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Shameless Mooks
From the Loose Shoes / Rude Shoes circle of musicians also came the Shameless Mooks (1982-’00s), a rock, reggae, R&B, […]
Rude Shoes
Group evolved from members of the Loose Shoes Rhythm Band: Neil Wolfson (guitar, vocals), Bob Friedman (bass, keyboards, vocals), H. […]
Massey, Edith
Actress / vocalist who found fame as the Egg Lady in the 1974 John Waters film “Pink Flamingos.” Massey had […]
Mambo Combo
Latin and Caribbean dance music group originally formed in 1983. Despite its inauspicious beginnings the band continued quite successfully well […]
Jazz Happens
Part-time jazz/fusion band. Played occasional concerts. Members Al Schlimm (guitar –formerly with Act IV), Anthony Villa (keyboards ex-Bitter Blue, Patch), […]
Ivan & the Executioners
Punk rock studio group. Ivan (lead vocals, autoharp, guitar), M. Bruno Trombetta (guitar), Steve Randall (bass), and ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins (drums […]
Geckos, The
Annapolis based group performed throughout the mid-Atlantic region. A description from their website: “The Geckos musical landscape incorporates Caribbean classic […]
Florence, Frank
Guitarist/vocalist was a member of Two of a Kind (duo with Keith Rockwell), and duo with Ed Lauer seen frequently […]
Da Moronics
Possibly the first punk rock band in Baltimore. Formed in 1977 by Maryland Institute College of Art students and poets […]
Alban, Patrick
Latin, pop, and jazz guitarist came to Baltimore to attend Peabody. He performed locally at the Cat’s Eye Pub, 13th […]






