Delmarva Big Band
Four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a full rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, drums, and a vocalist. 18 pieces on stage! About Delmarva Big Band Website | Facebook | Video The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the hallowed Big Band era. This premiere regional ensemble incorporates the Peninsula’s elite professional musicians and educators. A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established their broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrangements in the exciting and dynamic Big Band format.
Delmarva Big Band
Four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a full rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, drums, and a vocalist. 18 pieces on stage! About Delmarva Big Band Website | Facebook | Video The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the hallowed Big Band era. This premiere regional ensemble incorporates the Peninsula’s elite professional musicians and educators. A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established their broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrangements in the exciting and dynamic Big Band format.
University of Delaware Jazz Band
Energetic rhythms, soaring solos, and tight harmonies fill the air as the University of Delaware Jazz Band captivates the audience with a dynamic and soulful performance, showcasing exceptional talent and infectious passion! About the University of Delaware Jazz Band Website | Facebook | Youtube The University of Delaware offers all students the opportunity to audition for the performing jazz ensembles. Capturing the energy and excitement of big band jazz, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II are standard instrumentation big bands with saxophone, trombone, trumpet and rhythm sections as well as solo vocalists. The ensembles perform regularly on campus, exploring a wide variety of music, past and present. Each year a well-known guest artist performs with the bands. Past guests include Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., Denis DiBlasio, Phil Woods, John Fedchock, Jeff Coffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Roger Ingram, Ingrid Jensen, Kenny Werner, Steve Wilson and the Brazilian group Minas. Jazz Ensemble I performs frequently off campus in area schools, jazz festivals and concert venues.
Delmarva Big Band
Four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a full rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, drums, and a vocalist. 18 pieces on stage! About Delmarva Big Band Website | Facebook | Video The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the hallowed Big Band era. This premiere regional ensemble incorporates the Peninsula’s elite professional musicians and educators. A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established their broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrangements in the exciting and dynamic Big Band format.
Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite by Delmarva Big Band
The Nutcracker Suite is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.Four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a full rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, drums, and a vocalist. 18 pieces on stage!Witness the harmonious interplay of brass and woodwinds, the melodious dance of the saxophones, and the breathtaking solos that will leave you in awe. The rhythm section creates an irresistible pulse that makes you move and groove to the beat.Experience the magic of 18 passionate musicians coming together, pouring their hearts and souls into each note, captivating your senses and transporting you to a world of musical euphoria. About Delmarva Big Band Website | Facebook | Video The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the hallowed Big Band era. This premiere regional ensemble incorporates the Peninsula’s elite professional musicians and educators. A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established their broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrangements in the exciting and dynamic Big Band format.
MOVING INDOORS – Quayside @ Nite with Christine Havrilla
Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock” to Quayside! Duo show with Colleen Clark-electric guitar. The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Christine Havrilla Website | Youtube | Facebook Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring solo and also with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing and looping. What’s Up Magazine exclaims, “Christine breaks out the gasoline and sets fire to the typical Roots/Folk genre with blazing guitars.” Ed Kiggins of inD Round raves, “Christine is one of the hardest working women in music. With her child prodigy-come-of-age guitar virtuosity, a supremely passionate and emotive voice, and an arsenal of wonder songs that have endeared her to a loving and devoted audience, she is in a class all of her own…we simply call her brilliant!” 2020 brought the difficulty of Covid and a cancer diagnosis, but, Christine pressed on with many virtual opportunities which included WHYY picking up the band’s quarantine video of “Desire” for their House Concert Series 2020 while WXPN’s The Key (August 2020) raved about the same video saying, “The song is a jagged rocker reminiscent of Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt!”
Quayside @ Nite with Lower Case Blues
New fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Lower Case Blues Website | Facebook | Youtube Lower Case Blues is a jammin’ trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003, lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music.
Quayside @ Nite with Hot Sauce Band
New fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Hot Sauce Facebook The Hot Sauce Band performs multi-generational popular music with a unique spicy flair, all under the creative guidance of front man and maestro David Aman.What is the sound like? Imagine the music of Herb Alpert, Gipsy Kings, Sergio Mendes, and Spaghetti Western (Clint Eastwood) Movies. The instrumentation is also novel and unique- Marimba, Castanets, Horns, Nylon String Flamenco Guitars, and Melodica. They bring the party!
Quayside @ Nite with Lower Case Blues
New fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Lower Case Blues Website | Facebook | Youtube Lower Case Blues is a jammin’ trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003, lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music.
Quayside @ Nite with Lower Case Blues
New fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Lower Case Blues Website | Facebook | Youtube Lower Case Blues is a jammin’ trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003, lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music.
