Fitz and the Tantrums aim to shed 'retro' label

It took Michael Fitzpatrick, the 42-year-old lead singer of Fitz and the Tantrums, many years of toiling as a self-taught studio engineer and aspiring musician in Los Angeles to find the success he craved.

After last Sunday, Mirage Nightclub closed its doors for good

Building owner says an "upscale sports bar" will replace it.

The Zombies stay fresh at Rams Head On Stage

There are at least two remarkable things to note in Colin Blunstone’s voice.

Drake's 'Would You Like a Tour?' comes to Verizon Center on Halloween

Future and Miguel will also perform on the 41-city North American tour.

Go-Go's bring class reunion spirit to Wolf Trap

The stage goes dark. A single spotlight illuminates the drum set.

J. Cole's surprise concert was a reward to 'day one' fans

J. Cole made it clear from the opening song that he wasn't there to run through his radio hits, but rather to thank the fans that had "been there since day one" with an invigorated performance of true-fan favorites.

J. Cole to perform surprise show at Baltimore Soundstage tonight

J. Cole, the North Carolina-based rapper whose sophomore album, "Born Sinner," drops Tuesday, will perform at Baltimore Soundstage tonight, according to Soundstage's Twitter page. It was not announced before this morning.

The xx is still quiet, just not on stage

Singer Romy Madley Croft discusses Aaliyah, playing large venues and being labeled a "quiet" band.

Carly Rae Jepsen, The Wanted to perform at Maryland State Fair

UPDATE (June 10): Mainstream rockers Three Days Grace will perform at the Maryland State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m, according to a press release. Gold Circle Assigned Seating tickets are $40 while general admission tickets are $30. Tickets are on sale now here.

Celebration still navigating a label-less journey for now

The psychedelic Baltimore quintet headlines the Metro Gallery on Friday.

Patti LaBelle, Fantasia to headline African American Festival

She turns 70 later this month, but that's not slowing down R&B veteran Patti LaBelle.

All Stars Sports Bar a misnomer

Details, large and small, were ignored during an Orioles home game against the Yankees.

20 years in, Tim McGraw enters a 'new beginning'

For Tim McGraw, the process of selecting songs for an album and picking movie scripts is no different. He must respond to the material on a basic emotional level.

Artscape 2013 headliners include Bridget Kelly, Kem and more

Other performers scheduled for the July-19-21 weekend include the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jukebox the Ghost, Matmos and more.

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion

There's no word on the lineup or date yet, but the annual festival will be back this year in Columbia.

With an app, Wham City finds its mainstream breakthrough

Country star Brad Paisley is using the technology on his current tour, and most recently, Icona Pop used it on live TV for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards.

Maryland Live Casino keeps energy, foot traffic high

With live table games, casino offers alternative from bar scene.

5 big East Coast music festivals [Pictures]

We've compiled a look at some of the best music fests within reasonable driving distance from Baltimore. Get your road trip mix CDs ready.

ZZ Top epitomizes classic rock 'n' roll cool at Pier Six Pavilion

The hits were played, of course, but it was the trio's unshakable charm that stuck with Lexie Mountain most.

Preakness 2013 headliners pump up the infield

Enthusiastic feedback for contemplative Macklemore and bass-pumping Pitbull.

Preakness 2013 concerts [Pictures]

See pictures of the performances from Preakness 2013.

Goo Goo Dolls singer talks new album, ahead of Black-Eyed Susan Day concert

John Rzeznik on the band's new album, pursuit of perfect song.

As Preakness 2013 arrives, infield shows identity shift from drink-a-thon to music festival

In 2008, Ed DeRosa witnessed the infamy of the Preakness infield — the passed-out partiers, the chucking of full beer cans into crowds and of course, the "Running of the Urinals," where drunken infielders ran down a row of portable toilets. DeRosa, a horse-racing reporter from Lexington, Ky., who attended Preakness from 2005 to 2011, says nothing could have prepared a first-timer for the debauchery.

Dropkick Murphys, The Gaslight Anthem to headline September 'Shindig'

Pigtown rock festival will also include Joan Jett, Clutch and more.

Sweetlife Festival 2013 at Merriweather Post Pavilion [Pictures]

The Sweetlife Festival was held May 11 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The fourth annual music and food festival featured Phoenix, Passion Pit, Kendrick Lamar, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Clark Jr., Solange and more.

HomeSlyce Pizza Bar already a winner downtown

The food, and not the bar, is the main draw as of now

'Murdercastle' a dark departure for the BROS

Full-length 'metal opera' focused on serial killer H.H. Holmes opens Friday

Union Craft Brewing's flagship beers available in cans this week

The Woodberry-based company has increased production capacity by 75 percent.

Silopanna Music Festival won't return this year

Press release does not mention future plans for Silopanna.

Transmodern Festival celebrates a decade of weirdness this weekend

When it comes to festival season in Baltimore, no festival captures the city's eccentric, impossible-to-box-in arts scene like the Transmodern Festival, which kicked off last night.

Cinco de Mayo Baltimore bar specials [Pictures]

First and foremost, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican pride. Beyond that, it's also a busy day at the bars, and Baltimore is no exception. Here are some of the specials offered this weekend.

Watch the new video from Ed Schrader's Music Beat, 'Radio Eyes'

The song comes from "Sub Pop 1000," the Record Store Day compilation from the famous Seattle record label.

A lemon stick in a glass at Ryleigh's Oyster

In honor of FlowerMart and its signature lemon stick treat, Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is featuring a limited edition Lemonstick Crush special Friday and Saturday.