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The shoulder season at area beaches is continuing unabated, with lots of music-oriented events at bars, restaurants and concert venues. But for the second week in a row, the Ocean City Inlet will see tens of thousands of people gathering outside in one spot for a mega-festival starring many famous names.
Country Calling has Ocean City doubling up on music festivals
Last week’s third annual Oceans Calling fest drew an estimated 55,000 music fans per day to watch famous rock, pop and R&B acts. Its massive stage and lighting rigs remained up and ready to host its sister event, Country Calling, which takes place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5.
This is the second year for Country Calling, which will feature more than three dozen performers. (A smattering of tickets are still available with varying price ranges and packages.) The Friday kickoff will be co-headlined by Carrie Underwood and Brooks & Dunn, with earlier performances by Leann Rimes, Tyler Hubbard and more.
Saturday will find Luke Bryan headlining a bill that also includes Wynonna Judd, Gretchen Wilson and Delmarva’s own Jimmy Charles. Sunday’s finale will see Luke Combs finishing things out after sets by folks such as Margo Price and Ryan Bingham & the Texas Gentlemen.
Tickets on sale now Ocean City’s 150 Anniversary Gala
In other Ocean City entertainment news, tickets were set to go on sale Wednesday Oct. 1 (with prices and details to be announced) for an event marking a true milestone. The Town of Ocean City 150th Anniversary Gala will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Friday, Dec. 12. There will be seven themed rooms of music, food and a pictorial history of OC. We’ll have more on this in the weeks ahead.
Milton Theatre will get into Halloween and fall spirit with a comedic vibe
In coastal Sussex County, the Milton Theatre will get into the Autumn spirit with a timely and humorous standup show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Pumpkin Spice & Punchlines: A Fall Flavored Comedy will feature standups roasting everything from hayrides to haunted houses ($15, $22). The lineup includes host Keith Purnell, John Kensil, Nancy Burkett and nationally-known comedian The Legendary Wid.
Listening Booth has fall schedule packed with concerts
The Listening Booth, located on southbound Route 1 at Midway, has a busy fall schedule of concerts focusing on original music by both local and touring performers. Acoustic singer-songwriter Richard Shindell will appear Friday, Oct. 3 following a 7 p.m. opening set by Jillian Matundan ($35).
Local favorite the Fitzkee Brothers (with special guest vocalist Melody Trucks) will crank up the volume at The Listening Booth for Saturday, Oct. 4 rock show ($25). The Jonathan Sloane Trio will get things started at 7 p.m.
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