Events

Kelly the Gif

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 by The Professor

Kelly Dealing Stickers

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This Week’s Coffee House: Evan Nachimson

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff

This Baltimore born, Nashville raised, and New York livin’ human will be at the WLOY Coffee House this week! Evan Nachimson (pronounced Knock-um-son) is influenced by Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon. Here at WLOY, we sense a hint of Ed Sheeran in his voice. Perfect for our Coffee House event on Thursday! Come out and enjoy some CAFE HON BREAD PUDDING while listening to some relaxing music.

When: Thursday from 9:00-11:00pm

Where: Reading Room

Why: BREAD PUDDING and great music!

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Peter Whitaker and the Open Mic Night

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Holy talent, Batman! Loyola is crawling with some great musical talent, including Peter Whitaker! Peter is a Senior at Loyola and was nice enough to bless us with his talents along with other students at last Thursday’s Open Mic Night. If you missed the fun, don’t worry we have a video for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy and make sure you come out to our event!

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Shindig Fest 2014

Friday, October 10th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Shindig Fest 2014

Shindig Fest was, well, quite the shindig. Seriously, I’m talking circle pits and bass so loud it could knock over a toddler. Hosted in Carroll Park, Baltimore, this music festival drew out thousands of hard rock fans to see a solid line-up, including Jane’s Addiction, Rise Against, and Gogol Bordello.
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Open Mic Night with a Performance by Peter Whitaker

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

WLOY is hosting another OPEN MIC NIGHT featuring Loyola’s own, Peter Whitaker. Bring your guitars, harmonicas, ukuleles, your voices, and whatever else your talents involve! We want to hear YOU! Even if you want to keep your talents a secret, you can still come out, hang out with friends, and enjoy some good old live music. We have some Ziggy Marley tickets to raffle off as well as “I Love Lucy” tickets at The Hippodrome!

Come out and win some hearts with your talents or win some tickets with your luck! (Or both)

When: October 9th from 9:00-11:00pm

Where: 3rd Floor Reading Room

Why: Because free tickets and free music!

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Happy College Radio Day 2014!

Friday, October 3rd, 2014 by The Professor

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It’s the day that we all celebrate college radio (even more than usual) with special shows, memories from alumni, shoutouts and more. Tune in all day for special shows, ticket giveaways and much more! Win a pair of tickets to I Love Lucy at the Hippodrome by listening in today!

Let us know what you think about college radio with the #CollegeRadioDay tag on Instagram and Twitter.

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Blind Man Leading – Coffeehouse 10/2/14

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 by The Professor

Blind Man Leading (with Rae & Kat)

The boys are back in town. By boys we mean Baltimore’s very own Blind Man Leading. Vocals/Guitarist Dave Wentz, Bass player Tyler Wheeler, and Drummer Paul Mercer will be coming this Thursday, October 2nd for the free WLOY Coffeehouse Series. Don’t know what to expect? BML creates melodic, expressive songs that feature bright chords and upbeat, jazz-influenced rhythms. Last year they made an unforgettable Coffeehouse performance performing songs from their newly released EP Swords. Stop by, 9-11pm at the 3rd Floor Reading Room in the student College Center. (more…)

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Chessie Jam is Jamin’ Out This Weekend

Monday, September 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Calling all kids and grown ups that are young at heart! Chessie Jam is coming to Pier Six in Baltimore! On Saturday October 4, the children’s music festival, Chessie Jam, will be hosting kid friendly music and fun activities. There will be free face painting from 12:00-2:00pm, an instrument petting zoo, a photo-booth, a moon-bounce, tie-dying, a storybook village, and much more! These fun things are paired with even more fun music. The featured bands include the winners of “Best Musical Album for Children,” Milkshake, and even Yo Gabba Gabba’s Biz Markie!

Join WLOY and participate in a live recording of our award winning program, “What Happens Next?” Running since 2009, this children’s program has helped promote better reading, writing, and communication skills as well as help expand imaginations. We provide the beginning of the story, but our participates figure out “what happens next!” WLOY will be promoting this program as well as working with kids to write and record their stories at Chessie Jam! Come out and enjoy some music and fun this Saturday!

Learn more about this great event on their website!

Tags: Chessie Jam, Children's Music Festival, what happens next
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Late Night Concert: Wendel Patrick & Max Bent

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

Wanna get schooled by an awesome musician? Loyola professor, Kevin Gift, will be performing under the stage name Wendel Patrick at our Late Night Concert this Thursday. To get you pumped up before Wendel Patrick, beat-boxer, Max Bent, will be performing. Expect to see some sick beat-boxing when they join forces. Come out to see Loyola’s own blast some original hip-hop jams!

When: This Thursday from 9:00-11:00pm

Where: McGuire Hall

Why: Because who doesn’t like to see your teacher rock out and hear some beat-boxing on a fabulous Thursday night!