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Dance Round Robin

March 10, 2011

Justin Allen & Brooke Hall

I’ve come to the realization that dance is probably the most life affirming art form of all. It lives within…

Hello Paradise

March 10, 2011

Justin Allen & Brooke Hall

Imagine a sanctuary in a stately old church, slightly worn and crumbling, awash with the glow of warm colors and…

Silent Whys

March 2, 2011

whatweekly & Jason Bender

Photo by Jason Bender Silent Whys: Waltz For October [audio:http://whatweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/01-Waltz-for-October-mp3.mp3] “We try and do something with both of our hands…

Artist Open House & Future Islands

March 2, 2011

Jason Bender & Barbara Wilgus

In the vibrant cultural social scene that grounds Baltimore’s arts community the Creative Alliance can always be relied upon to…

Mobtown Microshow: Kane Mayfield

February 16, 2011

Justin Allen & Brooke Hall

This past Thursday we found ourselves, yet again, taking part in another Mobtown Studios Microshow, the music series so remarkable…

Loveasaurus Records

February 16, 2011

Justin Allen & Brooke Hall

In the wake of the ongoing collapse of the tyrannical, greed ridden music mega-industry, several enterprising young innovators have stepped…

Telesma LOVEfest

February 16, 2011

Theresa Keil & Justin Allen

The phenomenon of neotribalism, predicted by sociologist Michel Maffesoli, has come to life and exhibited the first signs of ritual…

Secret Mountains at MICA

February 16, 2011

whatweekly & Baynard Woods

Secret Mountains is one of my favorite Baltimore bands. Their recent ep "Rejoice" swirled around in my mind, creating my…

Lafayette Gilchrist and The New Volcanos

February 10, 2011

whatweekly & Baynard Woods

Lafayette Gilchrist is a master of the piano, but like Duke Ellington, his real instrument is his band. Gilchrist, who…

The Clown With No Circus

February 2, 2011

whatweekly & Justin Allen & Brooke Hall

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, freaks of all shapes and sizes! Gather ‘round while I spin the tale of…

Mobtown Microshow: Celebration

January 27, 2011

whatweekly & Tedd Henn

Story by Brett Yale of Bmore Musically Informed. Last Thursday’s Microshow was a spiritually intimate performance by Celebration, one of…

Sick Weapons Last Show at Golden West

January 12, 2011

Baynard Woods

Ellie Beziat, Sick Weapons energetic blond singer, was standing around the Golden West before the band’s final show. She and…

Gateway at Ruintown

January 12, 2011

Matt Kelley & Philip Laubner & Theresa Keil

Have you ever spent a Saturday night arguing with your friends over what to do only to realize that in…

Emily Wells at Cyclops Books

January 6, 2011

Philip Laubner

Emily just moved to New York from LA where people warned her about the cold. She was undaunted. Head wrapped…

Cameron Blake Double Album Release

January 6, 2011

Matt Kelley

On Monday, December 20th Cameron Blake, accompanied by an ensemble of brilliant musicians, debuted his two newest albums ‘Hide and…

Tommy Tucker, Victoria Vox and Miss Tess

December 8, 2010

Matt Kelley & Philip Laubner

Photo by Philip Laubner On December 2nd sheltered from the first real bone chilling cold spell of the season, the…

Reptilian Records Retrospective

December 8, 2010

Matt Kelley

Photo by Matt Kelley Recently the Windup space hosted a 20th anniversary retrospective for a long running and trail-blazing establishment…

BRO-DOWN

November 24, 2010

Theresa Keil & Brooke Hall & Justin Allen

Feeling as though we needed to be wielding battle axes and clamors, the mood and sounds went from rock music…

Acts4Youth

November 24, 2010

whatweekly

The lights dimmed low with candles on paper-covered tabletops as six local musical groups took over the transformed sanctuary of…

Baker Artist Awards Launch Party

November 17, 2010

Justin Allen & Theresa Keil

The 2011 Baker Artist Awards launch party brought out over 250 artists and some of the most charming men in…