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Songs of Baltimore

Posted on August 25, 2010 by almosthipguy

A Musical Tour Through the Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music Lester S. Levy’s mother was obsessive about having her baby born in the same house in Philadelphia in which she had been born. Thus Lester’s birthplace was in … Continue reading →

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Shor Patrol – “Loverboy” EP

Posted on September 7, 2009 by almosthipguy

Shor Patrol – Loverboy ep (1983) (from azlocal.blogspot.com) Baltimore band Shor Patrol, featuring Alana Shor on vocals was a huge local success and had some national attention with their song “Loverboy”. Morphing from Club favorites Paper Cup, they changed their … Continue reading →

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Roger Anderson: In Memoriam

Posted on August 22, 2009 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore City Paper, 1984) He thrived on a sort of nervous energy, changing moods as habitually as he puffed away on his ever-present cigarettes. People around him were never quite sure when he was being serious and … Continue reading →

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My City, ‘Tis of Thee

Posted on October 5, 2005 by almosthipguy

SWEET TOWN OF MISERY, OF THEE I SING (originally posted in Accelerated Decrepitude, 10/5/2005) I’m trying to compile a list of how my hometown is representin’…in the world of music. Yes, yes, we all have heard Randy Newman’s uplifting portrait … Continue reading →

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