WTMD's Virtual First Thursdays
When Covid-19 forced the cancellation of our 2020 First Thursday Festival season, we decided the show must go on, in one form or another. First Thursdays is the city’s biggest free live music series — our love letter to Baltimore — and more than ever, we craved the sense of community that comes with it.
So, we launched Virtual First Thursdays, which began as a livestream but quickly morphed into a two-hour TV special, complete with oddball commercials and regular features like CouchCam and the trivia game Where’s Alex?
And with large scale festivals still on pause in 2021, we’re launching another season of Virtual First Thursdays, starting May 6 and continuing each month through Sept. 2.
The May 6 Virtual First Thursday Festival, presented by Reyka Vodka, features performances from LP, Cautious Clay, Manchester Orchestra, Middle Kids, Cris Jacobs live from Stages Music Arts and more! Plus, comedy from John Nagle, Alex’s Cocktail Corner, Couch Cam and more.
Grab your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the WTMD Facebook page at 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 6 to kick off the 2021 Virtual First Thursday Festival season.
While couches may be the most popular place to watch tomorrow’s Virtual First Thursday Festival, a few Baltimore businesses are hosting watch parties with VFT drink specials.
In Federal Hill, Little Havana Restaurante y Cantina is offering beer, wine and Reyka vodka specials.
A bit farther north, the Mt. Washington Tavern has deals on wine, beer and Reyka.
And our pals over at Monument City Brewing Company have beer specials as well!
May 6, 2021
Large, in-person festivals may still be on pause, but the music will go on! Join us at 7:30 p.m. May 6 for the kickoff of WTMD’s 2021 Virtual First Thursday Festival series, presented by Reyka Vodka.
The lineup for May’s Virtual First Thursday Festival features performances from LP, Cautious Clay, Manchester Orchestra, Middle Kids, Cris Jacobs live from Stages Music Arts and more!
Hosted by Alex Cortright from WTMD’s Morning Show, the festival also features Baltimore comedian John Nagle, singer Peach Face, funny skits and the Couch Cam.
Grab your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the WTMD Facebook page at 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 6 to kick off the 2021 Virtual First Thursday Festival season!
And for once, coolers and outside alcohol are permitted.
June 4, 2020
WTMD’s Virtual First Thursday is June 4 on our Facebook page.
The 2020 Virtual First Thursday Festival season kicked off with a bang, featuring performances from Allen Stone, Fantastic Negrito, The Airborne Toxic Event, Chicano Batman, Margaret Glaspy, Hollis Brown, Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Landis Expandis, The Baltimore Rock Opera Society & more.
MCed by WTMD’s Afternoon Drive Host Carrie Evans, and featuring guest appearances from all your favorite WTMD DJs.
Funded in part by BakerArtist.org and the members of WTMD, and powered by Human Being Productions.
Made possible in part by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Monument City Brewing Co., Reyka Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Cavit Wines, Tropicool Italian Ice, Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best Seafood Program.
And for once, coolers and outside alcohol are permitted.
July 2, 2020
For our July Virtual First Thursday, we were excited to welcome Grace Potter, Sarah Jarosz, Laura Marling, Katie Pruitt, Eze Jackson, Brooks Long, Michael Nau and more!
Plus, oddball commercials, CouchCam, special appearances by Outcalls, WTMD DJs and more.
Funded in part by BakerArtist.org and the members of WTMD, and powered by Human Being Productions.
Made possible in part by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Monument City Brewing Co., Reyka Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Cavit Wines, Tropicool Italian Ice, Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best Seafood Program.
August 6, 2020
WTMD’s August Virtual First Thursday: Come for the music, stay for the special appearances, silly videos and Couch Cam!
Our August Virtual First Thursday was the most-watched of the season when it premiered on Facebook, featuring performances from The War & Treaty, The Lone Bellow, Mt. Joy, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Overcoats, Kentavius Jones & more.
Hosted by WTMD Morning Show Host Alex Cortright, it also featured oddball commercials, CouchCam, Where’s Alex trivia, Alex’s Cocktail Corner and other features.
Funded in part by BakerArtist.org and the members of WTMD, and powered by Human Being Productions.
Made possible in part by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Monument City Brewing Co., Reyka Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Cavit Wines, Tropicool Italian Ice, Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best Seafood Program.
September 3, 2020
Dawes, Kathleen Edwards, Washed Out, Margo Price and more headline the final Virtual First Thursday of the 2020 season.
For our final Virtual First Thursday of the 2020 season, we welcomed Dawes, Kathleen Edwards, Washed Out, Margo Price, Jealous of the Birds, Outcalls, Caleb & Saleem, Ed Schrader & more.
Hosted by WTMD Morning Show host Carrie Evans, this livestream also featured special appearances by WTMD DJs, the usual run of surrealist commercials and more.
Funded in part by BakerArtist.org and the members of WTMD, and powered by Human Being Productions.
Made possible in part by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Monument City Brewing Co., Reyka Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Cavit Wines, Tropicool Italian Ice, Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best Seafood Program.