The week, reviewed: Jan. 16 - 22: the return of Damian Bohager, free concerts, and 2011's first Midnight Sun Mixer
A short week meant a way too hectic week. But we survived. Meanwhile, a liquor board inspector was caught in a sticky situation after he admitted consulting for the club that might herald Damian Bohager's return. Sugarland was announced as Merriweather Post Pavilion's first headliner of the year. A little later in the week Katy Perry joined them. After much debate, the former Taps, and former Catherine's Pub, and already for sale Delia Foley's finally opened. Wonder how long it'll take before everyone stops calling it new Taps. Future Islands and Arbouretum announced a couple of free shows, on February 26 and February 13, respectively. Midnight Sun toured the Heavy Seas brewery for a print story on regional brewery tours. Dope Body performed at the Ottobar, and we had the pictures. Liz Phair's upcoming show was previewed. As was the one by Gainesville's very own Animaniacs, Less than Jake. And, after all that, the week thankfully culminated with beer and shots at the first Midnight Sun Mixer of the year, which, I also managed to survive none the worse for wear. Now all that's left is to pick the date for the next one.
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
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Has anyone seen Second City at Centre Stage? They go in on The Sun SNL style with a skit on the Sun setting and being the size of a matchbok and turning into blogs that suck. *Ouch
Posted by: Tif | January 23, 2011 11:32 PM
Yes, a bunch of Sun folks went on press night several weeks ago. Here's Tim Smith's review of the production: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/arts/bs-ae-arts-story-0107-20110106,0,4367843.story
Posted by: Sam Sessa | January 24, 2011 7:26 AM
Anyone know where the 'secret' Stone Sour set was this weekend. 98 rock was tlaking about it all week.
Posted by: Foo | January 24, 2011 9:16 AM
The Stone Sour set was at Angels Rock Bar. Great set too. Hollywood Undead also came and hung out.
Posted by: Chris Furst | January 24, 2011 11:53 AM
The Stone Sour set was at Angels Rock Bar. Great set too. Hollywood Undead also came and hung out.
Posted by: Chris Furst | January 24, 2011 11:53 AM
This might be up your alley Erik (or people that watch this page.)
Just saw on Three Sheets/Drinking Made Easy page that they are looking for cities to shoot in. Baltimore is listed as an option. They are specifically asking:
"I'd love to hear your suggestions for establishments in any of these locations with a specific drink or drinking custom. Please feel free email me at zanelamprey@gmail.com"
Right now I can't think of a specific Baltimore drink or custom, but I am sure someone has one.
Link for the site is:
http://zanelamprey.com/
Posted by: Jim | January 24, 2011 3:11 PM