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  1. 2d ago

    A Few Moments With Chris Vos of The Record Company

    NOTE: We initially had a bad connection; parts of the first 90 seconds may sound garbled! Chris Vos, founder and frontman of The Record Company, joins us ahead of the band's return to Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on Monday, August 17. The show is part of the Give It Back to You 10th Anniversary Tour—and, as it turns out, it also marks ten years since the band last played the intimate Annapolis venue. Vos calls Rams Head "one of the greatest rooms ever" and says the return carries more meaning than he initially realized. During the conversation, Vos shares the deeply personal connection between that 2016 Annapolis show and the death of his grandfather. He reflects on growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, the years of doubt before The Record Company broke through, and how the debut album was made before Grammy nominations, major tours and a career in music became reality. He also explains why the band released a raw recording of its first living-room concert, saying artists should not be embarrassed by their growth or allow perfectionism to keep honest work hidden. The interview also explores how Vos approaches performing songs written by a younger version of himself, why every song in the set deserves his full commitment and what decades in music have taught him about work, humility and staying present. He talks about the influence of his family, the importance of respecting the audience and why he views every concert as one fewer opportunity to do what he loves—not one more. He also reveals that his dream gig would be sharing a stage with The Rolling Stones and closes with a reminder that word of mouth remains one of the most powerful ways to support a band. Tickets are available now for their August 17th show at Rams Head On Stage. Have a listen! LINKS: The Record Company (Website) The Record Company (Facebook) The Record Company (YouTube) The Record Company (Instagram) The Record Company (X) The Record Company (Spotify) The Record Company (Tickets)

  2. 6d ago

    Local Business Spotlight: Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

    The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is much more than a museum—it is Maryland's official home for African American history and culture, preserving stories that have shaped not only the state but the nation. This week on the Local Business Spotlight, Executive Director Chanel Compton Johnson shares how the museum serves as both a destination and a gateway, connecting visitors to African American heritage sites and stories throughout Maryland. Johnson discusses the museum's current exhibitions, including She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory, plans for a reimagined permanent exhibit, and why the museum's mission extends beyond preserving history to helping visitors better understand the present. She also talks about the museum's role in education, community partnerships, youth programming, and the importance of making African American history accessible to everyone. It's an engaging conversation about history, art, education, and why this remarkable Annapolis institution deserves far more attention than being called a "hidden gem." If you've never visited the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum—or haven't been in a while—this episode is a great place to start. Have a listen. LINKS: Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (Website) Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (Facebook) Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (Instagram) Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (YouTube) Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (LinkedIn)

    Local Business Spotlight: Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
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