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Tourism Tuesdays: Patterson Park Pagoda

September 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Free movie

Where: Patterson Park

When: September 5th, 2014

Come see the city from a different view! As one of the oldest parks in Baltimore it has so much history. This friday, September 5th, the park is hosting a free movie: The Sandlot. Bring a blanket and some friends and the rest is provided! Free popcorn and a fun time.

For more information on the park visit their website here.

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Museum Mondays: Jewish Museum of Maryland

September 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff

What: Jewish Museum of Maryland

Where: Inner Harbor

Established in 1879, this museum was created to preserve the Jewish American history and culture. The second largest port of immigration to the United States was here in Baltimore, bringing two great waves of Jewish immigrants. This museum is the only museum in America with two historic synagogues preserved for the public. They are situated right in the heart of a historic Jewish neighborhood.

Located a 10 minute walk from the Inner Harbor, this museum has a student discount price of only 4 dollars! Be sure to check out their website here.

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Festival Spotlight: Hot August Music Festival

August 11th, 2014 by The Professor

Since it’s inception in Brad Selko’s back yard the Hot August Blues Festival has grown to fill the hillside at Oregon Ridge every year, packing another side stage and a huge kids area. It’s also gone through a name change to the Hot August Music Festival. Selko has long tried to vary the genre of acts gracing the stage and this year is no exception with a great varied lineup including: Old Crow Medicine Show, Nickel Creek, Dr. Dog, Tab Benoit, Turkuaz, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Cabinet, Houndmouth, Long John Hunter, ELM, Bosley, Jordan August Band, and The Solicitors. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rod Argent (Zombies) Interview

August 4th, 2014 by The Professor

Radio RockOnTour host Timothy Tilghman had a great long chat with Rod Argent of the Zombies and his own band Argent. They covered a history of both bands, some great stories and a lot more. Catch the Zombies this weekend in Annapolis!

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Fit For An Autopsy Interview

July 30th, 2014 by The Professor

That makes for an odd headline doesn’t it? WLOY’s hard rockin’ Matt Weitzel ’17 (of It’s a Hard Rock Life) sat down with 3 of the guys from New Jersey’s Fit For An Autopsy for a chat before their show at Baltimore Soundstage June 14. FFAA was there as part of big lineup with Devildriver, Carnifex, Whitechapel, Revocation, and Rivers of Nihil. Listen in as Matt chats with the band.

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Red Sammy and Palookaville Interview

July 30th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

When Kat and I sat down with Adam of Red Sammy and Howard of Palookaville, we had the chance to get an insiders take on their music as well as learning about their combined show at An Die Musik. We discovered the definition of Gritty Americana as well as the definition to Smalltimore. Listen in to here the full interview as well as a live performance of some of their songs! The dynamic duo talked with us about the amazing parts of being a part of the Baltimore music scene, as well as their road to collaboation. Tune in to get the full interview below!

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The Baltimore LED Art Billboard

July 29th, 2014 by The Professor

It began as a vision for Will Shanklin 8 years ago. At Artscape 2014 it was officially unveiled. This amazing structure is providing a much needed relief from the usual billboards crowding our streets and is creating visibility for a huge collection of artists in the region FOR FREE. Will Shanklin, the artist and visionary behind the billboard’s development and operation sat down for a chat with me right before the official launch of the billboard at Artscape 2014. He shared his idea for the billboard, it’s future and how it can impact art and Baltimore in a positive way. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mingo Fishtrap Review

July 7th, 2014 by WLOY Staff

One of the many unexpectedly unforgettable free concerts of the Rochester International Jazz Festival

To some, standing shoulder to shoulder in a rambunctious crowd of Rochesterians on an 85-degree night might seem unpleasant, but as I scanned the crowd, I couldn’t find a single soul that wasn’t enjoying the concert. Mingo Fishtrap was kicking off the third night of the Rochester International Jazz Festival in an unforgettable manner. It was hard to imagine cars ever driving on Gibbs Street because the music lovers had claimed the road as their own. Strangers quickly became dancing partners and friends as Mingo Fishtrap’s soulful funky sound assertively boogied its way through the crowd. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th of July with Moldie Oldies!

July 2nd, 2014 by The Professor

Our annual tradition continues!

Join Nick Centanni on WLOY 10-12PM and 6-8PM for 2 separate beachfront broadcasts of the Moldy Oldie Show this July 4!

Nick will have a mix of upbeat summer songs, Independence Day facts, jokes, and of course periodic visits from campus royalty via the ‘gold campus royalty phone.’

He will be up to his usual tricks so you won’t know what to expect next. There will also be a special Independence Day wishes from some familiar voices in the 6-8PM hours.

This is high octane radio so make it a date and don’t be late! The fun begins July 4 at 10AM all right here on WLOY!

WARNING: This show should only be used under adult supervision. Keep out of reach of children. For outdoor use only. Do not hold in hand. Remember to place this show on the ground, light fuse and get away. Never attempt to relight this show should it malfunction or misfire. Keep others at a safe distance. This show is flammable, misuse may result in injury or fire.

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Honfest 2014 in Photos

June 26th, 2014 by The Professor

A quick selection of the more than 600 photos we shot over the weekend of June 14th & 15th at the 20th Honfest. For a complete collection, check out the massive album on Facebook.