Please visit https://joeholtsnotes.com/shows for my performance schedule going forward. This schedule blog will remain online as an archive of past performances.
Thank you.
Thanks for visiting. On this site, you'll find a listing of my public piano concerts and performances, with links, and relevant information. Selected other engagements (accompaniment, sideman work, etc.) are also listed. You will not find private, or non-public events referenced. If you want information on any event not listed, please e-mail me at joeholt@joeholtsnotes.com . Hope to see you!
Please visit https://joeholtsnotes.com/shows for my performance schedule going forward. This schedule blog will remain online as an archive of past performances.
Thank you.
Something new, unique and quite cool, from the wonderful Inn at Huntingfield Creek. Join me for a comfort food supper and intimate space solo piano performance. Limited availability, reservations only. Scroll down to the first entry on the Huntingfield website special page.
Inn at Huntingfield Creek website Facebook event
FRIDAY, 1/14: 4-7pm - Sharon Sable@BrewHaHa, Greenville, DE
SUNDAY, 1/16 (rescheduled to 5/22): 3pm - Jazz Vespers@Cape May (NJ) Presbyterian Church
Every Wednesday: 7pm - The View From the Piano Bench
My new weekly video premiere (the continuation of Inside the Process), on Wednesdays evening at 7pm, brings you into my world, and how I see it from where I sit. A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights, conversation and music. Join me on my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel.
Every Thursday: 7pm - Piano for My Friends
The "Piano for my Friends" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel to premiere on Thursday evenings at 7pm. An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
FRIDAY, 12/10: 4-7pm - Sharon Sable@BrewHaHa, Greenville, DE
I'll join Sharon at the Greenville location - 3838 Kennett Pike
SATURDAY, 12/11: 1-1:45pm - Chestertown Art Walk, Chestertown, MD
Varied works from many local artists for sale throughout Chestertown's Arts and Entertainment district, with music stations in place throughout the event. I will be on the town piano at Bad Alfred's on High Street for a 45 minute set from 1pm. The event runs from 10am-4pm
MONDAY, 12/13: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guests Sharon Sable and E Shawn Qaissaunee@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Shaon Sable and E Shawn Qaissaunee join me for the final installment of the (5 year/200 show) Mainstay Monday series. Wonderful music will be made.
Mainstay website, Sharon's website Shawn's website
TUESDAY, 12/21: 7pm - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShan,e, in our monthly slot - Christmas edition. :)
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
FRIDAY, 12/31: 6-8pm - solo piano@The Mainstay, Rock Hall. MD
The Mainstay's annual New Year's Eve potluck returns. The potluck begins at 5pm, music at 6pm.
Every Wednesday: 7pm - Inside the Process
The "Inside the Process" hour is prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes2021 YouTube channel to premiere every Wednesday evening at 7pm, A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights, conversation and music.
JoeHoltsNotes2021 YouTube Channel
Every Thursday: 7pm - Piano for My Friends
The "Piano for my Friends" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel to premiere on Thursday evenings at 7pm. An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
WEDNESDAY, 11/3: 7pm - Blossom Dearie Tribute@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Our first live Blossom Dearie tribute show performance, with a full rhythm section, sponsored by the True Blue Jazz Festival!
Sharon Sable website True Blue Jazz website Pines website
FRIDAY, 11/5: 5-7pm solo piano@Bad Alfred's, Chestertown, MD
I'll be inside Bad Alfred's for First Friday, on the town piano :)
MONDAY, 11/8: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Dick Durham@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
2 piano show with local legend Dick Durham
FRIDAY, 11/12: 9pm-12am - Sharon Sable@Hummingbird to Mars, Wilmington, DE
A duo with Sharon in a super cool speakeasy venue.
Sharon Sable website, Hummingbird website
FRIDAY, 11/19: 4-7pm - Sharon Sable@BrewHaHa, Greenville, DE
I'll join Sharon at the Greenville location - 3838 Kennett Pike
SUNDAY, 11/21: 5:05pm - The Gathering Space@Grace Cafe, Wilmington, DE
Riverfront Church devotes this special time for reflection and for community. I'll be providing solo piano instrumental music. Join in person or virtually.
more info, Riverfront Church Facebook page
MONDAY, 11/22: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Barbara Parker and Bob Taylor@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Bob Taylor, bass joins me to feature the music and musical roots of singer/songwriter Barbara Parker.
TUESDAY, 11/23: 7pm - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShane, in our monthly slot :).
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
FRIDAY, 11/22: 5-7pm - Sharon Sable@Winterthur, Wilmington, DE
Joining Sharon for a duo. Mixers and Elixirs event.
SATURDAY, 11/27: 6:30-9pm - Sharon Sable and Joe@Zollies Jazz Cucina, New Castle, DE
A wonderful new restaurant and venue. Join us!
Zollies website, Zollies page, Sharon's website
VIDEO EVENTS:
SUNDAY 11/14, 5:05pm - Beth McDonald and Joe@Riverfront Church Music Edition series
Beth and I perform an eclectic concert for the Riverfront church music series under the theme, "called to create".
more info, Riverfront Church Facebook page, Beth McDonald website
SUNDAY, 11/21: 5:05pm - The Gathering Space@Grace Cafe, Wilmington, DE
Riverfront Church devotes this special time for reflection and for community. I'll be providing solo piano instrumental music. Join in person or virtually.
more info, Riverfront Church Facebook page
Every Wednesday: 7pm - Inside the Process
Note the change in procedure. Instead of a livestream, the "Inside the Process" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes2021 YouTube channel to premiere every Wednesday evening at 7pm, A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music.
JoeHoltsNotes2021 YouTube Channel
Every Thursday: 7pm - Piano for My Friends
Note the change in procedure. Instead of a livestream, the "Piano for my Friends" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel to premiere on Thursday evenings at 7pm. An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
LIVE EVENTS:
FRIDAY, 10/1: 5-7pm - solo piano@First Friday, Chestertown, MD
The Arts and Entertainment District piano will be moved out to the sidewalk in front of Bad Alfred's on High Street for Frist Friday
info to come
FRIDAY, 10/1: 9pm-12am - Sharon Sable@Hummingbird to Mars, Wilmington, DE
A duo with Sharon in a super cool speakeasy venue.
Sharon Sable website, Hummingbird website
MONDAY, 10/11: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Libby York@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Acclaimed vocalist Libby York joins me.
Mainstay website, Libby York website
TUESDAY, 10/26: 7pm - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShane, in our monthly slot :).
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
VIDEO EVENTS:
Every Wednesday: 7pm - Inside the Process
Note the change in procedure. Instead of a livestream, the "Inside the Process" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes2021 YouTube channel to premiere every Wednesday evening at 7pm, A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music.
JoeHoltsNotes2021 YouTube Channel
Every Thursday: 7pm - Piano for My Friends
Note the change in procedure. Instead of a livestream, the "Piano for my Friends" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel to premiere on Thursday evenings at 7pm. An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
LIVE EVENTS:
FRIDAY, 9/3: 4-7pm - Sharon Sable@BrewHaHa, Greenville, DE
I'll join Sharon at the Greenville location - 3838 Kennett Pike
FRIDAY, 9/10: 6-9pm - The Sholbertshires@Chestertown, MD Jazz Festival Gala
The Sholbertshire Swingtet is featured for the Chestertown Jazz Festival Gala Cocktail Party/Concert. We are featured starting at 7:30pm.
Festival info, Festival page, Sholbertshires page
MONDAY, 9/13: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guests Eddie Sherman and Peggy Raley@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Vocalists Peggy Raley and Eddie Sherman, co-directors of the annual True Blue Jazz Festival in Rehoboth Beach, DE, join me for Mainstay Monday.
SATURDAY, 9/25: 4-7pm - Shore Jazz@Southgate Grill, Berlin, MD
John Ewart, Mike McShane and return to this cool spot.
Southgate Grill website, Southgate Grill page, Shore Jazz website
MONDAY, 9/27: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Jen Friedman@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Local actress, comedienne (and force of nature) Jen Friedman joins me. A most unique and fun evening is in store.
TUESDAY, 9/28: 7pm - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShane, in our monthly slot :).
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
VIDEO EVENTS:
Every Wednesday: 7pm - Inside the Process
Note the change in procedure this month. Instead of a livestream, the "Inside the Process" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes2021 YouTube channel to premiere every Wednesday evening at 7pm, A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music.
JoeHoltsNotes2021 YouTube Channel
Every Thursday: 7pm - Piano for My Friends
Note the change in procedure this month. Instead of a livestream, the "Piano for my Friends" hour will be prerecorded and uploaded to my joeholtsnotes YouTube channel to premiere on Thursday evenings at 7pm. An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
The Mainstay stage
LIVE EVENTS:
SUNDAY, 8/1: 4pm - Suede@The Turning Point, Piermont, NY
Amy Shook and I will be Suede's backing band. Fun!!
Suede's page, Turning Point website
FRIDAY, 8/6: 5-7pm - solo piano@First Friday, Chestertown, MD
The Arts and Entertainment District piano will be moved out to the sidewalk in front of Bad Alfred's on High Street for Frist Friday
info to come
MONDAY, 8/9: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guests The Tom Lagana Group@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
The acclaimed trio of Tom Lagana - guitar, Tom Baldwin - bass and Domiinic Smith - drums join me for an eclectic evening of jazz
FRIDAY, 8/20: 9pm-12am - Sharon Sable@Hummingbird to Mars, Wilmington, DE
A duo with Sharon in a super cool speakeasy venue.
Sharon Sable website, Hummingbird website
SATURDAY, 8/21: 4-7pm - Shore Jazz@Southgate Grill, Berlin, MD
John Ewart, Mike McShane and I swing Shore Jazz back into gear. Come out and support us at this new venue (for us)!
Southgate Grill website, Southgate Grill page, Shore Jazz website
MONDAY, 8/23: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Meredith Davies Hadaway@The Mainstay, Rock Hall. MD
Award winning poet and Celtic harpist Meredith Davies Hadaway joins me for a most unique and lovely collaboration
TUESDAY, 8/31: time tba - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShane, are reunited. Reserve early.
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
LIVESTREAM/VIDEO EVENTS:
Every Tuesday: 7pm* - Piano for My Friends
An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later. * except for 8/31 - moved to Wednesday 9/1)
Every Wednesday: 7pm** - Inside the Process
A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music. Find the video live on my Facebook page or watch it later. **except for 8/25@12noon. Also Tuesday 8/31 (instead of Wednesday 9/1), an "Inside the Process" video will premiere at 7pm (instead of a livestream).
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on any event not listed.
LIVE EVENTS:
SATURDAY, 7/10: 4-7pm - Shore Jazz@Southgate Grill, Berlin MD
John Ewart, Mike McShane and I swing Shore Jazz back into gear. Come out and support us at this new venue (for us)!
Southgate Grill website, Southgate Grill page, Shore Jazz website
SUNDAY, 7/11: 2pm - Midiri Brothers Sextet@Tri State Jazz Society, Wallingford, PA
I'm with the Midiri Brothers for a Tri State Jazz Society concert at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA (also livestreamed on the Tri State Facebook page).
Tri State Jazz website, Midiri Brothers page, Community Arts Center website
MONDAY, 7/12: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guest Steve Herberman@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
One of the most respected names in the world of jazz guitar joins me for the return of Mainstay Monday! Join us for a 7 string-guitar/piano duo featuring favorite standards and jazz classics.
Mainstay website, Steve Herberman website
FRIDAY, 7/16: 6:30pm - Libby York@The Room at Cedar Grove, Lewes, DE
I'll join Mike McShane to perform with Libby York at this supper club venue.
Room at Cedar Grove info, Libby York website
MONDAY, 7/26: 7pm - Mainstay Monday with guests Maura West, Gabby Bucci and Ben Lammers (Washington College Jazz Combo)@The Mainstay, Rock Hall, MD
Maura, Gabby and Ben were scheduled to perform a final Washington Collège Jazz Combo performance, as graduating seniors, in 2020. Now WAC alumni, the Jazz Combo reunites!
TUESDAY, 7/27: 7-10pm - Holly Lane/Shore Jazz@The Pines, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Holly and Shore Jazz, with John Ewart and Mike McShane, are reunited. Reserve early.
Pines website, Pines page, Shore Jazz website
FRIDAY, 7/30: 730pm - Suede@Ram's Head On Stage, Annapolis, MD
Amy Shook and I will be Suede's backing band. Gonna be great fun!!
Suede's page Ram's Head On Stage website
SATURDAY, 7/31: 7:30pm - Suede@Epworth UMC, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Amy and I will be backing Suede for this one show only fundraiser for Camp Rehoboth. Rehoboth friends take note. :)
LIVESTREAM EVENTS:
Every Tuesday: 7pm* - Piano for My Friends
An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later. * except for 7/27@12:00 noon
Every Wednesday: 7pm** - Inside the Process
A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music. Find the video live on my Facebook page or watch it later. **except for 7/7@12noon
Other events take place. Message Joe for info on any event not listed
Libby York, with Mike and I
LIVE EVENTS:
FRIDAY, 6/18: 5-8pm - Libby York@Bluecoast, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Mike McShane and I join Libby on the patio stage.
Bluecoast website, Libby York website
SATURDAY, 6/19: 6pm - Karen Somerville@Wilmer Park, Chestertown, MD
Juneteenth music and festivities throughout the day. My set accompanying Karen is at 6pm.
LIVESTREAM EVENTS:
Every Tuesday, 7pm: Escape, From Home piano hour
An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page or watch it later.
Every Wednesday, 7pm: Inside the Process
A unique look behind the curtain as I share stories, experiences, insights and music. Find the video live on my Facebook page or watch it later.
Other events take place. Message joe for info on any event not listed.
Livestreams continue.
LIVESTREAM EVENTS:
Every Tuesday, 7pm: "Escape, From Home" piano hour.
An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later.
Every Wednesday, 7pm: "Inside the Process"
A unique look behind the curtain and inside the process as I share stories, experiences, insights and music. Find the video love on my Facebook page, or watch it later.
Other events take place. Email Joe for info on events not included here.
LIVESTREAM EVENTS:
Every Tuesday, at 7pm: "Escape, From Home" Piano Hour
An hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later.
Every Wednesday, at 7pm: "Inside the Process"
A unique look behind the curtain and inside the process as I share stories, experiences, insights, and music. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later.
Monday 4/12, 7pm: "Monday Night LIVE"
Join me on the Mainstay Facebook page as I interview vocalist Sharon Sable. Sharon will reflect on the life, career and influence of vocalist/pianist Blossom Dearie. Sharon and I are debuting a Blossom Dearie tribute show later this month in a livestream from the Mainstay (see below). This interview is a prelude. :)
Friday, 4/23: 7pm - "Songbird - The Music of Blossom Dearie"
Sharon Sable and I debut our Blossom Dearie tribute show in a livestream from the Mainstay stage.
Sunday, 4/25: 7:30pm - Beth McDonald/Scott Silbert/Joe Holt Livestream
Blue House Productions hosts Beth, Scott and I from their video studio. Watch live on the Blue House Facebook page. Beth's originals, a tip of the hat to Peggy Lee, and more!
Saturday, 4/30: 6pm - Sholbertshire Swingtet livestream
True Blue Jazz hosts their annual Jazz Appreciation Day show virtually. The Sholbertshires open the livestream festivities!
LIVE/IN PERSON EVENTS:
Friday, 4/16: 9pm-12am - Hummingbird to Mars, Wilmington, DE
Sharon Sable and I return to Wilmington's hip speakeasy. We'll be performing music from our Blossom Dearie Tribute show, and more!
Sharon's Website Hummingbird Website
Saturday 4/24: 10am-4pm - Chestertown Art Walk, Chestertown, MD
I'll be featured as one of the pianists for the official debut of the Chestertown's Arts and Entertainment district piano. You can find me on High Street in front of Bad Alfred's for one set, beginning at 1:30pm.
Other events take place, Email Joe for info on events not included here.
LIVESTREAM EVENTS:
Every Tuesday, 7pm - "Escape, From Home Piano Hour"
A hour of classic tunes and signature spontaneity. Find the video live on my Facebook page, or watch it later.
Monday, 2/8, at 7pm - "Pandemic Piano"
Join me as I take you inside the process of making music, sharing from my experience(s), on the Mainstay Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 9: 2pm livestream
Pandemic Piano finds a new home, with a new name. Join me as I share stories, insights and music from my experience(s), live on my Facebook page.
Live gigs are slowly working their way back. :)
TUESDAY, 12/1: 7 to 8pm
Escape, From Home piano hour - livestreaming event
Join me to share the space for a solo piano "cocktail hour" approach to a wide range of music.
Joe's Facebook page
MONDAY 12/7: 7 to 8pm Monday Night LIVE - livestreaming event "Pandemic Piano" I'll be livestreaming from home, sharing music and insights on the Mainstay Facebook page. Mainstay Facebook page
TUESDAY, 11/3: 7 to 8pm
Escape, From Home piano hour - livestreaming event
Join me to share the space for a solo piano "cocktail hour" approach to a wide range of music.
Joe's Facebook page
MONDAY 11/9: 7 to 8pm Monday Night LIVE - livestreaming event - "Pandemic Piano" I'll be livestreaming from home, sharing music and insights on the Mainstay Facebook page. Mainstay Facebook page
I'll be around town and streaming on line for the True Blue Jazz festival this year. See below.
TUESDAY, 10/6: 7 to 8pm
Escape, From Home piano hour - livestreaming event
Join me to share the space for a solo piano "cocktail hour" approach to a wide range of music.
Joe's Facebook page
MONDAY 10/12: 7 to 8pm Monday Night LIVE - livestreaming event "Pandemic Piano" I'll be livestreaming from home, sharing music and insights on the Mainstay Facebook page. Mainstay Facebook page
TUESDAY, 9/1: 7 to 8pm
Escape, From Home piano hour - livestreaming event
Join me to share the space for a solo piano "cocktail hour" approach to a wide range of music.
Joe's Facebook page
TUESDAY, 9/8: 7 to 8pm
Escape, From Home piano hour - livestreaming event
Join me to share the space for a solo piano "cocktail hour" approach to a wide range of music.
Joe's Facebook page
MONDAY 9/14: 7 to 8pm Monday Night LIVE - livestreaming event I'll be livestreaminig from home, on the Mainstay Facebook page. Topic TBA Mainstay Facebook page