They'll meet her and many other Baltimore characters Monday at 1pm, as I broacast on WYEP, an excellent public radio music station in Pittsburgh following the Ravens victory over The Steelers.
If this proves to be more than wishful thinking, I'll spin their audience a little taste of Baltimore!
Like, perhaps, this (I think Tracy is wearing purple)
Alright, per the friendly station to station wager, IF, somehow Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, LeRon McLain et. al, get lost on the way to Heinz Field and we have to forfiet the game, Mike Sauter, WYEP's midday host, will be on WTMD's air to rub it in Monday at 1pm.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
June Star performs "Slightly Damaged" Live at the 8 x 10
Alt-country band June Star performs "Slightly Damage" during a recent Baltimore Unsigned live taping at the 8 x 10 for WTMD (http://www.wtmd.org). The song is featured on the band's 2009 release "Honor, Love, and Negotiate."
June Star perform "Highway" Live at the 8 x 10
Alt-country band June Star performed "Highway" during a recent Baltimore Unsigned live taping at the 8 x 10 for WTMD (http://www.wtmd.org). The song is featured on the band's 2009 release "Honor, Love, Negotiate."
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Stars Bar-Rock DC
If you want to find out where you can hang out with Jessica Alba and Citizen Cope or Sting and Denzel Washington this weekend and early next week, just click on this highlighted link.
The forecast calls for painfully cold weather down at the National Mall on Sunday (at around 2pm), when Bruce Springsteen, U2, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and more take the stage in front of the Lincoln Memorial for a 90 minute concert. It's free and open to the public.
Word is, each artist will perform a song each, but keep an eye out for some collaborations.
If you miss that, you can still catch Elvis Costello and Michael Franti (which is cool, because, much to his regret, he was in Canada and NOT Chicago the night Obama was elected- his plane did make a stop in Chi-Town), and more around town, during a star-studded week of history!
Hopefully, Sunday at The Mall will look something like this:
The forecast calls for painfully cold weather down at the National Mall on Sunday (at around 2pm), when Bruce Springsteen, U2, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and more take the stage in front of the Lincoln Memorial for a 90 minute concert. It's free and open to the public.
Word is, each artist will perform a song each, but keep an eye out for some collaborations.
If you miss that, you can still catch Elvis Costello and Michael Franti (which is cool, because, much to his regret, he was in Canada and NOT Chicago the night Obama was elected- his plane did make a stop in Chi-Town), and more around town, during a star-studded week of history!
Hopefully, Sunday at The Mall will look something like this:
Monday, January 12, 2009
Jenny Lindfors: Shamrock Sublime
While we're on the subject of our new CD of the Week from the Guggenheim Grotto, I wanted to share more of that gorgeous female voice that comes in three quarters of the way through "Fee Da Da Dee."
Her name is Jenny Lindfors, and like Mick and Kevin, she comes from the talented ranks of folk-oriented musicians out of Dublin, who often-times perform in front of each other at clubs like the one in the video.
So, if you think Glen and Marketa, Damien and Lisa, heck even Rodrigo and Gabriella, make Dublin a romantic corner of the world when it comes to beautiful harmonies, instrumental prowess and heartfelt songs, add Jenny's 70's Southern California vibe to the list.
Bewitching!
Check out this live version "Timewarp," which appears on Jenny Lindfors recent album, When the Night Time Comes.
Her name is Jenny Lindfors, and like Mick and Kevin, she comes from the talented ranks of folk-oriented musicians out of Dublin, who often-times perform in front of each other at clubs like the one in the video.
So, if you think Glen and Marketa, Damien and Lisa, heck even Rodrigo and Gabriella, make Dublin a romantic corner of the world when it comes to beautiful harmonies, instrumental prowess and heartfelt songs, add Jenny's 70's Southern California vibe to the list.
Bewitching!
Check out this live version "Timewarp," which appears on Jenny Lindfors recent album, When the Night Time Comes.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Guggenehim Grotto: Melodic Haunting
The duo from the same Dublin scene that spawned Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan return with their second record, and WTMD's new CD of the Week, Happy the Man.
It's melancholy and relationship wit dressed up in a sunny, New Romantic keyboard bounce- not the kind of concoction you'd expect.
Mick Lynch and Kevin May first got my attention around three years ago with the song "Told You So."
Take a look at The Guggenheim Grotto's imaginative animated video for "Her Beautiful Ideas." How long do you think it took to make it?
It's melancholy and relationship wit dressed up in a sunny, New Romantic keyboard bounce- not the kind of concoction you'd expect.
Mick Lynch and Kevin May first got my attention around three years ago with the song "Told You So."
Take a look at The Guggenheim Grotto's imaginative animated video for "Her Beautiful Ideas." How long do you think it took to make it?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Pressing Strings performs "Lift" Live at WTMD
The Annapolis-based trio visits WTMD (http://www.wtmd.org) to perform songs from their album "Where We Are."
Jukebox the Ghost performs "Empire" Live at WTMD
The piano-pop trio visits WTMD (http://www.wtmd.org) to perform tracks from their forthcoming follow-up to "Live and Let Ghosts."
Jukebox the Ghost performs "Ghosts Inside an Empty House" Live at WTMD
The piano-pop trio visits WTMD (http://www.wtmd.org) to perform tracks from their forthcoming follow-up to "Live and Let Ghosts."
Monday, January 5, 2009
Viva Glasvegas!
I love bands out of Scotland, especially one's who can't, or won't, hide their deliciously undecipherable Scottish accents (think The Proclaimers, Paolo Nutini, The Fratelis).
Another one who are set to release their self-titled debut, are Glaswegians, Glasvegas.
The three guys and a girl sound like what would happen if The Waterboys and Jesus and Mary Chain met Ronnie Spector- a pretty cool hybrid.
And Glasvegas take on ripped-from-the headlines subjects (Khriss Donald on "Flowers and Football Tops") and self-assessing themes, all in loud, feedback-drenched anthems.
Check out my good friend Jools (wishing here) and the band from a recent episode.
Another one who are set to release their self-titled debut, are Glaswegians, Glasvegas.
The three guys and a girl sound like what would happen if The Waterboys and Jesus and Mary Chain met Ronnie Spector- a pretty cool hybrid.
And Glasvegas take on ripped-from-the headlines subjects (Khriss Donald on "Flowers and Football Tops") and self-assessing themes, all in loud, feedback-drenched anthems.
Check out my good friend Jools (wishing here) and the band from a recent episode.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Smile! Lily's Back!
People seem to be strongly on one side of the fence or the other when it comes to Lily Allen. Me? I thinks she's wickedly funny, supremely talented, and I can't wait for her second album, It's Not Me, It's You to come out Feb. 10th.
Until then, enjoy this little fame fable, or perhaps, parody...."The Fear."
Until then, enjoy this little fame fable, or perhaps, parody...."The Fear."
RIP Delaney
I was so sad wake up to the news yesterday that Delaney Bramlett passed away after complications from gall bladder surgery.
The Mississippi-born artist contributed mightily to blues rock, but his, and his first wife Bonnie's influence on George Harrison (he taught him slide guitar that later surfaced on "My Sweet Lord"), Leon Russell (he co-wrote "Superstar" with him) and especially Eric Clapton, whom he is credited with encouraging to sing, is probably his most profound legacy.
His laid back "Friends" sessions led to the modern-day concept of "unplugged" sets.
Delaney Bramlett was 69 years old.
Here's a clip from the 60's TV show "Shindig," which Delaney was a part of...
The Mississippi-born artist contributed mightily to blues rock, but his, and his first wife Bonnie's influence on George Harrison (he taught him slide guitar that later surfaced on "My Sweet Lord"), Leon Russell (he co-wrote "Superstar" with him) and especially Eric Clapton, whom he is credited with encouraging to sing, is probably his most profound legacy.
His laid back "Friends" sessions led to the modern-day concept of "unplugged" sets.
Delaney Bramlett was 69 years old.
Here's a clip from the 60's TV show "Shindig," which Delaney was a part of...
Friday, December 26, 2008
Top 89 Songs of 2008
1. "I Will Possess Your Heart," by Death Cab for Cutie
2. "Viva La Vida," by Coldplay
3. "Sex on Fire," by Kings of Leon
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4. "Time To Pretend," by MGMT
5. "Strange Overtones," by David Byrne/Brian Eno
6. "Sequestered In Memphis," by The Hold Steady
7. "Say Hey (I Love You)," by Michael Franti and Spearhead
8. "You Don't Know Me," by Ben Folds/Regina Spektor
9. "I’m Amazed," by My Morning Jacket
10. "I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You," by Black Kids
11. "You Are The Best Thing," by Ray LaMontagne
12. "White Winter Hymnal," by Fleet Foxes
13. "A-Punk," by Vampire Weekend
14. "Girls In Their Summer Clothes," by Bruce Springsteen
15. "Chasing Pavements," by Adele
16. "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa," by Vampire Weekend
17. "Freeway," by Aimee Mann
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18. "I Feel It All," by Feist
19. "Silver Lining," by Rilo Kiley
20. "Grounds For Divorce," by Elbow
21. "Always A Friend," by Alejandro Escovedo
22. "Hold It In," by Jukebox the Ghost
23. "Boots of Chinese Plastic," by The Pretenders
24. "Supernatural Superserious," by R.E.M.
25. "Please Read The Letter," by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
26. "Business Time," by Flight of the Conchords
27. "15 Step," by Radiohead
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28. "Cath
…," by Death Cab for Cutie
29. "Crying," by TV on the Radio
30. "Strange Times," by Black Keys
31. "Foundations," by Kate Nash
32. "Borneo," by Firewater
33. "Acid Tongue," by Jenny Lewis
34. "Violet Hill," by Coldplay
35. "Trashcan," by Delta Spirit
36. "The Righteous Path," by Drive-By Truckers
37. "The Step And the Walk," by The Duke Spirit
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38. "Something Good This Way Comes," by Jakob Dylan
39. "Rocky Took A Lover," by Bell X1
40. "Frankie’s Gun," by The Felice Brothers
41. "Old Enough
," by The Raconteurs
42. "Lay Back Down," by Eric Lindell
43. "If I Had Eyes," by Jack Johnson
44. "Sausalito," by Conor Oberst
45. "Maybe Tonight," by Nicole Atkins
46. "Warwick Avenue," by Duffy
47. "27 Jennifers," by Mike Doughty
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48. "Peace, Love and Happiness," by G. Love and Special Sauce
49. "Mercy," by Duffy
50. "Something Is Not Right With Me," by Cold War Kids
51. "L.E.S. Artistes," by Santogold
52. "New Soul," by Yael Naim
53. "Hollow Man," by R.E.M.
54. "There's More True Lovers Than One," by Jonatha Brooke
55. "Orphans," by Beck
56. "It's Alright," by Dar Williams
57. "Be OK," by Ingrid Michaelson
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58. "Orange Blossoms," by J.J. Grey and Mofro
59. "Hologram," by Katie Herzig
60. "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
61. "The Stoop," by Little Jackie
62. "Ottoman," by Vampire Weekend
63. "You Can't Count on Me," by Counting Crows
64. "Life, Love and Laughter," by Donavon Frankenreiter
65. "Listen," by Amos Lee
66. "Don't You Evah," by Spoon
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67. "Crazy," by Brett Dennen and Femi Kuti
68. "Sister Lost Soul," by Alejandro Escovedo
69. "It'll All Come Around," by Back Door Slam
70. "Baltimore," by Caleb Stine and Saleem
71. "Two Silver Trees," by Calexico
72. "Transliterator," by Devotchka
73. "Shaken," by Jackie Greene
74. "Rumors," by Josh Ritter
75. "Lost Coastlines," by Okkervil River
76. "Always Where I Need to Be," by The Kooks
77. "Dying is Fine," by Ra Ra Riot
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78. "Sometime Around Midnight," by The Airborne Toxic Event
79. "Being Here," by The Stills
80. "Ten Dead Dogs," by Wild Sweet Orange
81. "Staying with Me," by Los Lonely Boys
82. "Scare Easy," by Mudcrutch
83. "Dirty City," by Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton
84. "Funplex," by The B-52s
85. "Sweeter than the Rest," by Joan Osborne
86. "I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory," by Kathleen Edwards
87. "Electric Feel," by MGMT
88. "Human," by The Killers
89. "My Sweet Indecision (Go to Hell),"by David Ford
The First Thursday favorite captivated everyone in Mt. Vernon Park with his one-man-band performance in July, and his custom, yellow promotional tape has adorned our office door ever since.
WTMD is listener-supported radio from the campus of Towson University.
2. "Viva La Vida," by Coldplay
3. "Sex on Fire," by Kings of Leon
Great music on WTMD is made possible by support from listeners.
Pledge now to become a member.
4. "Time To Pretend," by MGMT
5. "Strange Overtones," by David Byrne/Brian Eno
6. "Sequestered In Memphis," by The Hold Steady
7. "Say Hey (I Love You)," by Michael Franti and Spearhead
8. "You Don't Know Me," by Ben Folds/Regina Spektor
9. "I’m Amazed," by My Morning Jacket
10. "I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You," by Black Kids
11. "You Are The Best Thing," by Ray LaMontagne
12. "White Winter Hymnal," by Fleet Foxes
13. "A-Punk," by Vampire Weekend
14. "Girls In Their Summer Clothes," by Bruce Springsteen
15. "Chasing Pavements," by Adele
16. "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa," by Vampire Weekend
17. "Freeway," by Aimee Mann
Support Radio for Music People
18. "I Feel It All," by Feist
19. "Silver Lining," by Rilo Kiley
20. "Grounds For Divorce," by Elbow
21. "Always A Friend," by Alejandro Escovedo
22. "Hold It In," by Jukebox the Ghost
23. "Boots of Chinese Plastic," by The Pretenders
24. "Supernatural Superserious," by R.E.M.
25. "Please Read The Letter," by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
26. "Business Time," by Flight of the Conchords
27. "15 Step," by Radiohead
Great music on WTMD is made possible by support from listeners.
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28. "Cath
…," by Death Cab for Cutie29. "Crying," by TV on the Radio
30. "Strange Times," by Black Keys
31. "Foundations," by Kate Nash
32. "Borneo," by Firewater
33. "Acid Tongue," by Jenny Lewis
34. "Violet Hill," by Coldplay
35. "Trashcan," by Delta Spirit
36. "The Righteous Path," by Drive-By Truckers
37. "The Step And the Walk," by The Duke Spirit
Support Radio for Music People
38. "Something Good This Way Comes," by Jakob Dylan
39. "Rocky Took A Lover," by Bell X1
40. "Frankie’s Gun," by The Felice Brothers
41. "Old Enough
," by The Raconteurs42. "Lay Back Down," by Eric Lindell
43. "If I Had Eyes," by Jack Johnson
44. "Sausalito," by Conor Oberst
45. "Maybe Tonight," by Nicole Atkins
46. "Warwick Avenue," by Duffy
47. "27 Jennifers," by Mike Doughty
Great music on WTMD is made possible by support from listeners.
Pledge now to become a member.
48. "Peace, Love and Happiness," by G. Love and Special Sauce
49. "Mercy," by Duffy
50. "Something Is Not Right With Me," by Cold War Kids
51. "L.E.S. Artistes," by Santogold
52. "New Soul," by Yael Naim
53. "Hollow Man," by R.E.M.
54. "There's More True Lovers Than One," by Jonatha Brooke
55. "Orphans," by Beck
56. "It's Alright," by Dar Williams
57. "Be OK," by Ingrid Michaelson
Support Radio for Music People
58. "Orange Blossoms," by J.J. Grey and Mofro
59. "Hologram," by Katie Herzig
60. "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
61. "The Stoop," by Little Jackie
62. "Ottoman," by Vampire Weekend
63. "You Can't Count on Me," by Counting Crows
64. "Life, Love and Laughter," by Donavon Frankenreiter
65. "Listen," by Amos Lee
66. "Don't You Evah," by Spoon
Great music on WTMD is made possible by support from listeners.
Pledge now to become a member.
67. "Crazy," by Brett Dennen and Femi Kuti
68. "Sister Lost Soul," by Alejandro Escovedo
69. "It'll All Come Around," by Back Door Slam
70. "Baltimore," by Caleb Stine and Saleem
71. "Two Silver Trees," by Calexico
72. "Transliterator," by Devotchka
73. "Shaken," by Jackie Greene
74. "Rumors," by Josh Ritter
75. "Lost Coastlines," by Okkervil River
76. "Always Where I Need to Be," by The Kooks
77. "Dying is Fine," by Ra Ra Riot
Support Radio for Music People
78. "Sometime Around Midnight," by The Airborne Toxic Event
79. "Being Here," by The Stills
80. "Ten Dead Dogs," by Wild Sweet Orange
81. "Staying with Me," by Los Lonely Boys
82. "Scare Easy," by Mudcrutch
83. "Dirty City," by Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton
84. "Funplex," by The B-52s
85. "Sweeter than the Rest," by Joan Osborne
86. "I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory," by Kathleen Edwards
87. "Electric Feel," by MGMT
88. "Human," by The Killers
89. "My Sweet Indecision (Go to Hell),"by David Ford
The First Thursday favorite captivated everyone in Mt. Vernon Park with his one-man-band performance in July, and his custom, yellow promotional tape has adorned our office door ever since.WTMD is listener-supported radio from the campus of Towson University.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Good Old War performs "Window" Live at WTMD
The Philadelphia-based trio Good Old War stopped by WTMD for an in-studio performance of songs from their debut album, Only Way to be Alone.
Good Old War performs "Tell Me" Live at WTMD
The Philadelphia-based trio Good Old War stopped by WTMD for an in-studio performance of songs from their debut album, Only Way to be Alone.
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