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.
The Doctor Will See You Now; A Benefit Concert for local legend Doctor Harmonica
Join the famous Doctor Harmonica and his band The Rockett 88 on December 28 at Wilmington’s Tonic Bar and Grill from 6 to 10pm. Some of the state’s best musicians will be lending their talents including Micheal Davis & The Bullets, Rob Perna and the New Kings of Rhythm, Shine A Light Allstars, and more surprise players, all to raise money to help fund medical bills Doctor Harmonica incured while trying to save his puppy.
Christmas Bandcamp Friday 2022
It’s a holiday themed local Bandcamp Fiday lineup for your exploration - it’s the day artists get more of money when you purchase their music or merch on the site, so make sure to check it out.
Thankful, Grateful, and Ready to Rock in 2022!
As the leaves give their last hurrah, 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 of spreading some cheer and connecting us all.
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!
November Bandcamp Friday 2022
Support local bands on bandcamp Fridays - here’s the November round up for ya!
Get To The Gig: Halloween Jam at Maker's Alley
Halloween Jam’s a-brewin’ for October 29th! Enjoy music from your favorite local bands in costume while you eat, drink, and be scary at Maker’s Alley - find out more!
Locked and Loaded with Gunpowder Milkshake
When members of two of the most distinct and righteous rock bands in the area, Treewalker and The Psychedelic Puppets, get together to form a rock and roll supergroup, the results are bound to be explosive. Enter stage right, new band on the block, Gunpowder Milkshake.
1 Year Anniversary; Bands On Fire Summer 2022
A year into scoping out the local music scene and bringing you the best of what we could find has been an honor and adventure. We’re coming full circle with some bands who’ve got grit, resilience and a whole lot of heart.
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!
It Takes a Queen: Women On The Scene, Making The Scene
Here in Delaware there are some women taking the reins of the local music scene into their own hands and elevating the bands, bars, and musicians around them.
We’ve Got You Covered; The Hottest Party Bands Playing Right Now
Some younger musicians are upping the ante in some electrifying ways. We collected several of the hottest cover bands in the area creating a buzz bigger than bugs in Texas…
Get To The Gig; The Peoples Festival, A Tribute to Bob Marley
The late great Reggae Legend and Pioneer Bob Marley spent time living and working in Wilmington, Delaware, and it made such a positive impact that years later family and friends started a tribute to him that has lasted for decades. The family continues the tradition this year with The 28th Annual People's Festival….
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.
An Artist In Motion: Give us Accessibility and Visibility for Musicians with Disabilities
Sug Daniels has the inspiring story of Ryan Nelson’s journey as a successful disabled musician, founder and co-founder of two music foundations, and lead of local band “Gooch & The Motion”
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 …
Album Review: HOUSE OF STRAYS by Sundiata
Sundiata has released a nine song album titled HOUSE OF STRAYS and Sug Daniels has that album review…
Bandcamp Friday: Dog Days of Summer
It’s the Dog Days of Summer and we love to make it easy for our readers to find new local music so we put together another eclectic and diverse Bandcamp Friday round up for your enjoyment.
Family Friendly Summer Concert Series
If you’re in agreement and aching for some sweet family fun, music, and community on a budget, then look no further. We’ve compiled a little list of summer concert series that are free, family friendly, and probably down the street from your house.
Bands On Fire! Spring 2022
Countless musical artists and entertainers in the community have been consistently working and advancing in the music industry but here are several we feel really deserve a tip of the cap. Bands on Fire! Spring 2022 edition is here…
3 Big Local Concerts In July
No matter what side of the canal you find yourself on this summer, Delaware has a music festival for you. The blocks will be brimming with both indie and international artists so we’ve rounded up some local festivals to add to your calendar for the month...