Four Bands Unite At The Queen For Tim Kelly Benefit
A powerhouse line-up of area bands will share the stage at The Queen on Friday, April 25 in support of longtime musician Tim Kelly, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Four bands — all of which have included Kelly on percussion over the years — have joined forces for the benefit concert.
“The musician community is extremely close-knit and so are the loyal venues that support local music,” says Tony Cappella, bassist for Montana Wildaxe, who is assisting in the effort.
“Thanks to The Queen, Love Seed Mama Jump, Lyric Drive, Box of Rain, and Montana Wildaxe for coming out to help our own Tim Kelly,” Cappella says. “Tim was diagnosed with cancer last year, and our help will be key to his recovery”.
— Tickets for the show, “Tunes for Tim,” are on sale now at TheQueenWilmington.com.
Darnell Miller Keeping Busy On Air And ‘Live At The Loft’
Local musician and music teacher Darnell Miller has a new show called D. Miller’s Indie Planet, which recently debuted on local internet radio station WJVS. The program runs Monday nights at 8 p.m.
“The show features interview, info and music from indie artists across the globe with a heavy concentration on soul, R&B and some inspirational,” Miller says.
While the show has a global focus, Miller’s “Live at the Loft” monthly Saturday event focuses more on local music.
“It is a listening-room experience similar to Sofar Sounds or a house concert — a small, intimate, unconventional space for artists and those who love live music and a safe space for creatives,” Miller says.
Last month the theme for Live at the Loft was Women’s History Month. This month is Gospel, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and June’s theme will be Pride Month.
— For more on D. Miller’s Indie Planet visit WJVSradio.com and for Live at the Loft, follow @LiveAtTheLoft101 on Instagram.
Monika Bullette To Release 20th Anniversary Album This Spring
Back in February, Monika Bullette hinted at new music to fans with an email that included a link to a 25-second sneak peak of her upcoming single “Soapy Cocktails.”
“I’ve been working with a supergroup of musicians in an awesome studio and am proud of what we’ve made,” Bullette writes about the new single. In addition to featuring herself on vocals and acoustic guitar, her group, Bullette, includes “Mighty” Joe Castro on guitar, Billie Shato on pedal steel, Jonathan Monck on bass, and John Paul Travis on drums and keys.
More recently, she confirmed the 20th Anniversary re-release of her spirited indie album The Secrets, which she released on her website for free in 2005 and was hailed by Philadelphia’s City Paper as the “Best Album You Can Get for Free and Without a Guilty Conscience.”
— More at Bullette.net
Ritchie Rubini Aims High Again With New Single From The Age Of Light
Last month, area producer and multi-instrumentalist Ritchie Rubini teased his next Age of Flight album, Music for Planetariums, with the release of the album’s first single: “Makin’ Contact.”
“With my forthcoming release, I’ve taken the philosophy that there’s always more in the creative pipeline,” Rubini says. “And there are infinite possibilities as to how a creative musical thought can manifest itself in the recorded medium.”
The album’s debut single follows suit on that philosophy: “Makin’ Contact” follows the lush-instrumental trajectory of The Age of Flight’s self-titled album, but adds some new sonic maneuvers with mellow rhythmic chanting, chill Balearic beats, and distinctly psy-trance feel overall.
Additional singles, including “Starseed” and “Gigantica,” are coming soon with a full release following.
— More at The Age of Flight on Spotify.com.
More Live Performances Coming To Smalls Music Shop
In addition to selling music equipment directly to local musicians and bands, Smalls Music Shop is also helping those bands and musicians get their art directly in front of their fans.
On Saturday, April 5, Smalls features a three-act show with music from Party Nerves, wig and The Jagaloons. Then, on Saturday, April 26, it’s Disko and Mothman Properties.
Both shows start at 8 p.m. with doors open an hour prior.
— More info at SmallsMusicShop.com
