Live music in Newark, DE

At Elkton Music Hall, Shine On performs first, followed by Rift. The lineup is presented in that order for a straightforward two-artist bill.

Elkton Music Hall presents Rift, a Phish tribute delivering complex rhythms and freewheeling improvisation that evokes the band’s signature jams, alongside Shine On performing the songs of Pink Floyd.

Since 2016, following the losses of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, Manticore has been drawing crowds to theaters, music halls, and performing art centers across the East Coast. The trio of Rob Shepard, Ron Ponella, and John Cristando pays homage to Emerson, Lake & Palmer by channeling the fire of the band’s legendary stage shows while carefully matching the detail and precision of the original studio recordings. Regina Lake, widow of Greg Lake, has commended the group for capturing his performance style with remarkable faithfulness. The result is a tribute that honors the groundbreaking blend of rock power and classical complexity that defined this seventies supergroup.

Manticore presents the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with three seasoned players, Rob Shepard, Ron Ponella, and John Cristando. Since 2016 they have filled theaters, music halls, and performing arts venues along the East Coast, honoring the legacies of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. Their performance channels the high-energy impact of an ELP concert while carefully reproducing the exacting detail of the original studio recordings from the band’s extensive catalog. In a written note, Regina Lake, widow of Greg Lake, commended the group as outstanding and said it most closely matched Greg’s own performances. The show celebrates a seventies supergroup that fused the power of rock with the intricacy of classical music, offering a faithful experience for listeners who love ELP’s sound and spectacle.

Texas blues rock artist Ally Venable takes center stage with searing guitar work, soulful grit, and an assured presence that lights up the room. A Kilgore native, she sang in church at four, picked up the guitar at twelve, formed her own band soon after, and drew inspiration from Stevie Ray Vaughan. Early releases No Glass Shoes and Puppet Show built early momentum, and Texas Honey climbed to number two on the Billboard Blues Chart, expanding her profile around the world. Recognition includes a spot on Guitar World’s Young Guns list and the Independent Blues Music Awards Road Warrior Award, and she has toured across the United States and Europe while sharing stages with Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa. Opening the show, the Alicia Maxwell Project is a four piece from the Delmarva region that formed in 2019. The band has maintained a steady presence at clubs and festivals and has supported acts such as Danielle Nicole Band, Bywater Call, Vanessa Collier, Popa Chubby, and John Nemeth. Together they deliver modern blues powered by raw emotion, technical spark, and a fearless spirit.

The Space Farmers perform at White Clay Creek State Park as part of the Summer Concert Series, delivering a fusion of cosmic, Dead-style improvisation with the gritty surge of Led Zeppelin and the White Stripes, all immersed in Pink Floyd-like sonic depth. The set moves from mind-expanding passages to fiery, barn-burning peaks for a show that feels both exploratory and electrifying.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings its signature swing and jazz sound to the stage, showcasing a timeless big band repertoire. Celebrated for performances that energize both concert settings and dance floors, this ensemble continues a legacy widely regarded as one of the greats in band history. The current lineup originated in 1956 and has toured the globe ever since, sharing this distinctive music with audiences worldwide.