See & hear Foxy perform in Maryland
Shows start at 3 or 6 PM on Sept. 11 or 12th, 2018
The fabulous Trinidelphia Caribbean Band leads off and closes each show. Foxy will perform some of his classic music including his Jost Van Dyke song ("In the middle of the island") and stories that have regaled sailors at his bar and restaurant - Foxy's - at Great Harbour on the island of Jost Van Dyke in the BVI's for the past 50 years! If you have not seen him perform - see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRG0xoSJWtk
We are delighted that Foxy will be in St. Michaels, Maryland for these concerts and to help us raise funds for the restoration of Endeavor II (32 foot sailboat) built at Foxy's and the 3 sailing dinghies damaged by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017.
For 2017 concerts, see: https://talbotspy.org/?s=Foxy+Callwood
Special Caribbean inspired food and drinks
Special Caribbean menu with food and drinks to make this a "Caribbean Night" to remember! Foxy's Harbor Grille in St. Michaels knows how to do this! (Food and drinks priced separately from the show tickets) The drink menu will include Caribbean beers (Presidente - DR) and the rum based "Pain Killer" created on Jost Van Dyke and other rum drinks we have all enjoyed in the Caribbean. The food will be on the "spicy side" for the most part including "Chicken Roti", pulled pork , coconut-curry mussels, West End shrimp salad and specials created by "Chef Bill". The food and drinks are reasonably priced so you will have "plenty of jingle in your pockets" to help with your donation to the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society to restore the sailboats used in their youth sailing programs.
FUNDRAISER for the Island of Jost Van Dyke
Hurricane Irma devastates Jost Van Dyke on Sept. 6th, 2017
A monster hurricane by the name of IRMA devastated the Leeward Islands and especially the British Virgin Islands including Jost Van Dyke (JVD) last September. The above photo shows the main town of Great Harbour after the Cat 5 Hurricane slammed into the island with winds in excess of 200 MPH. Note that the trees and almost all vegetation were knocked down or blown away - and most buildings were left in ruins except for a few reinforced concrete structures (most roofs were blown off). The famous Foxy's bar and restaurant at the far end of the beach in this photo (note the blue plastic tarps over Foxy's) suffered major damage, but Foxy and his employees were able to reopen the next day and served meals for about a month to most of the people stranded on the island.
The Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society was set up years ago by Foxy to help preserve their maritime heritage, and we ask that donations by check be made out to JVDPS - you can check out their web site at: www.JVDPS.org. They need our help to restore Endeavor II - the traditional JVD 32 foot sloop built at Foxy's about ten years ago and the 3 small sailing dinghies damaged in the storm. These are essential for JVDPS to restart their sail training programs for the youth and young adults on the island! In lieu of sending me a check for JVDPS, you can donate by credit card via this web site and we will consolidate the donations and get them to JVDPS. Most of the funds generated from the four concerts after paying for the band and some other expenses will go to the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society, a registered IRS 501 (c) (3) charity.
Help Jost Van Dyke Recover
We raised over $14,000 at our September 2017 shows for emergency relief supplies for the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society (JVDPS). Our target this year is double that ($28K) for funding the restoration of their sailboats used in the youth sail training programs.
Experience a "Caribbean Night" in St. Michaels
Caribbean music, food and drinks with entertainment by Foxy Callwood
Each show on the afternoon or evening of September 11 & 12th will feature songs and stories that Foxy has performed at his bar and restaurant at Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke over many years. The fabulous Trinidelphia band will play a 50 minute set to open and close each show with upbeat Reggae and popular music. You will need to order tickets to the afternoon or evening show of interest.
Lodging & Parking Information
Parsonage Inn
The historic Parsonage Inn (c:1883) is across from the entrance to the maritime museum at the NW end of the historic district and provides 8 guest bedrooms with a rear parking lot. You can stay at this inn and walk over to Foxy's Harbor Grille - about 4 blocks. There is ample parking at Foxy's Harbor Grille if you choose to drive over to the Caribbean Nights Concerts on September 11th or 12th. There are 8 speed bikes available if you want to "bike over" rather than walking. A Special Caribbean Nights package offer that includes two tickets to the concert is available if you stay for two or more nights Sept. 9 - 13th. Contact Sallie at the Parsonage Inn by calling 410-745-8383 or send an email to parsinn@atlanticbb.net. The web site is: www.Parsonage-Inn.com (just click on the photo above) Sallie is known for superb breakfasts!
George Brooks House B&B
The George Brooks House (c: 1860's and 1908) is a designated historic building by Talbot County due to the remarkable George M. Brooks who owned this property from 1900 - 1954. It sits on 8 acres of land about 1/2 mile outside of town (NW) and about a mile from Foxy's Harbor Grille where the Caribbean Nights Concerts will be held. There is ample parking at Foxy's Harbor Grille - or on Mulberry Street. This inn also has a special Caribbean Nights Concert package for staying two or more nights Sept. 9th - 13th. The pool and hot tub will be open and you can use our 8 speed touring bikes if you don't want to drive over to the concerts. You can call the inn at 410-745-8381 or send email: GeorgeBrooksHouse@atlanticbb.net. Click on photo above to go to the web site. Full 3 course breakfast, formal gardens, and the pool and hot tub add to the ambiance!