The grassroots spirit is alive and well in College Park, Maryland. The Washington D.C. suburb, which plays home to the University of Maryland, has emerged as a vibrant music scene as of late. Notable local acts like the Flying Eyes, who will tour in Europe this summer, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have helped create [...]
Story by: Emily Thompson Baltimore might be better known for it’s scenic and family-friendly inner harbor, or a certain balding cake-master, but Charm City also boasts an impressive collection of live music venues. While not a premier venue, the Depot, located on Charles Street is a hidden gem. The Depot, which opened in 1998, gradually [...]
Cris Jacobs is the lead singer and guitarist of Baltimore based jam-band, The Bridge. As one of the founding members of the band, Jacobs has a lot to be proud of. The Bridge is one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the jam-scene and their passionate live shows have garnered the dedicated support of [...]
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Story by: Hanna Sarangan Located on H Street, Washington, DC, the Rock N Roll Hotel is a great place for people of all ages to have a good time. Shows, which usually price from $10-$15, are open to everyone, and admission to the second floor (21+) is free. The vintage-themed deco provides a nice vibe [...]
Story by: Alexia Smith Potent and throaty vocals accentuated by skillful guitar riffs are brought together by Press Black; an up-and-coming trio from Easton, Md.
Story By: Sarah Kraut Currently rocking the College Park music scene is a self-proclaimed “collection of stone jack ballers” called Fivestock. With influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to the Allman Brothers to Phish, this band’s bluesy rock music is definitely something to be buzzing about. Though the group only formed in October 2008, their cohesion [...]
Story by: Bobby Samuels You’ve heard of Lil Wayne right? Carter III? The guy who claims he’s an alien with the cool tattoos. Many independent hip hop heads out there just decide to automatically hate Wayne because of just that: his alien-esque music and beautiful vocoder that sooth our ears in bars, cars, on TV, [...]
Story by: Elana Rosman “The punk bar that refuses to move uptown,” said John Waters, a Baltimore-native filmmaker and actor, of his favorite bar, Sidebar Tavern. Sidebar is located in the middle of downtown Baltimore and stands out among the fancy, older buildings around it.
Story by: Alexia Smith As if Wal Mart could not expand any further, the giant retailer has recently confirmed a plan to enter the concert ticket-selling industry. Live Nation, the largest event company in the world, has officially made an agreement that allows Wal Mart to start distributing concert tickets at its retail stores.
