Some of you might have noticed these tiny buggers floating around Saturday’s craft beer festival along Carroll Creek. What did they mean? Was 7/11 really an inside job? Why is there a skull on one side and the Frederick Playlist logo on the other? What’s happening on 7/11? Who shot JR? Why was it so hot? How does Flying Dog get a beer to taste like Old Bay? Who was that guy handing out beer koozies? These are all great questions. We’ll have answers soon. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
Photo Of The Day
We told you yesterday that we couldn’t find an open mic for Wednesdays (which is why our post later today will be a little different from the other things we’ve had this week), so instead of posting a photo of an open mic that might go down tonight, we thought we’d offer this shot from a Thursday open mic: Bushwaller’s. The face? Brad Newman. He of Knolly Moles and Jack Funk fame. Plus, this picture is far too fun to not post.
What. You thought that just because it’s Memorial Day, we wouldn’t have things to share? Pshhhhhh. We’ve got tons to post this week and plus, don’t forget: It’s Open Mic Week! That’s right. A few weeks ago, some of us went around to various local mics in the area, and now finally, after what seems like forever, we are ready to roll out the photos, videos and absurdly long story to go with it all. We’ll be posting bits and pieces of the story all week and for those who might be interested in seeing the whole thing in print, you can also find it as the cover story in this week’s 72 Hours. But that’s still four days away. In the meantime (and in between time), check out this photo of the drummer Dave Bernet, who helped host the Cafe Nola open mic the week we visited. And why did we start with a photo of this guy? Because that dude is everywhere. No, like really: Dude. Is. Everywhere. Anyway, settle in, friends. Open Mic Week is in full effect!
It’s hump day. There’s milk all over I-70. The weather is a little cooler than most would prefer for this time of year. So, why not reflect back on MACRoCK from about six weeks ago with this shot of Wailin Storms … wailin’ away (sorry, we had to). If this doesn’t say, “The Week Is Halfway Done!” then we don’t know what does. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
It was a long, long weekend (hello, Preakness!). Yet as we were limping our way through the days, we somehow managed to come across the lineup for this year’s Hot August Music Festival. And that reminded us that … well, golly gee, we have photos from last year’s Hot August Music Festival! Thus, we thought we’d look back at this photo of Houndmouth. To learn all you need to know about this year’s slate, click here. Here’s a hint: Counting Crows are headlining. We’ll be back in a little bit with a brand new set of exclusive videos. Are you excited? We are. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
To get us over this hump of a day, let’s look at this photo of Shannon Roberts from Tabasco Bustelo performing at The Opera House a few weekends ago. The performance was part of a set opening for The Hello Strangers over in Shepherdstown, and clearly The Opera House is a very pretty place. And because The Opera House is over in Sheperdstown, now might be a good time to remind you that you can tune in to 89.7 WSHC every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. to hear some local tunes rocking and rolling through the airwaves. What? You thought we weren’t going to remind you at some point this week? Pshhhtttt! Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
Hey, do you know about the First Thursdays concert series that the great WTMD is putting on down in Baltimore? Because you should. This year’s slate kicked off last Thursday with Kopecky, Marah and Strand Of Oaks, and our dear friend Cassandra Mullinix was right there, in on the action. Thus, this photo. You can find out more about the series here, and if you get to the end of an Alive @ Five and realize you’re still hankerin’ for some music … well, this thing continues into the night hours. The weather gets warmer. The music gets louder. What’s not to love? Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
It’s May now, so let’s start focusing on all the outdoor fun you can have this summer. As we said yesterday, our new playlist (below and to the right of these words) features some of the many bands you can check out as part of this year’s Alive @ Five series on the creek, which kicks off next week. Also happening this summer? The Red Wing Roots Music Festival at Natural Chimneys Park in Mount Solon, Virginia, on July 10, 11 and 12. The Steel Wheels are the host band, so we thought we’d share this shot from them at the Weinberg’s Americana Fest a couple months ago. The event will also feature The Punch Brothers, Robert Earl Keen and much, much more. We’re thinking about making the trip. Are you? Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
Hey, did you know it’s Audrey Hepburn’s birthday today? She would have been 85 today. Anyway. Check out this photo of The Sea Life at last month’s MACRoCK. We don’t really have a food reason to be plucking this particular photo out of nowhere, but they look to be having fun, right? Right. So … well …. happy Monday! Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.
It’s Wednesday. The sun is out. The temperatures are rising. It’s 10 a.m. There is only one day left of April. And, as you know well enough by now, we love us some Hello Strangers. So, check out this photo from their performance at the Opera House in Shepherdstown on Saturday. By all accounts, the show was fabulous, the Strangers were awesome, and the Opera House is still one of the great venues around. If you haven’t picked up a copy of the Strangers’ latest set, you need to get hip, friends. You’re missing out. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Mullinix. For more of her photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/bucketofrock.