Delaware State Parks

Performance Schedule

2016Performance Schedule

2016

Delaware State Parks

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Dear Concert Guest,2016 is a special year for Delaware State Parks as it marks the celebration of our 65th anniversary. A lot has changed since 1951 when gas averaged 19 cents per gallon; eggs cost 24 cents per dozen and the TV show I Love Lucy premiered. One thing that hasn’t changed is the idea of why we have state parks and why we need them. State parks are the special places we visit to relax and recreate by hiking on trails, camping, fishing or listening to a concert. State parks are places we visit to learn about our history. At Fort Delaware (one of our first state parks), you’re carried back in time through first person living history programs, or you can climb a WWII fire control tower to stand watch over Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen.

We all know Delaware is a small state, but good things can certainly come in small packages. Last fall, Delaware State Parks was selected as the Gold Medal winner for state parks systems for 2015 and 2016 through the National Recreation and Parks Association. This is an honor that no small state park system has ever received. We believe that Delaware was selected for a variety of reasons:

• The top notch programming like the concert you are attending this evening• The outstanding community support our state park system receives through

volunteer and corporate sponsorship• The diversity of our parks. From ocean beaches, urban oases, historic

treasures like Bellevue Hall, and wide open spaces like White Clay Creek State Park

Thank you for your support of Delaware State Parks and I hope you enjoy the show!

Ray BivensDirector, Delaware State Parks

Bring a picnic and a blanket or chair and relax while enjoying a wide variety of music at our free concerts.*

Visit destateparks.com/summerconcerts for more information. Call the Concert Hotlines for up-to-date information and weather cancellations.

Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.(Delaware Seashore Concerts begin at 7 p.m.)

*Park entry fees in effect

New Castle County:Bellevue State Park.......................................................3White Clay Creek State Park....................................4Wilmington State Parks................................................5

Kent County:Killens Pond State Park................................................6

Sussex County:Delaware Seashore State Park.................................12Trap Pond State Park................................................14

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Performance Schedule

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Concert Series Sponsors

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Bellevue State Park

Sundays and Thursdays, June 5 – August 28

Sunday, June 5 Diamond State Marches, Show Tunes Concert Band Thursday, June 9 Audra McLaughlin Country/Finalist The Voice Season 6Sunday, June 12 Malarkey Brothers Celtic folk/Rock BandThursday,June 16 Nice Like Dat Folk, Blues and BluegrassSunday, June 19 Sin City AmericanaThursday, June 23 Summit Hill Bluegrass and Old CountrySunday, June 26 Spokey Speaky Roots ReggaeThursday, June 30 287th Army Band Patriotic Music and MarchesSunday, July 3 Boy in Black Reliving the Johnny Cash ExperienceThursday, July 7 Big Package Funk and Soul BandSunday, July 10 US Navy Country Current Country and BluegrassThursday, July 14 West Chester Swing Kings Big Band - Swing MusicSunday, July 17 The Big Jangle Songs of Tom Petty & the

HeartbreakersThursday, July 21 Seven Rings Irish Pub Songs, Tunes and BalladsSunday, July 24 Chorduroy Rock, Blues and SoulThursday, July 28 Electric Brigade, US Naval Academy Rock and Roll

Sunday, July 31 Parrots in the Park Jimmy & the Parrots (5 p.m. start)

Thursday, August 4 John Flynn Family Concert - Singer, SongwriterSunday, August 7 Jah People Root Rock Reggae Philly StyleThursday, August 11 Helixx Rock /Pop BandSunday, August 14 kRUSH A True Tribute to RushThursday, August 18 Sugar Rush Rocks Teenage Rock BandSunday, August 21 Kategory 5 Classic rock and PopThursday, August 25 Innoko Indie/Folk/RockSunday, August 28 The British Invasion Tribute 60s British and American Music

Concert Hotline (302) 761-6965800 Carr RoadWilmington, DE

White Clay Creek State Park Wednesdays, June 8 – September 5

June 8 Newark Community Band Marches, Broadway Show tunesJune 15 Unity Reggae Roots ReggaeJune 22 Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz NeofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrockJune 29 Oh Boy! A Buddy Holly Tribute Buddy Holly and RockabillyJuly 6 Scott Bandy and The Texas Heat CountryJuly 13 Sin City Band AmericanaJuly 20 Dukes of Destiny BluesJuly 27 Keystone Mountain Boys BluegrassAugust 3 Sean Reilly Sinatra StyleAugust 10 USNA Electric Brigade Rock/PopAugust 17 Apex Revolution Today’s Country and 80s Rock August 24 Chorduroy Rock Reggae Soul Funk Pop and Hop

Special Labor Day Concert September 5 3 p.m. Boy In Black Johnny Cash Tribute Band

Concert Hotline: (302) 368-6560Carpenter Recreation Area880 New London RoadNewark, DE

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Wilmington State ParksMondays, June 13 – August 15 June 13 Rachel Schain & Hot Breakfast Pop Rock/Dork Rock June 20 Surreal Nation Alternative FolkJune 27 Sara Ann Garrison CountryJuly 11 Chris English BluesJuly 18 Vanessa Collier Blues

July 25 Chapel Street Junction Blue Grass/Americana

August 1 Jahiti of Brown Fish World/ReggaeAugust 8 Pristine Raeign Soul/Funk/R&BAugust 15 Nelly’s Echo Pop/R&B

Concert Hotline: (302) 222-7436Rockford Tower2000 Lookout DriveWilmington, DE

Your group may have the opportunity to perform in our next Summer Concert Series!

Fill out the form atdestateparks.com/summerconcertsand list your preferred park.

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Wilmington State ParksMondays, June 13 – August 15 June 13 Rachel Schain & Hot Breakfast Pop Rock/Dork Rock June 20 Surreal Nation Alternative FolkJune 27 Sara Ann Garrison CountryJuly 11 Chris English BluesJuly 18 Vanessa Collier Blues

July 25 Chapel Street Junction Blue Grass/Americana

August 1 Jahiti of Brown Fish World/ReggaeAugust 8 Pristine Raeign Soul/Funk/R&BAugust 15 Nelly’s Echo Pop/R&B

Concert Hotline: (302) 222-7436Rockford Tower2000 Lookout DriveWilmington, DE

Killens Pond State ParkFridays, June 10 – August 12Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the Sports Complex Bandshell. The Friends of Killens Pond will be selling raffle tickets, ice cream, and sodas.

June 10 Chris English Blues

June 17 STR Eclectic Acoustic PopJune 27 Joe Baione JazzJuly 1 Stone Jack Ballers Folk/RockJuly 8 Ace of Hearts Jazz, Blues, FunkJuly 15 Smooth Sound Dance Band Big Band, Dance, SwingJuly 22 Apex Revolution Country/RockJuly 29 Best Kept Secret Soft Rock/MotownAugust 5 The Shakers BluesAugust 12 Milford Community Band Broadway/Show tunes

Concert Hotline: (302) 284-4299Sports Complex5025 Killens Pond RoadFelton, DE

There are many ways to support the Summer Concert Seriesand Delaware State Parks in general:

Join a Friends

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Become a Concert Series

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Volunteer in a

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And many others...visit destateparks.com.

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whiteclayfriends.org Friends of White Clay Creek State Park

Monthly MeetingsSecond Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Nature Center Come find out what the Friends are all about. Call (302) 450-6310 for more information.

Trail MaintenanceSecond and Fourth Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Maintenance ShopJoin the Friends as they work on the Park trails, bluebird boxes and other projects.

Summer Concert SeriesFriday nights June 10 - August 12 at 6:30 in the Sports ComplexJoin the Friends as they sell refreshments and raffle tickets and enjoy the concert.

FRIENDS OF KILLENS POND EVENTS

PROUD SUPPORTERS

Invite you to enjoy the Summer Concert Series

at Rockford Tower

For Wilmington Parks Friends Group information visit:

FRIENDSOFWILMINGTONPARKS.ORG

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery partners with Delaware State Parks

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Summer Concert Series

Consider a donation to our endowment with the Delaware Community Foundation.

To learn more, search “Delaware State Parks Summer Concert Series” at delcf.org.

The initial donation from the Beer and

Benevolence branch of Dogfish Head Craft

Brewery established the endowment for the sole

purpose of supporting the concert series.

Dogfish Head is the first American craft brewery to focus on culinary-inspired beer recipes outside traditional beer styles, and it has done so since the day it opened with the motto: “off-centered ales for off-centered people.” Since 1995, Dogfish has redefined craft beer and the way people think about beer by brewing with unique ingredients. Today, Dogfish is among the fastest-growing breweries in the country and has won numerous awards throughout the years, including Wine

Enthusiast’s 2015 Brewery of the Year. Dogfish Head has grown into a 200+ person company with a restaurant/brewery/distillery in Rehoboth Beach, a beer-themed inn on the harbor in Lewes, and a production brewery/distillery in Milton, Delaware. Dogfish Head currently sells beer in 31 states. Beer & Benevolence is the philanthropic branch of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery that endeavors to creatively collaborate with non-profit organizations to foster community, nourish artistic advancement, and cultivate environmental stewardship. Dogfish is proud to partner with our state parks and promote music and nature throughout the state of Delaware.

Cheers,

Mark CarterBeer & Benevolence

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Fort Delaware State Park offers free admission to support the Every Kid in a Park Initiative

As we celebrate our 65th Anniversary, we want the kids to enjoy a day at the park – for free! For the entire summer, children who are currently in elementary school can present a pass (available for download from our website) to enjoy a free visit to Fort Delaware when accompanied by a paying adult.

Kids will enjoy a day of living history at Fort Delaware, the Civil War fortress that once housed Confederate prisoners of war. Located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River, visitors take a ½-mile ferry ride from Delaware City to the island, where a jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Here, costumed interpreters immerse you in life at the Fort in the summer of 1864.

Every Kid in a Park is a National Park Service initiative to help children and their families to experience our country’s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture free of charge. Visit destateparks.com/FtDelaware today to download your free pass!

Thanks to the Friends of Holts Landing State Park for supporting concerts at Holts Landing State Park.

Find the Friends on Facebook –facebook.com/friendsofholts

Delaware Seashore State ParkConcerts at the New Gazebo at the North Inlet Day AreaThursdays, June 16 – August 18 7 – 9 p.m.

June 16 The New Reporters Rock, Blues, and CountryJune 23 Sara Ann Garrison Country Covers and Singer/ SongwriterJune 30 Jolly Tars Seafaring Songs and ChanteysJuly 7 Neal Bepko Acoustic Coffee House CoversJuly 14 Sand Creek Folk, Blues, and AmericanaJuly 21 Seaside Jimmy Original, Modern and Classic Rock

July 28 Monkee Paw Acoustic Duo Classic and Modern Variety August 4 The Clifford Keith Acoustic DuoAugust 11 Matt Young Acoustic Folk RockAugust 18 Twice Removed Classic Rock

Concerts at Holts Landing State ParkTuesdays, 7 p.m.

June 28 LoosEndz Christel and Paul GrandellJuly 19 The New Olivet String Band Charlie Papparella, Charles Lynch and John PerdueAugust 9 Smilin’ Drake Drake Burd

Concert Hotline: (302) 227-699139415 Inlet RoadRehoboth Beach, DE

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Like what you see at the park?

Come back and enjoy any of our parks statewide.We have something for everyone. Visit destateparks.com

• Recreation • Education • Hikes • Tours

Proud to support the Trap Pond Summer Concert Series.Call (302) 875-5163 to learn about the many other ways the

Partners support Trap Pond.

Trap Pond State Park Saturdays, May 28 – September 3

May 28 Lower Case Blues Blues

June 4 Second Chance Blues BluesJune 11 Free Range BluegrassJune 18 Stone Jack Ballers Folk/Rock/Southern Soul/Blues/ Pop/60s -70sJune 25 Alex & Shiloh Popular Acoustic/Original/CoversJuly 2 The Shakers Rock and Roll /Funky BluesJuly 9 New Direction Band Classic Rock/CountryJuly 16 Three Sheets Acoustic Trio Party Rock/”Kings of Request”July 23 Zodiac Jack Country/Rock/PopJuly 30 Nadjah Nicole “The Voice” Pop/Singer-songwriterAugust 6 Smooth Sound Dance Band Swing Band

Labor Day ConcertSeptember 3 The Reminders Americana/Blues/Country/Gospel

Concert Hotline: (302) 875-5163Baldcypress Nature Center33587 Baldcypress LaneLaurel, DE

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ENTER TO WIN!Visit destateparks.com/ConcertSurvey, fill out a short questionnaire and let us know which park’s concert you attended and which date, and be entered into a drawing for a 2017 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass!

Attend multiple concerts for additional chances to win!

89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 . destateparks.com