Delaware Beaches Songwriters Festival
Delaware will soon welcome a brand-new live music experience with the launch of the Delaware Beaches Songwriters Festival, created by The 10:10 Creative. The festival’s mission is to bring acclaimed songwriters and musicians from creative hubs such as Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, as well as local songwriters to Delaware’s beach towns for intimate performances and one-of-a-kind fan experiences.
Unlike traditional concerts, attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with the artists—hearing not only their songs, but also the stories behind them, their journeys through the music industry, and the inspiration behind their songwriting process.
The festival will kick off Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. in Lewes at The Dogfish INN with a fireside songwriters chat hosted by Dogfish Head Brewer & Founder, Sam Calagione.
Friday, Sept. 11, brings three shows: Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery will host a Writers Round Happy Hour (4–6 p.m.); The Room at Cedar Grove will host Nashville songwriters Shawn Lacy and Crystal Rose (both Rolling Stone Artists to Watch); and the Rockin the Docks Stage will feature West Virginia’s Davisson Brothers Band & Friends. Opening acts begin at 7 p.m. Bus service will be available. The afterparty takes place at The Coastal Taproom at 9:30 p.m. featuring E.G. Vines and festival songwriters.
Saturday, Sept. 12, Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery will host two writers rounds between 2 and 5 p.m. Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie) performs at The Room at Cedar Grove with doors at 6 p.m. The late-show afterparty begins at 9:30 p.m. at The Coastal Tap Room featuring Lombardy.
On Sunday, Sept. 13, DBSF will host Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast live at the Rockin the Docks Stage with a surprise artist (TBA). The show will include an interview and full performance. Nashville Now is hosted by Joseph Hudak and co-hosted by Director Steve Jawn.
“As a music video director, I’ve been lucky enough to work side-by-side with so many amazing country, Americana, pop and rock artists in the Nashville scene. I’ve always dreamed of bringing a little bit of the Nashville songwriting experience to the Delaware coast, and since launching our podcast with Rolling Stone, Nashville Now, we’ve built so many relationships with amazing songwriters who will probably take the stage September 10–13 in our beautiful beach towns.”
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