Frank Zappa

Baltimore and fighter John Rallo 'Must Love Cats'

2012-03-16 08:31:00

When the "Show Your Soft Side" campaign debuted last year, Baltimore learned that real tough guys treat animals with soft hands -- and people across the county took notice. They were impressed to hear about the likes of Raven Jarret Johnson, MMA...

Passing on the torch of local arts

2011-12-15 09:11:00

It was a great experience being arts editor in Howard County the past 25 years. This was a dream job for a guy like me and I can't believe I'm walking away from it this week with nary a kick nor a scream. I'll always treasure the opportunities the job...

Louis R. Mills Jr.

2011-09-22 00:00:00

Louis R. "Lou" Mills Jr., a nationally known and highly regarded recording engineer who was called "Baltimore's Godfather of Sound" and whose Cold Spring Lane studio was a destination for stars and musicians, died Friday of a heart attack at St. Joseph...

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more

2011-09-12 05:37:00

MOVIES OPENING (Friday) I Don’t Know How She Does It Drive The Lion King 3-D Straw Dogs NOTABLE TV Monday: Anderson (talk-show premiere; syndicated) Monday Night Football: New England at Miami (season premiere; 7 p.m.; ESPN) Bachelor Pad...

Baltimore's true identity: black history

2011-09-06 03:00:00

A new vision for our city in the 21st century is sorely lacking from the discourse in the Baltimore City mayor's race. Sure, lowering property taxes is a good idea, but it is not a game changer — even if it could be done without slashing city...

Meet the Band: Polkadot Cadaver

2008-06-05 00:00:00

Hometown // Baltimore Members // Todd Smith, vocals and guitar; Jasan Stepp, guitar, keyboards and programming; John Ensminger, drums and percussion Founded in // 2007 Style // Progressive metal Influenced by // System of a Down, Radiohead, Beck,...

Meet the Band: 3fifths

2008-04-03 00:00:00

Hometown // Baltimore Current members // Tim Nodar, vocals and guitar; Josh Dunevant, bass and vocals; Matt Ellis, guitars and vocals; Jack Loercher, drums Founded in // 2006 Style // rock Influenced by // The Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa, Michael...

Meet the Band: Jukebox the Ghost

2008-03-06 00:00:00

Hometown // Washington Current members // Ben Thornewill, piano and vocals; Tommy Siegel, guitar and vocals; Jesse Kristin, drums and vocals Founded in // 2004 Style // indie rock Influenced by // the Flaming Lips, the Smiths, Frank Zappa Notable //...

Eight by Ten Club

2005-09-29 00:00:00

Formerly the Funk Box, the club is still in transition. Business owner Tim Walther hopes the new band schedule will skew more indie, inching away from its one time lineup of mostly jam bands. Where // 8-10 E. Cross St. / 410-625-2000 Web site //...

Ray Jozwiak

2005-04-14 00:00:00

Hometown: Baltimore Current members: Ray Jozwiak, piano. Founded in: September 2003 Style: Jazz/funk Influenced by: Vince Guaraldi; Frank Zappa; Tony Bennett. Notable: Jozwiak writes his own music. He has two records out -- the most recent one is...

Kustom Blend

2005-11-03 00:00:00

Hometown: Baltimore Current members: John Williams, bass; Jon Maurer, piano and vocals; Rob Selznick, guitar and vocals; Todd Boyle, drums Founded in: 2000 Style: piano-heavy rock 'n' roll Influenced by: Frank Sinatra, Pantera, Blind Melon, Dave...

Esmirelda and the Tidbits

2006-04-06 00:00:00

Hometown: Columbia Current members: Esmirelda Grecco, lead vocals and rhythm guitar and vibraslap; Francene Machetto, bass and backing vocals; Jimmy Driggers, lead guitar and backing vocals; John Grecco, drums Founded in: 200 Style: hard rock with a...

Drummer Vinnie Colaiuta at the Herbie Hancock concert Thursday. Colaiuta has also worked with Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell.

2012-05-03 00:00:00

Jerry Schatzberg, American, b. 1927. 'Frank Zappa, 'Himself 1967, printed 2009, chromogenic print 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm). Courtesy of Jerry Schatzberg. On display in Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, at the Allentown Art Museum Feb. 11-May 13.

2012-02-02 13:50:46

When:Jan. 4 The daughter of Frank Zappa, Moon Unit kicked off the crush of 2012 breakups when she announced plans to divorce her husband of nine years.

2012-01-26 14:18:12