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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…

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!

Celebrate the New Bill Dufris Memorial Voiceover Studio at USM – Join Us on May 1! Hello Bill-tastic Friends and Family, It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since we lost our beloved Bill Dufris – an effervescently energetic, inspiring, multi-talented individual with a heart of gold. While we’re sure Bill would find today’s world puzzling, there’s no doubt he’d be incredibly proud of the creative work that continues to radiate from the…

For over a decade, International Jazz Day has been celebrated every April 30th to identify jazz as a universal language. This Wednesday, WMPG joins this celebration with Herbie Hancock, UNESCO, and the global community with JUKE JIVE N’ JAZE, a program featuring jazz musicians from around the world including from Japan, Brazil, France, So, Africa, Canada, India, Panama, Sweden, Argentina, Hungary, England, Holland, Italy & many more!

This past Tuesday night was electric at WMPG’s annual Battle of the Bands, where 11 incredibly talented acts lit up the stage in an unforgettable evening of music, community, and pure passion. Taking home first place was none other than Graham Ganter, who wowed the crowd (and judges!) with his soulful voice, masterful guitar work, he was accompanied by an impressive fiddle player. Graham’s talent earned him a full-day recording session at Monaco Studios — a state-of-the-art,…

Our Jazz at the Movies team presents a film screening of Bill Frisell: A Portrait A character portrait of anti-archetype guitar hero, Bill Frisell, this nuanced film traces the ideas and processes that shaped Frisell’s music, and provides rare insight into the mind and personality of one of the significant musicians of recent decades. Full of live music, revealing stories, and intimate access to the normally reclusive Frisell, various collaborations are followed from development to fruition,…

Tune in to WMPG every other Friday morning from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for Both Sides Now, the radio program hosted by Merrill, who takes listeners on a deep dive into the lives and music of legendary bands and musicians. Whether you’re a die-hard music enthusiast or just looking to expand your musical horizons, this show is for you. Check out the recent episodes below to get a glimpse of the fascinating artists and bands that Merrill has…

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…

UPDATE: We reached our goal! What a week – culminating in the screening of the WMPG movie last night, with our founder, Howard Allen, in the audience! It was a perfect way to celebrate everything this station stands for. I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for making this Begathon such a success. Thank you listener supporters, first time donors, sustaining donors, business supporters and volunteers! Our goal was $50,000,…

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