Author: Axeman Sam Burbank
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TRI‑STATE SOUNDCHECK — WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Three events. One scene. Delaware is alive right now — and we’re tapping into all of it. 🎸 1. Backyard Metal Show — Blue Hen BookingHeart bent • Yea It Moves • Did We Die? • Born With Open Eyes • Dome Peace📍 1025 Bear Rd, New Castle, DE🗓 Saturday, August 15 — Doors 5…
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ZoSo The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience Saturday, August 15 @ Elkton Music Hall 31 years. 4,900+ shows worldwide. The LA Times calls ZOSO “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.” Experience the raw energy of Zeppelin live in an intimate 300-cap room known for killer sound. From “Whole Lotta Love” to deep cuts,…
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Toadies: The Charmer Tour Sun, Aug 9, 2026 @ The Queen, Wilmington, DE8:00 PM / All Ages / With Local H & Olive Vox Tickets from $44
Texas alt-rock vets Toadies bring The Charmer Tour to The Queen, showcasing their eighth LP — one of the last recordings by Steve Albini. Cut live in the studio, The Charmer bottles their raw, Southern-tinged grunge with zero polish and all guts. Formed in 1989, Toadies broke big with Rubberneck and “Possum Kingdom.” Frontman Vaden Todd Lewis calls the new record the most defiantly…
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Rift (Phish Tribute) + Shine On (Pink Floyd Tribute)Thu, Aug 7 @ Elkton Music Hall, 107 North St, Elkton, MD Doors 7PM / 21+ / Seating + Standing
Two legendary catalogs, two powerhouse tributes, one Thursday night in Elkton. Rift emerged from Philly in 2023 and has quickly become a staple in the Mid-Atlantic Phish scene. They logged 30 shows in 2024 at spots like Ardmore Music Hall, World Cafe Live, and Elkton Music Hall, earning a rep for spot-on tones and true improv…
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🌈 RAINBOW RECORDS PRESENTS: CRASHOUT & PENNY DEATH 🌈
The Tri‑State underground is getting another jolt — and this time it’s coming straight from Rainbow Records, a shop that’s been quietly keeping the scene alive while the rest of the world forgets what real music feels like. On Thursday, August 20th, two heavy hitters — Crashout and Penny Death — take over Makers Alley…
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🔥 ONE LAST HURRAH AT SQUEEZEBOX RECORDS🔥
The Tri‑State scene is getting a final blast of raw, real, no‑filter rock energy — and you better believe we’re showing up for it. On Sunday, August 9th, Squeezebox Records throws down one more time with a stacked lineup that proves the underground is still alive and kicking. This is the kind of show that…
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Arcola Band
Hello everyone Axeman Sam here promoting Arcola, a heavy rock band from Silver Spring, MD. They blend genres by the second! What you should expect from an Arcola show is anything from breakdowns and solos to singalongs and love songs, and everything in between. Punk show – August 1st at 8pm – No cover –…
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Bring back the music scene
The Scene Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Sleeping. 🎸Vintage isn’t just about the clothes, the records, or the old concert posters. It’s about a culture. A feeling. A community.We’re looking for people who believe the spirit of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s—and even the early 2000s punk scene—deserves a new generation. The music. The friendships. The packed…