rock opera

October 5th & 6th, 2012, on The Signal:  

The War of 1812 is remembered in paintings, legends, and one very famous song, but its story has never been the subject of a rock opera – until now. We meet the minds behind 1814! The Rock Opera! 

We hit the streets with Matt Kelley and 700 of his fellow cyclists to experience the revelry of the monthly Baltimore Bike Party.

Janice Greene of the Griot’s Circle of Maryland joins us with a folktale about the benefits of learning a second language

Where the jobs at?  In Maryland, that is. That’s the question Sheilah asks two economists, Andy Bauer, regional economist at the Baltimore branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve, and Richard Clinch, director of economic research at the University of Baltimore’s Jacob France Institute. Also, the Baltimore Rock Opera Society presents a double feature for its sophomore season.  Plus, Tim Kabara on the band Dope Body’s new album, Nupping--and the Maryland Morning Screen Test presents Wide Angle Youth Media.