On the way back to the press room, I ducked into the shaded dance tent, figuring it might be a great place to cool off. Wrong. Soulwax was well into a blistering set—with live drums and bass!—and it...
Although my fellow blogger was less than impressed, I thought Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings put on a phenomenal show. All around me, I heard folks exclaiming, "I love her!" Her eight-piece band—you...
Gogol Bordello just finished a rousing set that proved why they've become a favorite on the international festival circuit. Fusing Eastern Euro gypsy music with rowdy punk rock, they're tailor made...
Chan Marshall and crew (Cat Power) just finished an amazing set that was incredibly satisfying and decidedly anti-festival. With nary an intro, the band ambled onstage and started playing. For the...
I made it. I'm in the press compound at Virgin Fest. Thus far, my supposed resemblance to Richard "That Virgin Guy" Branson hasn't gotten me any special treatment. Gotta run though. Cat Power's...
The local music scene in all its ragged glory!
SATURDAY
NORTH AVE LOT, 131 W North Ave
12:00 DOORS
12:40 King Cloud (Baltimore)
1:00 Smarts (Baltimore)
1:20 Benny Stoofy (Scrummage University)(...
If you're heading to Artscape this weekend, check out...
SATURDAY
Main Stage
5 pm Rye-Rye, K-Swift
8:30 pm Dru Hill
DJ Culture Stage
8:30 pm Diplo
Saturn Stage
7 pm Mike Doughty
Metro Gallery
3 pm...
