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Concert Gild brings
music to 150-year-old Gild Hall in Arden, Delaware,
just ten minutes north of Wilmington,
and twenty minutes south of the Philadelphia airport. Members
save 20% on all events.
A map of the Ardens for directions is located here.
Pick up our Winter 2010 postcards at Gild Hall next time you are there!
DUNCAN SHEIK MARCH 19 Now On Sale!
COMING EVENTS: For details, scroll down page.
- If you are a club member you can get an added $2 off by buying tickets to 3 or more shows, email us to let us know if you are interested.
- The Winter 2010 Poster can be downloaded here.
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- PHOTOS OF RECENT CONCERTS: WPA and Joy Kills Sorrow, Spring Standards, Andy Statman Trio (photos by Ron, and Tom), Beausoleil, Jerry Douglas Band, Chris Smither. More photos can be found at bottom of page in each historical concert listing.
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS: (Except shows at the Grand)
- call (302) 475-3126
- send us an email
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XPN Welcomes - Acoustic Cafe:
An Evening with Carrie Rodriguez,
Ben Sollee and Madi Diaz
Saturday January 30, 2010 at 8 PM - $15 members, $20 all the rest
Catch
three already acclaimed artists stlll at the beginning of their
careers. Roots Music Association Songwriter of the Year Carrie
Rodriguez (who was here in Arden a few years back with her band,
playing fiddle and guitar); Ben Sollee, chosen one of NPR’s
“Top 10 Unknown Artists of the Year” (former cellist for
Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck in the Sparrow Quartet); and Madi Diaz,
not only an alumna of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Young Friends,
but also hailed as one of ‘SXSW’s Most Buzzworthy
Acts’ by Paste Magazine.
Hear them in an acoustic setting while we can still afford them!
Eric Sardinas & Joanne Shaw Taylor
Saturday Feb 20, 2010 at 8 PM $25 (members $20)
White-hot guitar/dobro shredder Eric Sardinas and Star-in-the-Making Joanne Shaw Taylor (think Stevie Ray’s chops and Dusty Springfield’s voice - from Birmingham UK) combine forces for a blistering night of blues on the rock side.
Habib Koité and Bamada
Thursday Mar 11, 2010 at 8 PM $30 (members $25)
After a six year absence from the recording studio, Habib Koité and his band Bamada released a stunning new album in 2008, Afriki. With more than 250,000 albums sold around the globe, an appearance on the Letterman show. This tour engagement of Habib Koité is funded through Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Mid Atlantic Tours program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program. (Photo by Joe del Tufo from Habib's 2008 show in Arden)
XPN Welcomes
Duncan Sheik
Friday Mar 19, 2010 8 PM $30 (members $25)
Pop songwriter ("Barely Breathing" "White Limousine") turned Tony award winning Broadway composer (Spring Awakening) Duncan Sheik returns to Gild Hall to feature his new CD and show with his band.
Photo by Joe del Tufo from Duncan's 2007 show in Arden
This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For additional information on arts activities in Delaware, visiting the Delaware Division of the Arts homepage.
Concerts in collaboration with the Grand in Wilmington
This fall Arden has been a proud co-sponsor of shows at the Grand including Jonatha Brooke and Joan Osborne with the Holmes Brothers. Upcoming shows with Arden assistance include Esperanza Spalding (Sunday January 31 at 7 PM - dazzling jazz vocalist and bassist), Bela Fleck and the Africa Project (Wed.Feb. 24 at 8 PM), Angelique Kidjo (Sunday March 28 at 7 PM) and finally Vijay Iyer's Hindu - Jazz collaboration, Tirtha on Friday April 30 at 8 PM.Support Arden Concerts!
Place an Underwriting Ad in Our Concert Programs.
We welcome area businesses or individuals to support our concerts at Arden Club. Our concerts professionally produced programs feature club info, band info and information about our supporters. You can have either a business card, 1/2 page or full page listing for your business. Full page listings get a complimentary admission for that show. Pricing is $25/$50/$100 per show. For our Winter 2010 Season (Jan 8 - April ?) pay only for THREE Ads and receive at least 6 shows (hopefully more...we'll see)
Ad sizes are: (Live area)
full page 4 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” deep
half page: 4/12” wide x 3 5/8” deep
business card: 3 1/2” wide x 2” deep
(we can also accommodate a vertical business card if that’s the way the card is already set up)
More details are available, just email us!
NEARBY ITEMS OF INTEREST
- The Grand in Wilmington
- Greenwillow Folk Club, a local music venue.
- Theatre Nemours independent films in Wilmington, Delaware.
- The Kennett Flash
- Mojo 13 in Claymont, DE
- Concerts for Light Up the Queen foundation
- East End Cafe in Newark
PREVIOUS CONCERTS 2009-2010 (and back to 2006!)
Works Progress Administration (WPA) (w/ Joy Kills Sorrow)Friday January 8, 2010
JKS got the crowd warmed up with a beautiful set highlighting songs from their upcoming CD. WPA brought virtuosity, fun and sad songs to the hall with acoustic sounds of Glen Phillips, Sean Watkins and Luke Bulla. Photos by Joe: WPA and Joy Kills Sorrow
The Spring Standards
Saturday December 26, 2009
With a new album in the can, soon to be released, and brand new songs to share, a full house loved this warm show on a cold rainy night. Sarah Aument opened. Pictures by Joe del Tufo here, a collage video by Ron Ozer is on youtube.
University a Capella Festival
Saturday December 5, 2009
Opening with the Jazzchords of Calloway, then Off the Beat from UPenn, the Deaftones from Westminster Choir College, and the Princeton Tigertones brought 4 unique and powerful styles of unaccompanied singing to Gild Hall for an unforgettable (and sold out!) evening we hope to repeat in the future.
Andy Statman Trio
Sunday November 8, 2009
Andy Statman brought a heady mix of Easter European Klezmer clarinet, and Bluegrass and Jazz improvisation with his stellar trio in an inspiring Sunday evening mystical show. Photos by Ron Ozer. and Photos by Tom Wheeler.
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
Thursday October 15, 2009
Masters of Cajun music, Doucet led his great band in a dance filled with the spirit of Louisiana from waltzes to rocking hoedowns. Photos by Joe del Tufo.
Jerry Douglas Band
Friday October 9, 2009
A full house greeted the great dobro artist from AKUS and his band brought everyone to their feet for many encores. A grand mix of bluegrass, rock and jazz, this show will be long remembered. Photos are here (by Joe)
Chris Smither
Friday September 18, 2009
Chris brought a fine new album that got a great response from the crowd for this nearly sold out show to start our new season. Photos are here.
6th Annual Arden Shady Grove Music Fest
Saturday June 13, 2009
In the shade we had Baby Brutha, The Miles, a ton of RAIN, then clear skies for Joe Trainor Trio, Angel Band and Tony Trischka. A very dedicated crowd stuck it out and enjoyed a great time, mud and all. Photos.
Marcia Ball
Saturday May 30, 2009
Marcia brought her Louisiana band circa Austin, Texas to Gild Hall for a fiery concert filled with the best of boogie woogie Piano and R&B. Photos by Joe del Tufo.
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
Friday May 8, 2009
Rod Piazza, coming from the California jump Blues tradition, turned Gild Hall way up with his danceable and fun music, featuring Honey Piazza on keyboard. Photos by Joe del Tufo.
The Horse Flies
Saturday April 11, 2009
The Horse Flies, mainstays of the Grass Roots festival near Ithaca New York brought their fusion of electronic rock and traditional bluegrass to our barn. Photos.
The Aviv Quartet
Wednesday March 25, 2009
In the first classical show of the Arden Concert Gild, this Israeli ensemble brought energy and intense creativity to a dark program of Schubert, Shostakovich and Beethoven. Photos of the pre-show rehearsal.
Lily Añel Band
Saturday February 28, 2009
Lili brought a three piece band and vibrant songs in the tradition of Joni Mitchell to Gild Hall for a wonderful evening. Photos.
Valentine's Day with the Holmes Brothers
Saturday February 14 2009
Sherman,
Wendell and the high voiced crooning drummer, Popsy Dixon shared the
more romantic side of their repertoire for Valentine's. Photos of
this great concert are online.
Les Yeux Noirs
Friday January 23 2009
Two
brothers leading a super high energy band from Paris brought an amazing
sound of gypsy, klezmer and yiddish songs to Gild Hall, along with a
crowd of many newcomers to Arden. Photos by Joe del Tufo are here.
The Spring Standards
Friday December 26 2008
Returning
to Arden, this trio now rocks as well as folk rocks, as they proved
repeatedly in a tight 2 set show filled with many family and friends
and loving fans. Maybe a new annual event? Photos by Joe del Tufo and Ron Ozer, video by Ron Ozer.
Carrie Rodriguez (with The Sky Drops)
Saturday December 6 2008
With
Arden based indie rock opening, Carrie brought her fiddle, electric
mandolin, a great trio and her fine voice for an exhilerating and
intimate show for a cold winter night. Photos
Matthew Ryan (with Garrison Starr)
Friday October 17, 2008
Matthew
Ryan returned to Delaware in what has been a fall of returns,
serenading family, friends, and a large crowd of fans. Photos
of Matthew are here (by concert producer Joe del Tufo)
Richard Julian Band (with Sasha Dobson)
Saturday October 4, 2008
Richard
returned to Arden with his great band and a great opener in Sasha.
Featuring his latest CD, Julian's songwriting grows year by year.
Photos are here.
Arden of Eden CD Release Party
Thursday September 25, 2008
Mary
Arden Collins rocked the hall with her new songs from "Love Street".
Kalai King opened. Joe del Tufo's photos of Mary, Marc and the
band are here, and Kalai here.
Daby Toure' at the baby grand
Monday, August 4, 2008
Fresh
from an African music fest in Brooklyn with Oliver Mtukudze and Habib
Koite, Daby brought a grand life force and wonderful audience
participation to a large crowd at the baby grand in downtown
Wilmington. Photos are here
Arden Summer Music Fest 2008, an XPN Welcomes event
Saturday July 19, 2008
Hoots
and Hellmouth, Spinto Band, Gina Sicilia, Robert Hazard and The Sauce
all helped us cook on a hot summer's day in our Shady Grove!
Photos here!
Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express
Saturday June 7, 2008
Chuck Prophet brought great danceable rock songs with a mordant wit and strange beauty to the hall on a very hot night. (Photos). Local rising talent Nate Farrar opened.
Duke Robillard Band
Friday May 23, 2008
Duke
Robillard, blues and swing guitarist without peer, brought a true
lesson in the blues to Arden in this exciting night at Gild Hall.
Photos are here
Habib Koite' and Bamada
Thursday May 8, 2008
Habib
came back to Gild Hall after 3 years and a new album, he was on fire,
adding an extra encore down in the crowd. Photos are here.
Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile
Saturday April 5, 2008
Punch
Brothers brought a classy form of bluegrass to Gild Hall, with a 4
movement "string quintet" that challenged and amazed the fans in the
crowd. Photos are here.
Susan McKeown
Monday March 17, 2008
A
great St. Patty's Day treat, Irish songs, with a modern rock twist, and
even a Beatles cover. Joe's gorgeous photos highlight George's
fine lighting, here.
Dengue Fever (with Cordero)
Sunday March 2, 2008
An
amazing amalgum of surf guitar, Ethiopian jazz, and Cambodian pop that
filled the hall thanks in part to XPN sponsorship, WVUD support, and a
great Terry Gross interview. Mexican rock by Cordero also thrilled the crowd. Dengue pix here, Cordero here. (Philly Inqu review here, Ron's review of their album here)
Bethany and Rufus
Saturday February 16, 2008
Bethany
Yarrow (vocals and bass) and Rufus Cappadocia treated us to an evening
of jazzy re-interpreted folk songs and amazing cello and Viola da Gamba
solos. Pictures are here.
Buckwheat Zydeco (Sold Out!)
Friday February 1, 2008
The
great Buck showed us he is still a young man, rocking the house for
over 2 straight hours. Everyone stood from the moment the music
started, and the dancing was non-stop. Kids joined the band
onstage for bead throwing and singing.
Animus
Saturday January 12, 2008
This
band from Philly brought a world of music and dance to Gild Hall,
fascinating dance, brilliant virtuosity. Photos are available here.
Old Springs Pike
Saturday December 22 2007
Local
band makes good! Now selling out shows all over New York City,
Old Springs Pike made a triumphant return to Delaware in their first
appearance in Arden. The band showed us the vigor and creativity
of youth and revealed an already impressive catalog of original songs.
Morgan State University Choir
Friday November 30, 2007
Morgan
State brought a widely varied program to Gild Hall: Gershwin,
Wagner, Beethoven, Spirituals, and Gospel style Holiday tunes. The closing sprituals were amazing! Photos
Tinariwen (at The Grand)
Sunday November 18, 2007
A
happy and grooving crowd witnessed Mali desert music with its unique
rhythms, moved to the growling guitar sounds of this fine band.
The dancer of the group reminded many of a certain "King of
Arden."
Darbari Ensemble
Saturday November 10, 2007
A
gorgeous combination of melodic Indian instruments coupled with Tabla
was brought to Gild Hall by Ramesh Misra (Sarangi), Steve Gorn (Flute),
Samir Chatterjee (Tabla), Allyn Miner (Sitar) in this event
co-sponsored by Sangeet Society. Photos here
Grey Eye Glances
Saturday October 27, 2007
Local favorites and major label stars of the 90s, Grey Eye Glances
filled the hall with diehard fans who thrilled to a warm and exciting
evening of pop and progressive rock. Pictures here.
Angel Band
Saturday October 20, 2007
Angel Band provided a rousing series of roots music renditions.
With a new CD in the can and expected in Feb 2008, the band
treated Arden to a bunch of new songs. Joe del Tufo's pictures
are here.
Oliver Mtukudzi and Black Spirits (at The Grand)
Sunday October 7, 2007
In the second of our World Music shows at The Grand, Arden as
co-sponsor brought in "The Lion of Zimbabwe" for an exciting dance
filled evening in downtown Wilmington. Ron Ozer's pictures are here.
The Roches
Saturday September 15, 2007
The
Roches brought a great selection of old favorites and new songs from
their album Moonswept. Lucy Roches opened this sold out show.
Pictures are available online.
Matt Casarino and Brian Turner
Saturday, August 11, 2007
4th Annual Arden Summer Music Festival
Saturday, July 7, 2007
A gorgeous summer day filled the Grove with Revelers who enjoyed 5 bands in an all day music fest. The Tall Pines won fans with a fine set of southern rock. Joseph Tayoun brought middle eastern rhythms and belly dancing to our stage. Last Train Home featured their new album, featuring consummate country songwriting by Eric Brace. Mikey Jr was back, blowing a mean blues harp, and bringing the crowd to its feet. The Greencards were a wonderful cool breeze filled with instrumental raveups and beautiful singing from their latest album Viridian. Pictures of the fest by Joe del Tufo are online.
Sonny Landreth
Friday, June 1, 2007
Angelique Kidjo (Arden co-sponsored show at The Grand)
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Duncan Sheik
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Duncan appeared with Holly Brook who opened the show and then joined him with a string quartet and Doug Yowell on drums for a survey of Duncan's career in pop music, including a suite of songs from his now Tony winning (8 awards!) Broadway musical, Spring Awakening (featuring Tony winner and Delaware native John Gallagher Jr.). Joe del Tufo's pictures can be seen here.
Alejandro Escovedo Acoustic Trio
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Alejandro was joined by Susan Voelz (violin), David Pulkingham (guitar) in an outstanding concert. The highlight of the show featured Alejandro and his trio stepping out into the barn and playing 3 songs without amplification at different locations in the hall. The audience response coupled with the raw and beautiful sound produced an emotionally overwhelming moment. Pictures of the show by Joe del Tufo can be found here. More pictures by Jeffrey Rubin are here. Pictures of the opening act Kalai King by Joe are here.
Holmes Brothers
Saturday, March 10, 2007
The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic
musicianship of The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes,
guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy
Dixon) mix Saturday night's roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and
harmonies of a Sunday church service. Click here to see Joe del Tufo's March 2007 Holmes Brothers shots.
California Guitar Trio
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Astonishing energy and solid musicianship from Bert Lams (Belgium), Hideyo Moriya (Japan), and Paul Richards (Utah). Click here to see Joe del Tufo's California Guitar Trio pictures.
Ollabelle
Saturday, February 10, 2007
"A collection of songs of hard times, loss, compassion and hope" is how
Fiona McBain describes Riverside Battle Songs, Ollabelle's second album
and Verve Forecast debut. Click here to see Joe del Tufo's photos.
Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey and Lenny White Trio
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Larry Coryell, the legend of jazz fusion, performed with his all-star
bandmates: Victor Bailey, bassist of Weather Report and Steps Ahead,
and Lenny White, drummer from the classic Bitches Brew and Chick Corea's Return to Forever.
Tony Trishka's Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
Saturday, January 13, 2007
To coincide with the release of his double-banjo album on Rounder Records, Tony Trischka will be touring this coming winter with a phenomenal acoustic band. Tony Trischka has been recording and touring for the last 35 years. Click here to see Ron Ozer's Tony Trischka photos.
PREVIOUS CONCERTS IN 2006:
Lura
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Cape Verde Afropop, Afro-Latin rhythms and glorious vocals. Click here to see a one minute video from the Lura show at Globalfest in NYC in January, 2006.
Rory Block
Friday, November 17, 2006
Four-time W.C. Handy Award winner Rory Block is widely regarded as the
top female interpreter and authority on country blues. Visit her website.
Anupama Bhagwat, Virtuoso Sitar
Saturday, November 4, 2006
Anupama Bhagwat is a refreshingly versatile sitarist of the current generation. This concert was co-sponsored by the Sangeet Indian Music Society.
Rudie Crew, with One-Armed Bandits
Saturday, October 28, 2006
The Rudie Crew are a group of charismatic world-class musicians from
New York, blending together all styles of rhythm-heavy music including
Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Dancehall, and 70's Reggae.
Richard Julian with Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Ardentown's own Richard Julian brought his 'Slow New York' tour to the
Arden Gild Hall. Visit Richard Julian's website at www.richardjulian.com.
Arden Music Fest
Saturday, July 15, 2006
A rainy one-day music fest featuring Gary Cogdell and the Complainers;
Distorted Penguins;
Catherine Russell;
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles; and
Daby Toure'
Richard Thompson
Friday, June 2, 2006
RT's first visit to DE was here in Arden! To hear a great Fresh Air radio show featuring Richard Thompson, go to www.npr.org.
Also, visit Richard Thompson's
website. On that site are photos by Padraic Buckmaster.
Asiko Afrobeat Band
Saturday, May 13, 2006
MA fine Afrobeat band to shimmy to all night long. Visit
their website.
Soul Legend Bettye LaVette
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Bettye LaVette is possessed of an incredibly expressive voice that one moment
exudes a formidable level of strength and intensity and the next appears
vulnerable, reflective, and reeking of heartbreak. While she has never reached
the pop top 40, she is as eloquent as any soul singer alive. " Click
here to visit her website.
Matthew Shipp
Saturday, March 25, 2006
The City of Wilmington honored Shipp at this concert,
with the Hon. Mayor James Baker declaring "Matthew Shipp Day" in
recognition of his achievements. Visit Matthew's website at www.matthewshipp.com.
Click
here to see photos by Danny Schweers.
The Greencards
Saturday, March 4,
2006
The Greencards' high-energy acoustic music was raised in Australia
and London, then nurtured in Austin and Nashville. Visit their www.thegreencards.com website
for details.
Distorted Penguins
Saturday, January 14,
2006
A regular band in Philly at the Trocadero,
this five-piece
band has an aggressive horn section. “Bam!
They be in my face!” Visit their website
at www.distortedpenguins.com.
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