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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Thursday, October 9th – Billy Colucci Trio
Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. at 7:30 PM – $15 ($12 for members)
Billy Colucci has some serious jazz piano chops. Get your tickets ahead of time because they might sell out. Colucci lives in Fells Point so maybe you can grab a drink with him in Canton after the show.
More info here.
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- Sunday, October 12th – B.Y.O. Vinyl at The Crown
The Crown, 1910 N. Charles St. at 8:00 PM – FREE, of course
Imagine a bar that allows you to bring your own vinyl and then serves you delicious (cheap) drinks. Well, The Crown on Charles St. in Station North is making that happen. Sunday night…be there.
Find more info here.
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Saturday, October 11th – Tom Malenski Family Fundraiser
Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. at Afternoon/Night – Donation
On Friday September 27th an Ottobar employee, Tom Malenski, was stabbed and killed outside of the venue. The Baltimore music community has been very shook by the tragic events and Ottobar is holding a fundraiser on Saturday to help out Tom’s family. They are asking for donations from $5 to$200 dollars. Your donation gets you tickets to the mid-afternoon (mellow) and late-night (loud) concerts featuring a variety of bands.
More info here.
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.