Sanity Lounge

In this episode, Sparks, Ricky Wise, and Quack join us to talk about launching the first Woodshed Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. We discuss the vision behind the event, this year's lineup, volunteer...

<p>In this episode, Sparks, Ricky Wise, and Quack join us to talk about launching the first Woodshed Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.</p><p>We discuss the vision behind the event, this year's lineup...

<p>We had Chris Hartman and Liz Rawlings of Let’s Go! Music Festival in the Lounge for a deep dive into the festival's history and the current lineup.</p><p>As the brother-and-sister team behind one of Maryland's...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Judy Neff, co-owner and head brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company.</p><p>We talk about her PhD in microbiology, the origins of Checkerspot Brewing, the Baltimore craft beer scene...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sessa for a conversation about WTMD, Baltimore music history, and the projects and events he’s helped organize throughout the years.</p><p>We talk about Baltimore Unsigned, First...

<p>John Rallo is back in the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode.</p><p>This time we’re talking about the 1999 film The 13th Warrior — the cult classic starring Antonio Banderas that blends Viking lore, action...

<p>We had Mariah Bonner in the Lounge for a conversation and an intimate live performance. </p><p>Mariah brought a unique set, singing in English, French, and Spanish, with Marcus Dagan accompanying on keys, bringing a...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by the Fitzkee Brothers for a conversation and a one-hour live performance recorded in the Lounge.</p><p>We talk about their music, their process, and what they’ve been working...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Ed Hough, a Baltimore-based drummer known for his work with Smooth Kentucky, Ed Hough’s Allman Brother Collective, and Ed Hough's Dead Collective.</p><p>We talk about his projects...

<p>We had @BigMeadow in the Lounge for conversation and a live performance. </p><p>We talked about the band’s sound, what they’ve been working on, and their upcoming album release show at the Creative Alliance on April...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by pianist and composer Marcus Dagan for a conversation and live performance in the Lounge.</p><p>We talk about his career, musical influences, and approach to composition and...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Gravedigger’s Biscuits, featuring members of Iron Boss, From the Hills, and Jade.</p><p>We talk about their sound, how the project came together, playing shows, and what’s next, along...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band, a Baltimore funk-rock/jam band known for groove-driven songs and improvisation.</p><p>We talk about how the band formed, their sound, and their approach...

<p>In Episode 62, we’re joined by Piedmonsters for music and conversation.</p><p>We talked about Piedmont blues, their sound, how the band formed, and what’s next — plus a live performance recorded in the...

<p>This Sanity Cinema episode was recorded in 2024 and sat unreleased — until now.</p><p>We revisit Predator (1987) and talk through what makes it a classic, from the cast and setting to the way it blends action...