MARCH 2013

featured concerts:

SATURDAY  3/9/12
Beth McDonald and Joe: "Singing Our Stories" - Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown MD
From the Garfield Center website:
Beth McDonald is a jazz vocalist in the classic sense; in love with melody, the great standards, and the charm of another era . She is also a contemporary singer/songwriter, writing and performing to our shared experiences, our emotions and our stories.

 "Beth McDonald's song writing skills are exceptional. She deserves much, much more attention and the jazz public deserves to hear much, much more of her.”                                                

C. Michael Bailey, AllAboutJazz.com

Joe Holt is a jazz pianist who shares a love of the great traditions; known for creative spontaneity and a love of performing.

 “The ever tasteful Joe Holt is a soloist extraordinaire, an intense musician with terrific chops, who shows you he means business.”      

Cam Miller, The American Rag

In Singing Our Stories Beth and Joe, joined by Mike McShane (drums/percussion) and Jeff Davis (bass) combine original compositions and classic gems; weaving a unique musical melding of classic and contemporary, joys and sorrows, soul searching and carefree romping. Join us for an evening that will touch your heart and spirit.

FRIDAY 3/29/13: 7:30-10pmEddie Sherman presents: Perry Raley and Geoff Gallante at Saketumi, Rehoboth Beach DE
The 12 year old jazz trumpet phenom joins Peggy, along with Cliff Kellum - bass, and Mike McShane - drums. Joe will be on piano.


Joe also performs with:
FRIDAY 3/8/13: 6-9pm 

Shore Jazz at Jerry’s Seafood, Lewes, DE
Always a fun evening with John, Mike and Joe.

THURSDAY 3/21/13: 7-10pm
Shore Jazz at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
John, Mike and Joe - again.

THURSDAY 3/28/13: 7-10pm
Spontaneous Invention at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Dave Shiff's  dynamic group.

Many other events take place. Call 877-JOE-HOLT,

                            or e-mail Joe for info on any event not listed.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Special events and concerts:
WEDNESDAY 2/20/13: 7pm
"Women Helping Women" at the Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown Md
Joe returns as musical director for this annual fundraising event to support the work of Dr. Maria Boria. Always a magical evening. The area's finest female performers are featured. Always a full house - reserve early.
(Video clip above is from the 2010 production)


SUNDAY 2/24/13: 10:45am
Joe in concert at the Melwood Church of the Nazarene, Upper Marlboro, MD

Joe returns to the Melwood Church; performing a solo concert of sacred hymns and spiritual song, in the morning service hour.  

Joe also performs with:
FRIDAY 1/4/13: 6-9pm
Shore Jazz at Jerry’s Seafood, Lewes, DE

Okay, happy new year already. See you at Jerry’s

THURSDAY 1/10/13: 7-10pm
Shore Jazz at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jazz night at Old Bay, with John, Mike and Joe.

FRIDAY 1/11/13: 7pm
Beth McDonald at Heron Point, Chestertown, MD
A duo performance for the community’s residents, but open for you as well.

THURSDAY 1/24/13: 7-10pm
Spontaneous Invention at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jazz night at Old Bay, featuring Dave Schiff’s dynamic group.

THURSDAY 2/7/13: 7-10pm
Spontaneous Invention at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DEJazz night at Old Bay, featuring Dave Schiff’s dynamic group.

THURSDAY 2/14/13: 7-10pm
Shore Jazz at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jazz night at Old Bay, featuring saxophonist Cody Leavell.

FRIDAY 2/15/13: 6-9pm 
Shore Jazz at Jerry’s Seafood, Lewes, DE
John Ewart is back, so it's never too late for Mardi Gras!

SATURDAY 2/16/13: 6-9:30pm
Spontaneous Invention at Abbott’s Grill, Milford, DE
Dave, Mike and Joe for Valentine’s weekend.

THURSDAY 2/28/13: 7-10pm
Spontaneous Invention at Old Bay Steak House, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jazz night at Old Bay, featuring Dave Schiff’s dynamic group

Many other events take place. Call 877-JOE-HOLT,
                            or e-mail Joe for info on any event not listed.