Frederick Playlist - Miss Lonelyheart

Frederick Playlist - Frederick Jazz Festival 2018

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with John Maestri, co-founder of the Frederick Jazz Festival, as well as Darryl Brenzel, who will perform at this year's Frederick Jazz Festival, set for June 30 along Carroll Creek. Among the things discussed are the city's jazz scene, how Maestri was able to organize a second year of the event, and Brenzel's "The Re-Write Of Spring." Stick around for the end of the episode, where we hear "Blowing Smoke," from Carolyn Malachi, who will be performing at this year's event.

Frederick Playlist - Miss Lonelyheart

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with Andy Stout of Miss Lonelyheart. In a wide-ranging conversation, the two discuss the band's long hiatus - and eventual return - as well as the differences in the music scenes of today and yesteryear, Subversive Magazine (a project Andy helped get off the ground), what's next for Miss Lonelyheart, and a whole bevy of other topics. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we'll hear Miss Lonelyheart's "Thunder Line."

Frederick Playlist - Crooked Hills

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire sits down with Ben Jardeleza, guitarist for the band Crooked Hills. In addition to discussing the band's brand new self-titled LP, they discuss the first Frederick Friends Fest, set for Saturday at the Frederick Eagles Club. Featuring an array of local bands - including Crooked Hills - the concert will be held in memory of Colleen Morin. Stick around for the end of the episode, when we'll hear the band's song, "Deeper South."

Frederick Playlist - Sepia

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire welcomes in Colleen Becker and Ryan Beckelman, two-fourths of Baltimore rock band Sepia. Among the things they discuss are how the band got together nearly 10 years ago, their new album, "Drop Dead, Gorgeous," making your own music video, and how they are already looking to get back in the studio to record. Stick around for the end of the episode, when we hear their song, "Change For You."

Frederick Playlist - Todd C. Walker

For this episode of the Frederick Playlist podcast, host Colin McGuire is joined by local acoustic music stalwart Todd C. Walker. Fun fact: Walker is the only artist in the history of the Frederick Music Showcase to play all four showcases, including the one going down this Thursday. He's the guy in the lobby, strumming his guitar between sets in the theatre. Among the things discussed are F.A.M.E., his own experience working open mics in Frederick, and the status of the current Frederick music scene. Stick around for the end of the episode, where we'll hear his song, "Last Dollar (The Whiskey Song)."