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Nalani & Sarina Return to Coffeehouse

September 11th, 2017 by The Professor

The dynamic duo, the wonder twins, we don’t know which one is the evil one, but we’re happy they’re coming back! Nalani & Sarina are returning to the WLOY Coffeehouse Thursday September 14 from 8-10pm. Enjoy their great R&B influenced acoustic and electric pop sounds, from the keyboard to the ukulele duel, and grab a discounted Starbucks coffee during the show! They’ve got a new album coming out soon so expect some new songs for this show!

Check out their video for “Get Away” from the last EP!

Bonus uke cover of Guns N’ Roses??

Want to learn more about the great Nalani & Sarina? Check out their website, and be warned, their sound is addicting!

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Hitting the Jackpot with The Yardbirds

August 11th, 2017 by The Professor

The Yardbirds mark their premiere appearance in Atlantic City

by Radio RockonTour host Timothy Tilghman

Formed in London in 1963, [itunes link=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-yardbirds/id535787?uo=4″ title=”The Yardbirds” text=”The Yardbirds”] finally debuted in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Friday, July 7, 2017, among the assorted characters who gamble their fortunes on the turn of a card. The talented musicians appeared at the Resorts Superstar Theater anchored by original drummer Jim McCarty who is the last founding member of The Yardbirds. Read the rest of this entry »

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Explore Baltimore: Chesapeake Crab Festival

August 10th, 2017 by WLOY Staff

What: Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival

Where: 300 Waterfront Street, National Harbor

When: August 19th, 11am-3pm & 5pm to 9pm

Sometimes being a little crabby is not such a bad thing, especially if you’re going to the Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival. Come take part in the fourth annual Maryland festival. With your ticket you will be able to taste over 50 beers and wines and several spirits. Not to mention, there will be over 30,000 crabs that will be offered to you six different times over the four hours of the show: you can also buy other great food options ala carte (unfortunately, with little to no vegetarian options).

The event will take place rain or shine, and will consist of two sessions– one from 11am to 3pm and the other from 5pm to 9pm. In addition to live music, arts and crafts, and various family-friendly activities, there will be 5k run. This way you work off all the food you just consumed. Buy your tickets here or buy at the door for an elevated price.

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New Show Launch: I Never Knew Radio

August 8th, 2017 by The Professor

Linton “Junior” Hinds ’06 brings you the best of culture Reggae, and some history lessons while exploring the great music of Jamaica. Look for amazing interviews with Yellowman, Leroy Sibbles, and many more. Listen to his live acoustic recordings, interviews and enjoy something special. You’ll be saying “I never knew!” more than once every show.

Sundays 9:00-11:00am

Also check out his YouTube interview series.

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Join WLOY in Feeding the Homeless

August 2nd, 2017 by The Professor

It’s that time of year again! Our annual BBQ for the homeless and needy in Baltimore is coming up August 5th. In past years we have fed more than 1,000 people at the BBQ and this year it’s looking just as big. Join us and more than 30 partner organizations as we grill and serve, distribute clothing and toiletries and entertain our great guests. St. Vincent de Paul church has once again donated their lovely park space for this year and we’ve got Shorty (Shorty’s Bootleg BBQ) bringing his big tow grill to add to the cooking power. You can donate in advance, or show up on Saturday to drop off items. We’ll be there setting up at 9am and food service starts at 11. We usually run until 3-4pm or we run out of thousands of hamburgers and hot dogs. It’s a great cause and it will change your life to see the true need in Baltimore. Join WLOY alumni and current staff for a fun day of service! More info is available on the Facebook Event page.

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Explore Baltimore: Common Ground

July 28th, 2017 by WLOY Staff

What: Common Ground Cafe & Coffee

Where: 819 W 36th St

When: 7am-5pm Everyday

Let me let you in on a little tip: Common Ground is the best place in the world. No matter what you get at this place, you WILL enjoy it. I whole heartedly suggest walking in and just ordering the first thing you read because it’s guaranteed to be good. Common Ground has a little bit of everything from coffee to New York style bagels to sandwiches to vegan/vegetarian options. My personal favorite is the BLT on a sun-dried tomato bagel, which the friendly servers suggested I try one time. This combo did not disappoint and I am now hooked on it, craving my new favorite sandwich basically 24/7. If your not a meat person, then try out Common Ground’s other classics like the Avenue Powerhouse, which is homemade hummus, mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers, or go for the quiche of the day. Whatever you decide on, grab a delicious coffee with it (and maybe even use one of Common Ground’s WLOY mugs) and sit down to enjoy the great atmosphere of this amazing cafe.

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Mobile Listening and WLOY

July 24th, 2017 by The Professor

A lot of people ask how they can listen to WLOY with the least clicks. Downloading a mobile app is by far the easiest one and our new RadioFX app is the best solution going. Not only do you get to listen to our great stream, but there is a DJ chat function, our show schedules are there with an easy scroll and search, DJ bios, Polls, all our social media, and more! Bonus: IT’S FREE. If, for some reason, you don’t want to install this amazing app (which includes access to other college radio stations from around the country – not that you need them, we’re just saying they’re there as an extra) there are 2 others that offer great sounds from us.

RADIOFX for iOS users or for Android users
Includes DJ chat, social media, program schedule and more, no ads

AS OF 2022 RADIOFLAG HAS CEASED OPERATION

TUNEIN Radio for iOS users or for Android users
Just listening, no station interaction, commercials added by app (not US!)

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Explore Baltimore: Artscape

July 5th, 2017 by WLOY Staff

What: Artscape

Where: Mount Royal Ave, Cathedral St, Charles St, Bolton Hill, Station North Arts & Entertainment District

When: Friday, July 21st- Sunday, July 23rd

Averaging over 350,000 attendees annually, Artscape has become Baltimore’s largest free arts festivals, and it’s FREE! This year Artscape will be “Camp Artscape” Adventure Awaits”–as, like summer camp, Artscape has been something that festival-goers have been looking forward to all year.

The festival will feature over 150 fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople. Additionally, there will be visual and performing art exhibits on and off-site: this will include outdoor sculptures, art cars, photography, live concerts, dance and theater acts, as well as, the Janet & Walter Sondheim Prize. And we can’t forget the delicious international menu of food and beverages that will be available all weekend.

You can read more about the festival here.

Article by Lindsey Zapata

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Explore Baltimore: Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

July 3rd, 2017 by WLOY Staff

What: Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Where: 216 Emory St

When: Hours

You know his name, you know the legend, but you have to come to the Babe Ruth Birthplace to know his whole, inspiring story. Called a must-see for baseball fans, this museum honoring the Great Bambino is located in his childhood home, showcasing some of his most meaningful memorabilia, like his bat from the 1927 season. Learn about what it was like for Babe to grow up in Baltimore, how he became such an amazing player, how he balanced his career and his family, and how his legend lives on through TV. By the end of you day, you’ll be able to write a book on the Great Bambino!

The fun at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum doesn’t stop there though. The museum honors Babe’s passion for baseball by celebrating the sport itself through several of its exhibits. Check out the 500 Home Run Club, complete with jerseys and memorabilia for the featured players. Love the history of the sport more? Then check out the exhibit, O Say Can You See: The Star Spangled Banner in Sports, which explores our anthem’s place in sports and honors the War of 1812 in a film. With all these great exhibits, your love of baseball OR Babe won’t be let down at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum.

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Currency Exchange Show (New Time!)

June 30th, 2017 by The Professor

NEW TIME! Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm check out DJ Seth Michaels on The Currency Exchange as he explores a different world of music each week. Whether its the Samba or vintage Ragas, there’s always something interesting going on. Sometimes he has a guest musician and sometimes a world-weary traveler drops a pile of CDs at his door. You never know, unless you tune in!