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.
Bandcamp Friday Round Up; February 2024
Get warm and cozy this winter with the next batch of #BandcampFriday selections, curated for you, with love, by our most talented and lovely #TheGableVerse blog author and singer-songwriter @SugDaniels! Now, go show some love to those local bands by buying some music or merch today.
This month’s featured artists: Graver’s Lane, QUICKCHANGE!, Von Holden, Albeit, A Moon, The Weird Thing, DejaReve Panic
Mixing The Paint: Interview With Grant Dawson
Our #TheGableVerse blog writer @Sug Daniels sits down with Atlanta-based and Milford, Delaware-born Grant Dawson. ICYMI, Grant has become a musical powerhouse, creating music since age 7, with over 7 million streams in the last year and counting, with countless collabs and tons of experience to boot.
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!
New Year, New Music Bandcamp Friday January 2024
#TheGableVerse wishes you a Happy New Year with a brand spanking fresh roundup of 6 local artists to discover, follow, and support this first #bandcampfriday of the year!
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!
Mind Your Music Business: Why You Need an EPK and What It Should Include
Mind Your Music Business! What is an EPK and WHY is it one of the single most important things that you or your bands need to level up? Sug Daniels and #TheGableVerse have your 7 tips for EPK success right here!
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.”
Holiday Music Mixer 2023
The 2023 #TheGableVerse Holiday Music Mixer is here with all your local music holiday releases full of nostalgia and cheer - check out what these local artists have to say this holiday season…
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!
The Band Of Your Dreams: Chatting with Brig Aurora
@Sugdaniels of the #TheGableVerse gets to know the winners of this year’s Summer Band Jam, local alt-rockers Brig Aurora, and what they have in the works!
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!
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!