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The Pond has hosted Thursday Trivia Challenge for more than a decade, resulting in a database of thousands of questions. We try to keep our Trivia fresh, fun and a bit irreverent. The game begins at 6:30pm and we encourage teams to come in early for dinner and our HALF PRICE WINE by the bottle special. Here's how our Thursday Trivia Challenge works: Round 1, five questions each worth 5 points, one chance to double down in the round Mini-Jump Ahead, one question having two or three correct answers, each correct answer typically worth 5 points. Example,
DMT Dynamic Music Trio
with Dan McDonald (Tweed), Mark Brenan and Tim Cooney
Mathew Street Band
Billy Libkey – Lead singer and guitarist Feb.9 1964 my interest in being a musician was sparked. (Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan) Feb. 10 1964 my interest was now a full-fledged forest fire! All I had to do was learn to play an instrument and girls would love me. Though I was only 10 I wasn't stupid. Well maybe a little I wanted to be a drummer (I'm just kidding Donny) but my dad "suggested" I may enjoy guitar much more. I think it had something to do with the sound level of practice. So I went with being a
RoastJohn
Ocean City, Maryland is the home of the four-piece band RoastJohn, that recently completed their self-titled debut album RoastJohn. The band members are Nick French (vocals/keyboards), Otto Grundman (guitar/vocals), Logan Rodriquez (drums/vocals) and Matt Smith (bass/vocals). Musically they identify as rock, folk rock, instrumental, jam and psychedelic with elements of funk and jazz. For influences they cite Pink Floyd, Phish and Yes. These tracks were recorded in just one day at Mid South Audio in Delaware. After a Covid lockdown delay, final mixing and mastering was performed by Conner Poole at Trendy Bread in Nashville.
Divas of One Love
Who are the DIVAS of One Love? Kelly Boyle and PJ Brown. Together with their band, these two ladies can sing! Their range and versatility is unsurpassed. Founded in 1993, the band plays mainly in the tri-state area (DE, PA, NJ). The Divas of One Love are known for their medleys, soulful harmonies and eclectic selection. Catch them Live! You won’t be disappointed.
Taylor Knox
Taylor Knox is a guitarist and musician from Bethany Beach, Delaware where he has been playing guitar as well as multiple other instruments since he was nine years old. He has also spent years songwriting and teaching music lessons. Taylor attended four years at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Professional Music. He is currently performing around the eastern shore of Delaware and Maryland while teaching private music lessons for many instruments including but not limited to guitar, bass, and piano. Along with Taylor's solo experience in performing, he is also works with:
Girls Room
Girls Room is an all female rock and roll band in Sussex County, Delaware. Featuring drummer Jill Brady, formerly of The Girlfriends, guitarist Kathy Nace-Jones, bassist Terri Brady & vocalist Barbara Phillips
Mama’s Black Sheep
If you take one guitar, a bunch of drums, two amazing voices, a dash of humor, a touch of love, and some outrageously strong musicianship…mix ‘em all together…and stir well….you’ve got the recipe for a great time! Mama’s Black Sheep is the musical collaboration of singer-songwriters Ashland Miller (guitar/vocals) and Laura Cerulli (drums/vocals). Touring together since 2008 and both veterans of the singer-songwriter circuit, Miller & Cerulli will make you feel like you’ve been listening to their music for years. Driven by Miller’s versatile guitar grooves, Cerulli’s innovative percussion, and two voices that blend like honey and whiskey, Mama’s Black
Kyle Offidani
Born and raised here in the bay area of Sussex County, Kyle Offidani is a songwriter who crafts folk music. Kyle spent many years traveling from state to state to share the music that expresses his life perspective. His passion for music and his personal connections have led him to play acclaimed festivals and venues throughout the United States. Along the way, Kyle has planted roots in music meccas across the U.S., including Nashville, TN and more recently Austin, TX. Though he draws inspiration from his life experiences, there often is an essence of nostalgia that lends to Kyle's unique
Richard Walton
Richard has been a professional, passionate vocalist & solo acoustic performer for over 25 years. He is also one of the youngest musicians to be inducted into the Maryland Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame. Richard is an award-winning songwriter (42 total awards) & recording artist, releasing 12 CD’s (solo & with Richard Walton Group). He has worked as a solo performer in a variety of situations, including restaurants, corporate functions, coffee houses, schools, pubs, churches, concert halls, weddings, private parties, retirement communities, charity events and house concerts. He has maintained a database of hundreds of fans throughout the years; with
Garrett Shultz Band
Garrett Shultz is a singer song-writer from Central Pennsylvania. Music has been his passion since he was young. Garrett draws his influence from artists such as Sam Hunt and Ed Sheeran while also creating a sound that is truly unique. Garrett performs both as a solo artist and with a full band. He released his first Single “Kiss About it” January 1, 2018. He is set to release his EP “Go Like This” later this year. “Go Like This” is a showcase of the hard work and dedication that Garrett puts into all aspects of his music career. Garrett’s
3.0.2. Band
302 is a Delaware based rock n roll band playing music with a little bit of heart & soul!
Taylor Knox
Taylor Knox is a guitarist and musician from Bethany Beach, Delaware where he has been playing guitar as well as multiple other instruments since he was nine years old. He has also spent years songwriting and teaching music lessons. Taylor attended four years at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Professional Music. He is currently performing around the eastern shore of Delaware and Maryland while teaching private music lessons for many instruments including but not limited to guitar, bass, and piano. Along with Taylor's solo experience in performing, he is also works with:
3.0.2. Band
302 is a Delaware based rock n roll band playing music with a little bit of heart & soul!
Mercy Alliance
THE MERCY ALLIANCE is an indie-rock trio led by Joe Rathbone, a seasoned songwriter, singer, and guitar player based in Washington, D.C., who has garnered a reputation for his lyrically rich, musically layered, song-driven studio albums. Both as a solo performer and a bandleader, he has brought his image-filled songs and evocative melodies to venues up and down the East Coast and across the country. Sirius XM and AAA stations like New York's WFUV and Charlotte's WNCW have championed the band and live radio performances have included WFUV's "Words and Music" and public radio's Mountain Stage. The band has shared
BlastUP
Tim Cooney, Calum "Snacks" Hayes and Jay Jolly each are terrific musicians. Put them together... BLAST UP!
B.J.’s Damn Jam Crew
BJ's Damn Jam Crew is the culmination of years of musical experiences and friendships, many formed during Rehoboth Open Mic nights. The crew is B.J. Muntz, Manny Tejeda, Mike Littlejohn and Larry Yonkins. Together, they are a veritable jukebox of music. The band's home is The Pond Bar & Grill and they perform every Wednesday beginning at 9:30PM. The first hour of each performance is "challenge the band". Toss out songs or artists (be reasonable) and they most likely will not only know the song but knock it out of the park.
Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman is a singer/songwriter from Long Beach Island NJ. He is a roots musician dedicated to his craft of songwriting and performing live. Ryan started his music career on the Jersey Shore,where he currently calls home. An avid music fan and performer Ryan draws his influence from early roots performers up to todays consummate guitar players and singers. His windmill rhythmic guitar style is reminiscent of Ritchie Havens and his deep room filling voice summons Mark Sandman. Ryan has toured extensively on both coasts opening for Zach Deputy, The Hope Social Club, Michael Allman, American Trappist and Marshall Crenshaw.
Slide Winder Blues Band
The SlideWinder Blues Band hits hard with its own brand of Texas and Chicago driven contemporary blues. For those times when the 1, 4, 5 just isn't enough, the bands red blooded live shows are full of vigor and offer a sonic pallet indicative of the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. Hailing from Doylestown, PA, a suburban town just north of Philadelphia, SlideWinder is comprised of several regulars of “The Every Tuesday Funk n’ Blues Jam”, a weekly open blues jam originally born within the venue walls of Puck Live in Doylestown and continues to this day at Club Havana in
Comedy Night at The Pond with Wendi Townsend
The Pond and Preferably Biased are thrilled to have On-Air Personality at 98 Rock Baltimore and Stand-up Comedian Wendi Townsend headline our Monday Comedy Night on October 4th at 9PM
Ian Lander Trio
Ian Lander's sound marries the old with the new. He seamlessly blends a myriad of traditional American and world musical styles with a contemporary look and feel. From New Orleans to Chicago, Appalachia to Andalusia, Ian absorbs and adopts wide influences and puts them together in a way all his own. A fiery guitarist, he is never afraid to plunge into the deep end of heavily improvisational music with the Ian Lander Band. Attention to dynamics, space, and tones allow the group to explore a wide range of emotions through sound. Ian shows a strikingly different side during intimate
Middle 8
An eclectic group of musicians hailing from many different backgrounds and experiences help to shape a unique sound. Middle 8 offers a variety of recognizable hits combined with high-energy originals across different musical genres spanning many decades.
Mike Check & The 1-2’s
Chris & Marc were part of Three Sheets band, Mike has joined them on percussion.
The Jimmies
Formed in May 2015, the Jimmies is 80s Rock Tribute Band from Bear, DE with members Joe Nester ~ Vocals/Keys/Guitar Jim Marsilii ~ Bass Roger Holcomb ~ Guitar Chris Fullerton ~ Drums Matt Mal ~ Guitar The Band’s Influences include INXS, John Mellencamp, Queen, Flock of Seagulls, Modern English, Golden Earring, U2, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Bryan Adams, Tear for Fears and Tom Petty to name just a few.
Comedy Open Mic Night
Hosted by Preferably Biased
Taylor Knox
Taylor Knox is a guitarist and musician from Bethany Beach, Delaware where he has been playing guitar as well as multiple other instruments since he was nine years old. He has also spent years songwriting and teaching music lessons. Taylor attended four years at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Professional Music. He is currently performing around the eastern shore of Delaware and Maryland while teaching private music lessons for many instruments including but not limited to guitar, bass, and piano. Along with Taylor's solo experience in performing, he is also works with:
Lower Case Blues
Lower Case Blues is a jammin' trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003 lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music. Here are some of the great musicians and bands the7 have worked with: Blues: Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Los Lonely Boys, Michael Burks, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Samantha Fish, Eddie Shaw, Chris Duarte, Vanessa Collier, Albert Castiglia Rock/Jam: Robert Randolph, Blues Traveler, Grand Funk Railroad, .38 Special, Jakob Dylan, Gary Hoey, Kings X, Blackberry
Sweet Leda
Sweet Leda has been performing at The Pond almost since its inception. Sweet Leda, powered by Julie Cymek’s sultry, commanding vocals and electrifying stage presence, Sweet Leda is taking the diverse mid-Atlantic music scene by storm as one of the most exciting and accomplished live acts on the rise. In fact, Lou Plaia (co-founder of Reverbnation) describes them as “the highlight of every festival they play.” With its rich blend of new school funk, psychedelic rock, soul and pop, Sweet Leda’s heartfelt original music can best be described as a female-fronted, soul-based, Zeppelin meets Chili Peppers! Sweet Leda’s sophomore album
Lower Case Blues Thursday
Join us on Thursdays at 9PM for the best blues band in DelMarVa! Lower Case Blues is a jammin’ trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock. For more information about LCB, visit their website at lowercaseblues.net
Rehoboth Open Mic, hosted by Delicious
Friendsgiving always is a great time at The Pond and Wednesday, November 24th should be a fantastic night of music. Tim Cooney, Shaun Moses, Adam Bustin and Charles Short, aka Delicious will be hosting this very special Rehoboth Open Mic night and there are several special guests that will be making an appearance during the evening!