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01-05-2025
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11 unfiltered Delaware concerts on tap for May 2025
As temperatures rise, it's not just a hint you might need to up your deodorant game — it's also a sign that concert season will take center stage for the months ahead. Here are some 11 hot and sweaty concerts in Delaware folks are looking forward to in May. Best known as a drummer for the 1960s pop icons The Monkees, veteran artist Micky Dolenz will swing into Wilmington to headline a solo show. More than just a drummer and singer, Dolenz is also an actor ("General Hospital," "The Drew Carey Show" and Days of Our Lives") and director ("Boy Meets World"), per his bio. The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Friday, May 2. Tickets are $63-$84. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Gillian Welch, a celebrated music star, has cultivated a remarkable career that's last more than two decades. She and her musical partner David Rawlings are a cornerstone of the modern acoustic music scene. In 2024, the pair dropped their latest album, "Woodland." The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7:30 p.m. May 5. Tickets are $61 to $81. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Clifford Brown Jazz Festival 2025: Adds legendary family band with beast bassist Only a few tickets are left for this concert with iconic Yes frontman Jon Anderson. The singer will bring his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame pedigree to Small Wonder where he'll team up with The Band Geeks, as part of their "Yes, Epics, Classics and More" tour. In March, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks released their new album, "Perpetual Change." The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $71 to $101. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Spring concerts are certainly in full bloom and the Wilmington Flower Market is handing out bouquets of concert performances. Their sound garden will host over 20 acts across three days, including performances by notables like Emerson Hart of Tonic, Johnny Phat from Mr. Greengeenes, Nine Days and Dylan Schneider, plus Sug Daniels and Olivia Rubini of "The Voice," both of whom hail from the First State. Not to mention the famous children's entertainer Blippi will be at the festival. The iconic mascot the Phillie Phanatic also will be at the festival to keep the good vibes flowing. Rockford Park (2629 W. 19th St., Wilmington) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 9; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 10. Visit More than 20 female artists will rock Dewey Beach, including Hockessin's own Olivia Rubini from NBC's "The Voice," performing tributes to acclaimed women who played Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair music festival in the '90s. Some of those famous women included dozens acts like Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu and Alanis Morissette. Lilith Fest is powered by Project HERA, a non-profit dedicated to promoting and empowering women in music. The festival aims to entertain and give a platform for women artist who made only one-third of artists on Billboard's 2024 Hot 100 Chart, according to Project HERA. Bottle & Cork (1807 Highway One, Dewey Beach) at 8:30 p.m. May 16. Tickets are $20. Visit or call (302) 227-7272. It's an understatement to say that Delaware likes The Amish Outlaws. The band's fans adore these Amish rebels, especially when they play Paradise Grill. For newcomers, the Outlaws are a cover band that wears Amish outfits. Some of the members grew up Amish before deciding to leave their community to join the secular world and play instruments. From rap to rock, these men cover it all. Paradise Grill (27344 Bay Road, Millsboro) at 8 p.m. May 23. Visit or call (302) 945-4500. Life's a beach and this Billy Joel Tribute is looking to make a splash when they perform in Rehoboth. We May Be Right recreates the music of the Piano Man, which amounts to a deep bag of timeless hits. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (1 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach) at 8 p.m. May 24. Free show. Visit or call (302) 644-2288. Delaware party band Mikes Hines & The Look bring super-sized energy to the stage. The Delaware Rock & Roll Society inductees offer a colorful mix of R&B, hip-hop, pop, old-school funk, Motown and disco to the stage. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (1 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach) at 8 p.m. May 25. Free show. Visit or call (302) 644-2288. You'll take an Uber ride down memory lane as this Queen tribute band invokes the spirit of Freddie Mercury. The word on the street is Almost Queen is so talented that audiences travel long distances just to hear these cats. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville) at 7 p.m. May 30. Tickets are $29-$39 (plus fees). Visit or call (302) 436-3015. Lilith Fest isn't the only event with a heavy girl-power lineup this spring. There's also the legendary Ladybug Music Festival, offering 30-plus performers including headliner Margaret Glaspy. The singer-songwriter has drawn attraction from The New York Times and Rolling Stone, NPR and others. Other standout acts on the festival's ticket include Martha Wash, Koser, AE The Cool, Wendy Logan Band, Eljuri, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Band, The Wild Hymns and more. Multiple stages will be held in downtown Wilmington on Market Street like Main Stage and the 5th Street Stage. There will be other stages at locations such as The Queen, Willingtown Square, The Quoin, Merchant Bar, Hulex and Hiro. Launched in 2012, Ladybug Festival has been branded as the country's largest free celebration of women in music. The festival has built a unique reputation for featuring 100% female-fronted acts. The Ladybug Festival is held in downtown Wilmington from 5 to 10 p.m. May 30. Free event. Visit Summer concert series has famous acts: 2025 Delaware lineup for Lewes Many folks have poured Blood, Sweat & Tears into something they love. But one group was smart enough to turn the phrase into their band name, and the crew has since gained respect worldwide for their tunes. BTS's first album, 'Child is Father to the Man,' won a Grammy Award for "Album of the Year" in 1969, beating out The Beatles' "Abby Road." The project has gone on to sell over 4 million units, according to the Freeman Arts' website. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. May 31. Tickets are $44 (plus fees). Visit or call (302) 436-3015. If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@ Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What big Delaware concerts are doing down for May 2025?
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12-04-2025
- Sport
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Edinboro University to add women's wrestling and golf as NCAA-sanctioned sports
Edinboro University to add women's wrestling and golf as NCAA-sanctioned sports Edinboro University is responsible for the latest alteration to college athletics' local landscape. School officials announced Friday that women's wrestling and golf will join its list of NCAA-sanctioned sports come this fall. Each will compete at the Division II level as members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Edinboro University Fighting Scots logo "The introduction of women's wrestling and golf represents an ongoing commitment to providing athletic opportunities for our students," Edinboro president Jon Anderson said in a news release. "We're excited to embrace the newest NCAA championship sport in women's wrestling, and add the Fighting Scots to the rich tradition of women's golf." Advertisement The process of hiring coaches for each program, plus the recruitment of students, has already begun according to the release. When completed, Edinboro will become the 94th school with an NCAA women's wrestling program. The Scots will join in time to potentially advance their wrestlers into next spring's inaugural Division II tournament at a location to be determined. Culbertson Hills Golf Club, located less than a mile west of the campus, will be Edinboro's designated home course. More: Matthew Scott resumes lifelong passion as Edinboro University's new football coach Contact Mike Copper at mcopper@ Follow him on X @ETNcopper. This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Edinboro University adds women's wrestling and golf as NCAA sports
