Category: Local

Lit&Local: VA Rapper Wolfe, “Hip-Hop Head” & Future Headliner

From Chesapeake, Virginia, Kevin Wolfe is a Virginia Wesleyan graduate pursuing his passion as a rapper and a “hip-hop head”. Having opened for artists like Juicy J, Wu Tang, and Trey Songz, his experience as a rapper and entrepreneur has grown extensively. His lyricism is built upon his gained knowledge as a political science junkie and …

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Distinguished Communicators Headline in Political & Policy Forum

By: Jacqueline Reed | Edited By: Nicholas Reynoso | Photo Credits: Mimi Albano Former Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley and Co-Creator of Showtime’s The Circus Mark McKinnon were two of the many speakers featured in the Political & Policy Communication Forum, Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. Sponsored by The Insight …

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Best of The Nice Guys: Trick or Treating

Cory went trick or treating one time in high school. Matt expressed his strong disdain for Cory’s actions. An argument ensues… Is it OK to go trick or treating in high school? Let us know what you think @WGMU on Twitter. Be sure to tune in to the Nice Guys every Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30 …

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Lit&Local: Transviolet on Tour, Changing the Meaning of Pop

L.A. based band Transviolet is one indie ensemble that is taking the pop revolution by storm. No less than amateur, their upbeat Cali-style classics, mixed with their dark demeanor, is an updated collection up against seemingly alliterated sounds of pop, Top 40 “hits”. Now on tour alongside LANY, coasting through the East Coast, The Kinda Tour connects viewers …

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A Talk With Keith Wortman, Creator/Exec. Producer of Dear Jerry 2

Over the weekend, Blackbird Presents played out two Jerry Garcia tribute shows alongside featured artists to embrace the musical legend’s 30 years of work and musical diversity. Last night, Dear Jerry 2 attributed Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia in a methodical performance that honors the artist who challenged the standards of music up until now. Before showtime, WGMU’s Director of …

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FLOTUS at GMU: WGMU Coverage

Listen to WGMU’s coverage of Michelle Obama’s speech at the rally for Hillary Clinton, at George Mason University. Including interviews from the crowd and highlights from the speech. “These events offer great value to our community,” said Paul Liberty, vice president of government and community relations for Mason. “It’s an honor to have the first lady …

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Lit&Local: Nemes Live Acoustic Performance, Talks about Touring

Boston Band Nemes (pronounced knee-miss) joins Local Music Director Jackie Reed in the live on-air studio to talk about their tour throughout the East Coast, reminiscing about last night’s show at the Camel in Richmond. Since 2008, Nemes has experimented with the genre of indie and folk rock in creating a sound that sets them apart …

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Made in the USA, Fairfax Performance this Saturday

From Fredericksburg, Virginia, Made in the USA is not your typical bar band. They are greater than the bar crowds filled with greasy food, watered down cocktails, and sweaty people. Instead, they bring the “class” in classic rock. Made in the USA is a cover band that plays classic rock ranging from Bruce Springsteen to ZZ Top to Tom Petty …

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Glass Animals @ Echostage 9/25

Hailing from Oxford, England, Glass Animals are a psychedelic meets alternative meets indie rock band but they would happily tell you that they’re genre-less. Following their breakout success of their debut full length Zaba in 2014, the group released How to Be a Human Being August 26th earlier this year. The new album has a clear …

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Lit&Local: The Radiographers Scheduled To Play in DC Tonight!

Joined today on DJ Jackie Reed’s show, “Jammin’ with Jackie”, was Mike Houser, guitarist and vocalist of The Radiographers. As a last minute conversation, Houser took time to speak about his band, musical influences, and information about tonight’s show at DC9. The feel good indie band formed at the University of Maryland, and has been …

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