Heart Strings

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Just when I think I’m growing into one of those old people who just stop listening and buying new music, some incredible new releases emerge. Maybe I am getting a little old, these latest selections all seem to have a heavy dose of strings and acoustic instruments. Violin/Whistling mastermind, Andrew Bird dropped a new record

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What Year Is It?

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Just recently some of my favorite new releases have been coming from bands whose heyday seems like almost a decade ago. Last week Nada Surf released a brand new studio album; The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy. Not that this release has come out of left-field, Nada Surf has continued to write & record their

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Brightest Glory

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There are rare moments in this “business” when you’re working with an artist and you start getting chills. The musician starts playing a progression or slides into a verse that just hits a chord with you. It’s only for a moment, and the best an engineer can do is hope to have a mic in

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Alternate Routes

Van & Trailer

Hey there Scenic Route lovers! I know I’ve been neglecting you, but that was not my intention. I’ve been busy, I know I always say I’m busy, but this is busier than usual. Last month I was busting butt to finish a lot of projects and tie-up loose ends, because I am currently on tour.

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Tours, Past & Present

The Water at XPN

This spring, I had the pleasure of helping the boys in local instrumental-rock duo The Water, with a week long tour. We started in Philly where they got to record a few songs at the WXPN studio’s, then hit up Buffalo, Brooklyn, New Jersey and back to Philly. On top of all the planning involved,

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Help Us Fight PKD!

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This Friday night at the Windup Space, join some of the most amazing and big-hearted musicians you’ll find in Baltimore, in the fight against Polycystic Kidney Disease. Not only have we found some of the most giving artists in the city, but some very generous businesses have donated their goods, services and gift certificates to

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SAVE THE KIDS!

SAVE THE KIDS!

“SAVE THE KIDS!” A music benefit  and raffle to help raise money in the fight against Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Taking place September 30th, 2011 at The Windup Space (12 W. North Avenue. A handful of the areas best bands donate their talent, while some of Baltimore’s cherished small businesses donate merchandise, services, gift certificates

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Goodbye Mr. Blake

Cameron Blake at An Die Musik

Like any skill or trade, even musicians who make a career from their passion often have to make difficult decisions. Finding the balance of making a living and just living is tough in any career. But when you make a livelihood drawing from what inspires you, you often find yourself being pulled back to your

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Bon, Bazan & more!

Bon Iver - S/T

For me, being so involved with the local music scene, and hearing dozens of out of town bands a week, is somewhat of a Catch-22. I’m always discovering new (and old) Baltimore bands, and all the touring music I’m exposed to, doesn’t leave me much time (or room on music shelves) to actually delve into

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Bands of the Week – Wooden Dinosaur, Brown Bird, The End of America

Wooden Dinosaur

Wooden Dinosaur What an incredible week. I really got to experience some great roots, indie-folk and pop music; a nice blend of some of my favorite genres. First off, Wooden Dinosaur from Vermont kicked off a show I put together at Golden West. I knew it was going to be a good night when they

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Bands of the Week – Only Thieves, The Quiet Lights, Japanese Sunday

Only Thieves

Only Thieves This was the second show I set up for this 4-piece from Tallahassee Florida. The first time was back in January, I had never seen or heard of them until they reached out to me. The songs on their myspace are really good, but gave me the feeling Only Thieves were a retro

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The Water Hits the Road

The Water - Golden West Poster

The crew at Mobtown Studios (including myself), have been busting our butts these past couple of months. Mat Leffler-Schulman and I finished recording 9 songs with local band The Water last month. Tomorrow I leave with the band for a 5 day tour through the Northeast. We mixed one song down and will have free

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