SOLOMONS, Md. — Country music star Brantley Gilbert headlined his Tattoos Tour at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion on Thursday, July 19, 2025, with Maryland native Jackson Dean opening the show. Despite storms delaying gate openings until 7:30 p.m., thousands of fans filled the venue for a night of high-energy performances, part of the museum’s Waterside Music Series.
Severe weather in Southern Maryland forced organizers to adjust the schedule, with gates opening at 7:30 p.m., Jackson Dean performing at 7:45 p.m., and Brantley Gilbert taking the stage at 9:00 p.m. The Calvert Marine Museum, in a statement on its website, emphasized safety, advising attendees to monitor weather updates and prepare for potential delays. “The Waterside Music Series continues to bring top-tier talent to Southern Maryland, and we are excited to welcome Brantley Gilbert and Jackson Dean to our stage,” said Bonnie Barrett, Director of Development at the Calvert Marine Museum, in a pre-event announcement.
Gilbert, a multi-Platinum artist with over 8.3 billion career streams, performed hits from his 2024 album Tattoos, including “Off the Rails” and “Me and My House,” alongside fan favorites like “Bottoms Up” and “Kick It in the Sticks.” His genre-blending style, mixing country, rock, and rap, energized the crowd, even after the delayed start. Gilbert’s tour, launched in February 2025, has drawn massive audiences, including a record-breaking 118,000 fans in Nashville in 2024, according to posts on his official social media.
Jackson Dean, a rising country artist from Odenton, Maryland, opened with a soulful set featuring his Platinum-certified single “Don’t Come Lookin’” and tracks from his 2022 album Greenbroke. His homecoming performance resonated with local fans, who cheered his raw vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Dean’s connection to Maryland added a special layer to the event, as noted in fan posts on X praising his “hometown pride” [Source: X posts, July 19, 2025].
The Waterside Music Series, hosted at the 5,000-capacity Waterside Pavilion, supports the museum’s education and preservation programs. Tickets for the concert, priced between $60 and $100 with all-in pricing, were sold exclusively through Etix.com, with warnings against third-party resellers to prevent fraud. The museum’s social media highlighted the event’s success, noting fans’ resilience despite the weather [Source: Calvert Marine Museum Facebook, July 20, 2025].
The storms posed challenges, but organizers ensured safety by coordinating with local authorities. The museum’s website advised attendees to bring rain gear and check MD 511 for traffic updates, reflecting proactive planning. The event’s proceeds bolster the museum’s mission to preserve Chesapeake Bay heritage, making it a cultural and community cornerstone.
Gilbert’s performance capped a strong 2025 season for the Waterside Music Series, which also featured artists like Jordan Davis earlier in the year. The Calvert Marine Museum, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., remains a vital venue for Southern Maryland, hosting concerts and educational programs. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Fans took to X to share their excitement, with posts describing Gilbert’s set as “electric” and Dean’s opener as “a proud Maryland moment”. The concert’s success, despite adverse weather, highlighted the region’s passion for country music and the museum’s role in delivering world-class entertainment
