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Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

After a four year hiatus from Alabama, for no reason in particular, Bayside finally returned to grace Birmingham's music scene with their undeniable presence.  The New York natives have been making their way toward the east coast alongside punk rock band Alkaline Trio. 

While Zydeco was one of the smaller venues they've played, Bayside founding member Anthony Raneri says he doesn't discriminate; he appreciates all shows, whether it be festivals, amphitheaters or a hole in the wall venue. 

Back in October, Bayside released a covers EP titled, Covers, Vo. 1.  Raneri says they had the fans in mind when they decided to go forth with a cover album.

"We knew it had been a little while since we released our last record and we knew it was going to be a little while before we released the next one, so it was something to get to the fans," he said.

Movie Review: Safe Haven

A movie review of Safe Haven, a film based on a Nicolas Sparks novel.

By by Michael Perry, Allison Edwards, and Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM.

Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook

A movie review of the film starring Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro and Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook."

By Tristan and Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM.

Movie Review: Django Unchained

A movie review by Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM.

Movie Review: G.I. Joe Retaliation

A movie review of the latest G.I. Joe movie, "G.I. Joe Retaliation" by Travis Williams, Dustin, and Mercer Morrison.

22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

22 Alabama cities to hold April walking tours

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Tourism Department says 22 towns across the state will participate in the department's April Walking Tours.

The department's Brian Jones says more than 1,700 tours have been done since the program started 10 years ago. The free, hour-long tours of historic districts and courthouse squares will start at 10 a.m. on April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Participating cities are Athens, Atmore, Birmingham, Butler, Courtland, Cullman, Decatur, Eufaula, Fairhope, Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Monroeville, Montevallo, Montgomery, Phenix City, Prattville, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Tuscumbia and Wetumpka.

Find out more at www.alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours

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