Bethany Beach 2017 Summer Schedule
Bandstand
Beach
Bandstand shows begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
Sean Reilly’s
Sinatra Tribute
Fri, June 9
Sean Reilly, vocalist in
the Sinatra style, is one of the nation's
premiere interpreters of the Sinatra
songbook -- having won the 2009 Frank
Sinatra Idol Contest in Hoboken, NJ.
https://seansinatra.com
Caitlin
Marsilii
Sat, June 10, 7:15
Caitlin is an
supported by a four-piece rhythm section.
The group performs classic and current
rock and country hits as well as patriotic
songs.
http://www.usafband.af.mil/ensembles
Real Diamond
Neil Diamond
Tribute
Sat, June 17
Real Diamond is a
professional
tribute
band dedicated to the faithful re-creation
of the live Neil Diamond experience.
http://www.realdiamondband.com
aspiring singer-songwriter featured on
Delmarva
Big Band
WSTW for her original music. Her father,
formerly with Hyjinx, is now with the
Jimmies.
The Jimmies
Sat, June 10, 7:30
The Jimmies is a local
‘80s rock tribute band
covering hits by John
Cougar, INXS, Tom Petty, Modern
English, Van Halen, the Cure, Golden
Earring,
and
many
more.
https://www.facebook.com/RATBAND
Blind Wind
Sun, June 11
This award - winning
Bluegrass/Americana
duo out of Maryland,
is fronted by 14-yearold blind harmonica
player, Cole Moran.
His dad, songwriter Frankie Moran, backs
him up on guitar and sings.
http://www.colemoran.com
U.S. Air Force
Max Impact
Fri, June 16
Max Impact is the
premier rock band of the
U.S. Air Force, consisting
of two vocalists and
Sun, June 18
This band features
the region's elite
professional musicians and educators who
have assembled to perform legacy and
contemporary arrangements in the
American
Big
Band
format.
www.delmarvabigband.com
Mario Rocco
Fri, June 23
Mario Rocco has been
entertaining audiences
for over 25 years with
his comedic approach and versatile song
list. Be prepared for crowd participation as
you reminisce with this oldies and variety
show.
U.S Air
Force
Singing
Sergeants
Sat, June 24
The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus
of the United States Air Force and one of
the world's most versatile and traveled
choral organizations. This elite group is
internationally
recognized
for
its
excellence
in
vocal
performance.
http://www.usafband.af.mil/ensembles
Events
Big Time Entertainment
with a Small Town Feel!
Summer in Bethany Beach keeps
getting bigger and better, but we
never lose sight of our small town
charm.
Crowds come by the thousands to see
some of the best shows in the region
at our Summer Concert Series.
They line the beach to see awardwinning feature films during our
Monday night Movies on the Beach.
They introduce their children to
culture at our Wednesday Kids Club
(July) and visits to our Nature
Center.
They gather on Thursday nights to
roast marshmallows around our
Bonfires on the Beach.
Every June vendors across the
country take part in our annual
Seaside Craft Show.
July offers an Independence Day
Celebration modeled after New
York’s Macy’s Day Parade.
If you’ve been here before, you know
why we’re ranked a favorite beach
and place to visit in magazines like
Travel & Leisure and National
Geographic. If you’re a first-time
visitor, we’re glad you discovered our
many free attractions.
For updates & cancellations*, visit:
www.townofbethanybeach.com,
Facebook: visitbethanybeach;
Twitter: @bethanybeachfun
Instagram: bethanybeachevents
Events Director, Julie Malewski, 302539-8011, ext. 123. *Note: events are
weather dependent and subject to
National Weather Service alerts.
Stephanie Urbina
Jones
Sun, Jun 25
Stephanie is an accomplished
bicultural songwriter and San
Antonio native who performs
her signature Latin Americana Country
rock influenced by Linda Rondstadt, The
Eagles, and Carole King.
http://www.stephanieurbinajones.com
287th DE
Nat’l Guard
Fri, June 30
The 287th Band
was organized in
Wilmington, DE
in 1921 and originally the band of the
198th Coast Artillery Regiment. The band
served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in
WWII, being stationed at Bora Bora and
later occupied Japan. The band traveled to
Bolivia in 1993 and to Germany in 2005.
The concert band will be performing
Americana music.
http://www.287armyband.com
Desert
Highway
Eagles Tribute
Sat, July 1
The Eagles combined
American influences
of both rock and country music into a
unique sound that provided the
soundtrack to a generation. The musicians
in Desert Highway channel the music of
this legendary band and continue to win
over both long-time and new-found fans
with their acclaimed performances.
http://deserthighwayband.com
Army Band
Downrange
Sun, July 2
This is the popular
music ensemble of
The United States
Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” With its
unique and ever-changing repertoire,
Downrange directs the spotlight on this
dynamic
group
of
active-duty
musicians to feature talented vocalists
backed by a powerful rhythm section.
http://www.usarmyband.com
Karaoke
Tues, July 3, 7 – 8:30. Register at 6 p.m.
Sign up to participate and pick your song
on show day.
Love Seed
Mama
Jump
Tues, July 4
Love Seed Mama
Jump is a rock band from Dewey Beach,
DE. Their blend of modern beats, melodic
hooks, and impassioned vocals has earned
them placement on MTV, ESPN, and ABC,
as well as a reputation as one of the most
energetic and engaging live shows on the
East Coast. www.loveseed.com
Dancing Through the
Decades w/ DJ Batman
Thurs, July 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Voted Delmarva's Best "Club DJ &
Entertainer," Batman will have you
“Dancing through the Decades” to the
sounds of summer. Enjoy a familyfriendly mix of summertime favorites
from beach music of the ‘50s and ‘60’s to
Motown & Disco hits from the ‘60s & ‘70s.
Tim Laushey
Orchestra
Fri, July 7
Tim Laushey has played
behind Lee Castle and the
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra,
Ray McKinley, Warren
Covington, Bob Eberele, Vaughn Monroe,
and Johnny Desmond. His orchestra will
play Big Band music from the ‘40s to the
present. www.timlaushey.com
I Am King
The Michael
Jackson Experience
Fri, July 14
Live from Las Vegas, I
Am King features Jackson’s biggest hits.
Michael Firestone has been hailed by fans
and critics alike as the heir apparent to MJ
in look, performance, and authenticity.
His ability to sing live while mastering the
intense dancing that Jackson was so
famous for has made him the most sought
after MJ tribute artist in the world.
http://iamkingtheshow.com
U.S. Navy
Country
Current
Sat, July 15
Country Current
is the Navy’s premiere country-bluegrass
ensemble nationally renowned for its
versatility
and
“eye-popping”
musicianship.
performing a blend of
modern country music and bluegrass.
http://www.navyband.navy.mil/country_
current.html
Matthew
Street Band
Sun, July 16
This classic rock cover
band from the Delmarva Peninsula
promises to drag the party out of you!
http://www.mathewstreetband.com
Sir Rod-
Larger
Than Life
Boy Band
Tribute
Rod Stewart Tribute
Sat, July 8
It’s a ‘90s party
with this fun
New York - based group singing and
performing songs by the Backstreet Boys,
NSYNC, New Kids On The Block, 98
Degrees, Boyz II Men, One Direction, and
more!
http://www.wearelargerthanlife.com
Kategory 5
Sun, July 9
Kategory 5 is a
classic rock band
covering the best of
rock,
rhythm &
blues, and pop music
from the ‘70s and ‘80s. They are also the
reigning Philly 102.9 WMGK House Band.
http://kategory5band.com
Fri, July 21
Complete with Stewart's
wildly coiffed, blond, spiky
hair and signature voice,
Tommy Edward takes the
best of Stewart's talents &
turns them into his own, emulating the
hallmark of the Brit's stage presence.
Come and listen for hits like Young Turks,
You Wear It Well and Maggie May.
www.tommyedward.com
The Fabulous
Dialtones
Sat, July 22,
7:30 – 9:30
This classic rock
band based in DC
features horn-powered top 40 hits from
the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Originally
formed by employees of MCI in 1996, this
group plays your favorites plus a few
originals.
http://www.thefabulousdialtones.com
Earth Wind &
Fire Tribute
Sun, July 23
This Maryland band
brings to life the
R&B and Jazz sounds that continue to
inspire and influence today’s entertainers
- from the funky and "earthy" grooves, to
the sophisticated and complex lyrics and
orchestrations.
https://www.reverbnation.com/earthwin
dfiretributeband
Sarah
Williams
Fri, July 28
Nashville singersongwriter and pianist Sarah Williams
writes and covers a blend of country, soul,
and rock-and-roll. Her set list is fresh and
eclectic with a classic groove. Her
Unfinished Road music video was filmed
here in downtown Bethany Beach.
www.sarahwilliamsmusic.com
John Pollard
Sat, July 29, 7:00
John is an award-winning
solo singer/songwriter, lead
singer of the Cole Younger
Band, and father to Morgan Pollard (one
of the leads for TRT) He carries on the
tradition of storytelling through song.
https://www.reverbnation.com/johnpolla
rdmusic
Triple Rail Turn-Formerly Philbilly
Sat, July 29, 7:30
As Philadelphia's answer to country music,
Triple Rail Turn offers a unique collection
of musicians from varying backgrounds.
Members were selected for their musical
prowess and showmanship. With dozens
of songs in their repertoire and hundreds
of fans following them, a night with this
band will lead to sore feet tomorrow!
https://www.triplerailturn.com
Chris Westfall
John Denver/
James Taylor Tribute
Sun, July 30
Chris' style finds a balance
of acoustic folk. The clear
tenor voice moves gently from familiar
folk tunes to original interpretations of
artists such as James Taylor and John
Denver, and then to his own compositions.
He encourages the audience to sing
along…and by doing so, strangers become
friends, brought together by the spirit of
the music. www.chriswestfall.com
British
Invasion
Years
Fri, August 4
This act is a
nostalgic journey back in time to the 1960s.
More than just the Beatles, it's three shows
in one: The British Invasion, American
Musical Response, and a Beatles finale.
www.thebritishinvasiontribute.com
Over
Time
Sat, August 5
In 2004, Indian
River
High
School
Band
Director Mark Marvel and three of his
students formed Over Time. The group
Delta Spur
Sat, August 12
Delta Spur is
DC/MD/VA's
hottest country
band, performing Luke Bryan, Eric
Church, Zac Brown, Keith Urban, and
others. A Delta Spur show is an energetic
performance of fresh, modern country
music, mixing the fun and excitement of a
party band with country songs you want
to hear.
This ain't your granddad's
country!
http://www.deltaspur.com
The Uptown
Band
Sun, August 13
This ever-evolving
group of musicians
performs an exciting mix of jazz, pop, rock,
funk, and R&B. Enjoy hits from the ‘40s to
now by artists including The Temptations,
Bruno Mars, Frankie Valli, and Elle King.
http://uptownbandmusic.com
Annual Talent Show
http://www.overtimerockband.com
Fri, August 18, 7 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to be on stage?
Register at Town Hall August 1st through
noon August 15th. Show is limited to the
first 25 acts. Break a leg!
Hayley
Fahey Band
Octavia Blues
Band
soon grew to include a horn section and
continues to entertain crowds with classic
and modern rock and dance covers.
Sun, August 6
The Hayley Fahey
Band passionately
performs expertly
crafted
original
music and covers tunes. Hayley’s voice
captivates audiences with a powerful
combination of impressive range and
honest soulful finesse.
http://hayleyfahey.com
PBC Vocal
Band
Fri, August 11
Pitches Be Crazy
(PBC) is a 5person all vocal cover band that performs
hits spanning the last five decades. From
pop to soul, hip-hop to R&B, PBC provides
high quality music that is appropriate for
all demographics and ages.
https://www.wemakedopenoise.com
Did you miss our Poseidon Festival?
Plan to attend next year starting
Memorial Day weekend.
Sat, August 19
Octavia’s powerful
vocal and harmonica
performances warrant endorsements from
Suzuki Music USA and Godin Guitars.
Backed by her tight four-piece blues band,
this original, traditional, and high-energy
act delivers! www.octaviablues.com
The
Reagan
Years
Sun, August 20
These seasoned
professionals
recreate
the
sounds of the 1980s when Ronald Reagan
was President, M-TV first aired, CDs
emerged, acid washed jeans were "cool" &
alternative music was called "New Wave."
The band has headlined in venues
throughout the Mid-Atlantic & in 2011
was featured as part of Reagan’s
centennial birthday celebration at the
Reagan Building in Washington, DC.
www.thereaganyears.com
Three Sheets
Acoustic
The Blue Aces
Wed, August 23
These 6 dynamic
Airman-musicians
perform a diverse mix of today’s hits and
the old school rock and R & B of yesterday.
The band has a true Americana sound,
and is in high demand for a variety of
audiences and settings throughout the
Eastern United States.
Sat, Sept. 2
Three Sheets is an
acoustic party rock
band self-proclaimed to be "kings of
requests.” They cover classic tunes from
the 70’s to the 90’s and welcome a good
challenge from the fans.
JUNE
Jesse Garron’s
JULY:
Tribute to Elvis
The Jamboree
Boys
Fri, August 25
This local traditional country band
features State Senator Gerald Hocker. The
National Association of Campus Activities
(NACA) pegged the band “County Music
Entertainers of the Year” 5 years in a row.
The Core
Eric Clapton Tribute
Sat, August 26
The music of Eric
Clapton’s 50 year career
ranges from Delta blues and psychedelic
rock to pop standards. The Core performs
an electric acoustic tribute to Clapton from
Cream through Blind Faith, Derek and the
Dominoes, and into his extensive solo
career.
http://www.thecoreclapton.com
Ragdoll
Frankie Valli
Tribute
Sun, August
27
Ragdoll wows audiences with their
explosive sound & entertaining show,
playing the very best of Frankie Valli &
The Four Seasons. With classic harmonies
& the falsetto of lead singer Eddy Michaels,
this
tribute
is
a
must
see!
http://ragdolltribute.com
Movies*
Sun, Sept. 3, 8:00
Pa Pop’s Doo Wop
DJ, 6:30
Acclaimed as the
"closest thing to the King," this show takes
audiences on a musical journey into the
concert years when Elvis Presley was the
King of Rock & Roll. Garron’s uncanny
ability to bring Elvis to life on stage has
withstood 20 years in the business and has
evolved into a professional act with live
musicians, female backup vocalists, and a
genuine portrayal of Elvis in the height of
his career right down to the scarf
serenades
and
standing
ovations.
www.jessegarron.com
Special Events
(townofbethanybeach.com for details)
Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, July 4th. Parade at noon
with 12 bands! Ben Franklin Trivia,
2:30; Awards, 7:15; Love Seed Mama
Jump concert, 7:30; Fireworks, dusk.
Wednesdays in July: Kids Club
5: Carnival Night, 6-9 Bandstand
12: Zoo In My Room, 7:30 Bandstand
19 & 26: Rehoboth Children’s Theatre
12:
The Wild Life, PG
19:
Nine Lives, PG
26:
Monster Trucks, PG
3:
Sing, PG
10:
Moana, PG
17:
Finding Dory, PG
24:
Chasing Mavericks, PG
31:
Secret Life of Pets, PG
AUGUST:
7:
Lego Batman Movie, PG
14:
The Croods, PG
21:
The Boss Baby, PG
28:
Beauty & The Beast, PG
SEPTEMBER:
8:
The Founder, PG-13
15:
The Jungle Book, PG
22:
Mrs. Doubtfire, PG
29:
La La Land, PG-13
*Note: Movies are shown at dusk on
Monday nights through Labor Day and
Friday nights in September, weather
permitting. Titles subject to change.
For full details, see Activities,
www.townofbethanybeach.com.
Still Surfin’
Beach
Boys
Tribute
Fri, Sept. 1
Based in D.C.,
Still Surfin' is a professional Beach Boys
tribute band with each member having a
unique and extensive musical background.
A common love for harmonies and
deceivingly
difficult
arrangements
brought them together to perform this
timeless, beautiful music suitable for
audiences of all ages. www.stillsurfin.com
Exercise Classes
July 27th, Périers Day, WWIIunes
band on the Bandstand at 7:30 pm.
Bandstand
Yoga: 6 a.m. daily
Beach – Garfield Pkwy
Yoga, 8 a.m. Sundays
Pilates: 8 a.m. Tu, W, F
Boot Camp: 8 a.m. M, Th, Sa
Kids Ninja Warrior: 9 a.m. W & Sa
Beach – Central Blvd
Yoga: 7 a.m. S, M, W, F