Weekend on the Radio Recap 9/17

Thursday, 9/17:

• The Baker Artist Awards opening reception, Baltimore Museum of Art, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• Letitia Van Sant and The Bonafides (last show), Baldwin Station, 8 p.m.

Friday, 9/18:

• Cris Jacobs Band and John Ginty Band, Gypsy Sally's, 7 p.m.

Saturday, 9/19:

• Hampdenfest, Downtown Hampden, all day
• Baltimore Seafood Festival, Canton Waterfront Park, noon to 7 p.m.
• Shindig Festival, Carroll Park, noon to 11 p.m.
• Cris Jacobs Band and John Ginty Band, 8x10, 8 p.m.
• Adult Swim Drive-In, Camden Yards, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 9/20:

• Crush Concert Series, Boordy Vineyards, noon to 5 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio 4/16

All Weekend Long: 

• Cabinet, 8x10, 8 p.m.
• Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Bengie's Drive-In, at sunset
• Bay Bridge Boat Show, Bay Bridge Marina, check website for details

Thursday, 4/16:

• Kinetic Benefit Show, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.
• Average White Band, Ram's Head Onstage, 8 p.m.

Friday, 4/17:

• Don't Knock the Block, Ottobar, 8 p.m.

Saturday. 4/18:

• Brews and Bands, WTMD Studios, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Station North Art Market, Chicken Box, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Unexpected Art, Silo Point, 4:30 p.m.
• Marquee Ball, Creative Alliance, dinner at 6 p.m,; ball at 9 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio 3/19

Thursday, 3/19:

• Super City; Perennial; Press;, Sidebar, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Diagram For Delinquents, 2640 Space, 8 p.m.
• Baltimore Cocktail Week Kickoff, Pen and Quill, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, 3/20:

• Salad Days Screening, Metro Gallery, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 3/21:

• Lego Castle Adventure, Port Discovery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 12th Annual Mammojam Festival, 8x10, 6:30 p.m.
• Lafayette Gilcrest and the New Volcanoes, The Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio Recap

All Weekend Long:

• Baltimore Comic Con, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details
• Maryland Seafood Festival, Sandy Point State Park, check website for details
• Drew Carey, Baltimore Comedy Factory, check website for details

Thursday, 9/5:

• First Thursday in the Park, Mt. Vernon, 5 p.m. 
• NFL Kickoff Party with Keith Urban, Inner Harbor, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 9/6:

• Inked, Creative Alliance, 7:30 p.m.
• Old Man Brown, 8x10, 8 p.m.

Weekend on the Radio: Cherry Blossoms n' History Edition

It's been awhile, but Weekend on the Radio is back!  Although it doesn't feel like it, yesterday was the first day of spring, and that means it's time for our nation's capital to celebrate the cherry blossom.  Nothing makes DC pop quite like the beautiful blossoms.  If blossoms aren't your thing, those crazy kids at the Bell Foundry are throwing a shindig to raise money for their garden and skate park.  Hopefully there is an empty pool; those provide some sweet grindage.

All Weekend Long:

•  DC Cherry Blossom Festival, The National Mall, check website for details

Thursday, 3/21:

•  Maryland Day Lecture, Maryland Historic Society, 6 p.m

Friday, 3/22:

• Paco Fish Roast, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.        
• The Road to Graceland, The 8x10, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 3/23:

• Rasputina, Ram's Head Onstage, 1 p.m.   

Sunday, 3/24:

• Dunpstaphunk, Baltimore Soundstage, 7 p.m.              

Weekend on the Radio: Super Bowl Shuffle Edition

Usually I begin my weekly recap with a few clever quips about the fun weekend activities in and around Charm City, but this week there is one event that overshadows them all.  Our Baltimore Ravens are in New Orleans preparing to bring another ring home.  Enjoy the game, and stay safe.  Save me a chicken wing or two.

Thursday, 1/31:

• fun. DAR Constitution Hall, 8 p.m.

Friday, 2/1:

• Karaoke with Landis Explandis, Cafe Hon. 9 p..m. 
• Karaoke Smackdown, Liam Finn's, 8 p.m.
• Chris Jacobs Band, The 8x10, 8 p.m.
• Charm City Swing Club, Mobtown Ballroom, 8 p.m.

Saturday, 2/2:

• Baltimore Greenfest, Mt. Washington Elementary, 12 p.m. 
• Yo Gabba Gabba Live, The Lyric, 2 and 5 p.m.
• Jesse Ruben, Beth-Am Synagogue, 8 p.m.

 

Weekend on the Radio Recap: Green Jello Edition

This week, Sam and Erik check out some PG rated puppets at the Creative Alliance, price some wedding dresses at the American Visionary Art Museum, wallow in the hilarious smugness of Bill Maher at The Hippodrome and buy some fresh halibut at the Baltimore Farmer's market.

All Weekend Long:

• Porgy and Bess, Murphy Fine Arts Center, check website for details


• Women and Minorities in Media Festival, Towson University, check website for details.


• Black Cherry Puppet Theatre: Between Mean, Creative Alliance, 8 p.m.

Thursday, 3/29:

• Bridal Happy Hour, AVAM, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 3/31:

• Russell Kirk and the Path, The Hopkins Club, First set: 8:30 p.m-9:30 p.m., Second set: 10-11 p.m.


• The All-Mighty Senators, 8x10, 8 p.m.


• Bill Maher, The Hippodrome, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 4/1:

• Baltimore Farmer's Market, Under the Jones Falls Express Way, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ravens/Saints Funky Pre-Game Throwdown

The Ravens take on the Saints at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday and getting you battle ready, though with a decidedly more cooperative vibe than on the gridiron, are some of Baltimore and New Orleans finest bands who'll rock the 8x10 stage Saturday night for a pre-game throwdown

Papa Grows Funk and the Honey Island Swamp Band represent the Crescent City while members of The Bridge and Old Man Brown have Charm City's back.

Don't expect tackling or sideline tripping, just lots of Baltimore and bayou roots rock from musicians who have jammed together before and embody the serendipitous spirit of a traditionally music-rich city and one that's becoming one.

We'll get you ready this Friday at 920am on Morning Sessions as we encore a smokin' set from last year by the Honey Island boys! .

NerfTones on Baltimore Unsigned Tonight

Tonight, Sam Sessa interviews the NerfTones during a live recording at the 8x10. The band brings their funk-jazz dance grooves to WTMD. Not an episode to miss.

Also on the show, you will hear some the best music in the area. Tonight's playlist includes:

1. “Stick Shift,” by Young Sir Jim from Move, Woman

2. “Tired,” by The Jagged Hearts from Rosemary’s Daughter

3. “The Ghosts Around You,” by e. joseph & the phantom heart

4. “Take Your Time,” by DNA from Passenger

5. “Because of You,” by The Perfects from Future Automatic

6. “The Biggest Meteor I’ve Ever Seen,” by Laura Brino from how we survived.

7. “Rain,” by Adam Day from I Stayed Up Late To Make This

8. “How Long Can I Wonder,” by Caleb Stine from Eyes So Strong and Clean

9. “My Three Sons,” by Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad

"Baltimore" Live at Cherry Hill Elementary

Last summer, WTMD's Baltimore Unsigned challenged Americana singer-songwriter Caleb Stine and hip-hop artist Saleem to write four songs in six weeks. The unlikely collaboration yielded an incredible friendship and a solid full-length album, Outgrown These Walls. (Read the City Paper review.)

When Caleb and Saleem debuted "Baltimore" at a live taping at the 8 x 10 in July 2008, it was a revelation. Saleem's complex portrait of the city with Caleb's simple refrain, "I've got a dollar in my pocket and it's only Wednesday," moved more than a few people to shed a tear.

Saleem recently visited a Baltimore City elementary school to discuss his life as a musician. The kids had studied the song before the visit, and when they pick up the refrain, it's a celebration--and a testament to the power of music.

"Baltimore," Live at the 8 x 10



"Baltimore," Live at Cherry Hill Elementary