The Players
Club is a project started by Regina AaMacha in
1999 including some of the most talented local musicians performing in the RehobothBeach area.
Kenny Martin played bass and keyboards, Keith Mack played lead guitar, Martin
LeMaire and Mike McShane played drums and percussion, Bruce Chappelle played
bass and peddle steel guitar, Andrea Jones played saxophone and
harmonica.
The Players performed in many of the local clubs and were known around
town as the All-Star Band due to our involvement in many other musical
performance venues. All played with several bands and most still
do.
The Players Club takes twist~
In 2002 Regina AaMacha asked Peggy Raley if the
players could come to the vineyard and build a community of musicians,
artists and writers to work together and share their talents with one
another. Raley agreed and also became involved with the group which
met every Tuesday Night at The PCAC
evolves~
AaMacha & Raley decided as an effort to support the other local
musicians and raise awareness of the Players Club to host a local
Grammies. The first had 32 performers and was judged by a host of local club
owners, subsequently all performers were recognized and booked for the upcoming
seasons. Many have gone on to form working bands and further gone in to
building a bigger local arts scene!
The
Dedication~
Unfortunately Kenny Martin~ who was referred to as the GLUE of the Players
club project passed away a few years ago. We all miss him very
much. Martin was a GREAT performer and a wonderful kind hearted man!
One of our biggest supporters Tom Ryan~ a wonderful man and great supporter of
the local musicians helped to build the venue. He is only with us to day in
spirit but we can still feel his influence.
Dennis Reardon~ yet another big supporter who is no longer alive, but is
graciously remembered for supporting the local musicians in more than just a
few ways...
Mitchell Tree~ a great musician and songwriter who left us with many beautiful
songs and memories!
Richard Harlow~ another musician and artist we will always remember for hir
British wit and wailing harmonica!
Jody Hudson~ a local to the Rehoboth Beach area who embraced music and art in his life and held his friendships close to his heart. A huge supporter of The Players Club and very helpful in helping the musicians get gigs!
We dedicate the Players Club Awards Ceremony in the memory of Kenny
Martin, Tom Ryan, Mitchell Tree, Richard Harlow, Dennis Reardon & Jody Hudson!
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