DO Delaware: U2 and Led Zeppelin tributes, Ice Cream Festival and Rebelution are on tap
Bullet the Blue Sky is onboard
If your desire is to see the band U2 but your pockets are a little short, the next best thing for you might be to see Bullet the Blue Sky in concert.
This U2 tribute was formed in 2018 and is composed of veteran musicians. Their name was inspired by the popular Irish quartet’s song of the same name. Bullet the Blue dishes up your favorite U2 tunes like “One,” “Vertigo” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” among many others.
Prepare to have a “Beautiful Day” with Bullet the Blue Sky at The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $15 (plus fees). Visit thequeenwilmington.com or (302) 400-7020.
Ice cream fest is back
Warm car seats, sweaty weather and sandals galore mean it’s that time to treat yourself to some ice cream. The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park & Museum already has you covered.
Festivalgoers will get to enjoy lots of ice cream, live music, a maker market, food, museum and kids’ activities, museum tours, fireworks and more, according to New Castle County’s website.
(4651 Washington St. Extension, Penny Hill) from 1-9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5. Free for kids ages 12 or under. For more info, visit newcastlede.gov/calendar or (302) 395-5555.
Led Zeppelin celebration
There are three things you can count on: death, taxes, and that some people will always love a good Led Zeppelin tribute band.
The latter is where Get The Led Out comes in. The group features a bunch of Zeppelin fans who get to rock out touring the country, keeping the band’s legendary music thriving.
Get The Led Out will pop the Bottle & Cork (1807 Highway One, Dewey Beach) at 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30. For more info, visit bottleandcork.com or (302) 227-7272.
‘Gay Old Laugh’ in Milton
LGBTQ comics from around the region will celebrate Pride Month with an evening of comedy that might make you holler and blush.
The lineup features host Keith Purnell and Brandon Vincent Jackson, who are both representing Delaware. There’s also special guest Jess Carpenter. Headlining the event is Alejandro Morales, who's performed at respected venues such as Helium Comedy Club and Punch Line Philly.
The audience will have a “Gay Old Laugh” at the Milton Theatre (110 Union St., Milton) at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $13. For more info, visit miltontheatre.com or (302) 684-3038.
Star reggae band in SoDel
The Rebelution won’t be televised. But the band will be streamed by their fans in the audience.
Rebelution is headed to SoDel with special guests Steel Pulse, Denm and DJ Mackle as part of the "Good Vibes Summer Tour." The reggae rockers will have a bunch of songs to choose from, including jams like “Feeling Alright,” “So High” and “Roots Reggae Music.”
As a heads up, tickets for general admission will be standing room only, so you’ll have to bring your own chairs if you’d like to have a seat.
The reggae party begins at Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville) at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $59. Visit freemanarts.org or (302) 436-3015.
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: U2 and Led Zeppelin tributes & Ice Cream Festival coming to Delaware
