Author Archives: almosthipguy

It’s the Buzz, Hons!

Posted on May 16, 2010 by almosthipguy

Buzzcocks @ The Ottobar Baltimore, MD May 12, 2010 The 2010 “Another Bites” Tour Unlike so many rock bands from the ’70s, Buzzcocks remain more than just nostalgic entertainment for aging rockers – they still maintain a sizable fan base … Continue reading →

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Blaze Starr recalls burlesque era in new film

Posted on May 15, 2010 by almosthipguy

Once the Queen of Baltimore burlesque, Fannie Belle Fleming — better known as Blaze Starr — has been living the quiet life in rural West Virginia for more than 30 years now, far away from the blinking neon signs, barkers and strippers of The Block. Continue reading →

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Hustler Club’s stripper-mobile gives Camden Yards fans an eyeful

Posted on April 21, 2010 by almosthipguy

Gyrations that would make Blaze Starr blush, right there on Pratt Street By Laura Vozzella (Baltimore Sun, April 21, 2010) Sorry to break it to you, Baltimore. But you may have seen the last of Larry Flynt’s stripper-mobile. The converted … Continue reading →

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When Animals Ruled the Malls

Posted on December 13, 2009 by almosthipguy

Baltimore’s Wild Retail Kingdom After hearing Mink Stole sing holiday songs at the Creative Alliance last night (Mink Stole’s Christmas: Unwrapped & Unplugged), Amy got all nostalgic for Christmases past in Dundalk and recalled that one of her most cherished … Continue reading →

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