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.
Mind Your Music Business: Show Etiquette
Backline, Merch, Load-in, Soundcheck! We’re giving you some tips and tricks on what to do before, during, and after your shows - to ensure everybody has a rocking good time, and you make new fans and industry connections - check it out on #TheGableVerse!
Around The World With Brittany Luna from Catbite
After their much anticipated headlining set at Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival (May 31, Main Stage, 9pm), Philly Ska Champions Catbite have lined up big festival shows all summer before a European tour as support for The Slackers. Our own Sug Daniels was thrilled to snatch a moment with leading lady Britt Luna to talk about the whirlwind touring life more on #TheGableVerse!
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
Capturing Delaware in 7 Day Farmers Market: An Interview With Death By Indie
Wilmington indie-rock band Death by Indie has had a short but busy, and electrifying existence. Now the band is touring through the Northeast with stops in Philadelphia and New York, then ending their run at Arden Gild Hall for the release of their sophomore album, 7 Day Farmers Market. #TheGableVerse snagged a moment from their busy schedule to talk!
Get To The Gig: Concert Calendar April 2024
#GetToTheGig! We’re bursting into Spring with a fresh list of must-see musical performances for April and May. Take a look at this months’ Concert Calendar on #TheGableVerse to see who’s coming to a stage near you - and get your tickets today!
Bandcamp Friday Round Up; April 2024
Happy #Bandcamp Friday from #TheGableVerse! Here’s another roundup of six local artists with new music releases to enjoy the new springtime weather! Stop by their Bandcamps and spread a little local love and support!
Mind Your Music Business: How To Get People To Actually Listen To Your New Music
#MindYourMusicBusiness ! “You put your heart and soul into these lyrics, you’ve recorded the music, and you’ve got it mixed and mastered. The music goes live and you share it online. Now what?” The successful local artist and our lovely blog writere @Sug Daniels has that answered for you on this week’s blog article on #TheGableVerse!
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: Concert Calendar March 2024
#GetToTheGig! From Thievery Corporation to Lizzie No and Big Fat Meanies, there’s a multitude of magnificent concert events coming to our area this spring as the weather warms up - check ‘em out on #TheGableVerse!
Bandcamp Friday Round Up; March 2024
It’s #bandcampfriday once again and as usual, you’ll get six fresh picks of locally-crafted original music to discover from us at #TheGableVerse - happy listening! Featured Artists: Rew, Devin Canfield, Melodic, Chuck N Lock, Paul Ardent, Nico Bryant
Get To The Gig: Concert Calendar February 2024
#GetToTheGig! YES, even when it’s cold outside! #TheGableVerse has rounded up some of the hottest venues in the area with phenomenal shows lined up this winter to get you off that stiff, cold couch, and out into the warm embrace of the crowd-moving live music experience. #supportlocalmusic #supportlocalvenues
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…