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PCJ Wed Jan 28: ❤️ Wilmington Music Community Rallies Around Mark Romeo
Mark Romeo has given so much to our scene. Let’s send healing vibes, prayers, and support his recovery.

❤️ Wilmington Music Community Rallies Around Mark Romeo
If you’ve been around Wilmington’s live music scene, you know Mark Romeo. There isn’t a bigger supporter of local musicians — from founding the Talking Tunes in Wilmington Facebook group (now over 8,000 members) to tirelessly promoting shows and helping artists get their music heard.
Mark needs our support. Join us as we turn up the volume, show some love, and help ease his medical expenses while he continues healing and getting back on his feet. To help with medical and living expenses, friends are organizing donations and benefit events:
Send donations directly via Venmo: @mark-romeo-13
Benefit show: Wilmington Distillery is planning a fundraiser on January 31, donating cover + a portion of bar sales to Mark’s recovery.
Mark has given so much to our music community — now it’s our turn to show up for him. 💜

Photo by Eric Vithalani
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Rockin’ Rally for Romeo!
SAT JAN 31: 8PM - Midnight @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
🎸🔥 ROCKIN’ for ROMEO🔥🎸
Local Live Music + Party with a Purpose
🎶 LIVE MUSIC: DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS, DELIA STANLEY, and MORE are coming out to perform a benefit concert at Wilmington Distillery, Saturday, January 31, 2026.
MARK ROMEO is the founder of Talking Tunes in Wilmington and a huge Local Live Music supporter. Let’s turn it up, rock out and help this rocker kick down some major medical bills as he continues to heal and make his way back to the dance floor! If you don’t know Mark, that’s ok. Everyone is invited!
Epic Live Music, Great Cause, Tasty Beverages, and Friendly Faces!
ROCKIN’ for ROMEO
DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS
DELIA STANLEY & MORE
SAT, JAN 31, 2026
SHOW: 8 PM - 12 AM
COVER: $10 (or more if you can) at the Door
💛 Cover + 10% of sales go to Mark
Venmo Donations: @Mark-Romeo-13
🍸 WHY WILMINGTON DISTILLERY?
This Locally Owned hotspot serves up Tasty Cocktails, Mocktails, Wine, Beer, Seltzer, Delta THC Seltzers, Cider, Local Spirits, Other Liquors with a Full Bar, Friendly Faces, & some of the Best Local Liquor, Live Music & Comedy in Town!!!
Live Music
Wednesday
7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
7:30PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM | |
9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD |
Thursday
6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM | |
6-9Pm @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB | |
6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
8 PM - midnight @ Tapyard - CD | |
8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
Friday
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
7-10 PM @ Celtic Monkey - MJ | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7-10 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
7:30 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC | |
7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
8:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD | |
8:00 PM @ Brooklyn Arts Center - BAD | |
8-11PM @ SeaWitch - CB | |
8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM |
I’ve had the chance to meet Mark several times, and it’s clear he’s one of the strongest supporters of live music in our community. Come out and show him some love! -Jason | ![]() |
