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By Hilly Town, on May 6th, 2011% Who WMPG Bluegrass Spectacular: Jerks of Grass / the Grassholes / 317 Pickers When Monday, May 9, 2011 6:30pm – All Ages Where St. Lawrence Arts Center (map) 76 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoLegendary local bluegrass talent will turn the St. Lawrence Arts Center into the place to be for bluegrass fans on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 (doors 6pm).
Jerks of Grass, The Grassholes and the 317 Pickers will perform. The event will be hosted by WMPG’s own “Blizzard Bob” Wade.
Special guest for the evening: Al Hawkes!
The 317 Pickers are a group of young American Roots players from the 317 Main music school. Studying with the master teachers at 317, these young people knock our socks off and bring the house down every year. We cannot wait to see what they have for us this year!
The Grassholes say they are a little bit bluegrass, a little bit punk, a little bit country, and a little bit rock. We think they are all that and more!
Heather Kahill, fiddle, vocals; Sam Pfeifle, guitar, vocals; Jake Henry, mandolin, vocals; Field Rider, banjo, harmonica; Dan Pierce, bass, vocals
Jerks of Grass are a high-energy bluegrass quartet from Portland, ME. Gathered around one microphone in the traditional style, with one foot in traditional and the other in progressive roots music, over the past decade New England’s own Jerks of Grass have become a formidable purveyor of their own brand of bluegrass music.
Melissa Bragdon – fiddle, vocals; Kris Day – bass, guitar, vocals; Carter Logan – 5-string banjo, dobro, guitar, vocals; Jason Phelps – guitar, mandolin, vocals.
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By Hilly Town, on July 13th, 2010% 
In preparation for their featured performance at tonight’s HillyTown OFFStage @SPACE show, NYC’s Miniboone will be stoppying by WMPG on their way into Portland. They’ll be playing live on the air and talking to DJ Roy of Liberation By Sound in the first part of his show, from 3pm-5pm. Tune . . . → Read More: Miniboone On WMPG Today, At OFFStage Tonight
By Hilly Town, on May 21st, 2010%
Way back on March 30, local buzz band Theodore Treehouse played a live set on WMPG‘s Liberation By Sound (above photo of the band is from after their set). Now you can listen to the podcast of their whole performance right here!
Read on for photos from the band’s show at Geno’s on Thursday, . . . → Read More: Theodore Treehouse WMPG Podcast
By Hilly Town, on April 8th, 2010% Who WMPG Fashion Show When Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00pm – $10, $5 for students – 18+ Where SPACE Gallery (map) 538 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoThe WMPG Fashion Show presents an exciting array of locally designed, all-original clothing, jewelry and accessories, with 50 products from more than 20 local designers. A live DJ will provide the soundtrack to this fabulous benefit for Portland’s community radio station, based on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. WMPG provides to the community a full-time schedule of music, culture, news and information while promoting awareness and discussion of local as well as global issues and perspectives underrepresented in mainstream media.http://www.wmpg.org
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By Hilly Town, on July 4th, 2009% Who WMPG Benefit: Manwitch / Honey clouds / Huak When Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:00pm – 21+ Where Geno’s (map) 625 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoWMPG Benefit Manwitch + Honey Clouds + Huak
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By Hilly Town, on April 21st, 2009% Who WMPG Fashion Show When Saturday, April 25, 2009 8:00pm – $10 / $5 for students – 18+ Where SPACE Gallery (map) 538 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other Info”The WMPG Fashion Show presents an exciting array of locally designed, all-original clothing, jewelry and accessories, with 50 products from more than 20 local designers. DJ Goober will provide the soundtrack to this fabulous benefit for Portland’s community radio station, based on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. WMPG provides to the community a full-time schedule of music, culture, news and information while promoting awareness and discussion of local as well as global issues and perspectives, which are underrepresented in mainstream media.”
http://www.wmpg.org
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By Hilly Town, on April 7th, 2009%
Honey Clouds frontman Trey Hughes will be the special guest on DJ Roy’s show Liberation By Sound this afternoon on WMPG. Tune inf at wmpg.org from 3-5 pm today to hear some of Trey’s favorite music, along with some special new Honey Clouds jams.
. . . → Read More: Trey Hughes on Liberation By Sound Today!
By Hilly Town, on March 31st, 2009%
Make sure to tune into WMPG (90.9/104.1FM in Portland) today from 3-5pm to listen to Liberation By Sound with DJ Roy. For the second half of the program he’ll have special guests John, Will, and Alicia from the Tower Of Song on the air, talking about their project and an upcoming festival in the . . . → Read More: Tower Of Song On WMPG Today
By Hilly Town, on March 24th, 2009% Hey all – this afternoon I’ll be stopping by DJ Roy’s show on WMPG, Liberation By Sound, to catch up after last weeks’ South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Tune in at WMPG.org or 90.9/104.1FM to listen in from 3-5pm!
By Hilly Town, on February 3rd, 2009% Who Johnny Cash’s Birthday When Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:00pm – Free film screening, $8 for music – 18+ Where SPACE Gallery (map) 538 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoTwo events in one! “Film: Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music Doors open at 7:00pm, film starts at 7:30pm, free, all ages
Robert Elfstrom’s 1969 film comes closer than any film has to getting inside the rousing and turbulent singer/songwriter who changed the face of popular American music in the late 20th century, Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Features live performances of many cash favorites with cameos by Johnny’s new bride June Carter cash, longtime friend Carl Perkins and a young, gum-chewing Bob Dylan.
Johnny Cash Tribute Night
Doors open at 9pm, music starts at 9:30pm, $8/$6 members, 18+
Following the film, we’ll have a slew of Cash tunes as performed by some of Portland’s finest, including Wesley Hartley (Dead End Armory), Johnny Fountain, Pecos Bill, Matthew Lajoie (Cursillistas), Eggbot, Kelly Nesbitt, Dave Gutter (Rustic Overtones), Alias, Christopher Teret, Justin Boss, Sara Cox, and (believe it) many more! Co-presented by Community Radio WMPG 90.9 / 104.1 FM. ”
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By Hilly Town, on September 30th, 2008% I’ll be stopping by WMPG today as a guest on Liberation By Sound with DJ Roy. We’ll be playing selections from bands (both local and national) with upcoming shows in Portland. Some jams from Brooklyn bands are likely too! Listen in from 3-5pm today!
While you’re waiting for the show to start, why not check . . . → Read More: HillyTown on WMPG today!
By Hilly Town, on August 15th, 2008% Who Freedom Through Expression Community Music Festival When Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:00am – All Ages Where Maine State Pier (map) Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoFREE two day concert on the pier! USM, WMPG, and Amistad Arts Collective present: “Freedom Through Expression” Good Home Cookin’ Emmy Raviv FEEL Vanessa Torres Lucid Picnic Casket Dudley Living
Ulterior Votives
Doug Smoke & The Ladykillers
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By Hilly Town, on August 15th, 2008% Who Freedom Through Expression Community Music Festival When Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:00am – All Ages Where Maine State Pier (map) Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoFREE two day concert on the pier! USM, WMPG, and Amistad Arts Collective present: “Freedom Through Expression” Ocean & Casas Dead Man’s Clothes Anna’s Ghost Redbelly Shortbox Houseboat Rick Wormwood & the Rumbling Proletariat
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