Category Archives: Roadside Attractions

John Coltrane’s last-ever gig was at Baltimore’s Famous Ballroom

Posted on September 30, 2013 by almosthipguy

May 7, 1967 The Famous Ballroom 1717 N. Charles Street John Coltrane: tenor/soprano sax Pharoah Sanders: tenor sax & piccolo Jim Garrison: bass Rashid Ali: drums Algie DeWitt: bata drums On May 7, 1967, the ‘Trane made his last stop … Continue reading →

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Giant Rat protests demolition of Dundalk High

Posted on June 22, 2013 by almosthipguy

A sign around the rat’s neck read: “Colt Insulation. Alcohol, asbestos and students should never be mixed.” Continue reading →

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The Mark Harp All-Stars highlight SoWeBo Fest 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Redux Stage celebrates music long gone but far from forgotten by Tom Warner (Accelerated Decrepitude) It was the best of times, it was the Worz of times (yes, perpetually frenetic scenester Keith Worz was there!) at the 30th annual SoWeBohemian … Continue reading →

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Marble Bar Redux returns to SoWeBo 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by almosthipguy

I’m really looking forward to this year’s Memorial Weekend highlight, the 30th annual SoWeBohemian Arts & Music Festival (aka the SoWeBo Arts & Music Festival or, simply, The SoWeBo Fest) on Sunday May 26. Mainly because not only will the … Continue reading →

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