Ana Popovic Interview

Monday, November 14th, 2011 by The Professor

Blistering blues, intricate jazz and creative world melodies all blend inside Ana Popovic’s guitars. Raised in Serbia on blues records her father imported, Ana studied music at a conservatory and has come out with a unique style that is typically classified as “Blues” but crosses lines into Pop and Jazz with ease. She’s a favorite of Coach B and The Professor and we grab interviews whenever she comes to town. The first time in 2006 at the Frederick Blues Festival when she blew everyone away with her set, the second at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis in 2008 and again at Rams Head in 2011.

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Interviewed by Coach B and The Professor.

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Device Interview

Saturday, October 15th, 2011 by The Professor

Interviewed by Brittany Sigler ’10.

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Funkharp Interviews

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 by The Professor

Funkharp has made a couple of pilgrimages to the WLOY studios for interviews. First in 2008 when Rich Rodrigues ’10 interviewed Joseph and again in 2011 when Mike Vuoto ’11 was behind the mike (hah) for the whole band, strangely enough both times in April.

Funkharp 2008 with live performance
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Funkharp 2011 including world radio debut of their EP
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First Aid Kit Interview

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

On September 5th, 2011, WLOY staff members Amanda Nolan and Katherine Marshall were able to interview First Aid Kit before they opened for Bright Eyes at Rams Head Live! Listen to the interview below!

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English Beat (Dave Wakeling) Interview

Thursday, August 11th, 2011 by The Professor

Dave Wakeling from the English Beat, interviewed by Karyn Oliver.

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Sworn Enemy Interview

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 by The Professor

Interviewed by ?help?.

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Jason Love (GBYO) Interview

Saturday, June 11th, 2011 by The Professor

Jason Love, Director of the Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra interviewed by Dr. Anthony Villa.

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Neil Innes Interview

Monday, May 2nd, 2011 by The Professor

Interview by Tim Tilghman, host of Radio RockOnTour 5/2/11

Neil Innes, a great British writer and musician, best known for work with Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles, spent some time with Tim chatting about music, life and comedy.

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Raveonettes Interview

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by WLOY Staff

Before Easter break I made a trip down to The Black Cat in D.C. for a date with my favorite band, The Raveonettes.  As you can imagine, meeting your favorite band is a pretty exciting event, so containing my enthusiasm was quite difficult. They have been my favorite band for the last five years, so this was a big deal for me.  For those who aren’t familiar with the group, The Raveonettes are natives of Denmark and have developed a unique indie rock sound with surf rock vibes. The core of the band consists of Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner.  My plan was to meet with Sharin, the lead female member of the group, and chat with her before the show.  Upon meeting her we walked to a nearby dressing room for better lighting and she offered to get Sune to join us! Long story short I was able to talk to both Sharin and Sune for about fifteen minutes.  The conversation entails the current tour, their new album Raven in the Grave, and the progression of their sound. Check out the mp3 below to listen to listen to the entire interview!

This was my fourth time seeing the Raveonettes live and I must say that it was definitely the best yet.  Each show offers a new experience with different backing musicians and light displays.  In the past I have seen them as a three piece band with Sune and Sharin on guitar with a drummer and an accompanying bass track. Most recently the group consisted of Sune on guitar, Sharin on bass, and two male drummers who played a tom, snare and synthetic drum pad.  I found the drum arrangement particularly interesting because the two drummers played identical sets and beats, which enhanced the visual and aural experience.  The overall sound of their new album translated from contemplative to more electronic and dancy, while maintaining that ghostly Raveonettes’ reverb.  One of my favorite songs of the night was “My Times Up” from the new album.  It started off slow and sad, but then turned into what felt like an anthem of the final song of the night. Thank goodness it didn’t end there, but overall it was an excellent show. If you have never seen the Raveonettes, I obviously highly recommend them not only because they are my favorite band, but because their live show is truly a memorable spectacle.  RAVE ON!

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