The Mainstay in Rock Hall will present an evening of jazz and vocal artistry when pianist Joe Holt welcomes singers Rhonda Apple and Kiara Vos for a special concert titled Welcome to My World on Friday April 17 at 7:30 PM. The performance is part of Joe Holt’s ongoing Special Friday Series at the Eastern Shore listening room and brings together three accomplished musicians for a program that blends jazz standards, classic songs, and engaging vocal interpretations.
Joe Holt is a respected jazz pianist and arranger whose career has included decades of performing, recording, and accompanying singers throughout the Mid Atlantic region. Known for his elegant piano style and deep knowledge of the American songbook, Holt has become a familiar presence at The Mainstay through his Special Friday Series concerts, which feature guest artists and distinctive themed programs that highlight a wide range of jazz and popular repertoire.
Joining Holt for this program are vocalists Rhonda Apple and Kiara Vos, two singers whose musical styles bring different perspectives to the stage. Apple is known for her warm and expressive interpretations of classic jazz and cabaret repertoire, while Vos brings a fresh vocal style and engaging stage presence that complements Holt’s sophisticated piano arrangements. Together with Holt, the trio creates an evening of music that moves easily between swing era favorites, lyrical ballads, and timeless popular songs.
The concert title Welcome to My World reflects the program’s focus on storytelling through song, inviting audiences into an intimate musical setting where voice and piano take center stage. The combination of Holt’s accomplished piano accompaniment and the contrasting vocal styles of Apple and Vos promises a dynamic and engaging performance.
The Mainstay, located in the harbor town of Rock Hall, Maryland, has served as a nonprofit center for live music on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for nearly three decades. The 120 seat listening room presents a year round schedule of jazz, folk, classical, blues, bluegrass, and Americana concerts featuring regional, national, and international performers in an attentive concert setting.
Tickets for Joe Holt with Rhonda Apple and Kiara Vos on Friday April 17 at 7:30 PM are available through InstantSeats and through The Mainstay website. Additional information about this concert and other upcoming performances can be found at mainstayrockhall.org.
