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🎞📽 Today marks the 500th episode of Silver Screen Radio in partnership with Towson University Department of Film, Audio, and Media Arts.

That's a whole lotta movies!

🍿🎬 Grab some popcorn, give it a listen, and explore our archives:

THE GENTLEMEN, SEASON 2 – TU Department of Film, Audio, Media Arts by Kalima Young Dr. Kalima Young dives into Season 2 of The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie’s stylish crime comedy that takes place in Britain’s aristocratic underworld. Dr. Kalima Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Audio, Media Arts at Towson University. Her research explores the impact of race ...

One week from Thursday! Full lineup out now.

The New/Next Film Festival is back again The New/Next Film Festival returns next week for its fourth year with a diverse and exciting slate of features, documentaries, and shorts. Mixing Baltimore-bred selections with more international fare, the slate once again feels vital, like getting spoilers for where cinema as a medium will go in ye...

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – Remembering Irish uilleann piper Paddy Keenan; New music by Farayi feat. The SteelDrivers and Paul Simon feat. Edie Brickell; Old music by Sandy Denny and the Strawbs and Maddy Prior; Music from Ireland, Benin, Israel, Canada, Spain (Galicia), Türkiye/Denmark, England, Democratic Republic of the Congo/USA, Denmark/Norway/Sweden, France (Basque Country), and Scotland plus plenty from the USA; and I caught the little twirly haired bird. Sundays, 10 PM to Midnight EDT on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EDT on WTMD HD2; also streaming on wtmd.org, smart speakers, and WTMD smartphone apps. The show is archived at DetourRadio.com. Follow the link for the Detour playlist and audio for Sunday, September 20th. (photo: Farayi)

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Playlist for Sunday, September 20th - Detour The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – New music by Billy Strings and Shooglenifty; Old music by Dolly Parton feat. Dervish and Arlo Guthrie; Music from Morocco/USA, Canada/USA, Nigeria/Canada, Scotland, England, Costa Rica, Slovakia, Zimbabwe, Spain (Basque Country), and Sweden plus plenty from the USA; and I believe in the train to Honolulu. Sundays, 10 PM to Midnight EDT on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EDT on WTMD HD2; also streaming on wtmd.org, smart speakers, and WTMD smartphone apps. The show is archived at DetourRadio.com. Follow the link for the Detour playlist and audio for Sunday, September 13th. (photo of Billy Strings by Emily Butler)

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Playlist for Sunday, September 13th - Detour The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – Songs for September 11th; New music by The Kennedys and Alicia Witt; Old music by Tempest and Doc & Merle Watson; Music from Slovakia/USA, Canada, Malawi, USA/Portugal, Senegal, Norway/USA, Canada/Ukraine, and Finland plus plenty from the USA; andmercy, mercy, mercy... my parrotfinch is skating home. Sundays, 10 PM to Midnight EDT on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EDT on WTMD HD2; also streaming on wtmd.org, smart speakers, and WTMD smartphone apps. The show is archived at DetourRadio.com. Follow the link for the Detour playlist and audio for Sunday, September 6th. (photo of Maija Kauhanen by Antti Kokkola)

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Playlist for Sunday, September 6th - Detour The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

See you tonight, B-More!

We're closing out WTMD's 2026 First Thursday Festival season with another All-Baltimore All-Star jam!

Here's everything you need to know about WTMD's First Thursday Festival - September 3, 2026:

Just a reminder that First Thursdays are rain or shine. We expect a stray afternoon shower, but nothing after show time. It's going to be a hot one tonight, so prepare accordingly! Water bottles and hydration devices are allowed and encouraged. Check in with our official weather partner WMAR-2 News Baltimore for a detailed hourly forecast.

We're thrilled to welcome back to the stage J Roddy Walston, Pressing Strings, and making their debut, MR VCR! 🎸

Gates open at 5:00 PM, and the music goes from 6 to 10 PM. Admission is FREE, thanks to our members. Become one now at wtmd.org/donate. 🎶

Enjoy a wide variety of local fare and dining options, explore local businesses in the Vendor Village, become inspired by our area's Baker Artists, and take home some one-of-a-kind pieces crafted by our region's makers and manufacturers. 🦀

There's something for everyone at First Thursdays... It's where community happens!

For more information and our FAQs, visit wtmd.org/firstthursdays.

🎨Art by: Emilee Beeson (emileebeeson.com)

WTMD's First Thursdays are presented by The CFG Bank and Baltimore Public Media

A big ol' Baltimore throwback to 2017 for J. Roddy Walston & the Business's last WTMD performance.

An electric show with heaping helpings of rock n' roll prowess, energy, swagger, and... hair. 🎶🤘🎹

We can't wait to see what J Roddy Walston has been up to and hear what he's cooked up for his return to the TMD stage on Thursday!

J. Roddy Walston & The Business - "Heavy Bells" live at WTMD (2017) On Oct. 20, 2017, WTMD once again hosted big-haired Baltimore rocke...

Pressing Strings will return to the First Thursday stage September 3!

There's so much to celebrate this week! Not only the close to a successful 2026 First Thursday season, but the release of their 7th LP, "A Different Place," which you can grab at the merch stand, printed on a mesmerizing emerald green-colored vinyl!

Check out this captivating live session from one of our favorite online music series, Sugarshack Sessions recorded in Bonita Springs, FL:

Pressing Strings - Full Set (Live Acoustic Indie Blues Rock) | Sugarshack Sessions Watch Pressing Strings perform an intimate live acoustic session at...