Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones, Daphne Eckma
After 8 years in operation and thousands of live events, Cult Classic Brewing is unveiling the next chapter in their ever-expanding story.
The live music venue with a brewing problem is opening the Banquet Hall, a second live event space adjacent to the listening room that has been operating for the last 7+ years. The Banquet Hall more than triples the size of the current space and features an in-room service bar so you never have to miss a moment of the show.
To celebrate the occasion, Cult Classic will host a ribbon cutting before the grand opening show on September 25th which will once again feature Pressing Strings, who have amassed countless miles on national tours in the 7.5 years since they first graced the stage at Cult Classic. Joining the trio is Kentavius Jones, Daphne Eckman and Heartside, all of whom have made significant contributions in elevating the level of talent at Cult Classic, all of Kent Island and Queen Anne’s County and throughout the Chesapeake Bay.
PRESSING STRINGS
Hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, Pressing Strings is a powerhouse trio–led by guitarist and vocalist Jordan Sokel–has earned a loyal following with their genre bending blend of blues, rock, and folk, wrapped in soul-stirring storytelling and toe tapping grooves. Their music resonates with the emotional grit of blues, the laid back swagger of folk, and the urgency of modern rock.
Whether delivering heartfelt ballads or energetic anthems, Pressing Strings weaves lyrical introspection and high-caliber musicianship that feels both fresh and familiar. Sokel’s smokey voice and intricate guitar work is complimented masterfully by a star rhythm section. Held down tightly by drummer Justin Kruger–an energetic and charismatic performer whose style mirrors his outside the box personality and unique approach to the instrument, along with bassist Nick Welker–a solid and stoic figure who picks melodic lines and chordal voicings that makes the trio sound full and lush. All three members sing, adding harmonies reminiscent of southern California in the 70’s. Together they push the limits of what a trio can do and provide an immersive, feel-good vibe that hits the audience’s heart as hard as it does the ears.
https://pressingstrings.com/
KENTAVIUS JONES
Kentavius Jones, the bohemian beatbox, is a combination of singer songwriter and soul with an indie sensibility. Sam Pugh is a Cambridge, MD based singer/songwriter blending indie, folk, and pop into intimate, cathartic songs. He is known for his work with the rock band Heartside, who have toured the Mid-Atlantic region.
https://www.kentavius.com/
DAPHNE ECKMAN
Daphne Eckman isn't sorry about making you cry. In fact, she encourages it. The Annapolis, MD-based indie folk singer-songwriter creates an unapologetic space for catharsis: inspiring not just tears, but compelling you to laugh, sing, scream, and dance, too.
Eckman’s five piece band devotes everything to emotion, drawing influences of Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Bridgers, Adrienne Lenker, and Radiohead through the filters of indie rock, and pop-punk.
https://www.daphneeckman.com/
Heartside
Vulnerable and earnest, Heartside’s marriage between sweeping melodic textures and deeply confessional lyrics helped propel the Maryland based combo to moderate success within the sphere of East Coast emo-revival. Since their formation in 2015, Heartside has built and cultivated a dedicated fanbase, evoking the influence of post-rock giants Manchester Orchestra and Balance & Composure.
https://www.facebook.com/heartsideband/
Reserved Seats are $35 per person.
General admission (Standing) is $20 per person in advance.
Get here early, Cult Classic has 15+ beers on tap brewed in house, a full kitchen with from-scratch pizza, hand-pattied burgers and fresh-never-frozen jumbo wings, and a FULL BAR to get you through this most epic of evenings.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 6:00PM
The Show starts at 7:00PM
If you have accessibility or special accommodation issues, please alert our staff at the door
5 minutes before showtime, any unchecked tickets may be made available to our standby list
Cult Classic shows are all ages unless otherwise noted.
Pups are allowed on our patio, but not within the building.
All sales are final. We don’t offer refunds or exchanges unless a show is cancelled. Please keep in mind that support acts and set times are subject to change at any time.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3749836-0
