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WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies present movie night on March 21st.  This month’s movie is Low Down Low Down is a drama based on Amy-Jo Albany’s memoir about growing up with her troubled but brilliant father, bebop pianist Joe Albany. Set in mid-1970s Hollywood, the film follows young Amy (Elle Fanning) as she comes of age in a rundown hotel while her father (John Hawkes) struggles with addiction, unstable work, and life on the margins…

Saturday, March 21st 2025 SUBSTANCE Join us for a 5 hour dance party including your favorite punk, post-punk, new wave, goth and synth-pop.  8pm-1am. $5 cover. 21up. DJs: Annella, Mr Dana, Jeannie, DJ Shaxx 3rd Thursdays at the Thirsty Pig Join DJ Comrade, Ben,Kenny Mac, Jake from Next Door, Mr Dana, Chet and Low Down Dirty Shane  

On April 1, WMPG’s local music show Local Motives takes over the Portland Media Center for a high-energy, one-night-only celebration: Fool’s Last Beg – the grand finale of Begathon. Hosted at the Portland Media Center on Congress Street, the event brings together live radio, music, and a bit of April Fool’s mischief to mark the final push of WMPG’s week-long listener-powered fundraising drive. The evening will be emceed by Erin Ames of Radio Ya-Ya’s and feature a special live…

  The  WMPG Battle of the Bands is coming right up! Join us in Lower Brooks on the USM Gorham Campus at 7pm, Tuesday March 10th, to watch our talented student musicians battle it out. Do you have a band who thinks they deserve the first prize, 4 hours of studio time? Sign up here to play live! Prizes kindly provided by Monaco Studios, Little Chair Printing, and Buckdancers Checkout our sponsors:            

Update: Congrats to winners: 1st place: Ruski’s Best Traditional Dish: the Bayou Kitchen WMPG Judges Pick: Portland Country Club Special Mention – The Cann Family Bakery WMPG’s Annual Cajun Cookin’ Challenge Returns for a Flavorful Fat Tuesday Feast Details for 2026 Fat Tuesday, February 17th from 11 am to 2 pm McGoldrick Student Success Center on the Portland Campus of the University of Southern Maine. Parking – parking at USM parking lot now requires payment. Read more >>…

A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around Portland  and  the  surrounding  areas. The live event and broadcast from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners and music lovers March at Belleflower Brewing,…

We have released a wide-ranging compilation of local music to raise emergency funding and help secure food for the USM’s Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry . The release, Local Motives #1 , includes tracks from no fewer than 27 local musicians, including Grammy winner Dave Gutter and indie rock favorites Weakened Friends, as well as a roster of local heavyweights such as Little Oso, One Hundred Thorns, Snake Lips, Brit Martin, Juniper Ginger, Ella Hue, TheWorst, Whitney Walker, Red Eft, Space Fog, Plague Dad,…

Bluegrass Spectacular returns at OLS – a benefit night for WMPG Buy Tickets online  or call One Longfellow Square box office 207-761-1757 (box office hours : Friday 12PM to 3 PM) It’s back! For the 20th Anniversary of the WMPG Bluegrass Spectacular, we’ve got some old favorites and a group of young pickers making a name for themselves across New England, for yet another installment of your favorite night of the year. As always, your hosts are the World…

Dave Gutter Live from the Drive – Wednesday, October 30th (weather permitting) 7.30-8.30pm Join us as we close our Fundraising week with Grammy award winning Dave Gutter performing Live from our driveway!

Join us during Begathon for our Driveway Record Sale on Sunday, October 26th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dig through crates of vinyl, cassettes, CDs, and gear, enjoy good company, and grab a bite from The Fried Rice King food truck while you’re here!  

Declutter Your Space and Support WMPG! Are those old vinyl LPs and CDs collecting dust and taking up space in your home? WMPG has a solution that helps you and your favorite community radio station at the same time! We’re gearing up for our highly anticipated Fall WMPG Record Sale and are currently accepting donations. Whether you’re a longtime music lover ready to part with your collection, or just looking to tidy up, your donations…

Please join Sarah Grinder for a discussion with Dr. David Shane Lowry about his new book, Lumbee Pipelines: American Indian Movement in the Residue of Settler Colonialism (University of Nebraska Press). Our discussion will briefly cover a range of topics of interest to the USM community: the politics of Indian (Indigenous) presence in American histories and futures; Lumbee and other American Indian contributions to healthcare, education, and popular culture; theft of American Indian land (and…

McGoldROCKS 2025: This Thursday Night!  McGoldROCKS is back! On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, the Salons at the McGoldrick Center on the USM Portland Campus will come alive with a brilliant night of music, community, and pure energy. This year’s lineup features four powerhouse acts: Covered in Bees Little Oso Neal Ray …bringing an explosive mix of sound that guarantees there’s something for everyone.  Jack, host of No Longer Dangerous will emcee!…

On May 29th, WMPG presents a Local Motives Showcase at Blue Portland Maine ! This showcase represents some of the incredible talent broadcasted on our live show over the pass year. Featuring Kai Luc, Alma June & The Persian Cats, and Oodelally, the show kicks off at 8PM, with doors at 7PM. We’re excited to see you there!

Record Store Day at Bull Moose with WMPG – Listen to the full broadcast Sat – April 12th 8am – 12 midday Record Store Day is like Christmas for some music lovers, I know…big labels have muscled in, making it harder for indie shops and smaller artists to shine. Still, there’s no better place to celebrate than our local record stores in Maine.  WMPG will be at Bull Moose in Mill Creek. As the birthplace of RSD (seriously, the idea…

Our Spring fundraiser launches on March 26th! Can you help us reach our goal of $50,000 Donate 207 874-3000  

 WMPG, the premier community and college radio station broadcasting from the University of Southern Maine, proudly presents A Double Feature of Community & Belonging, an evening of film that showcases the power of connection through storytelling and volunteerism. The event will take place at Talbot Hall, Luther Bonney, University of Southern Maine, at 6:00 PM. This special screening features two powerful documentaries: An Extraordinary Place Directed by Tom Bell | 34 minutes While many documentaries…

Our Jazz at the Movies team presents a film screening of Billie A gripping and unfiltered documentary that delves into the life of jazz legend Billie Holiday, blending newly unearthed interviews with striking archival footage. The film paints a vivid portrait of Holiday as both fierce and fragile, a rebellious artist who refused to compromise her integrity. While some critics note that Billie stops short of fully unpacking her inner world, it still offers a…

WMPG is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month with special programming that highlights the incredible contributions of women in music, media, and activism. As a station dedicated to diverse voices and community storytelling, we’re showcasing female artists, leaders, and changemakers who have shaped history and continue to inspire. Tune in all month long for curated shows, interviews, and features that amplify the stories, struggles, and triumphs of women past and present. Some programming highlights include:…

WMPG’s Annual Cajun Cookin’ Challenge Returns for a Flavorful Fat Tuesday Feast WMPG Cajun Cook Off!  UPDATE: Congrats to Sodexo for 1st place, Bayou for 2nd place and Bayside American Cafe for 3rd place. Details for 2025 Fat Tuesday, March 4th 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm McGoldrick Student Success Center on the Portland Campus of the University of Southern Maine. Parking – parking at USM garage now requires payment. Read more >> The Cajun Cookin’ Challenge…