Unpredictable in genre or instrumentation, Delaware native Tyler Greene is always striving to explore new methods of songwriting, production, and performance. With a show that features acoustic asides, psychedelic jams, sample manipulation, & live looping mastery, Tyler is sure to fit the bill and to deliver. Shapeshifting into whatever the situation calls for, he draws […]
Every four years we hear that “this is the most important election in our history,” but what happened in the election of 1860 that took the country into a civil war? Explore the issues to understand why Delawareans didn’t vote for Abraham Lincoln and discover how he won despite not receiving a single vote in […]
Chris English offers a combination of deep traditional acoustic blues and solid original material. Delta blues is his forte, singing, playing guitar and harp, stamping out the time on an old wooden Coca Cola crate. He uses vintage guitars from the 20's and '30's to replicate the sound and feeling of the blues he has […]
In honor of Delaware Day, tours of the Old State House will focus on the stories of some of the signers of Delaware's ratification document. Come visit us and hear the story of how Delaware earned its nickname of the First State! Building tours start at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and […]
Born into a family with a deep love of music, Bryan was quickly drawn into the art. Bryan’s first guitar was a flamenco guitar handed down from his uncle. As he moved in and out of various bands through high school/college, Bryan developed a unique songwriting style derived from his many influences, including John Denver, […]
Red Smith and Blue Dawn is an acoustic string band known for their captivating blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Formed in January 2024 the band features a lineup of skilled musicians who bring together a rich mix of traditional and original tunes. Their sound is characterized by lively mandolin and intricate dobro leads, […]
Local historian Syl Woolford will discuss the activism of Paul Robeson, a successful actor and singer of the early 20th century. In the 1940s Robeson turned his attention to addressing racism throughout the world. Taking a stance on the issue impacted his career and his life.
Opening the evening will be Nashville-based singer songwriter Stella Prince. Shaping her emotions into powerful songs and performances that put her visceral voice at center stage, Stella Prince has forged her own genre. Her Gen Z folk has earned her sold-out shows across North America and Europe, history-making Nashville performances at AMERICANAFEST and Tin Pan […]
