La Plata Beach

Ever go to a party looking so adorable you almost can’t stand it, only to arrive and find out that all in attendence have actually out-awesomed you?
That’s what happened to me at Armida Lowe’s home recording party this summer.Let me set the scene…A small two-story rental in a semi-dodgy neighborhood south of Greenbelt Road. […]

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After much anticipation and hype, Sunday night’s Radiohead show at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia proved to live up to its expectations and more. On a cold, rainy May evening, thousands of fans flocked to the show — some in flip flops and shorts even — anxious to see a band the Wall Street Journal recently […]

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Last Thursday, I went to the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Did you realize that it is only a short bike ride or walk from campus?

I went with my husband and son, and we took the “back” way (simply following the yellow signs set-up, beginning on River Road, just past the metro), through parking lots and residential […]

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Metallica consists of two parts musician and three parts asshole. Led by their psychotic drummer, Lars Ulrich, they are now adding hypocrite to the list.
Remember that time when Napster reigned supreme and file sharing was a perfect blend of speed and seemingly endless amounts of music? Remember when Metallica ruined that? Or, at least tried.
I […]

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            I’m not the biggest fan of Mariah Carey, but I have to give her props for her new music video.  Made for her single “Touch My Body,” it features Jack McBrayer, best known for his hilarious role as the nerdy paige on the sit com 30 Rock.  He plays a […]

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Truth be told, I absolutely loathe the word “preggers” but anyway…
 Half the media is reporting singer Ashlee Simpson is pregnant with rocker/boyfriend Pete Wentz’s baby and the other half of the media is saying it’s just a rumor.
Decide for yourself!
Wedding and Baby in May: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20191739,00.html
 Wentz denies rumors to MTV: http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/35947

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            A week from today, Saturday, April 19th, artists, fans, and labels will pay homage to the independently owned music store on Record Store Day.  Many national recording artists, including Metallica, The Donnas, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, will participate by doing in-store signings or performances at various record shops across […]

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My last event took me all the way out to the boonies of Silver Spring, to the Quarry House Tavern where UMD’s own dj group Fives was spinning. If you’ve ever wanted to see all of Maryland’s annoying hipsters in one place, catching a show of Fives is your best bet. That girl […]

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It’s a shame that our generation never had the chance to experience Woodstock, but we are lucky for the many opportunities we now have to attend other great music festivals. Each passing year finds more and more of them getting bigger and better as promoters try to top each other in ticket sales. […]

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Urgent. Urgent. Emergency. Urgent Urgent Urgent. Remember that song? I do.

This is an urgent message about the upcoming Crazy Quilt Music Festival.

It’s coming.

April 19th

11 am- 9 pm.

Old Greenbelt, MD

Roosevelt Plaza (the town square!)

FREE

All Ages

It is going to be excellent. Bands from all over the DC area, as well as bands from UMCP (alum and current […]

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