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Wed 5.20Joe Craven & the Y'allterations
The Pre Delfest Party!
8pm $10 ALL AGES
Dante’s is once again proud to host Frostburg’s longtime Pre‑DelFest Party on Wednesday, May 20th at 8 p.m., keeping alive a tradition that has welcomed festival‑goers, locals, and traveling pickers for many years. This year we’re thrilled to feature Joe Craven, the beloved multi‑instrumentalist, educator, and longtime DelFest host and MC, whose creativity and community spirit have become part of the festival’s identity.

This week at Dante's
5.18-5.23.26
One of the most important weeks of music I will have here.
Not one show is to be missed.
TOP NOTCH AMERICANA, SYNTHPOP and ROCK & ROLL.

Wed 5.20Joe Craven & the Y'allterations
The Pre Delfest Party!
8pm $10 ALL AGES
Dante’s is once again proud to host Frostburg’s longtime Pre‑DelFest Party on Wednesday, May 20th at 8 p.m., keeping alive a tradition that has welcomed festival‑goers, locals, and traveling pickers for many years. This year we’re thrilled to feature Joe Craven, the beloved multi‑instrumentalist, educator, and longtime DelFest host and MC, whose creativity and community spirit have become part of the festival’s identity.

Fri May 22nd8pmNerd Alert w/ EDM After Party w/ DJ Tyfecta & Juice
All Ages $10
YOU READY TO DANCE YOUR ASS OFF?????? Nerd Alert is a synth‑driven electronic duo based in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring Logan Venderlic (vocals, guitar, keys, production) and Tyler Craighead (vocals, drums/percussion, keys, production). The pair writes, records, and produces their music collaboratively, performing a high‑energy blend of electronic pop built around live instrumentation and layered synth work.

Sat May 23rd 8pmThe Giraffes w/ The Power, Peepshow & Be Safe.
18+ $10
The Giraffes are widely regarded as one of New York City’s greatest underground rock bands, known for delivering absolutely ferocious live shows that have earned them a cult‑level following across Brooklyn and beyond. Over nearly three decades, they’ve become unsung rock heroes of the borough’s music scene, consistently packing rooms with a chaotic, high‑intensity performance style that fans describe as unforgettable. Their longevity, grit, and refusal to soften their edge have cemented them as one of NYC’s most enduring and respected heavy rock acts.
Their sound blends metal‑leaning guitar work, punk aggression, and swaggering hard‑rock grooves, creating a uniquely explosive style that hits with both precision and wild unpredictability.

This week at Dante's
5.18-5.23.26
One of the most important weeks of music I will have here.
Not one show is to be missed.
TOP NOTCH AMERICANA, SYNTHPOP and ROCK & ROLL.

Wed 5.20Joe Craven & the Y'allterations
The Pre Delfest Party!
8pm $10 ALL AGES
Dante’s is once again proud to host Frostburg’s longtime Pre‑DelFest Party on Wednesday, May 20th at 8 p.m., keeping alive a tradition that has welcomed festival‑goers, locals, and traveling pickers for many years. This year we’re thrilled to feature Joe Craven, the beloved multi‑instrumentalist, educator, and longtime DelFest host and MC, whose creativity and community spirit have become part of the festival’s identity.

Fri May 22nd8pmNerd Alert w/ EDM After Party w/ DJ Tyfecta & Juice
All Ages $10
YOU READY TO DANCE YOUR ASS OFF?????? Nerd Alert is a synth‑driven electronic duo based in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring Logan Venderlic (vocals, guitar, keys, production) and Tyler Craighead (vocals, drums/percussion, keys, production). The pair writes, records, and produces their music collaboratively, performing a high‑energy blend of electronic pop built around live instrumentation and layered synth work.

Sat May 23rd 8pmThe Giraffes w/ The Power, Peepshow & Be Safe.
18+ $10
The Giraffes are widely regarded as one of New York City’s greatest underground rock bands, known for delivering absolutely ferocious live shows that have earned them a cult‑level following across Brooklyn and beyond. Over nearly three decades, they’ve become unsung rock heroes of the borough’s music scene, consistently packing rooms with a chaotic, high‑intensity performance style that fans describe as unforgettable. Their longevity, grit, and refusal to soften their edge have cemented them as one of NYC’s most enduring and respected heavy rock acts.
Their sound blends metal‑leaning guitar work, punk aggression, and swaggering hard‑rock grooves, creating a uniquely explosive style that hits with both precision and wild unpredictability.

This week at Dante's
5.18-5.23.26
One of the most important weeks of music I will have here.
Not one show is to be missed.
TOP NOTCH AMERICANA, SYNTHPOP and ROCK & ROLL.

Wed 5.20Joe Craven & the Y'allterations
The Pre Delfest Party!
8pm $10 ALL AGES
Dante’s is once again proud to host Frostburg’s longtime Pre‑DelFest Party on Wednesday, May 20th at 8 p.m., keeping alive a tradition that has welcomed festival‑goers, locals, and traveling pickers for many years. This year we’re thrilled to feature Joe Craven, the beloved multi‑instrumentalist, educator, and longtime DelFest host and MC, whose creativity and community spirit have become part of the festival’s identity.

Fri May 22nd8pmNerd Alert w/ EDM After Party w/ DJ Tyfecta & Juice
All Ages $10
YOU READY TO DANCE YOUR ASS OFF?????? Nerd Alert is a synth‑driven electronic duo based in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring Logan Venderlic (vocals, guitar, keys, production) and Tyler Craighead (vocals, drums/percussion, keys, production). The pair writes, records, and produces their music collaboratively, performing a high‑energy blend of electronic pop built around live instrumentation and layered synth work.

Sat May 23rd 8pmThe Giraffes w/ The Power, Peepshow & Be Safe.
18+ $10
The Giraffes are widely regarded as one of New York City’s greatest underground rock bands, known for delivering absolutely ferocious live shows that have earned them a cult‑level following across Brooklyn and beyond. Over nearly three decades, they’ve become unsung rock heroes of the borough’s music scene, consistently packing rooms with a chaotic, high‑intensity performance style that fans describe as unforgettable. Their longevity, grit, and refusal to soften their edge have cemented them as one of NYC’s most enduring and respected heavy rock acts.
Their sound blends metal‑leaning guitar work, punk aggression, and swaggering hard‑rock grooves, creating a uniquely explosive style that hits with both precision and wild unpredictability.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur & Joy Controller
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.
Joy Controller is the mad wizard of Frostburg.
ALL BOW WHILE IN THE COURT OF THE WIZARD.

This week at Dante's
5.11-5.16.26

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

This week at Dante's
5.11-5.16.26

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

This week at Dante's
5.11-5.16.26

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

This week at Dante's
5.11-5.16.26

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

This week at Dante's
5.11-5.16.26

Tues 5.12 at 7pmSo Over It w/ Deluseur
$5 18+
So Over It is a trans queer punk band from Rhode Island, rooted in the DIY scene around Providence and Pawtucket. Their songs draw directly from lived experiences with coming out, trans‑misogyny, homophobia, trauma, mental health, identity, and self‑acceptance, delivered with raw, melodic punk energy.
Deluseur is a three-piece Appalachian Slam band based in Martinsburg, West Virginia defined by hard-hitting breakdowns, vicious guitar and drum work, and a fierce 'fuck with me' attitude with a touch of goofiness.

Wed 5.13 at 7pmOpen Mic hosted by Briana Merkel
Show us what you've been working on.Step up to the mic and let it all hang out.

Thurs 5.14 at 7pmTrivia Night hosted by Hannah
Gather your crew to grab some dinner and a brew.Then use that big brain of yours to impress your peers and rivals.Winner gets a free pitcher of beer... or Shirley Temple or set of mix drinks

Fri 5.15 at 8pmBig Shrimp w/ the Groovy Roots and an EDM after party.
$10 18+
Big Shrimp is a high‑energy jam band known for blending funk, rock, and improvisational grooves into upbeat, dance‑friendly sets. Their shows lean into long, playful jams and crowd‑moving rhythms, making them a guaranteed good‑vibes addition to any lineup.
The Groovy Roots are an Ohio‑based band known for blending jam‑rock, funk, and upbeat reggae influences into a warm, danceable sound.

Sat 5.16 at 8pmThe Pagodas w/ Shelter Cat, Negative Positive, Jayveil
$10 18+
Shelter Cat is James Knapp, Greg Knowles and David Wolpert - homegrown deep-fried river punk til the cows come home
The Pagodas are a three-piece punk band from Reading, PA. With diverse musical tastes and influence
Negative/Positive is an instrumental progressive Jamband, rock fusion trio with influences that range from 70s/80s jazz fusion, world music, funk, prog rock, and everything in between.
Jayveil is rounding out the show as a newcomer and we can't wait to hear what they bring to the table.

Sat 5.9 at 7:30pmMegan Jean's Secret Family w/ Hello June & Joy Controller
$15 18+
Megan Jean’s Secret Family is a Western‑Maryland–based rock/Americana band built around the powerhouse vocals of Megan Jean, the multi‑instrumentation of Byrne Klay, and a rhythm‑forward full‑band lineup. Their sound blends rock, blues, folk, and soul influences into tightly crafted, vocal‑driven songs that move from gritty and percussive to melodic and danceable.
Hello June brings a moody, atmospheric blend of indie and alt‑rock shaped by Sarah Rudy’s unmistakable vocals and the band’s dynamic, 90s‑influenced guitar work, creating a live show that feels both intimate and electric.
Joy Controller is one of our up-and-coming local talents that is quickly earning their time in the limelight. Come out and see some stars shine!

Fri 5.8 at 8pmConsumer Culture w/ The Stolen Stitches Freakshow, Peepshow, Pawns Amongst Kings and Scarlet Singe.
$1018+
$1018+ere looking like a circus around here!This is gonna be one hell of a show packed on to our stage.We welcome some of the hardest hitting punk music out Baltimore, Consumer Culture!Backing up these hardcore dirty b@stards from the bay is the one and only Stolen Stitches freak show!These two clowns laugh through the pain and throw pies into the face of death.Peepshow is quickly becoming residents on the Dante's stage & we would throw them out... but they tend to throw free hot dogs to the crowd, sooo.... we let them slide.Pawns Amongst Kings are kicking off the night with their signature style of metal and mayhem so prepare yourself to bow to the kings.Plus, you can expect an explosive intermission act by the scorchingly seductive Scarlet Singe!
The lions.The tigers.The Bears.... OH MY.

Thurs 5.7 at 7pmFSU Brains & Brews
Mr. Jason
Haley, the very first undergraduate to be a sole presenter at "Brains & Brews," will
present his research on wildfires and landscape variables that impact them. Then,
Dr. Jason Speights and two of his students will speak about their work on measuring disk galaxies in space.