Bands to take stage in Harbor East

Expect crowds at Harbor East Waterfront for this Saturday’s Charm City Music Festival. Popular Rock/Pop band Weezer will headline the impressive line-up. Having created music for nearly two decades, Weezer is known for its hits “Buddy Holly,” “Perfect Situation,” “Island in the Sun” and “Beverly Hills.” Its most recent album is 2010’s “Death to False Metal.”

The festival also highlights Celtic Punk artist, Flogging Molly. Known for its energetic live performances, it is not to be missed.

Another attraction is Stephen Marley, one of the many talented children of Reggae Legend Bob Marley. At six years old, he started his musical career in the

Makers, a group composed solely of Marley progeny. But Stephen Marley is not content to coast on his father’s success. A five-time Grammy-winner himself, Marley is also a producer, songwriter and performer. He frequently collaborates with his brother, Damian Marley.

Also look out for Southern Culture on the Skids (SCOTS), an idiosyncratic group described as “feel-good surf rock.”

The eclectic line-up includes Eve 6, a band whose initial success came in the 90s. Now it is back this year with its first album since 2003. Its new release is called “Speak in Code,” which is sure to be featured prominently in this weekend’s show.

Charm City Music Festival also anticipates the performances of local Baltimore favorites, All Mighty Senators, Jah Works, Kelly Bell Band, Ballyhoo!, Loving the Lie, Mike Ruocco, Bad Seed Rising and Thee The The. To top it off, the event will feature local vendors and artists.

This month’s festival marks the anniversary of The Battle of Baltimore—the event which inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would later become “The Star-Spangled Banner.” To honor this historic event, Madison Rising will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” accompanied by fireworks. Historically-inclined concert-goers can find Fort McHenry, the other star of Key’s famous lyrics, on the other side of Baltimore Harbor.

The promoters of the Charm City Music Festival hope to showcase Baltimore as a city rich with history and culture. Near Fell’s Point, Pier Six Pavilion, and other B’more attractions, Harbor East promises to be an ideal location for the concert.

So come out this weekend for riotous music, food, and maybe even some history — it’s sure to be worth the trip. The event runs noon to 11pm.