Baltimore Magazine has me blushing
The June issue of Baltimore Magazine has a lovely little shout out to Baltimore Unsigned, the local music show I host on WTMD. The show is No. 69 on B-Mag's list of 101 Things To Eat, See & Do Before You Die.
Since the list isn't online yet (probably because it's not June), here is what the blurb says ...
Every Tuesday night, Sam Sessa welcomes a local band to WTMD's Baltimore Unsigned, which highlights a wide-ranging array of the area's best artists, from jazz singer Felicia Carter to indie rockers Wye Oak. The show gets extra credit for posting in-studio performances on its website and facilitating last year's cross-genre collaboration between local folkie Caleb Stine and hip-hop emcee Saleem.
In the nearly three years I've been hosting Baltimore Unsigned, I've had some amazing experiences. Seeing some of the regions best bands perform live in studio and then sitting down with them for an interview is truly thrilling.
The show has grown by leaps and bounds, thanks to generous grants from the Baltimore Community Foundation and the William G. Baker Memorial Fund. I'd like to thank God and my wife and my mom. Hee hee.
Seriously though, the show would not be possible without producer Nick Jackson and engineer Ryan Glaeser. Nick and Ryan, I can't thank you enough. And I can't wait to see where Baltimore Unsigned goes from here.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
Wait...I never made the connection that that was you and this is you. Neato! Gratz!
Posted by: Rebs | May 29, 2009 9:37 AM
I'm surprised you didn't thank Chipotle...
Congrats!
Posted by: Amy | May 29, 2009 10:38 AM
yessss... the dulcid tones of Sam Sessa, the voice of Tuesday night.....
Posted by: JMGiordano | May 29, 2009 11:44 AM
quote:"I'd like to thank God and my wife and my mom. "
ok, fine....
Posted by: Pops | May 29, 2009 12:15 PM
Congratulations!
FREE CHIPOTLE!!!
Posted by: Ryan Graham | May 29, 2009 3:17 PM
The full story is online now:
http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/article.asp?t=1&m=1&c=30&s=482&ai=83660
Posted by: Evan | June 1, 2009 9:56 AM