These Baltimore bands are making headlines in the music scene. If the names don’t sound familiar - remember, you read it here first! Check out their bios and where you can hear them live and local, as well as pick up a copy of their latest CD releases. Rock on!
ROCK - PromiseLab
9.12 | 5 pm | Pigtown Festival | Pigtown
9.27| 6pm | Waterfront | Fells Point
10.31 | 9pm | Armadillos | Annapolis
[www.promiselab.com]
Est. 2008. Avoiding the fashion and trends that so many bands rely on today, the Baltimore based quartet composes substantive and soulful, American rock that demands to be heard. They are not without influence; however, as elements of Petty, Stevie (both Vaughn & Wonder), Marvin, and Snow Patrol filter through their musical landscape.
On their debut album, When the Lights Go Down, they have created a collection of songs that resonate with a depth and commitment that immediately sets them apart from the huge majority of their peers.
The new album is available for purchase at www.tbnaudio.com.
ROCK - Stillglow
9.05 | 6pm | Mike Mike Promotions Show | Ocean City, MD
[www.stillglow.com]
Est. 2001. Unlike many of today’s multi-piece bands, Stillglow’s simple power trio formation makes for a clear, and refreshing sound that sparks interest and captivates listeners.
Asleep Four Days is Stillglow’s third, and most ambitious full-length release to date. This 15 song album takes the listener on a journey through failure, hope, vices, snares, and grace while appealing to a wide variety of musical tastes.
The new album is available for purchase at xxx.
INSTRUMENTAL - To The Moon
9.26 | H20 VW 7 audi Car Show| Ocean City, MD
[www.tothemoonmusic.com]
Est. 2003. With breaks that lounge for just long enough time to let you pull yourself together; it’s hard to understand that it’s a three-piece group with enough sound to feed a family. Charmony is instrumental retreat that keeps you waiting for words to explain the complicated compilation that’s oddly understood; with a sound that’s a bit ahead of its time and aquatic notes that float to space.
The new album is available for purchase at www.morphius.com.
KID ROCK - Milkshake
9.12 & 13 | 12pm | B & O Railroad Museum| Federal Hill
10.10 | 1pm | Padonia Park Club | Timonium
[www.milkshakemusic.com]
Est. 2002. Milkshake is a band on a mission: to create great rock music for kids. Led by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl, whose songs for grown-ups have been featured in movies and prime-time television, and whose indie rock group Love Riot garnered critical praise during its 10-year run, Milkshake has won over preschoolers without compromising songcraft, stagecraft or their authentic rock & roll spirit. Milkshake’s music videos have aired on Noggin, PBS Kids and Discovery Kids.
Their fourth studio CD, Great Day, was produced by music veteran Tor Hyams (Joan Osborne, Edwin McCain). The disc features a dozen Milkshake originals, plus guest appearances by two-time GRAMMY®-winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and Rodney Henry (former front man of the legendary kings of Baltimore hard rock-garage-rockabilly scene, The Glenmont Popes). The songs touch on issues of friendship, inclusion, family, self-esteem, goals, and maternal desires.
