Pat McGee’s Down The Hatch OBX
Thursday May 20 to Sunday, May 23

Pat McGee is a singer/songwriter with more than 15 years of music behind him.  He offers a great easy-going style that is a perfect fit for the OBX.   McGee and his fellow musicians were on the Outer Banks last spring, and the weekend was such a hit that they are back for round two.  The weekend is packed with great events and great music. 

TWO Full Rock Shows with Pat McGee, Songwriter Sessions with McGee, Kellogg, Tolcher, and other guests!, Toga Party, 80’s Night, Beach Olympics, BBQ, Late Nights, “Bareoke,” Band Camp, B-Ball Tourney, and so much more . . . 

In fact, he is a front man himself.   In the 80s, Tim lead a number of trios.  Afterwards, he did spend a lot of time touring with Dave Matthews. Now, he is a front man again, heading a group called TR3. 

In addition to Reynolds, TR3 consists of bass player Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan Martier (also a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty).

“Doing the sideman gig, that kind of came later,” Reynolds said during a recent phone interview with the Vale Daily News. “I started as the front man, and it’s more of an expression to be a front man. I’ve always been compelled to write music. As much as I like to play the guitar, to me the real deal is writing music.” 

The group played in Vail last week and has been touring, but their home base is the Outer Banks.  Keep an eye on the music schedule for some of the local clubs, and you may be lucky enough to see TR3 in action.

To connect with the group and see when they are coming to a town near you, please visit their fan page on MySpace. 

Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas

Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas will be held in the indoor theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The holiday event is a benefit for GEM, a non-profit that provides a positive and supportive day environment for adults with memory loss, physical and mental disabilities and those in need of socialization.

Refreshment will be served following the performance. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the door the night of the event.

Local performers include:  Angelo Sonnesso – Tenor; Lisa Martinez – Soprano; Christian Jackle –Soprano; Nick Hodsdon – Baritone; Sue Artz – Violin; Joy Martinez and Blaire Smith (8 years old) and David Spangler – piano/accompanist.

Saturday October 17^th, 7:30 at the Outer Banks Music Showcase

Tickets only $11.95 and kids are FREEE!

For more information on tickets and schedules, please contact the box office at

252. 261.7505

3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival This Weekend!

 This year’s Duck Jazz Festival is being held on Sunday, October 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Duck Town Park. Sacramento-based Jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters is set to headline the festival.  This is a rain or shine event.

The current artist schedule (subject to change due to weather, scheduling, or artist availability) is:
11:00 a.m. Joe Mapp & The Coordinates featuring Laura Martier
12 noon Connected
1:00 p.m. Joe Baoine
2:45 p.m. Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers
4:30 p.m. Kim Waters 

Parking for the Duck Jazz Festival
Please be advised, that there will be a large number of people in Duck during the weekend of October 10th and 11th for the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival and other fall activities.  There may be increased traffic throughout Town as well as parking along some of the side streets. This event brings over 4,000 people.  Remember, if you are parking, please obey all traffic rules — do not block driveways, do not park near fire hydrants,  leave access for emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks, and be safe!

Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the Duck Jazz Fest.  Great vacation homes still available.

3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival

Seaside Vacations is proud to offer a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rental homes, condos and villas close to this annual event. Choose from a spacious 14-bedroom oceanfront home or a cozy 2-bedroom condo – many offering big discounts as much as 40% off! Check available homes during the festival weekend …

In addition to the many events of the marathon, Seaside Vacations is also proud to offer all of our guests the exclusive benefits of our Club Seaside program. From wine tasting and yoga to golf, tennis and surfing…it’s all free and it’s all for you. In addition, our guests also receive complimentary membership to Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club as well as speical discounted golf rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club!

More about the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival…

The schedule for the 2009 Duck Jazz Festival will be announced soon. Learn more about the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival…

Great way to spend Labor Day on the Outer Banks.   http://www.bluezandbrewz.com/

 Brew Thru’s Blues and Brews Festival

• Sunday, September 6th of Labor Day weekend.
• Gate opens at 5pm, the music starts at 6pm and the event flows until 10pm.
• Beverly “Guitar” Watkins w/ Albert White
• Old Enough to Know Better
• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
• Ticket link:  www.shop.outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com

Tuesday, August 4

Tai Chi 7:30 a.m.- Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Crowd- The Crowd combines vocal and instrumental talent to perform pop, rock, R&B, and country selections.

Wednesday, August 5

Morning Theater and Music Series featuring “The Lost Colony” cast 10:00 a.m.- The gifted performers from Roanoke Island’s famous “Lost Colony” production will be presenting an “Oklahoma!” preview show, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.

Thursday, August 6

“Fit and Flexible,” beginning Pilates  7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Patti Waller is the instructor. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m.- Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores:  Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. 

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Little Kings- The Little Kings will play cover tunes that span the last four decades.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – Pure Sea Glass by Richard LaMotte

Pure Sea Glass is an incredible reference for any coastal enthusiast. More than 200 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. Author Richard LaMotte provides tremendous detail on all aspects of identifying sea glass, its historical significance, ways to assess rarity, and the most advantageous locations and times to search for it. Attendees should bring a beach or folding chair.

For more information on these events or upcoming Town events, visit the Town of Duck’s Web Site at www.townofduck.com or call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286.