Darnell Miller on Celebrating Black Music and ‘Pride @ The Loft’ in Wilmington DE

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In this special episode of Queue Points, Jay Ray sits down with Wilmington, Delaware’s own Darnell Miller—musician, community builder, and creator of the Live @ The Loft series. Darnell shares the inspiration behind “Pride @ The Loft,” an event dedicated to celebrating Black queer artistry and creating safe, vibrant spaces for music lovers. Tune in to hear about his journey, the importance of supporting independent Black artists, and how intimate venues are changing the landscape for live music. Plus, get the inside scoop on Indie Planet, Darnell’s radio show spotlighting Black indie talent. Whether you’re a music fan, an artist, or just love positive community vibes, you don’t want to miss this insightful conversation!

Darnell Miller is singer, songwriter and music curator located in Wilmington, Delaware. He’s the founder of Live @ The Loft and the host of Indie Planet on WJVS Radio.

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Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro Theme

00:06 Welcome and Event Announcement

00:31 Meet Darnell Miller

01:07 The Importance of Pride @ The Loft

02:26 Creating Safe Spaces for Artists

03:57 Performers at Pride @ The Loft

04:51 The Vision Behind Live @ The Loft

07:30 The Future of Intimate Venues

08:13 Why You Should Attend Pride @ The Loft

12:21 The Loft's Inviting Atmosphere

13:25 Indie Planet Radio Show

16:06 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

17:24 Closing Theme

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