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Honfest Spotlight: Eliza Doering and The Penny Black
Friday, May 16th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Eliza Doering and the Penny Black are a local Baltimore band. They are a four piece alternative rock group and were actually kind enough to perform for WLOY earlier this year. In fact, two of the four members of The Penny Black are brother and sister! They perform their won songs and combine various genres to create a sound that is distinctly “The Penny Black”. They’ve performed all around the country and will be performing in Baltimore at Honfest this summer! Come to WLOY’s stage on June 14th to see them perform. Also, be sure to check out their website at http://elizadoering.com/
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Honfest Spotlight: Mike McMonagle
Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Mike McMonagle is a folk singer-songwriter from Lancaster, PA. He says that he is inspired by “trains, wine and Virginia”. His songs combine heartfelt and truthful lyrics with straight forward, solid guitar chords. Fly Magazine described him as “…armed with a formidable mustache and a penchant for honest, rousing folk songs, [McMonagle] sounds like the Avett Brothers, minus Rick Rubin, plus Bob Dylan, plus a dirty bandana.” It doesn’t get much better than that. Bob Dylan, Avett Brothers AND a dirty bandana! What more could you ask for! Mike McMonagle will be gracing Baltimore with his presence on June. 14th at WLOY’s stage during Honfest. If you want to learn more about Mike McMonagle, go to his website at: http://www.reverbnation.com/mikemcmonagle.
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Wendel Patrick Interview
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Kat and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Wendel Patrick in April 3rd, 2014, just before his album release party at The Windup Space! He talked us through his new albums as well as talking about his life growing up. You’d never believe who his first crush was! And the story to match it will make you melt into a puddle… or at least it made Kat and I melt.
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Mark Hopkins Interview
Friday, May 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Kat and I recently sat down with the wonderfully talented Mark Hopkins, a local Baltimore artist who brings the heat both musically and in all his interviews. He didn’t shy away from our hard hitting questions and he performed two original songs from his six album discography. This awesome guy is worth the listen, he is sure to delight your ears. Listen to the full interview below, along with the two songs and jam out. We did.
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Honfest Spotlight: Maria Dontas
Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Loyola alum, Maria Dontas, is a singularly talented individual. She is a lovely, smart woman who has also been gifted with the voice of a Greek goddess. Maria Dontas is a singer-songwriter. She writes and performs her very own songs and has been kind enough to grace Loyola with her talents. She will be performing again for WLOY this summer on June. 14th. Visit her website at mariadontas.bandcamp.com. WLOY staff particularly love her songs “Answers” and “All the Good Lines”. Listen to Maria Dontas and come to Honfest!
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Honfest Spotlight: Nalani and Sarina
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
By: Kat O’Brien
Nalani and Sarina Bolton are a singer-songwriter duo from Delaware. They are immensely talented and combine fantastic vocals with thoughtful lyrics. Their guitar, piano and tambourine skills bring it home to create a truly harmonious tone. Loyola was lucky enough to be graced with their presence this year. Baltimore is going to be lucky enough to welcome Nalani and Sarina again this summer at Honfest. The two will be performing at WLOY’s stage on June 14th. Listen to their music on Spotify and learn more about them on their website: http://www.nalanisarina.com/.
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Caleb Stine Interview
Friday, April 25th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Kat and I hosted the ever talented Caleb Stine once again and he did not disappoint. Every interview we have with him only gets better and better! The interview was extra special because it was on my birthday! Caleb graced us with his presence, his musical talents, a bag of Columbian coffee and our very own Morning Show jingle! If there ever was a perfect interview, that was it! Listen to the whole audio below, including his performance, and check out his new album, available now!
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Food Fridays: Great American Cookout
Friday, April 25th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Great American Cookout
Where: Annapolis
When: May
Attending a Great American Cookout event will get you the know-how, but you’re going to need top of the line grill gear to accompany your skills. This year, the Great American Cookout will be hosting the BBQ Getaway Giveaway sweepstakes. The giveaways are centered on America’s favorite grilling holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. The end-of-year winner will be the recipient of a BBQ Celebrity Bash in their backyard, complete with food, entertainment and an appearance by a celebrity barbecue personality. Holiday giveaways throughout the year will include a Big Green Egg cooker, plus products and grilling accessories from tour partners. It’s almost too good to believe!
Visit the Website here!
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Nalani & Sarina Interview
Thursday, April 24th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Following their performance at our WLOY Coffeehouse, I had the chance to sit down with Nalani & Sarina, the dynamic, twinning duo who can hold their own in the music game. The extremely talented pair graced our ears with their singing abilities, along with each playing the guitar, piano and ukelele. They are a fun crowd to hang around and they certainly give a good interview. Be sure to listen to the whole interview below and check out their music!
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Honfest: Saleem and the Music Lovers
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Saleem and the Music Lovers are a hip hop group from right here in Baltimore. They have a similar sound to The Roots and Common. If you’re into the funky, hip hop style of these artists, then you’re sure to enjoy Saleem and the Music Lovers. They’ve been in formation since 2005 and have been combining jazz, funk and rhythm and blues. They’ll be performing at WLOY’s stage during Honfest this summer on June.14th. To learn more about them, check out there website: http://salimandthemusiclovers.com/
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