Bmore Music Picks is a weekly feature that highlights shows, concerts or events to check out in Baltimore and the surrounding area. While it’s not a comprehensive events calendar, our picks are diverse and may highlight jazz, rock, folk, noise, punk, hip-hop, R&B, metal, experimental or just about any other sub-genre or style that helps make Baltimore’s music scene varied and vibrant.
For a more comprehensive events calendar, check out the Culture Fly, Show Space, or Weekly.Citypaper.com.
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Wednesday, May 6thrd – The Bros. Landreth and ellen cherry
Metro Gallery, at 7:00 PM – $12
Enjoy the bluesy wail of The Landreth Brothers and their electric guitars. Baltimore songwriter, ellen cherry is opening the show and she never disappoints.
More info here.
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Friday/Saturday, May 8th/9th – Maryland Film Festival – Breaking a Monster
MICA Gateway Building (Friday) at 8:00PM & Windup Space (Saturday) at 1:30PM – $12
This documentary about the breakout success of Brooklyn-based indie band, Unlocking The Truth, who’s members are all thirteen years old. There are tons of films I can’t wait to see at this year’s Maryland Film Festival — I implore you to get out to see a flick or two or five. Check out the schedule here.
More info here.
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Saturday, May 9th – Three Red Crowns / Barnyard Sharks / Brooks Long
The Crown, 1910 N. Charles St. at 9:00 PM – $5
I haven’t seen Barnyard Sharks yet but I heard they put on a raucous show. Local favorite, Brooks Long brings a retro blend of R&B, soul and blues. This will be a great night.
More info here.
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Author Taylor DeBoer grew up in the Baltimore area and studied Writing and Sociology at Loyola University Maryland. He is a local writer, music lover, and edits a website that he co-founded, Manikmusic.net. Follow him on Twitter at TayDeBoer23.