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FRIDAY FLOW: “MARYLAND MATTERS” BY CHRIS MCDONALD

Published by Munson the Destroyer on November 6, 2009 in Hip-Hop. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

OSBlog02_FridayFlow_MASTEREvery Friday on the OurStage blog, I’ll be featuring a great example of flow and lyricism in hip hop songs pulled from the OurStage ranks. I’ll get the artist’s thoughts on the song, as well as post the lyrics or best verse so fans can follow the flow themselves.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre both rapped about Compton. Nas already rapped about New York City. When was the last time someone rapped about Maryland? Well, Chris McDonald took matters into his own hands, writing his song “Maryland Matters” and putting the Mid Atlantic state back on the map. Even if you’re not from Maryland, you can get the message. Check out what Chris has to say about the song:

Catch his thoughts, pump the song, and check the lyrics after the jump

MARKETPLACE NEWS: NEW GIGS AND GIGS CLOSING SOON – SUBMIT YOUR EPK!

Published by BethanyLeavey on October 21, 2009 in Marketplace News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities around both the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!

This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace Tip: Be sure to check your OurStage Inbox. It sounds obvious, but many bands miss out on opportunities because they found out that a venue was interested in booking them too late. To make sure you don’t miss out, you can opt to have your OurStage messages forwarded to your main email address. Simply log in, click on “Account” in the top right corner of the screen and check the box that reads “Forward OurStage messages to my email.”

Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.

New Gigs

logoLocation: Bay State College Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit Show At Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: December 8, 2009

Application Deadline: November 17, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for one or two bands to open for MTV VMA Best Breakout Boston winners Gentlemen Hall and Spies Like Us at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts fundraiser at Harpers Ferry in Boston on December 8th. Submit your EPK here.

Gigs Closing Soon

FEORTNQTDEGN-320x240-150x150Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 5, 2009

Application Deadline: October 22, 2009

Gig Info: All ages venue in NH looking for three local alternative rock bands for bill with My Lady Four and SEE THE WORLD. If interested and know of other bands to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to additional band websites or profiles. Submit your EPK here.

SHRSTHAQMSNF-320x240Location: No Explanation Records, Fredericksburg, VA

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 24, 2009

Gig Info: Looking for Punk/Alternative bands from VA/DC/MD areas for an all ages show. Submit your EPK here.

RQPLJOMWBWFS-320x240-150x1151Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT

Opportunity: Live Performance

Gig Date: November 14, 2009

Application Deadline: October 31, 2009

Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange to play a 30-45 minute set along side FLW, Beside The Burning Sea, We Came With Plague and Demolition Stereo. Submit your EPK here.

HOT BLOODED

Published by Kate B on September 4, 2009 in Artist Feature, Artist News and Rock. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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Sir Henry Hotspur Percy’s contribution to history was leading an unsuccessful siege against King Henry IV, thereby giving rise to the term “hotspur” — meaning a rash and hotheaded man. A mere 600 years later, a band from Rockville, Maryland has taken the name and given it an update. These days Hotspur signifies something less headstrong, more heartstrong. Think soaring power pop that leads a successful siege against moderation.  Sweeping pianos, chugging guitar distortion, dancey rhythms and epic choruses all combine to create a radio ready collection of storm and stress, love and loathing. On the single “Chandelier,” front man Joe Mach oozes obsession as he sings, “You’ve made it crystal clear / You are the chandelier / And I am the floor beneath you / So low I cannot reach you.” A verbal craft master, Mach injects the music with a good dose of drama, making each line crackle with emotion. But lest you think Hotspur is a band of boldfaced romantics, they do sell booty shorts through their merch store with the tagline, “Drop it like it’s Hotspur.” Sir Henry would be proud.

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50 STATES IN 50 WEEKS… WEEK 11: MARYLAND

Published by BethanyLeavey on August 25, 2009 in Playlists. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , .

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Home of: John Waters, Frederick Douglas, Billie Holiday, Phillip Glass, The U.S. Naval Academy, Babe Ruth, Good Charlotte, O.A.R., Tori Amos, Kathie Lee Gifford, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Toni Braxton

Fun Facts: State flower; black-eyed Susan, state song; “Maryland! My Maryland!” state bird; Baltimore Oriole

The Venues:

Designed by legendary architect Frank Ghery, The Merriweather Post Pavilion was originally intended to be the summer home of the National Symphony Orchestra. Located in Columbia, MD, the 19,000+ capacity venue has hosted the greats of rock and pop, including The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, Jackson Browne and Britney Spears. After three years at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, this year’s Virgin Mobile Festival will be held at the Pavilion. And speaking off the Virgin Mobile Festival, there is good news and bad news. The good news:  Tickets for the August 30th festival are free! The bad news: The show is officially sold out. Fans lucky enough to get tickets will enjoy music from Blink-182, Weezer, Public Enemy, Wale, Girl Talk and more.

If you’re looking for a more intimate setting, check out Charm City Art Space. This DIY music and art space hosts indie rock, punk, folk and ska bands from all over the country and the world.

The Music:

l_bd298f1371c24f4683d182017ca76265Odd Girl Out - Fierce Baltimore pop-punkers Odd Girl Out are here to dispel once and for all the myth that girls can’t rock. The girls combine influences from Joan Jett to The Bangles to Hole to create their own high-energy sound. “Not Sandy” is the kind of track that makes you want to jump up and down and pump your fist in the air.

l_cb31688cecd74831b4819f72f24d0b8cGato & Palenke Music Co. – Just as their members come from all over Latin America, so do Gato & Palenke Music Co.’s influences: salsa, merengue, bomba, cumbia and more. For a band comprised of only strings and percussion, their sound is surprisingly full. Timbal, güira, conga and a variety of other Latin percussion instruments layer upon each other to form a pulsing rhythmic base for electric and acoustic guitars and soulful harmony vocals. You don’t need to speak Spanish to know that “El Incendio” is meant for dancing.

CDQGNVLWABBL-320x240The Unstoppable Nuklehidz – This Baltimore, MD hip hop duo succeeds at the tricky task of mixing socially conscious storytelling with a sense of humor. “Becky” tackles the topic of interracial relationships without sacrificing hooks or wit.

l_9b4853ee22c3493995e768cbcaedca90Tears of Mars - Tears of Mars might be a band of brothers, but the similarities to the JoBros end there. “Waiting to Explode” is a great piece of indie rock with passionate vocals that would sound at home on any record by The Killers or The Strokes.