Innovative, progressive, psychedelic, and incredibly fierce. Pioneers in terms of modern music. The proverbial needle in the hay stack. A band that cleverly combines several genres and styles of music to create their own unique blend of extremely technical and beautiful heavy metal music. A band that can do no […]
Gov’t Mule are the quintessential road dogs. They have been touring hard since they formed in 1995. They have become a must see band, especially with the recent release of Bring on the Music, a live album and concert documentary film by Danny Clinch. In an interview with Warren Haynes, […]
I enjoy going to festivals because it is there that I find new music and artists. For me, Hot August Music Festival has been a yearly tradition since 2014, and it was there that I stumbled upon the amazingly colorful Turkuaz. My first impression of them was driven by their […]
If you are thinking you missed this month’s First Thursday Festival… don’t worry, you didn’t! July’s First Thursday Festival will be held this upcoming Thursday on July 11th since last week’s date fell on the 4th of July! Here is what you can expect to enjoy at July’s edition of […]
I remember Blondie from my childhood. My father loved music and Blondie was played often. There was such a familiarity to Debbie Harry’s voice, almost comforting. Therefore, I think I love the band even more now because of the influence the music had on my upbringing. I was only a […]
I have seen Lucius perform at least a half dozen times, and I can’t wait to see them open for Brandi Carlile on Friday at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Jess and Holly, the lead vocalists, always arrive on stage wearing matching wardrobes and hairstyles that contribute to the theatrics of their […]
I clearly remember the first time I saw The National. It was September of 2007. They were on tour in support of their 4th studio album, Boxer. I had recently began dating someone who loved this band. This show was one of our first dates together, and it was also […]
Glen Hansard is a pretty talented guy. He has enjoyed a successful musical career, as well as, a touch of fame in the film industry. Hansard quit school at the age of 13 and formed his own band in Ireland in 1990, The Frames. He spent the 90’s and early […]
We are looking forward to this month’s First Thursday by WTMD on June 6th. Last month’s First Thursday was a huge success! The weather was perfect and the bands delivered outstanding performances! David LaMason covered the May 2nd festival, and you can see the coverage here! June 6th will feature […]
MECU Pavilion welcomes Gin Blossoms and Collective Soul back to Baltimore this Friday, May 31st for their Now’s the Time tour! Both bands performed in Baltimore within the last year, and now these two cornerstone 90’s bands are teaming up for a show that we know will be fantastic! Last […]
A little more than a year later, Walk Off the Earth returns to The Fillmore Silver Spring, and we know that this performance will be just as great as the last! Earlier this year, the band lost a dear band member. Mike, “Beard Guy” Taylor passed away on December 30th. […]
On Wednesday, May 28th, the multi-talented and dynamic Anderson .Paak brings his “Best Teef In The Game” Tour to Baltimore and the MECU Pavilion. He will be backed as always by his amazing band, The Free Nationals. .Paak will also be joined in Baltimore by artist Thundercat (well known for his prowess on the 6 string bass) […]
There are some bands that really stick with me upon first listen. This was Passion Pit for me. When I first heard their debut album, Manners, I was hooked because every song on this album immediately lifts my mood. However, the synth-pop and indietronica beats are not the only thing […]
Jackie Greene has earned the nickname “Prince of Americana” for his own albums, has toured the world with Phil Lesh, has played with nearly everyone at some point or another, can pick up any instrument (but the sitar, he admitted), but right now, he’s working on some new recordings and […]
Del McCoury has had a big year already. In February, he celebrated his birthday with the Grand Del Opry, which he characterized as “a great honor”, and his sons’ band The Travelin’ McCourys won a Grammy for their first album. “You know, last year we had a release party there […]
Despite their ominous name, Murder by Death is a band that is comprised of literary songwriters that is matched by a specific brand of anthem-riding ballads and orchestral indie rock. Murder by Death formed in 2001. The band has developed a 10+ year career founded on a bedrock of five […]
Elliott Peck and Grahame Lesh, along with their band, Midnight North, return to The 8×10 this Friday night! Peck and Lesh are outstanding songwriters and the full band deliver a great performance. This band from California has quite a following on the east coast. We have had the pleasure of […]
Guitarist Zakk Wylde, known for his time performing as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, is taking his band, Black Label Society, out on tour to celebrate the band’s 20 year anniversary. The tour, 20 Years of Sonic Brewtality, kicked off in April and will be making it’s way to Rams […]
Two-time Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson comes to Vienna’s Jammin’ Java on May 7, touring in support of her latest release, 2018’s Secularia. The Austin Statesman writes, “Gilkyson is producing the best music of her career.” Gilkyson’s music, in the classic folk tradition, has always offered a vivid reflection of the […]
Next Thursday, May 2, WTMD will kick off their annual First Thursdays Concerts in the Park series! On the first Thursday from May-September, WTMD will present a variety of musicians on two stages within the park. First Thursday concerts are free and the perfect way to unwind to great music […]
On April 28th, rising superstars Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith will take the stage at The Anthem to kickoff The Kali & Jorja Tour. Both artists have been making their own waves individually, but they have now teamed up for a tour that will surely be outstanding! Kali, fresh off […]
Anyone who was at the sold-out show Tuesday night will tell you, “You don’t want to miss this show”. Foals sold out their first night at 930 Club and added a second night on Thursday, April 18th. Tickets are still available for this show, so pick them up and be […]
Who doesn’t love a rock festival? For over 10 years now, the M3 Rock Festival has been keeping rock alive with it’s great line ups of rock musicians! This year, the festival returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion for THREE days: May 3-5 and the line up does not disappoint! There […]
The annual Charm City Bluegrass Festival is quickly approaching! This Festival kicks off a season of fantastic festivals and musical events that take place right here in Baltimore and we are quite excited! Now, the festival is in it’s 6th year, and we are looking forward to the return of […]
Carlie Hanson – is truly the next big thing. Before she was singed to Warner Bros. Records earlier this year, Carlie was getting a lot of attention from her self-released singles on Spotify. At only 18, she went from living a typical teenage life in the Midwest with her family […]
BENT: The New LGBTQ Dance Party Returns to the 930 Club on Saturday, April 6th for the second of it’s quarterly dance parties. This one will include the DJ and performing talents of Tezrah, Sippi, Lemz, Bratworst, Too Free (Live!), and JJ202. It will be hosted by Pussy Noir, who […]
Eugene Hutz, and his 7 piece gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello return to Baltimore’s Ram’s Head Live about midway through their 15 date, 20th Anniversary tour before heading to Europe. Their recent set-lists have drawn heavily from 2005’s Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike and 2010’s Trans-Continental Hustle as well as […]
You’re running out of time to pick up tickets to see Scottish rockers Teenage Fanclub. The band’s 1991 album Bandwagonesque was famously rated “album of the year” by SPIN magazine, besting Nirvana. Their music provided the soundtrack to the lives of many fans who grew up in the 90’s. The […]
Last summer, I had the pleasure of seeing the Weezer and Pixies show at Jiffy Lube Live. It ended up being one my top 10 (out of 86) shows that I attended in 2018. Now, the two are returning but this time, they will show some love to Baltimore! Weezer […]
Everyone who knows me, knows that I am a 90’s girl. When I sit and think about it, almost all my favorite albums come from the 90’s. These were my teen years, and this music took me through college into adulthood. One band that I simply fell in love with […]
Baltimore has a reputation for producing some amazing artists. Wye Oak, Beach House, and Dan Deacon are just a few of my favorite artists who call Baltimore their home. I have had the pleasure of seeing these artists in small clubs and venues around town at a time when they […]
Valentine’s Day Weekend is not without your choices of shows to see! If you are looking for something fun to do in Baltimore, you won’t want to miss St. Paul and the Broken Bones this Friday at Rams Head Live! This eight-piece soul band from Birmingham Alabama will surely […]
Emily Haines with her band, Metric, returns to the area this Friday and will be performing at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. Metric formed in 1998 and have been delivering stellar performances ever since! Fantasies, the band’s 2009 album, is one of my personal favorites. It ranks right up there […]
February seems to be the month for shows! Next Monday, February 11, Kurt Vile returns to the area performing at Club XL in Harrisburg, PA. If you have never seen Kurt Vile perform, you are truly missing out. This show will be the perfect way to shake off the Monday […]
Oh the mystery that surrounds, “That 1 Guy“. Is this a band, a magician, or a puppeteer? Exactly what is that instrument this guy is playing? All these questions ran through my head last summer when I happened upon… you know, “That 1 Guy”. I entered the Lincoln Theater just […]
