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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. 💜

Don’t Miss

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

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM

Jazz night

7:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Open Mic Night

7:30PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Thursday

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM

Perry Smith

6-9Pm @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Live! at Cam Café: Raphael Name

6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

Tand

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic with Tatianna Matthews

7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT

Drum Circle

7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Open Mic

7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8 PM - midnight @ Tapyard - CD

Jesse Stockton

8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Friday

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - ILM

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

Delia Stanley

7-10 PM @ Celtic Monkey - MJ

The Gentlemen

7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD

Open Mic with Wes Sayer

7-10 PM @ The Harp - GFL

Benny Hill Benefit Concert

7:30 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC

Free Jazz Friday

7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

Biscuits X Bangers

8:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD

Charlie Starr

8:00 PM @ Brooklyn Arts Center - BAD

Sound Hounds

8-11PM @ SeaWitch - CB

The Paper Stars

8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Open Mic Night Fridays

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