The Scene
The Gable Verse, the Gable Music Ventures blog, is here to bring you the newest and freshest news from the music scene in Delaware and the surrounding area. Our goal is to highlight the artistic diversity and talent in and around the area while encouraging community and support for the arts.
Around The World With Brittany Luna from Catbite
After their much anticipated headlining set at Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival (May 31, Main Stage, 9pm), Philly Ska Champions Catbite have lined up big festival shows all summer before a European tour as support for The Slackers. Our own Sug Daniels was thrilled to snatch a moment with leading lady Britt Luna to talk about the whirlwind touring life more on #TheGableVerse!
Finding Salvation in Rock and Roll : An Interview with Sundiata
It’s on #TheGableVerse! “Finding Salvation in Rock and Roll” ; the interview with Sundiata, a rising rock star and producer raised in Delaware and now based in Philadelphia. “We caught this 22-year-old powerhouse in between projects to discuss sex, fashion, and rock and roll.”
Get To The Gig: Hidden Gem Independent Music Venues in and around the State
Because we all know just how important music venues are to our thriving local music scene, this months #GetToTheGig includes some of the area’s hidden gems to create long- lasting musical memories in!
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; October 2023
Check out this month's #TheGableVerse #BandcampFriday roundup from @SugDaniels - listen and support some of your favorites on one of the best days in music each month!
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; September 2023
And here we are with another #BandcampFriday roundup for your September! @Sug Daniels gives you the low down on 6 local bands you can support today, all on their journey to music awesomeness!
Artists Featured: Pleasance, Mic Anthony, Milieu Lust, Red Bird, Soul Chalice, Mark S Reeve
Moving Forward: A Conversation with Joe from American Trappist
Indie rock band American Trappist, has been hypnotizing audiences in Delaware, New Jersey, and Philadelphia since its debut. We at #TheGableVerse sat down with lead singer and songwriter Joe Michelini to pick their brains about their latest album and future plans.
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; May 2023
It’s May and there’s a fresh crop of new local music to listen to for this Bandcamp Friday Roundup. On Bandcamp Fridays, more money is going directly to the artists who deserve it. Stop by and spread a little local love and support if you enjoy it.
Singing Through The Pain; How Mariano Mallia beat the odds to continue his musical dream
Sug Daniels interviews Wilmington-raised musician Mariano Mallia about the struggles and successes of his debilitating vocal injury, recovery, and ultimate comeback to the scene - it’s all on the The Gable Verse!
Best Practice: Getting Into Good Musical Habits for the New Year
We asked some of our hardest working music friends about what they do to stay productive, creative, and moving their business forward in hopes to inspire others for a high-yielding and fruitful 2023.
Getting Motivated with Isaiah Lee
Newark rapper, author, and entrepreneur Isaiah Lee has been using some of his life setbacks to motivate and inspire those around him - Sug Daniels has the scoop for ya!
Bandcamp Friday Round Up: Fall back Into New Music This October
The summer heat might be gone for the year but there are still plenty of hot new music releases to keep us warm and toasty all fall. Sug’s got your roundup of local artists to support this Bandcamp Friday!
Bandcamp Friday Round Up: A Labor Day of Love
Bandcamp Friday officially returning for the rest of the year is an absolute cause for celebration. Please be sure to check out our latest and our last roundup of exceptional local musicians to support.
Keeping Score; A conversation with music makers who make music for film
We chatted with a couple of familiar faces in the music scene about letting their musical expertise and passions pay the bills by creating scores for films, video games, commercials, and more …
Don't Hate The Players, Hate The Game
Don’t hate the players, hate the game - Four of the area’s most active music scene players share how to successfully approach music and build it as a career.
Rocking into another Bandcamp Friday
We’re rocking and rolling into another Bandcamp Friday with an emphasis on rocking this month.
Bands on Fire! Winter 2022
The flowers are blooming and the bands are out! Sug Daniels reviews this past winters Bands on Fire!
Prepping for Success with Producers
Any musician worth their salt knows that producers and engineers are some of the best and most beneficial friends you can make in the music industry. We rounded up some of the most colorful characters in the production/engineering game and asked them what makes them tick and also for a bit of recording advice for our musically inclined readers…
Bandcamp Friday is Back!
Bandcamp Friday has made its triumphant return this month…Stop by and spread a little local music love and support - here’s a few bands you may like!
Thankful, Grateful, and Ready to Rock!
For many the holiday season can be a lonely and cold time. With covid still present in our communities and seasonal depression being a very real and daunting struggle, it’s important to give thanks and be grateful whenever we can. We asked some of our favorite artists to reflect and share what they’re grateful for and what they’re looking forward to in hopes to spread some cheer and connect us all.