Mouthful of Graffiti

This was a Brad-on-Brad MOGPOD exclusive. As if awakening like Rip Van Winkle, Bradley James Hayes is back and seizing on every opportunity that comes his way and before it’s “Gone”. There aren’t a lot of solo country artists in the original Baltimore music scene so we’re happy he took the time to stop by. One part dreamer, another father and another musician,  you’ll soon find out, there’s a &quo...

The MOG was on location at the Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale at the Bel Air Armory to do a quick recap with some of the local authors! (Picture clockwise: D.A. Jennings, Steven Landry, Robert Broomall & Stephanie Guzman) Podcast Order: #StevenLandry #DAJennings #RobertBroomall #StephanieGuzman Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.

Original video link:  https://vimeo.com/643296586 Ian McGinty is best known for his comic book work with Rick & Morty, Adventure Time and a lot more. In the spirit of Transcendent Events's Stellar Con, coming to the APGFCU Arena on November 20th, we hopped on a ZOOM call to discuss how he got into the industry, what he's been working on and his years in the Baltimore music scene with...

Today on the show I’m sitting down with artist and activist, Femi the Drifish, most recently known for his work with his Out of Water Experience. Femi is a larger than life personality and a Mid-Atlantic wordsmith with a tendency to weave theater, spoken word and slam poetry into his musical compositions. He’s a talented and thoughtful musician, teacher and father with a worldly and otherworldly b...

This is PART II. If you haven't listened to PART I, stop now and go back! Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.

Rest your bones for a special Halloween edition of the MOG podcast with Kevin Noonkester of Following Lights and Mr. Old Year and Gary Holmes of Skitzo Calypso, We Love the Underground and [occasionally] Veteran Avenue. It should be no surprise that horror films have inspired some spooky music, with bands like, The Cramps, The Misfits, Dokken, Blue Oyster Cult and more, so, today we’re goin’ to ta...

Frank Grocholski is a well-known and seasoned session and touring guitarist, who plays original and cover music, and is currently residing in Baltimore, Maryland. I’ve known Frank for a lot of years and he just keeps gettin’ better; opportunities keep coming his way. It’s a real treat to have Frank on the show between Cowboy Mouth tour dates. Join me in welcoming Frank to the show! #Music #Baltimo...

Mike Potter has been an active supporter and participant in the local music scene for nearly two decades. Whether it was smashing the kit with Skitzo Calypso, Speedogs, Kings of the Revolution or Out of the Cold you could always hear him coming; you have even seen in playin’ the bass in We Love the Underground.  Mike is an incredibly talented musician with a lot of albums under his belt and we’re...

On this show, I’m welcoming a man who deserves his own rock n’ roll introduction music – a man many of us have seen 'round town; at a show, gettin’ the low down on the down low. He’s a rock n’ roll journalist with a lot of ‘Experience’ and isn’t afraid to do his job, even if it means pissing off a beyond their prime 80’s rock outfit. One part Steve Vai and another, Share Gardner, a legend bir...

FALL FESTIVAL Event: 10/15/21 | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM The Kelly Bell Band will be performing from 5 - 6:30 PM. Website: PhatBlues. Com Rain Date: 10/17/21 * Parking: A & B Lots * Details: Carnival games and prizes, train rides, balloon artist, food concessions, various vendors selling or advertising their products/services, family friendly craft activities and more. The first 100 kids in costume g...

You may know Athena Hiotis from her early musical years in Baltimore's own Playground Etiquette, her more recent art-alternative project, RÊVE, which is described as a fusion of cinematic, indie rock sounds with stunning visuals and a visceral performances or you may have heard the other projects she's involved with, like Steep Steps and Circuit Villains. No matter where you heard the na...

Many of you may know Matt Weitzel from the Baltimore based alternative rock trio, Breakforth, but Matt has a long history of working behind the scenes at some pretty well-known rock radio stations, like 100.7 The Bay and 98 Rock. No matter the platform, Matt is an enthusiastic supporter of local, regional and national music and today he is here to tell us about his musical journey and how he juggl...

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On this episode, Kevin Noonkester and I discuss his new solo album, Following Lights. Kevin has been in a variety of projects since the 90's - bands you've probably heard about or seen around town, like: Mr. Old Year, Uncle Joe's Funeral or Back to the Garden.  He's been workin' at it for years, tryin' to find and provide answers through his music and lyrical composit...

This episode was produced on 9/24/2021. You should only have one question in your mind, who is Will Sims? Simply, Will Sims is a staple in the Baltimore music scene and has released a lot of music over the years, often solo, but also with alternative rock outfit, Roll It Over. He’s put out a number of albums and in the near future, he’ll be droppin' another. Be sure to visit whoiswillsims dot...

On this episode, I was joined by the extremely talented singer/songwriter, pianist and guitarist of The Dead Pens, Ms. Danah Koch. Danah has played in a variety of projects and is quickly breaking into the Baltimore music scene as an original solo musician; she's takin' the Mid-Atlantic world by the proverbial horns.   You may know Danah from The Dead Pens or filling the walls with her h...

From Red Valley Nursery to Circuit Villains to his collaborative musical concept, Liquid Robots, Steven Thomas is the 'Scriptwriter' in his own 'Dopamine Machine' dream and has made a hell of a name for himself in the Baltimore music scene. At the core, his main musical projects are alternative rock, indie or pop fusion, but Steven Thomas isn't just a musician, he's a...

Today, our bass player series continues. Rob Landon is best known as the bassist from Baltimore's hard rock and metal outfit, From Nothing, but he stopped by to discuss a new project he's working with; a heavy and melodic Mid-Atlantic hard rock group that calls itself, Lenne. #music #baltimore #fromnothing #lenne As always, we did a deep dive into the origin story of this original artist...

Jesse Johnson is a funkadelic bassist and co-writer for a variety of Mid-Atlantic bands. Some may remember Jesse Johnson from his alternative rock years in Baltimore's own Yours Ever Truly, but these days he's bringin' the beach and the streets to your stereo with his melting pot, eclectic reggae rock quintet, The Vibesmen. But, when he's not doin' that, he's rockin&a...

On this episode, Derrick Credito talks about his recent loss, in hopes to raise awareness about opioid addiction. As always, we did a deep dive into the origin story of this original artist from Baltimore, MD. Special thanks to our sponsors: REB Records, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Baltimore Decal Gal, Black Eyed Suzie's, Music Land, Double Groove Brewery, Caprichos Books Sponsored by the Harf...

This episode was produced on August 26, 2021. The other day, I had 25 year jazz improvisation reunion with wing and meat connoisseur Mr. Brian Rumbley. Brian has played in a variety of Mid-Atlantic groups over the years and has an insatiable appetite for music and pushing his own audio boundaries and knowing what’s possible when it comes to filling up the low end. He's made a hell of name for...

Nic Ellison is not just a promoter and supporter of local music, he's also a fan.  I've known Nic for nearly 20 years and have watched him grow to find his place in the Baltimore music scene. If he's not partying, he's throwing the party. Join me in welcoming Nic Ellison to THE MOG! Thanks again to guest co-host Gary Holmes for joining us for this episode! As always, we did a d...

This episode was produced on August 22, 2021 Equal parts Dos Equis 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' and Brad Pitt, Tim Lockemy belongs in the local Parthenon for his accomplishments in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He’s an actor, musician, model and a proud father.  He’s been workin’ vigorously over the past 6 years to build his brand and he’s here today to tell us how his careers are...

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This episode was produced on August 16, 2021 From Peabody Conservatory to Arizona Bay to We Love the Underground to Goodbye July to Rise Among Rivals to his cover band, Fantasm, Patrick “One” Sise “Fits All” has established himself as work horse guitarist in the Baltimore music scene.  During his time in We Love the Underground to present, and I’m sure his other band mates would attest, he’s as go...