet between individual squares. Guests will order food and drinks by phone, and the order will be brought to their designated space by Grain staff. Mikles says the ferry’s spacious lawn is likely to accommodate nearly 500 people.
The first of three concerts will be Thursday, July 23, with local favorite The Funsters performing blues and rock covers. The concert series will continue Thursday, Aug. 6, with Pressing Strings out of Annapolis offering a blend of indie, folk, and soul; and conclude Thursday, Aug. 20, with New York-based Hot Dogs & Gin playing blues and rock covers.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and arrive by boat, bike or bus.
Mikles said he worked with Delaware River and Bay Authority and the state to develop a safe plan for the shows.
“[The state] has very specific requirements to ensure a safe gathering of over 250 people,” Mikles said. “Their questions were straightforward and make sure event planners are thinking of everything.”
Tickets are expected to go on sale after the Fourth of July. To learn more about Grain On The Rocks, go to www.meetatgrain.com or call 302-291-3900.
“I actually think this will be a fantastic way to watch a show, and I expect some version of it will continue after we get COVID under control,” Mikles said.
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.
