1/07/2014

JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, 2014

Joe performs solo:

SUNDAY 1/26: 5-7pm
Joe plays the "piano bar" at JR's Pub, Chestertown, MD 
A weekly feature, in the specially appointed "piano room", featuring regional pianists on a rotating schedule. My turn this week. You should come.

SUNDAY 2/23: 5-7pm
Joe plays the "piano bar" at JR's PubChestertown, MD 
My turn again. You should come, again. 

SUNDAY 3/9: 5-7pm
Joe plays the "piano bar" at JR's PubChestertown, MD 
Yes, you lose an hours sleep, but you should be awake by now.
SUNDAY 3/16: 5-7pm
Joe plays the "piano bar" at JR's PubChestertown, MD 
Getting to be a habit. 
SUNDAY 3/23: 5-7pm
Joe plays the "piano bar" at JR's PubChestertown, MD 
Three in a row. Why not?

Joe performs with:

Beth McDonald:

SUNDAY 1/12: 6pm
Cross Church of the Nazarene, Dover, DE
Beth and Joe "do church", featuring gospel, hymns and Beth's contemporary originals. A unique presentation, reaching back to where Beth and Joe began their musical journey, and looking ahead as well. 
SATURDAY 1/25: 7:30pm
The Carbaret at Germano’s, Little Italy, Baltimore MD
Beth and Joe return to Germano's to perform “Singing Our Stories”, with Jeff Davis - bass, guitar, vocals. A classic and classy blend of standards and Beth’s originals.
SUNDAY 2/8: 6pm
Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene, Leonardtown, MD
Beth and Joe "do church", featuring gospel, hymns and Beth's contemporary originals. A unique presentation, reaching back to where Beth and Joe began their musical journey, and looking ahead as well.
SATURDAY 3/15: 8pm
"Singing Our Stories" at the Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown, MD
Beth's original songs take center stage, along with some of favorite music from then and now. A unique and compelling performance. Not to be missed. With Jeff Davis - bass, guitar, vocals.

Mike McShane:

THURSDAY 1/9: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
A duo performance with Mike (drums, congas) and Joe (keys/piano, "Jaco") is it's own unique thing. Trust me. 
FRIDAY 1/10: 7-10pm
Mike McShane Trio at The Cultured Pearl, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Featuring Paul Midiri on vibes/trombone. Lucky to catch Paul at home, between jazz festival engagements with his "Midiri Brothers" band. We are making him work anyway.  
SATURDAY 1/11: 7-10pm
Mike McShane Trio at The Cultured Pearl, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Lucky to have Paul for two nights in a row. You should come for both of them. 
THURSDAY 1/16: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Thursday night is Jazz Night at DDC. We are that.
THURSDAY 1/30: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
It gets more fun all the time.
THURSDAY 2/6: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
You never know what might happen (or who might sit in).
THURSDAY 2/20: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
it's jazz night, all you jazzers.
THURSDAY 2/27: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Mike, Joe, Jaco, and who knows what.
FRIDAY 2/28: 7-10pm
Mike McShane Trio at The Cultured Pearl, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Featuring Paul Midiri on vibes/trombone. It's a classy little combo.
SATURDAY 3/1: 7-10pm
Mike McShane Trio at The Cultured Pearl, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Can't get too much of a good thing!
THURSDAY 3/13: 7-10pm
Mike McShane at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
You never know what might happen (or who might sit in).

Shore Jazz:

FRIDAY 1/17: 6-9pm
Shore Jazz at Jerry's Seafood, Lewes, DE
Our monthly spot. We are well supported by our local fan base, so if you plan to come and want to sit near the band, you should call ahead and reserve. 
John Ewart - sax/clarinet, Mike McShane, drums
FRIDAY 2/22: 6-9pm
Shore Jazz at Jerry's Seafood, Lewes, DE
Our monthly spot. Same suggestion. 
John Ewart - sax/clarinet, Mike McShane, drums
FRIDAY 3/22: 6-9pm
Shore Jazz at Jerry's Seafood, Lewes, DE
Come hungry, leave happy. 
John Ewart - sax/clarinet, Mike McShane, drums

Spontaneous Invention:

FRIDAY 2/14: 6-9pm
Spontaneous Invention at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jazzing up Valentines Day
FRIDAY 3/20: 6-9pm
Spontaneous Invention at Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Perfect for jazz night.
SATURDAY 3/22: 7:30pm
Spontaneous Invention concert for the Queen Anne's County Arts Council
Dave Schiff's dynamic jazz group is the featured attraction. Jazz lovers take note, and contact the Arts Council for ticket info.

In addition:
SATURDAY 1/24: 6-10pm
Rhonda Apple at Adolofo's Italian Restaraunt, Beach Plaza Holel, Ocean City, MD
Rhonda and Dale Britt ("Apple and Britt") are an Ocean City fixture. Happy to keep the piano bench warm for Dale while he is away. 
SATURDAY 1/31: 6-10pm
Rhonda Apple at Adolofo's Italian Restaraunt, Beach Plaza Holel, Ocean City, MD
And happy to do it again.

Special Events:

WEDNESDAY 2/19/14: 7pm
Women Helping Women Concert
Joe is proud to be the musical director/accompanist for this annual fundraising event to support the work of Dr. Maria Boria. Always a wonderful evening. Always a sellout (hint...). Can't make the show? Watch the live webstream here.