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Honfest Spotlight: Sahffi
May 22nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Sahffi is an internationally renowned performer who describes herself as a “neo-alternative folk artist”. She combines jazz, blues, folk and classical music to create a sound that is entirely her own. Some have compared her to a combination of Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos and Fiona Apple. What’s there not to love. When Sahffi isn’t performing solo, she is performing as the duo goatFISH. The two have performed at festivals all over the country for acts such as Preach Freedom and Carbon Leaf. Sahffi is an internationally acknowledged artists. In fact, she had a # 1 hit, “Summer Breeze” in South Africa in 2010.She is an incredibly talented musician and has performed for WLOY before. In fact, WLOY is lucky enough to welcome her to our stage at Honfest this summer. She will be our first performer on June. 14th at 11:00 am. Be sure to come out and enjoy some fantastic music courtesy of Sahffi. We’ll see you there! Be sure to check our her website: http://www.sahffi.com/
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Honfest Spotlight: Television Hill
May 20th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Television Hill is a nationally respected, folk rock band from here in Baltimore. Their lyrics combine American folklore and mythology to create a nuanced and distinctly American sound. Wire Magazine said that they are “boldly distinguishable from the mass of Americana out there”. Television Hill recently released a new album in 2014 entitled “Another Naked Hour” which fans of folk music should be sure to check out. Television Hill will be performing at Honfest on June 14th on WLOY’s stage in front of the Charmery. Everyone is invited and everyone should come! Check out Television Hill and their music on their website: http://www.televisionhill.com/.
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Chthonic Interview
May 19th, 2014 by The Professor
WLOY’s latest sensation Matt Weitzel ’17 (of It’s a Hard Rock Life) sat down with Freddy from Taiwan’s Chthonic for a chat before their show at the Ottobar during Paganfest on April 26. Listen in as Matt handles his very first band interview like a seasoned pro!
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Honfest Spotlight: Swampcandy
May 17th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
If you like the blues, soul and the dirty South, you’re sure to like Maryland’s own Swampcandy. Swampcandy specializes in doling out old-fashioned, aggressive Mississippi style blues that can really get a crowd going. They have performed both nationally and internationally including a full length tour of the UK! Swampcandy consists of two members, Ruben and Joey. Ruben sings while Joey shreds on the upright base. Joey has gotten so enthusiastic while playing the upright base, that he now brings with him a portable fan to keep him cool during performances! Swampcandy will be returning to Baltimore this summer to perform at WLOY’s Honfest on June 14th. Be sure to come out and rock out with them, Mississippi style! Listen to their music on their website: http://www.swampcandy.com/
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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Honfest Spotlight: Eliza Doering and The Penny Black
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
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
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
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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Food Fridays: Birroteca
May 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Italian
Where: Clipper Road
Located in a 19th century mill building, Birroteca is the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and seafood vendors. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. There are more than 24 craft beers on tap in addition to a focused Italian wine list and a selection of unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes. Come taste why Birroteca has quickly achieved top standing in The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore magazine, City Paper and more.
Visit the website here!
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Theater Thursdays: The Wizard of Oz
May 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The Wizard of Oz
Where: Lyric Opera House
When: May 28th-June 1st
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lauded new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is an enchanting adaptation of the perennial MGM classic, totally reimagined for the stage. Following highly successful runs in London and Toronto, the show is embarking on the ever-winding Yellow Brick Road that is the USA!
Containing all the beloved songs from the Academy Award-winning movie score, it features all your favorite characters and iconic moments (plus a few new surprises along the way), including new songs. Read the rest of this entry »
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