Upcoming Performances
Chris performs both as a soloist and as a member of several ensembles throughout the Brandywine Valley region. Check out the schedule below to find out where you’ll catch him next.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 * 3:00pm
Bowman-Braddock Duo
First Unitarian Church of Wilmington 730 Halstead Road Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Join us for "Everything Flute," a Music School of Delaware faculty recital that is part of the school's ongoing MSOD@100 festivities. Mindy and Chris will perform their arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's gorgeous bossa nova ballad, Don't Ever Go Away, as well as one of one of the duo's favorite original compositions, the Peruvian inspired La Garua Limeña. Concert will also feature Lotus Cheng, Scottie Horey, Paula Nelson and Margaret Swinchoski.
Free admission. For more information, please call The Music School of Delaware at 302.762.1132.
Friday, March 7, 2025 * 6:00pm
Confluencia
The Garage Community & Youth Center
115 South Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Join Confluencia (formerly Rocío) on a musical journey across the Hispanic world. Enjoy traditional and contemporary arrangements for voice, guitar, violin and percussion, with music from Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru and Spain, plus original pieces composed for this event. Play along with the group in percussion and sing-along activities. Experience however our shared roots (raíces) connect us all! This program is a collaboration between The Garage and The Music School of Delaware, in celebration of the school's 100th birthday.
Free admission. For more information, please call The Garage at 610.444.6464
Friday, February 2, 2024 * 5:00-7:30pm
The Nearly Valentines
Howard Pyle Studio
1305 N Franklin Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
Jeanmarie and Chris will perform for this month's Wilmington Art Loop at the former studio of world-renowned Delaware artist, Howard Pyle. This event is presented by the Howard Pyle Studio Group. It will feature an exhibit and sale of artwork by members of the group. Refreshments will be provided. Music will include TNV's favorite 1920s jazz classics, English Country Dances, and two pieces inspired by the works of Pyle.
Free admission. Please contact the Howard Pyle Studio Group for more information.
Friday, February 2, 2024 * 5:00-7:30pm
The Nearly Valentines
Howard Pyle Studio
1305 N Franklin Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
Jeanmarie and Chris will perform for this month's Wilmington Art Loop at the former studio of world-renowned Delaware artist, Howard Pyle. This event is presented by the Howard Pyle Studio Group. It will feature an exhibit and sale of artwork by members of the group. Refreshments will be provided. Music will include TNV's favorite 1920s jazz classics, English Country Dances, and two pieces inspired by the works of Pyle.
Free admission. Please contact the Howard Pyle Studio Group for more information.
Sunday, December 24, 2023 * 5:00pm
The Nearly Valentines
Centre Friends Meeting
311 Centre Meeting Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
Jeanmarie and Chris are honored to provide soulful and contemplative music for Christmas Eve at this historic Quaker establishment. A service like this is a unique spiritual experience for all attending.
Free admission. Please contact Chris for more information.
Friday, November 17, 2023 * 7:00pm
Rocío
Avenue United Methodist Church
20 N Church St
Milford, Delaware 19963
Chris and Gina are delighted to participate in tonight's Grandeur of the Baroque program at this lovely venue. Part of The Music School of Delaware's Faculty Concert Series, this event features various ensembles performing selections from some of the biggest composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Rocío's contribution will be Monteverdi's Disprezatta Regina, as well as the charming and anonymously composed Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor, coupled with Gaspar Sanz's famous Canarios for solo guitar.
Free admission with donations accepted. For more information, please contact The Music School of Delaware's Milford Branch at 302.422.2043.
Friday, November 10, 2023 * 7:00pm
Second Opinion
Center for the Creative Arts
410 Upper Snuff Mill Road
Hockessin, Delaware 19707
Chris and Paul's program, The Puzzle Within, will consist of around a dozen original songs, presented in their hard to classify approach that is both challenging and whimsical, combining the best elements of jazz and rock.
$10 admission. Please contact Chris for more information
Saturday, September 30, 2023 * 6:00 PM
The Fabulous Swinging Flagpole Sitters
Maple Dale Country Club
180 Maple Dale Rd
Dover, Delaware 19904
Chris, alongside his Nearly Valentines and Second Opinion partners, Jeanmarie and Paul, are pleased to provide music for this year's Bayou Ball Gala. Tonight's event has a 1920's jazz theme, and the trio is ready to play their renditions of classics such as Lullaby of Broadway, Hello Dolly, and Limehouse Blues. The event is presented by Pursuit for Peace, a non-profit organization that helps children with medical vulnerabilities and other challenges.
Please click this link for ticket information: https://pursuit-for-peace.ticketleap.com/bayou-ball/