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01/22/2025

Thanks to WTMD’s sustaining members, we are able to provide our community with local radio free of charge! 📻🌎

If you are a monthly contributor, THANK YOU! 🙏

To make an even bigger impact, consider switching your payment method to direct debit from your bank account. You'll never need to worry about expired credit cards, updating your payment info, or a lapsed membership.

Plus, and it saves the station thousands of dollars a year on credit card fees—ensuring that more of your donation goes directly to making the music happen!

To make the switch today, visit www.wtmd.org/directdebit

01/21/2025

RIP Garth Hudson

Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician, has died at age 87. Hudson, the eldest and last survivor of the group which once backed Bob Dylan, has died at age 87.

01/19/2025

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – New music by The Twangtown Paramours and Mary Chapin Carpenter & Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart; Old music by The HillBenders and Irma Thomas; Music from Greenland, Canada, USA/Scotland, Ireland, Mali, Sweden, Denmark, England, Russia, and Finland plus plenty from the USA; and wish you were not gonna take the free raccoon. Sundays, 5-7 PM EST on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EST 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, January 19th. (photo: Songhoy Blues)

https://detourradio.com/2025/01/19/playlist-for-sunday-january-19th-3/

The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

01/16/2025

“Saturday night is looking good at The Recher in Towson with Eightlock!”

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01/13/2025

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – Remembering Brendan Mulvihill and Peter Yarrow; New music by Eric Bibb and The Baltic Sisters; Old music by Bruce Cockburn and The Band; Music from England, Canada/Poland, England/Ireland/USA, Denmark, USA/Portugal, Ethiopia, Canada, Latvia/Lithuania/Estonia, and France/Guadeloupe plus plenty from the USA; and skating away on frozen stars. Sundays, 5-7 PM EST on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EST 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, January 12th.

https://detourradio.com/2025/01/12/playlist-for-sunday-january-12th-3/

The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

01/06/2025

Low ticket warning!! Less than 1/3 of tickets are left for our Jan. 25 "Frozen 1&2 Stage Show" at Carver Center in Towson. Be sure to get yours in advance – this show will sell out. Also, happy snow day everyone!

If you have young kids, you already know all the words to the soundtracks of the movies

01/06/2025

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – New music by Gangspil and Misty Blues feat. Gina Coleman; Old music by Fotheringay and Joan Baez w/Indigo Girls & Mary Chapin Carpenter; Music from Denmark, England, Zimbabwe, Germany/Türkiye, Canada/Australia, Scotland, Bulgaria/Ukraine/Canada, USA/Norway, and Gabon plus plenty from the USA; and ridin' on the funky stingray turned upside down. Sundays, 5-7 PM EST on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EST 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, January 5th. (photo: ZRI)

https://detourradio.com/2025/01/05/playlist-for-sunday-january-5th-3/

The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

12/31/2024

Happy New Year’s Eve to you and yours! ✨🍾🥂

It’s the final day of the year and we’re celebrating at WTMD with an encore presentation of our Top 89 Songs of 2024. Spend the last day of the year with us on-air or streaming, and take a listen back to all the songs that made the past 365 days a little bit better. 🎶

Before we close out 2024, take a moment to make your end-of year-gift to the station. Today is one of our most important fundraising days of the year. Your donation celebrates what we’ve accomplished together this year and will help to provide a fun and fruitful 2025!

We can't wait to bring you more music, more artist connections, and more community events that provide a stage for the bands and music discoveries for you and your neighbors. 💛

Give us a ring at 410-307-1721 or head on over to wtmd.org/donate.

Thank you so much for being here. It has taken many to build this community and each one of you is considered to be a part of the WTMD family.

Have a fantastic New Year’s Eve filled with family, friends, food, fun and MUSIC!

12/30/2024

How many times did you add music you discovered on TMD to a playlist? 🎶

How often did you tell a friend about a new band you love after hearing them on the station? 🎸

How many of the albums in your music library are there because you discovered them on TMD? 📻

Music is an important part of your life, and TMD is how you stay connected to it all year long.

Now’s the time to make your year-end contribution to keep the music coming throughout 2025. 🙌

➡️ Call 410-307-1721 or visit WTMD.org/donate (link in bio).

12/30/2024

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – Remembering David Mallett, Zakir Hussain, and Mike Brewer; New music by F***g and Songhoy Blues; Old music by Haris Alexiou and John Renbourn; Music from Finland, Greece, Myanmar, England, Mali, Canada, Denmark, and Scotland plus plenty from the USA; and time for the wildest pig to be gone. Sundays, 5-7 PM EST on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EST 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, December 29th. (photo of David Mallett by Denise Maccaferri Photography)

https://detourradio.com/2024/12/29/playlist-for-sunday-december-29th-3/

The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

12/24/2024

‘Tis the season, and WTMD is bringing it with the best holiday music and special features to keep you company during your celebrations.

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, tune in from 8am to 8pm for TMD DJs’ Holiday Shows. Alex, Megan, Rob, Tyler, Izzi and Paul have pulled together their favorites for the perfect soundtrack to your day.

Then on New Year’s Eve we’ll be airing an encore of the Top 89 Songs of the Year, voted on by our listeners. Tune in starting at 10 am to hear what WTMD listeners and DJs say are the best of the best.

Thank you for making WTMD a part of your festivities during this most special time of year.

12/23/2024

Today on Detour, the Folk, Roots, and World Music Show – New music by Fely Tchaco and Eric Brace & Last Train Home; Old music by Eilen Jewell and Trout Fishing in America; Music from USA/China, Canada (Prince Edward Island), England, USA/Mexico, Ivory Coast/USA, Canada/Poland, Sweden, Iran/Canada, Spain (Basque Country), and Scotland plus plenty from the USA; and crow pushing stones 10,000 miles. Sundays, 5-7 PM EST on 89.7 FM and Wednesdays at noon EST 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, December 22nd. (photo of Hialøsa by Morten Fog)

https://detourradio.com/2024/12/22/playlist-for-sunday-december-22nd-3/

The Folk, Roots, and World Music Show, Sundays 5-7PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM WTMD, Towson/Baltimore, MD and on wtmd.org

12/19/2024

ICYMI: In a very special crossover episode, ’s Program Director Tyler Laporte and Midday Host Megan Byrd were yesterday’s guests on sibling station . 📻

They stopped by for a fun chat with Tom Hall on Midday to share the Top 10 tunes that rocked TMD’s 2024! 🤘

Take a listen at the link in our bio!

12/19/2024

ICYMI: In a very special Baltimore Public Media crossover episode, WTMD's Program Director Tyler Laporte and Midday Host Megan Byrd were yesterday's guests on sibling station WYPR. 📻

They stopped by for a fun chat with Tom Hall on Midday to share the Top 10 tunes that rocked TMD's 2024! 🤘

Take a listen: https://www.wypr.org/show/midday/2024-12-18/wtmds-top-ten-songs-of-2024

12/17/2024

We're getting into the nitty gritty of the countdown, fast approaching the Top 10 Songs of 2024 as voted on by WTMD listeners!

To celebrate a great year in music, two generous donors have agreed to match any donations to the station now until the end of the day!

Double your dollar—and your impact—by calling 410-307-1721 or visiting wtmd.org/donate.

We're getting into the nitty-gritty of the countdown, fast approaching the Top 10 Songs of 2024 as voted on by WTMD listeners!en you support WTMD today, you'll help amplify the efforts of our non-profit partner BARCS Animal Shelter and the great work they do for the welfare of animals. Give now at any amount!

12/17/2024

The votes have been counted and WTMD listeners have spoken... the Top 89 Songs of 2024 Countdown is here! 🎶

See where your favorite tunes from the past year ranked. Tune in to the WTMD Morning Show at 9 AM as Alex Cortright kicks off the fun, and follow along at wtmd.org.

While you’re reminiscing about all the great tunes we’ve enjoyed together over this past year, consider making a year-end, tax-deductible gift to WTMD to support another exciting year of Total Music Discovery in 2025. 📻

And check out all the great initiatives our non-profit partner——is working on to support our furry friends this winter and beyond. 🐱🐶

Thanks for keeping it tuned in to TMD. We’re proud to serve as your RadiOasis—in Baltimore and beyond. Happy New Year from your public radio fam! 🌟✨

12/17/2024

The votes have been counted and WTMD listeners have spoken... the Top 89 Songs of 2024 Countdown is here! 🎶

See where your favorite tunes from the past year ranked. Tune in to the WTMD Morning Show at 9 AM as Alex Cortright kicks off the fun, and follow along at wtmd.org.

While you're reminiscing about all the great tunes we've enjoyed together over this past year, consider making a year-end, tax-deductible gift to WTMD to support another exciting year of Total Music Discovery in 2025. And check out all the great initiatives our non-profit partner—BARCS Animal Shelter—is working on to support our furry friends this winter and beyond.

Thanks for keeping it tuned in to TMD. We’re proud to serve as your RadiOasis—in Baltimore and beyond. Happy New Year from your public radio fam! 🌟✨