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“Baltimore or Less” – Jules Verdone

Posted on February 3, 2011 by almosthipguy

Music Video by Tom Warner, 1999 A song that says it all. More. Or. Less. From former hometown girl Jules Verdone, who found Charm City to be a metaphor her summer doldrums. Recorded live at Fletcher’s in Fells Point in … Continue reading →

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Mark Harp & The Tralalas at HonFest 2004

Posted on January 31, 2011 by almosthipguy

http://www.markharp.net Mark Linthicum (aka “Mark Harp” or “Harpo”) was born on October 13, in 1947 and passed away Christmas Eve of 2004 at age 47. This is one of the last remaining clips of him playing with The Tralalas at … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s New Wave

Posted on January 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Our indie music scene is far from one note. The success of Dan Deacon and the Wham City arts collective has given rise to a new crop of experimental musicians. By Erik Maza (The Baltimore Sun, 1/22/2011) “…Two years after … Continue reading →

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Kraig Krixer, R.I.P. (1951-2011)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Kraig Krixer (right) with Accused frontman Dave Cawkwell According to CBS/WJZ news reports, Baltimore musician Kraig Krixer and his friend and roomate John Gurkis were found dead, and somewhat decomposed, inside Krixer’s condo at the Red Fox Farm Condos in … Continue reading →

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