Get ready to immerse yourself in the sounds of swing and rhythm at this year’s Duck Jazz Festival, a free, two-day event showcasing regional and local jazz musicians.
The town-sponsored festival now in its 16th year will kick off with a Concert on the Green-style event from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 11 featuring guitarist, producer and composer Adam Hawley on the main stage, 1200 Duck Road, in Duck Town Park. Hawley has performed with the likes of Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez and The Manhattan Transfer.
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Several artists will be showcased on two different stages during a full day of music Oct. 12. Gates open at 10 a.m.
Vocalist Shayna Steele will kick things off at 11 a.m. on the main stage followed by a lineup to include:
- First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band at 12:10 p.m. on the amphitheater stage.
- Gerald Veasley at 1:10 p.m. on the main stage.
- David Esleck Trio featuring Jordan Garrett at 2:20 p.m. on the amphitheater stage.
- Brass Queens at 3:25 p.m. on the main stage.
- The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski at 4:30 p.m. on the amphitheater stage.
- Tito Puente, Jr. at 5:25 p.m. on the main stage.
The festival will be held rain or shine. Chairs are available for rent onsite from Just for the Beach and attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs.
Food and soft drinks will also be available for purchase from Duck eateries.
Umbrellas and tents are not permitted and video recording is prohibited.
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The park is smoke-free and plastic, aluminum, and glass recycling receptors are available onsite, but guests are asked to consider taking glass containers home to recycle for the safety of the event’s volunteers.
A children’s story time and rhythm play, movie on the green, community concert on the green and a live jam at the Bluepoint will be hosted Oct. 10.
For further details, including the environmental policy for the event, visit the town’s website. “As part of the Town’s vision, a commitment to environmental stewardship is one of our unifying principles,” according to the website.
Live music and other special activities will be taking place at Duck businesses around town. For event updates, follow Duck Jazz Festival on Facebook and Twitter.
