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Little King-OD1
February 5th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Little King: OD1
Released: April 15, 2014
Rate: 4/10
It may be hard to believe but, Little King has been around for quite sometime, having formed in November of 1996. OD1 is one of the latest band released by the trio. The EP is a nod to classic roc, livened up with melodic guitar riffs; with a sound similar to Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and many classic rock greats, the group seems to have missed the mark on this particular album. Read the rest of this entry »
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Late Night: Cecilia Grace
February 5th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Next Thursday (February 11) WLOY FREE CoffeeHouse will be featuring Cecilia Grace!
Cecilia Grace is a very talented sister duo hailing from Nashville. They began spreading their awesome pop sound for all of us to hear in 2013. Immersed in music since they were little, young children they have developed into a perfectly harmonious pair.
So! Come next Thursday at 8pm in the 3rd Floor Reading Room for an excellent FREE WLOY Coffeehouse event! See ya there!
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Food Friday: The Nickel Taphouse
February 5th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: The Nickel Taphouse
Where: 1604 Kelly Ave, Baltimore, MD
When: Hours
For all of your foodie Friday lovers out there I have a delicious seafood option for you! The Nickel Taphouse located near Mount Washington is going to be your go to place for oysters and the like! Whether you are stopping in for brunch or for a nice sit down dinner you will not be disappointed!
If you are more a morning person (but not really because its brunch) there are plenty of options for you, you can go with the not-so-classic classic brunch featuring Eggs in Hell which includes three eggs, tomato sauce, parmesan, olives, crostini and for some spice in your life Jalapenos.
For dinner I would recommend the iced oysters… wouldn’t mind some right now actually! These are delicious along side a chopped salad!
Bottom line—head to The Nickel Taphouse.
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Theater Thursday: Beach Boys
February 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Beach Boys in Concert
Where: Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
When: February 17, 2016
Let us all escape to warmer weather! We just survived a blizzard! Ok… How about we think of warmer weather and listen to music that inspires this! Well you are in luck because… The Beach Boys are coming to Baltimore on February 17 to warm all of your spirits up! Their beachy tunes will be bounding throughout the Modell Performing Arts Center!
If you are not familiar with the Beach Boys they are famous California band from the sixties. Their summer sound has inspired us to relax and think of breezy warm beaches. So head on way down to Kokomo to see the Beach Boys in concert!
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Late Night: Nalani & Sarina
February 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Remember to stop by McGuire Hall at 8pm tomorrow, February 4th, to see Nalani & Sarina give an amazing show! Check out some of their music before if the show if you are not already a big fan! Here is their “Get Away” music video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBpqsaHYaRE
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Wacky Wednesday: Ouija 7-Eleven
February 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Ouija 7-Eleven!
Where: 529 N Charles Street
When: Whenever…
So lets a get a little spooky and wacky here (since it is Wednesday) and lets talk about Ouija Boards. Ya, those really creepy boards featured in movies like Paranormal Activity. Well, our dear Baltimore is said to be the place where these famous Ouija Boards came to be! If you have lived in Baltimore for years and didn’t know this or you’re a tourist this should be of great interest to you! The wackiest thing of all is that this place used to be a hotel providing rooms and is now a 7-Eleven serving hot dogs. Don’t believe it? Well this 7-Eleven holds the plaque to prove that the Ouija Board started in that exact spot… Many years ago in the year 1890. So for fans, tourists, or residents this is the place to stop by, get a chocolate bar and a picture with the famous plaque on your Wacky Wednesday!
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Pablo Picker- Paper Ships
February 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Pablo Picker: Paper ships
Release date: January 22, 2016
Rate: 7/10
Pablo Picker a Boston based artist released his fourth studio album very recently, in January to be exact! The vibe of the album is eclectic, with an overarching feeling of uplift, new beginnings, youth and of course, love. Paper Ships musically, gives of a variety of genres, such as a rocky vibe akin to Paul McCartney and the Beatles, simple bar music, and even instances of folk, ragtime/jazz and blues. Read the rest of this entry »
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Warehouse Eyes-Prisms
February 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Warehouse Eyes: Prisms
Release Date: July 10, 2015
Rate: 5/10
Warehouse Eyes comes appears again with its follow up record, Prisms, is a wealth of space, dreamy pop fusion. Warehouse Eyes, expands its horizons in delving deeper into their sound and Prisms is the result of this new discovery of sound for them. The band, originally created through the friendship of Christopher Williams and Jennie Lawless, has an entrancing musical sound similar to bands Son Lux, which many may know for having its song “Lost it to trying” in the motion picture, “Paper Towns.” Warehouse Eyes, also has hints of Phantogram, who gained notoriety through its single “When I’m small”. Read the rest of this entry »
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Nathaniel Bellows-The Old Illusions
February 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Nathaniel Bellows: The Old Illusions
Release: June 2, 2015
Rate: 9/10
Hailing from Boston, Massachusett, Nathaniel Bellows releases his first EP The Old Illusions, is definitely quite an album to be introduced to him by. The musician, visual artist and writer has music akin to folk stars, Mumford and Sons and Hudson Taylor. The Old Illusions is simply a man and his guitar; combining Bellows’ haunting voice akin (again) to the baritone base of Marcus Mumford, and his introspective, and colorful lyrics aid in the immense quality of this record. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tourism Tuesday: Mount Pleasant Ice Arena
February 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Mount Pleasant Ice Arena… Skating
Where: 6101 Hillen Road, Baltimore
When: Click here for hours
If you are visiting Baltimore in this chilly weather why don’t you do activities that fit the weather, like… skating?
Visit the Mount Pleasant Ice Arena for a great way to spend time in Baltimore during the winter. This arena gives many options from recreation skating to skating instructions! You really can’t go wrong here. Bring the whole crew out to mimic skating greats, or maybe you are one yourself, in that case… jealous. This arena actually hosts great olympians and World Champions like Dorothy Hamill, and Kimmie Meissner.
Come to Baltimore, enjoy the harbor, see the sites, and then go skating at Mount Pleasant Ice Arena!
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