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.
Get To The Gig! Wilmo Rock Circus 2023 at The Queen
The music circus is coming to town and it’s bigger and badder than ever. Gable Music Venuture’s Wilmo Rock Circus returns to The Queen on February 18 for one night only! Philadelphia Rock and Roll heavy weights Low Cut Connie are headlining a night of spectacular rock and roll featuring some of the best bands from across the region.
The Return of Bandcamp Friday; February 2023
#bandcampfriday is back and #thegableverse has six more local picks ready for you to discover and support - enjoy!
Music to Move The Soul; Interview with Music Maker and Therapist Skyler Cumbia
We chatted with local singer-songwriter and music therapist Skyler Cumbia about how she uses her passion for creating music to bring families together and aid in healing in grief and loss.
Mind Your Music Business: 6 Tips To Getting Your Band Booked
Venues are booking and bands are releasing music - here’s 6 tips on how to get booked from our Youtube Channel!
Best Practice: Getting Into Good Musical Habits for the New Year
We asked some of our hardest working music friends about what they do to stay productive, creative, and moving their business forward in hopes to inspire others for a high-yielding and fruitful 2023.
Gable Music Ventures Staff Picks; Best Musical Moments of 2022!
We thought it would be fun to end the year by sharing some of our staff’s favorite memorable moments. THANK YOU to all our readers and supporters for continuing to go out and experience music first hand, stream tunes from the local bands, and engage with our talented artists. We hope to see you at a show in 2023!
Finding The Secret Song Premiere, Performance & Fundraiser
On the first of the year, a special event is happening at the historic Theatre N in Wilmington. From the creative mind that brought you the album ‘Constellations’ comes the Finding The Secret Song Premiere, Performance & Fundraiser. Expect an evening of …
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.