We travel around very, very much, and have found quite an oasis in the Towson/Cockeysville/Timonium area. If you are around the northern Baltimore suburbs, check out An Poitin Stil. The chicken fingers and fish and chips are the best we have tasted in Maryland-possibly all of America. Bartenders with a handshake, reasonable prices and Wed-Sat, an acoustic guitarist on the patio {the Paddy'O}, and a duo/full band inside. Salisbury especially should take notice because {with all due respect} you poor schmucks have been killed by old people with dry pussies who are sucking the very life out of you. We were in Europe last year at this time, and although not the same..pretty damn close. And unlike some Salisbury 'hot' spots..your chips come along with the meal instead of gouging you for $4 on the side. Get it??http://www.thestill.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlFNA4EfexQ {"Heart Of Gold." Inspired by acoustic guitarist/keyboardist/an harmonica player last night, Brian Comotto-the guy does his own stuff but blew the roof off the Paddy 'O with covers..he was so good he likely took in over $100 in tips alone..Among his other best works were "One" and "Born To Run"}
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je8MXiwmNIk {'Sympathy For The Devil' via the 'inside band.' Tamborines, percussion eggs and a lot of "Hoo-Hoos" allowed the bar to form the heart of the rythym section}.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C39kQoprfP0 {"Sister Morphine" for Keith Richards, and Bett Ford clinic alumni}