Category Archives: 2000s

“Walking in an Essex Wonderland” — Interview with Parody Song’s Creator

Posted on December 25, 2015 by atomictv

By Scott Huffines (Baltimore or Less, 12/24/2014) Brett Harlow penned one of Baltimore’s Christmas cult classics, “Walking in an Essex Wonderland.” It’s one of those ditties that would be heavily played during the holidays on 98 Rock back in the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1990s, 2000s, Baltimorons, Christmas, Holidays | 3 Comments

Baltimore in Song

Posted on February 2, 2015 by almosthipguy

Thanks to Chris Richardson and his fantastic blog zeroto180 (“Zero to 180 – Three Minute Magic: Discoveries of a Pop Music Archaeologist”) for his recent piece “90+ Years of Baltimore in Song” – a comprehensive listing of tunes that reference … Continue reading →

Posted in 1900s, 2000s, Baltimore Songs, Decades, Music, Roadside Attractions | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Harp, the Herald Angels Sing

Posted on December 24, 2013 by almosthipguy

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Mark Harp (1957-2004) Lest we forget, legendary Baltimore musician Mark Linthicum – better known to friends and local music lovers as Mark Harp or “Harpo” (for his resemblance to the similarly curly-haired Harpo Marx) – … Continue reading →

Posted in 2000s, 80s Rock, Baltimorons, Music, Punk / New Wave, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Vampire Hookers from Dundalk

Posted on October 19, 2013 by almosthipguy

AKA 7 Sins of the Vampire, Blood Seduction Directed by Doug Ulrich and Mark Mackner (Alpha Video, 2013, 75 minutes) This Movie Sucks. Literally. By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) In 2002, my friend and co-worker Holly Tominack acted in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2000s, Baltimore Films, Baltimorons, Dreamlanders, Dundalk, Films, Kitsch, Neighborhoods, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 6 Comments