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.
Leveling The Playing Field: A Conversation With Gable Music Ventures CEO and Ladybug Music Festival Founder Gayle Dillman
Amongst music industry trailblazers making strides for women in music is Delaware’s own Gayle Dillman, our CEO and the mind behind The Ladybug Music Festival. Sug Daniels talks equity in lineups, Ladybug festival plans BTS, and seeing bands as small businesses w/ Gayle on #TheGableVerse!
Mind Your Music Business: How to Collaborate with Other Artists and Musicians
Musicians! Ever wondered why collabs are so important? How to get one started? Or how to set one up for the success of all involved? It’s your lucky day! Sug Daniels, one of the most successful local artists, who collaborates even in her sleep, has done it right- and she’s giving you some need-to-know info, right on #TheGableVerse!
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; Milford Ladybug Music Festival 2023
#GetToTheGig! The Milford Ladybug Music Festival is back for another wonderful day in downtown (tag city of) Milford, Delaware with over 30 female-led bands whipping up magical musical stylings on 7 stages - all free and headlined by Delaware rockers featured on NBC’s “American Song Contest” Nitro Nitra! As usual - more on #TheGableVerse!
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
Mind Your Music Business; Music Video Ideas That Won't Break The Bank
#MindYourMusicBusiness! Nowadays, options are endless when it comes to creating your music videos. The lovely @Sug Daniels gives you 4 concepts to get those juices flowing on #TheGableVerse!
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.
Get To The Gig; 32nd Annual Delmarva Folk Fest
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of The Delmarva Folk Festival! Enjoy two days of camping, vendors, food and live folk music of course - with headliner Boris Garcia supported by Cal Toner, Fishing For Hippies, and more! @Sug Daniels has the 411 for ya on #TheGableVerse!
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; August 2023
It’s #BandcampFriday again! ICYMI - one day each month, Bandcamp waies their fees, funneling more money from merch and music sales to the artists. Stop by and spread a little local love to artists from this month’s roundup from @Sug Daniels on #TheGableVerse!
Mind Your Music Business: Better Band Practice with 6 Easy Tips
#MindYourMusicBusiness! The old saying “practice makes perfect '' isn't just for our athletically inclined friends - the same rules can be applied in music. Here are 6 easy tips for more effective band practice from the queen of many amazing local bands herself - @Sug Daniels! #TheGableVerse
Get To The Gig: Summer Band Jam
Get ready for one of the biggest Battle of the Bands the state has seen in years! From July to August, step into some favorite local venues as bands from across the region duke it out to be this summer's hottest musical act! #TheGableVerse - ✏️by @Sug Daniels!
Rising To New Heights: Interview with Ty Mathis
This young Newark, Delaware-born and bred multi-instrumentalist is on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down! We chatted with Ty Mathis on his start in music, his latest release, and his musical messages of unity, love, and hope on #TheGableVerse - ✏️by @Sug Daniels!
Bandcamp Friday Roundup; July 2023
The summer is heating up and we’ve got some hot new music for July’s Bandcamp Friday Roundup.
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.
Mind Your Music Business: Band Merch 101
Merchandise allows music artists to build a stronger brand, deepen their connection with fans, generate additional income, and showcase their creativity. Get the basics from us right here on the Gable Verse!
Live Sessions! A Gateway To Live Music
Live sessions like NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert play a unique role in bringing together music-lovers with live music from bands they may never have heard. We, of course, have a roundup of home-made, locally-produced ones for your browsing pleasure!
Get To The Gig: 45th Annual June Jam Music Festival!
#thegableverse loves sharing info on other local music events, especially ones that have been around for 45 years! The longest running music festival in Delaware is back for the 45th Annual June Jam Music Festival in Houston, Delaware - Sug Daniels has more!
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.
Mind Your Music Business; Social Media
Social media has completely changed the way we digitally communicate with each other. We are all connected in ways that weren’t possible before on a personal level and for business and bands alike. There is an audience, a community, and an untouched fanbase for you out there. You just have to know how to find it.
Sug Daniels helps you with some tips and tricks on how!
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.