CANCELED: 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. This Event is Rain or Shine! 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. Become a Quayside Sponsor 2025! Bring Your Food Truck to Quayside!
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festivities at Quayside
Spend St. Patrick’s Day with the Milton Theatre! Live music, parade viewing, and much more!Parade starts at 2pm!BYOC! Bring Your Own Chair for this full day of entertainment or reserve seats for the full day with a great view of the music and parade route!Milton Theatre Quayside features a Beer Garden & Milton Theatre Food Stall About Lower Case Blues (12:00 PM Quayside Stage)Official Website | FacebookLower 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. About Nick Kashmanian Trio (3:30 PM Quayside Stage)Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube A touring veteran of many years, Nick’s bands have graced the most famous stages all over the country. He started his professional musical journey right out of high school playing the renowned Warped Tour ’08 and has since toured the country over 15 times with the likes of Puddle of Mudd, Tesla, and many others. On the heels of the shutdown brought on by COVID-19, Nick has dedicated most of his time to singing and building his own live repertoire. Since then he has played 150+ shows a year all over southern Delaware and Ocean City MD. A huge fan of 80s hard rock and 70s classics, he plays shows mostly with his rock trio joined by Alex Kashmanian on bass and Eric Jenkins on drums. About Milton Theatre Quayside A brand new dynamic “outdoor events” space next to the historic Milton Theatre along the Broadkill River that is set to influence the look and feel of downtown Milton! Called the “Milton Theatre Quayside” (pronounced as kee-side), the space will add to a growing list of public areas where people can enjoy outdoor performances and various events. “Quay” has been incorporated in the name (which means, “a platform lying alongside water for loading and unloading ships”) as a tribute to the town’s shipbuilding history.
