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Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory at Blackbox 2/28

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 by WLOY Staff

Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory is a New Orleans styled brass band located here in Baltimore. They combine the jazz of New Orleans with a little Baltimore Club and House, a little Parliament Funkadelic, a little Chuck Brown, and a little Bob Marley to produce a super energetic folk soul sound. According to the band itself, “this is not the traditional band, this is truly an invigorating experience.” They’re guaranteed to have the crowd dancing and the spirit of New Orleans will be so alive that you’ll feel just like you’re at Mardi Gras. AND there’ll be snacks–so you can’t lose! Come out this Thursday to the Blackbox theater to celebrate Mardi Gras before spring break with king cakes, macaroons, cupcakes, and New Orleans jazz from Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory!

Check them out here:
https://www.reverbnation.com/rufusroundtreeanddabmorebrassfactory

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Ellen Cherry Live at Coffeehouse 2/21

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 by WLOY Staff

Emmy nominated Ellen Cherry is a full-time touring singer-songwriter based out of Baltimore. Her songs have been licensed to the Oxygen Network, MTV, and Soap.net, and she even wrote, recorded, and performed a TV campaign for FOX Networks in 2009. Ellen Cherry has been writing and recording songs since 1997 and has gone on to win multiple awards and honors, including the impressive accomplishment of starting her own record label: Wrong Size Shoes. Her music mixes multiple genres, such as folk, pop, jazz, and instrumental sounds. Cherry’s unique blend of music and lyrics combine on-the-fly humor and vivid storytelling to create beautiful melodies. Ellen Cherry will be performing live on Thursday at Starbucks from 8-10pm, so be sure to come out and witness this amazing performance.

Check her out here:
https://ellencherry.bandcamp.com

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Lavender & The Holy Circle at Blackbox 2/7

Monday, February 4th, 2019 by WLOY Staff

We are so very excited to announce our very first Thursday night concert at the Blackbox Theater this Thursday featuring the bands Lavender and The Holy Circle! Lavender is a Washington D.C. based indie pop band who’s style can be compared to popular bands like The 1975 and Two Door Cinema Club. The band consists of members Emily Carlson (vocals), Alli Vega (guitar), Trent Burns (also guitar), and Matt Wright (drums). They have an unforgettable and irresistible sound you are sure to not only feel familiar with but also love. The Holy Circle is a Baltimore based band consisting of members Erica Burgner-Hannum (vocals), Terence Hannum (synths) and Nathan Jurgenson (drums). Their sound is described as a “dreamy, haunting synthpop”, with elements of R&B and shoegaze. It’s definitely going to be something totally new to most of you, so this would be a great chance to come expand your musical horizons! We hope to see you there, this Thursday from 8-10pm, for our first (free) concert at the Blackbox Theater!

Check out Lavender and The Holy Circle here:
https://lavenderdc.bandcamp.com
https://theholycircle.bandcamp.com

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Red Sammy Live at Coffeehouse 1/31

Monday, January 28th, 2019 by WLOY Staff

Red Sammy is a “lyric-driven Americana folk rock n’ roll” band with an added country/blues aesthetic. The band consists of writer/singer/songwriter Adam Trice as well as an ensemble of accompanying musicians. Trice comes from right here, Baltimore, Maryland, and has gone on in his career to join both regional and national artists on the stage. He’s performed in festivals in such cities as Baltimore, Denver, Toronto, Buffalo, and many more. Red Sammy will be playing here at Loyola on Thursday, January 31st at our free coffeehouse at Starbucks from 8-10pm, so be sure to come by and not miss out!

Check out Red Sammy here:
http://www.redsammy.com/jukebox/

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Stacked Like Pancakes Concert 1/24 McGuire Hall

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 by WLOY Staff

Stacked Like Pancakes is definitely a WLOY favorite. A Baltimore-based brass rock band, Stacked Like Pancakes features a trumpet and two trombonists that steal the show. The band has gone on in their career to play in the Vans Warped Tour for several years and has performed alongside artists/groups like Bless the Fall, Memphis May Fire, Jule Vera, and Microwave. This concert will without a doubt be a unique experience, with the promise of both “spontaneity and precision”, and it is guaranteed that if you attend, you will experience an exhilarating, exciting, and unforgettable show. Come out to McGuire this Thursday, January 24th from 8-10pm to see Stacked Like Pancakes rock the stage. You won’t be disappointed.

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Maria Dontas Live at Coffeehouse 1/17

Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 by WLOY Staff

Maria Dontas is a Loyola University Maryland alum and has been following her passion for singing ever since! She placed top five in a national CosmoGirl Magazine contest, sang the Greek National Anthem at the 2008 Clergy/Laity Congress in Washington, D.C., opened for Jack’s Mannequin here at Loyola, and won the Essex Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2012. Maria will be performing live this Thursday, January 17th at Starbucks from 8-10pm. Her country sound and high-energy vibes will certainly get you moving and your blood pumping on a cold night. It’s the first event of the semester, and its free, so be sure to come check it out!