Category Archives: Entertainment

The 1973 Badfinger Concert at Calvert Hall

Posted on February 7, 2014 by almosthipguy

Over 41 years ago, on February 3, 1973, British rock band Badfinger played a concert in the gymnasium of Calvert Hall College in Towson. It would be the last concert to be held at the high school for over 35 … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Backtrack: Pooba on WTMD

Posted on January 8, 2014 by almosthipguy

As part of last night’s “Baltimore Hit Parade” show on WTMD (Towson University, 89.7 FM), host Sam Sessa interviewed Baltimore’s legendary Punk Godfather, Dave Wilcox (aka Steptoe T. Magnificent) and played a live track (“Top of the Pops (Bottom of … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Conversation with John Waters

Posted on December 10, 2013 by almosthipguy

The director talks about his favorite holiday movie, why kids shouldn’t write to Santa, and his hatred of pears By Melissa Locker @woolyknickers (TIME, Dec. 10, 2013) John Waters loves Christmas. (Make that mostly loves Christmas, but more on that … Continue reading →

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R.I.P., Edith Massey (May 28, 1918 – October 24, 1984)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by almosthipguy

The Eggs-traordinary Egg Lady, Edie Massey Remembered By Tom Warner and Scott Huffines (Baltimore Or Less) Edith Massey, the popular John Waters “Dreamlander” actress (Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Desperate Living, Polyester), punk singer (Edie and the Eggs), boutique … Continue reading →

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