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The new music venue in Greenvilles West End, Trueline, by industry veteran Mike Grozier, is under construction with plans to open its doors by spring 2025.

Michael Grozier, who co-founded the House of Blues and was an executive with Live Nation, is spearheading the effort to open the new music club in downtown Greenville.

Thanks to a resurgent downtown and a red-hot dining scene, Wilmington is building a buzz. What does that mean for Philly — and Wilmington?

Big names are back, but touring might not be pretty. This year’s season will see a return of national acts, something that was lacking in its 13th season, due to the start of the pandemic, which limited the arts venue to recruiting only local and regional artists. Mark Fields, executive director of The Grand in Wilmington, said touring this year might be messy for performers because the pandemic presents a host of logistical issues. “Routing,” for example, is an industry term used to desc...

Jake Owen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Earth, Wind & Fire: Freeman Arts 2021 season announced Andre Lamar, Delaware News Journal Headlines April 7, 2021 Replay Video UP NEXT The Freeman Arts Pavilion revealed its 2021 lineup Thursday at 11 a.m., introducing oodles of national headliners including Earth, Wind & Fire and Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with country star Jake Owen and Fitz & The Tantrums. The Selbyville venue opens its 14th season with Kashmir: The Live Led Zepplin Show on June 17...

Big names are back, but touring might not be pretty This year’s season will see a return of national acts, something that was lacking in its 13th season, due to the start of the pandemic, which limited the arts venue to only recruiting local and regional artists. Mark Fields, executive director for The Grand in Wilmington, said touring this year might be messy for performers, because the pandemic presents a host of logistical issues. “Routing,” for example, is an industry term used to des...

The Queen to dust off her musical thrones this spring Andre Lamar, Delaware News Journal Changes at The Queen in progress Tickets will be announced on social media around the middle of next week. In April, the Crown Stage will feature seated and ticketed performances by local acts Aziza Nailah, Maya Belardo and Best Kept Soul, said The Queens general manager, Sam Blumin. A comedic Drag Diva Brunch series starts April 3. The Crown room will open with an English gastropub-themed ...