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THE DALE MELTON TRIO
w Jonathan W. Whitney & Sam Nobles
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PERFORMANCE ARTS PROS ARE SAYING:"Dale is fluent in many musical styles, but somehow all are graced with his immediately recognizable signature, spare, just-behind-the-beat funk styling. While masterful on the piano, the Hammond organ is where he really shines. Coupled with a joy filled every-man vocal quality, Dale easily fills any room with music that demands your attention and commands you to get up from your seat and shake your groove thing!"
Jamey Riley - Jamey's House Of Music
"The Dale Melton Trio is a fusion of creativity and skill, of accomplished craft and a genuine reimagining of the music they embrace. Their sets are so fluid and their arrangements so innovative, it's hard not to think they have been playing together for years. Yet, this act is fresh and overflowing with individual talent. How can a keyboard, acoustic bass and drums sound this BIG while creating an intimate experience for the room? These guys are just meant to play together!"
Sharon Baker - award winning documentary filmmaker
"A truly unique experience. Their eclectic mix of tunes is delivered in a way that pulls you in and invites you to enjoy each one as much as they obviously do. These players are masters of their instruments, and yet they blend their talents together seamlessly. They never fail to entertain me thoroughly and I always look forward to my next opportunity to catch them."
Bob Bowersox - internationally aclaimed screenwriter
and playwright
ABOUT THE TRIO
The Dale Melton Trio is a tasty sonic and rhythmic stew of New Orleans funk and soulful New York jazz blended with early rock, blues and bossa nova and influenced by the likes of Mose Allison, Allen Toussaint, Taj Mahal, Boz Skaggs, Dr. John, Michael Franks and Lyle Lovett. Throw in Dale’s one-of-a-kind Hammond organ style and punch the rhythm piano along with his "it's never the same twice" delivery and everything takes on a unique twist. On drums and upright bass are two of the region’s finest musicians Jonathan W. Whitney and Sam Nobles respectively who are on every nuance of this spontaneous musical journey. Along with several original compositions Dale's forte is his ability to foster unique interpretations of songs he has invested his heart and soul in as he stretches out on vintage keyboards including Hammond organ, Rhodes piano, Wurli, DX7 and grand piano. Drummer Whitney says Dale sings like he plays, smooth to biting, delicate to griitty, sultry to bold with phrasing that surprises.
Among numerous creative ensembles Dale has been a key part of the Lili Anel Band as keyboardist and co-producer and the Melton Brothers Band including at times with Alfie Moss resulting in a world-wide collectors' LP "Livin' In The City". He has performed at the best venues in the greater Philadelphia area, Delaware and the Eastern Shore as well as renowned venues in New York City and from Vermont to Mississippi. He is a Delaware Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee.
SHOWS
Sat. Sept 14, 2, 3:30 & 5pmLONGWOOD GARDENS WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA website
Thurs. Oct 10, 8-10pm
BELLEFONTE CAFE
804 Brandywine Blvd, Wilm DE, 302-761-9175 website
Fri. Oct 18, 5-9pm
TRUE BLUE JAZZ FEST - AQUA GRILL
57 Baltimore Ave. Rehoboth DE, 302-226-9001 website
Sat. Oct 19, 4:30-8:30pm
TRUE BLUE JAZZ FEST - BLUE HEN PATIO
33 Wilmington Ave. Rehoboth DE, 302-278-7842 website
Sun. Nov 10, 11am-1pm POSTPONED
ROOM AT CEDAR GROVE/PAUL'S KITCHEN
32882 Cedar Grove Road, Lewes DE, 302-228-9775 website
Sun. Nov 17, 6pm
THE KENNETT FLASH
102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square PA
484-732-8295 website
Thurs. Dec 5, 7-9pm
PIZZA BY ELIZABETHS CORK BAR
3801 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE, 302-654-4478 website
Contact: Dale Melton, keysdale@dalemelton.net
MUSIC
Liquid Spirit
Eyes On The Prize
Last Tango On 16th Street
Hit That Jive Jack
Everything I Do Be Funky
Million Dollars Overnight
Livin In The City
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Love Letters
Straighten Up & Fly Right
Recorded live at Jamey's House Of Music and The Kennett Flash
VIDEOS
