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    Not just Juvenile and Patti: Here’s the local talent to cheer on at AFRAM

    Partygoers dance to the music at AFRAM's Roots and Family Stage.
    God only knows what we lost with Brian Wilson
    One of the things I loved most about former Beach Boy Brian Wilson was that he was weird. I mean that as a compliment.
    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12:  Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
    Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
    Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
    Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
    Sly Stone, leader of the revolutionary Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82.
    Sylvester "Sly" Stone of Sly and the Family Stone appears in April 1972.
    Wu-Tang brings the ruckus and gives shoutout to superfan Mayor Brandon Scott as crowd goes wild in Baltimore
    Follow along with The Baltimore Banner’s live blog for real-time updates, photos and behind-the-scenes moments from our reporters on the ground at Wu-Tang's kickoff of its final tour.
    Method Man performs with the Wu-Tang Clan at CFG Arena in Baltimore on June 6, 2025. This is their very first stop on their tour. Crowds sang along and threw up the “W” with their hands during ACT 1, which included tracks such as “Protect Ya Neck”, “WTC Ain’t Nuthin to F*ck Wit”, and “Bring Da Ruckus”.
    Hip-hop trailblazer Dapper Dan Midas sets the stage for queer Baltimore talent
    Dapper Dan Midas, who just released an EP about his love of WWE wrestling, helps kick off this summer’s “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series and the city's Pride celebrations.
    Dapper Dan Midas, a veteran of Baltimore’s hip-hop scene, is curating the kickoff of the “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series.

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    7 things to do in Annapolis: Paint Annapolis kicks off arts month
    If you’ve noticed people standing around with easels and paintbrushes this week, you’ve captured the essence of Paint Annapolis.
    Dueling Brushes, an open air competition that kicks off Paint Annapolis, took place Sunday. But arts will be out all week capturing the city.
    Baltimore rap duo’s shocking sound is testing boundaries and winning praise
    Baltimore rap duo Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals discuss their latest album, “A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears.”
    Brian Ennals, left, and Tariq “Infinity Knives” Ravelomanana in front of the shop Eric 500.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride Parade is political, but it’s good fun, too
    Although the Annapolis Pride Parade is the city’s most politically charged event, the march and the festival that follow it on Saturday remain a fun, community-oriented event.
    A person dressed in an animal costume waves to people along West Street during the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2024.
    ‘Boots on the Ground’ was already viral. Baltimore’s dance makes it even better.
    As 803Fresh’s “Boots on the Ground” takes off, Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew is putting their own spin on the viral hit.
    Members of Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew, from left: Ryan Daly a.k.a. Ayo Shag, Charvez Mackall a.k.a. TSU Rum and Terry Wedington a.k.a. TSU Terry.
    Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”
    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain.

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    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Peale Women Painters’ explores hidden members of American arts dynasty
    Three new art exhibits opening for Memorial Day offer a good opportunity to see another side of Annapolis, its visual arts. It's also a parade weekend in Annapolis, and time for alfresco dining to return to West Street.
    Sarah Miriam Peale's 1830 self-portraits is one of 22 works included in a new exhibit at Hammond Harwood House in Annapolis examining women painters of Peale dynasty of early American painters. It runs through Aug. 15.
    7 things to do in Annapolis includes a chance to see the Blue Angels, loud and beloved
    All but the joyless few in Annapolis will step outside Tuesday and Wednesday to marvel as the Blue Angels paint the Chesapeake Bay sky with speed, smoke and daring, along with other great things to do in the coming week.
    The Blue Angels complete their annual flyover above Annapolis during the Naval Academy’s commencement week on May 22, 2024. Gladys Schultz looks up in awe at the jets as they do stunts in the air.
    Baltimore’s Turnstile unleashes joyful chaos in the park — and raises $35k for a cause
    In celebrating the band’s new album release, Turnstile put on a free concert at Baltimore’s Wyman Park Dell over the weekend to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.
    Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell  in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 2025 to raise donations for Health Care for the Homeless.
    The history of Preakness party debauchery (and what to expect now)
    Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.
    Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
    Former Rams Head Live! music venue to reopen as Nevermore Hall
    Nevermore Hall is replacing the downtown Baltimore music venue Rams Head Live, which hosted its last concert in December.
    Rock band Taking Back Sunday perform at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2024.

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    Former Rams Head Live! music venue to reopen as Nevermore Hall
    Nevermore Hall is replacing the downtown Baltimore music venue Rams Head Live, which hosted its last concert in December.
    Rock band Taking Back Sunday perform at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2024.
    Baltimore club music says ‘Wut Wut’ to the world with ‘Fortnite’ emote
    Baltimore Club music and its dance culture have reached plenty of milestones over the years. Add “Fortnite” to the list.
    Terry "TSU Terry" Wedington performs three classic Baltimore dance moves.
    T-Pain, Wyclef Jean to headline slimmed-down Preakness Stakes
    Without the usual infield music festival, Preakness 150 is calling on Wyclef Jean and T-Pain to entertain music fans at Baltimore’s annual Triple Crown race.
    T-Pain performs during halftime of the AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium in January 2024.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: May brings books, women of song and Italian sausage
    The first weekend in May is one of the busiest of the year in Annapolis, with festivals celebrating books, food, art and music. Oh, and you can catch a new stage production, too.
    The Annapolis Book Festival at Key School returns May 3, 2025 with authors, panel discussions and a used book sale.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes Cure tribute, Towsontown Spring Festival
    Spring has arrived in Baltimore County, from the return of Catonsville’s farmers market to the 56th annual Towsontown Spring Festival.
    Friday You're in Love? Enjoy an evening of Gathering Gloom with fellow Cure fans and reminisce about Robert Smith's fantastic hair and makeup.
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