So I’m back from a self imposed hiatus thanks to a crippling bout of writer’s block and assorted other odds and ends that I’ve had to deal with. So let’s just say that I’ve been on Spring Break. In honor of Teacher Appreciation week (Go ahead, hug a teacher. You know you want to.), here […]
Ears Wide Open: When It Comes To Cover Songs There’s Just Nothing As Good As the Original…Usually
I’ll be the first one to admit it. I’m a bit of a music snob. This is not to suggest that I don’t recognize the place that artists like Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and others have in the pop culture lexicon. But musically, they don’t do much for me. I feel the same way about […]
Charlie Daniels Band Surprise Headliner at Havre de Grace Seafood Festival in August
For weeks, there has been talk around Havre de Grace about a surprise, big-name band that may be coming to perform at the Seafood Festival next summer. City officials and event organizers have been tight-lipped about (and, eventually, contractually-bound from) discussing the name of the performer until tonight, when it was revealed the special guest […]
Bel Air July 4th Event Results: Hamster/Turtle Racing, Frog Jumping, Horseshoe Pitching, Watermelon Eating, Bands, Floats and More
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee: BEL AIR, JULY 4, 2010 — COMPLETE AND OFFICIAL RESULTS OF ALL EVENT COMPETITIONS AND PARADE AWARDS. Note: the winners’ names for the daytime events were recorded by volunteers in handwriting at the scene. Every attempt has been made to be accurate but apologies are made in advance […]
Bel Air Community Band hosts 2010 Maryland Community Band Day
Sunday, June 13, 2010, the Bel Air Community Band will host the 2010 Maryland Community Band Day. This is an annual gathering of community bands from around the state. Here is this years line up: 1:00 Browningsville Coronet Band 2:00 Montgomery Village Community Band 3:00 Rockville Concert Band 4:00 Columbia Concert Band 5:00 Olney Concert […]
Bowden: “Bel Air High School Music Tradition Remains Strong”
From Chuck Bowden, Director – The Bel Air Drama Company, Bel Air High School: On Wednesday, May 12th, The Bel Air High School Music Department presented their final concert of the year in the NEW Bel Air Auditorium. It was wonderful to see the students of Bel Air High School carrying on the traditions of […]
Bel Air High Wraps Up Spring Concert Series With 3 Concerts
From Harford County Public Schools: Bel Air High School wraps up its Spring Concert Series with three concerts this coming week: Monday May 10 (Men’s and Women’s Chorus, 9th Grade Band) Tuesday May 11 (Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble) and Wednesday May 12 (Symphonic Band and Counterpoints.) On Monday, May 12, the Bel Air High School […]
Spring Concert in Bel Air Honors “Mr. D”
Another fine turnout of lovers of great music, performed by the Bel Air Community Band Sunday afternoon. This was a special ‘spring concert’ that concluded with a masterful arrangement, “Anthem” composed by Patrick Burns, who was on hand for the first ever performance. Anthem is dedicated to the life and talent of the late Ray […]