The Run Down – August 1, 2009

The first day of August is here and apparently Baltimore just remembered that it’s supposed to be sweaty, hot, and humid in the summer.  Dang…I was hoping it forgot.  Anywho there’s a slew of shows to help keep your mind off the heat and it starts right here in town.  Tonight there’s a can’t miss show at the Golden West Cafe with the soft sounds of Peter & The Wolf, MacGregor Burns, Soft Cat, and Beans.  Over at Sonar Jason Dove plays with The Pietasters, The Players Band, Brutal Truth, Pi

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