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Khia “DJ K-Swift” Edgerton obit

Posted on July 30, 2008 by almosthipguy

Oct. 19, 1978 – July 21, 2008 By Al Shipley (City Paper, “No Cover,” 7/30/2008) Last week, Baltimore club music lost its queen. Khia Edgerton, who in the course of a decade had risen from a teenage 92Q intern to … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Club Scene Loses Voice

Posted on July 22, 2008 by almosthipguy

DJ ‘K-Swift’ dies in accident at home By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, July 22, 2008) Khia Edgerton, a pioneering DJ who as “K-Swift” became one of Baltimore’s top radio personalties and a major player in the local music scene, died … Continue reading →

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Baltimore: A Muse for Many

Posted on March 3, 2008 by almosthipguy

By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, 3/4/2008) Baltimore has been many a musician’s muse over the years. Today, the indie rock group Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks release their latest album, Real Emotional Trash. Malkmus was the primary singer and songwriter … Continue reading →

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Artscape 2007 – Part 3

Posted on July 24, 2007 by almosthipguy

Saturday, July 21. We worm our way up Mt. Royal to see Artscape proper, our mission to see the Maryland Film Festival Films-in-a-Tent, the Laure Drougoul-curated Ceci n’est pas exhibit Foodcourt performers (since Amy hasn’t seen them), MICA’s Decker Gallery … Continue reading →

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