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The Old Part Of Town

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The Old Part Of Town is a Baltimore-based Americana band, formed in 2013 to serve as a vehicle for the songwriting and musical talents of Matt Douglass and Sam Nitzberg. Mining the rich musical landscape of folk, rock and roll, country-western and blues, their dynamic live shows are peppered with covers of hidden gems from an eclectic range of musical sources.

Longtime friends, and veteran members of several Baltimore bands, Matt and Sam teamed up in 2010 to play some acoustic dates, which led to standout performances at tribute concerts to Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, and to their 2012 EP, "Grayest Hits." They formed the band soon afterwards. Seasoned players performing well-crafted and timeless material, showcasing tight vocal harmonies and tasteful musicianship, The Old Part of Town brings a wealth of musical knowledge and abilities to the stage, and has a natural, easy-going manner and a genuine, infectious camaraderie.

In the last several years The Old Part of Town has augmented their schedule to include curating and hosting special tribute concerts to John Prine and to The Band, at the Rams Head in Annapolis, The Creative Alliance in Baltimore, and WTMD-FM in Towson.

In 2015 The Old Part Of Town recorded their self-titled debut CD, garnering strong reviews. Their latest effort, "Second Avenue," was released in the summer of 2018.

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The Old Part Of Town
Matt Douglass - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, resonator, mandolin, lap steel
Sam Nitzberg - Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin
Steve Raskin - Drums/percussion, vocals
Upright Dave Frieman - Bass
Brian Whaley - Fiddle, mandolin

The Old Part of Town can perform in configurations of 3-5 musicians to fit your event or venue.

Reviews
"Brings you in as friends listening to shared stories." The Alternate Root
"Homespun Harmonizing." The Modern Folk Music of America
"What is striking is the enthusiasm and joy with which the band plays its music." Rudolf's Music

Videos
"Mabelline" Official Video
"Daily Double" Performance Video
"The Shape I'm In" Performance Video

Hi-Res Photos

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One-Sheets
The Old Part of Town (Debut Album)
Second Avenue

 

Website
www.theoldpartoftown.com
Facebook
www.facebook.com/theoldpartoftown
Bandcamp
theoldpartoftown.bandcamp.com

Contact
music*at*theoldpartoftown.com

 

~UPCOMING GIGS~

Apr17

Village Square Cafe

Saturday, April 17 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Apr 17 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Village Square Cafe, 66 Village Square, Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

TOPOT Quartet (no Steve on drums -- maybe). Outdoor, in the courtyard. FREE.

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May30

Farmacy Brewing

Sunday, May 30 @ 2:00PM — 5:00PMSun, May 30 @ 2:00PM — 5:00PM

Farmacy Brewing, 3100 Black Rock Road, Butler, MD

Free!

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Jun12

Village Square Cafe

Saturday, June 12 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Jun 12 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Village Square Cafe, 66 Village Square, Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

TOPOT Quartet (no Steve on drums -- maybe). Outdoor, in the courtyard. FREE.

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Jun19

Farmacy Brewing

Saturday, June 19 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Jun 19 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Farmacy Brewing, 3100 Black Rock Road, Butler, MD

Free!

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Aug13

Andy Nelson's BBQ

Friday, August 13 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMFri, Aug 13 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Andy Nelson's BBQ, 11007 York Road, Cockeysville, MD

BYOB and FREE

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Aug21

Village Square Cafe

Saturday, August 21 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Aug 21 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Village Square Cafe, 66 Village Square, Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

TOPOT Quartet (no Steve on drums -- maybe). Outdoor, in the courtyard. FREE.

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Oct9

Village Square Cafe

Saturday, October 9 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Oct 9 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

Village Square Cafe, 66 Village Square, Village of Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD

TOPOT Quartet (no Steve on drums -- maybe). Outdoor, in the courtyard. FREE.

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