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Every Music Fan is a VIP at the Ramble Festival

October 12, 2023 Gary Jared

In its second year, the Ramble Festival occurred only 45 miles north of Baltimore at Camp Ramblewood on October 6-8, 2023.

Beatles tribute performer returning to native Md. for Laurel show

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 Bob Reilly

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, one word, sung three times, that captivated the world. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, I’m talking about The Beatles.

Concerts Reviews

Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls on Their Current Tour and Why They’re Still Going Strong

August 4, 2023August 7, 2023 Michele Wojciechowski

The Goo Goo Dolls will be playing that and many other tunes tonight as they rock Merriweather Post Pavilion with the Rockville-founded band O.A.R. on The Big Night Out Tour.

Concerts Reviews

DelFest’s 15th Anniversary is a Weekend to Remember

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Gary Jared

DelFest, the premier bluegrass festival, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a bang this Memorial Day weekend, captivating music lovers from across the country. Set against the stunning mountainous backdrop of Cumberland, Maryland, this milestone event was a testament to the festival’s enduring influence and its commitment to preserving the roots of American music.

Screen and Scene

‘Book Club: The Next Chapter Review’: A good story with a sub-par ending

May 11, 2023 Jon Gallo

3 out of 4 stars After being held virtually for a few years due to the pandemic, the “Book Club”

Screen and Scene

‘Air: Courting A Legend’: A slam dunk of a film

April 5, 2023 Jon Gallo

4 out of 4 stars Long before he won his first MVP, scoring title or NBA championship, he was just

Books Reviews

The tragedy of Danny Brewster: the rise, fall and recovery of the ‘golden boy’ of Maryland politics

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Len Lazarick

Aided by his privilege, connections, and status as a war hero, he eventually was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, the U.S. House, and finally, the U.S. Senate, where he was an ally of Presidents John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Along the way, he becomes dangerously addicted to alcohol, which had plagued his own father and other family members.