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.
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…
Spring into Bandcamp Friday
Sug Daniels has another bountiful basket of local, homebred music goodness for your consideration! As always, artists get a bigger cut of your purchase when you buy on Bandcamp Fridays!
Get To The Gig; The Room At Cedar Grove
The Room At Cedar Grove creates an intimate and personalized musical and culinary experience you won’t want to miss out on. Sug Daniels takes you there and talks to owner and Chef Paul Tagliaferro Cullen …
Woman to Woman
We ask women music industry professionals what they would say to themselves in moments of doubt right before the leap to follow their music business dreams.
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!
Get To The Gig; Light Up The Queen
For over a decade, the Light Up The Queen Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the local community by raising funds, notably, their annual Shine A Light concert. They return March 5, to celebrate 10 years of music, resilience, and community with Shine a Light, Best of 10…
New Bands On The Block
In such a small state you would think it would be easy to find the ‘who’s who’ in music. Unfortunately, that never seems to be the case in the Small Wonder. Luckily we’ve rolled up our sleeves, sorted through the hashtags and found some amazing music makers you might have seen at your local music hangout….
Courtesy of The Red, White, and Blue Earl Brewery
Once you’ve mastered the bass guitar, joined a blues band, and traveled all over to play -there’s only one logical thing to do...open a brewery and invite all your music pals to come play! That’s what Ronnie Price did when he opened the doors to Blue Earl Brewery…
Where The Magic Happens : 4 Delaware Studios to Have on Your Radar
Studios provide an encouraging atmosphere and staff to help capture the essence of a story and bring out the best in a band... Here’s a list of some of the many music studios that have been established, and some that have just recently popped up, in Delaware.
21 Things You May Have Missed in 2021
With the incredible amount of unknowns that ensued this year it’s astounding that anything happened. Instead of sitting in a holding pattern there were artists, venues, and individuals who really kept us all connected to the music world and we are grateful. Here’s a list of 21 things you may have missed in 2021!
Bands on Fire! Fall 2021
This segment is a seasonal round up of Delaware artists and bands making big moves in the music world. With the weather turning and sunset creeping closer as the days go by, it’s paramount to reflect on…
Get To The Gig; Wilmo Rock Circus
In 2011 a 10 band line-up like none other took place in Wilmington. Wilmo Rock Circus would titillate the senses of music fans for years to come at the historic music venue, The Queen. It’s back for its 10-year anniversary…
Bandcamp Friday Holidaze Edition!
In continuation of our bandcamp Friday roundups we’re releasing a special holiday list of artists you should support. This list includes both electronic renditions of classics and …
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.
Delaware Music Labels You Should Support!
Although Delaware is nestled between several music hubs, it can often be overlooked as a musical destination. It might not feel like a bustling entertainment town, but just below the surface …
12 Delaware Artists to Support this Bandcamp Friday
For those who are unfamiliar with Bandcamp, it’s an online record store and music community. Music fans can discover new artists and directly support them by purchasing their music and merchandise through their online shops. We’re giving you a round up of Delaware musicians to check out and encourage you to buy something!
Keeping Hope Alive at The Jackson Inn
The pandemic spread like wildfire throughout the world but had an intensely harrowing effect on the music industry. With mid level venues like 1984, Connie’s Ric Rac, and The Boot and Saddle shutting down left and right, up and coming original music bands were left thinking ‘’well, now what?”
Bands on Fire! Summer 2021
This segment is a seasonal round up of musicians making big moves in the scene. This summer might have created a strange “to go or not to go” vibe but the artists in and around this great state did not skimp on ….