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.
Get To The Gig: Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival 2024
#GetToTheGig! It’s our favorite time of year! As we lead into our very own @LadybugMusicFest in Wilmington on May 31st, we’ve got all sorts of information to share right on the #TheGableVerse to get you pumped (including that spotify playlist again!)
Bandcamp Friday Roundup: Ladybug Music Festival 2024 Edition
In this special edition Ladybug Music Festival #BandcampFriday Roundup on #TheGableVerse, we gathered tunes from some of the ladies featured in this years’ festival to give fans a peek into the musical talent coming on May 31 to Wilmington, Delaware! #ladybugmusicfest
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: Tyfest at Theatre N
#GetToTheGig - TyFest, that is! This all-ages event on January 27 at Theatre N in Wilmington, was created by Newark, DE singer-songwriter Ty Mathis to connect the local music and art community. It’s an evening hosted by G Dash Jones, featuring a singing bowl set by Simply Sound Vibrations, music w/ Sug Daniels, live painting, comedy from Fig 90, an interactive open jam session, food, and more!
Gable Music Ventures Staff Picks; Best Musical Moments of 2023!
The Delaware area was full of star power in 2023! As the year comes to a close, we, the staff at Gable Music Ventures, wanted to share some of our favorite musical moments with you, our #TheGableVerse readers!
Get To The Gig: Winter Queen with The Knotty G’s and Friends
We at #TheGableVerse are extra excited for this #GetToTheGig feature! - “The Queen Theatre is set to become the epicenter of a musical journey through time on Friday, December 22, as traveling musical husband- and -wife duo, The Knotty G's, proudly present Winter Queen... A special night of unforgettable performances, featuring an extraordinary house band and a lineup of esteemed regional talents.”
Thankful, Grateful, and Ready to Rock 2023
As the season of Thanks surrounds us, we at #TheGableVerse reached out to local music artists Rebel Natty, Ty Mathis, Callum, and Joe Michelini from American Trappist to find out what they are grateful for and looking forward to.
Get To The Gig; Funksgiving at The Queen
#GetToTheGig! Funksgiving, Part III - is where it’s at for your Thanksgiving kick off festivities this year, at the Queen, Nov 22! Catch the funk vibes of Universal Funk Order, Richard Raw & The Word Warrior Band, and Big Package Band - more info on #TheGableVerse!
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; November 2023
@sugdaniels has your November ‘must-check-out’ hotlist for local #BandcampFriday lovin’ right on #TheGableVerse - remember that when you support independent artists on bandcamp fridays, they get to keep more of the earnings too - now go be awesome today!
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!
Our Leading Lady: A Conversation with Nitro Nitra
Sug Daniels gets deep with Nitro Nitra, the hottest female powerhouse rockstar frontwoman from Delaware headlining the Milford Ladybug Music Festival on 9/30 - check it out on #TheGableVerse!
Get To The Gig: Summer Concert Series 2023
By supporting local talent, the community fosters a thriving arts and music scene. Here’s a round up of some local summer concert series to get into this season in Delaware.
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival 2023 Edition
The Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival is TONIGHT and is full of fresh new faces this year and we’ve got a bunch of them gathered up for your discovery pleasure for this month’s Bandcamp Friday.
Connecting Coast To Coast: A Conversation with Run Carabao
Wilmington, Delaware transplant Isaac Jabola-Carouls was born in California but has been making the First State his new musical home with his new project Run Caraboa. We sat down with him to discuss his new music, the big cities he left behind, and how the Delaware music scene is breathing new life into his creations.
Get To The Gig - The Ladybug Music Festival
The Ladybug Music Festival returns as arguably one of the best block parties in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 2. Presented by Chase, this free, all-ages event from 5 to 10 PM will be hosting musicians from around the country, local artisan vendors, and focusing on the mission of bringing women and non cis men to the forefront of the music scene.
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; April Showers 2023
Spring has finally sprung and we’re excited to bring some fresh new picks for this month's Bandcamp Friday roundup.
Get To The Gig; The Last Hurrah: Jackson Inn’s Celebrating
GetToTheGig on 3/25! We raise our glasses in farewell to one of Delaware’s most iconic and eclectic music venues, Jackson Inn, after over 100 years of serving the community - Sug Daniels has a deeper dive on the Inn…
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!
Get To The Gig! Wilmo Rock Circus 2023 at The Queen
The music circus is coming to town and it’s bigger and badder than ever. Gable Music Venuture’s Wilmo Rock Circus returns to The Queen on February 18 for one night only! Philadelphia Rock and Roll heavy weights Low Cut Connie are headlining a night of spectacular rock and roll featuring some of the best bands from across the region.
The Return of Bandcamp Friday; February 2023
#bandcampfriday is back and #thegableverse has six more local picks ready for you to discover and support - enjoy!