# Event Details - **Event Name**: Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 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 URL**: https://allevents.in/chester/banquet-hall-grand-opening-at-cult-classic-featuring-pressing-strings-kentavius-jonesdaphne-eckman/200030460888936 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, fine-arts, pop, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 73 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chester - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Cult Classic Brewing - **lat**: 38.975760785987 - **long**: -76.297835628502 - **full address**: Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Rd,Chester, Maryland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fb4da3851295cc0b0d62d2e8eb9bab1e04209e111629fde25fe013becae492ca-rimg-w1200-h1855-dc382818-gmir?v=1787282681 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman being held? - **A:** Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Rd,Chester, Maryland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman? - **A:** Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman is organized by Cult Classic Brewing. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Cult Classic Brewing's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Cult Classic Brewing a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Cult Classic Brewing has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Banquet Hall GRAND OPENING at Cult Classic Featuring Pressing Strings, Kentavius Jones,Daphne Eckman is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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