Well now…this is awkward.
When last we met, I was getting ready to leave after seven years at WUMB and 21 years in Boston. There were good reasons for it. Senses of both obligation and genuinely missing things were part of it. Along the way, a funny thing happened. OK, maybe a few “funny” things. And then I decided to stay for now, after all. Read More…
When Christmas is over and New Year’s Eve and Day have come and gone, you don’t have to lose that holiday spirit — come and celebrate the upcoming 2019 SAMW season with all of your friends at the annual SAMW Reunion, Meetup and Jam!! Read More…
WUMB’s Winter Acoustic Music Weekend is filling up — don’t miss your chance to be part of this annual tradition, now in its seventh year. This year’s WAMW will run from February 22-24, 2019 at Grotonwood in Groton, MA, and once again we have put together a stellar line-up of instructors and classes. Read More…
What a year we’re planning for 2019!
WUMB’s Acoustic Music Camps program is putting together fantastic music education/recreation events throughout the year, all kicking off with the annual SAMW Reunion Meetup & Jam on January 6. Registration is already open for our seventh annual Winter Acoustic Music Weekend, February 22-24, and then SAMW Week 1 will be July 14 – 20, and Week 2 will be August 19-24. Read More…
Yeah, I like Christmas and holiday music. I’m a sucker for the stuff. Even though the real world seldom, if ever, lives up to the messages of peace and harmony delivered in the classics by Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé and Gene Autry, it’s nice to aspire to. They make me happy. Plus, holiday songs can be downright weird and creative. And practically every artist on WUMB’s regular playlists has at least one! Read More…
I’m writing this around Thanksgiving, and let me tell you, the speed at which this year has passed has really got me a little freaked! But yet here we are. One thing is consistent, I obsess about vintage hillbilly music… and I am thrilled to be able to share my collection with you. Now comes Christmas, and it can get a little crazy… musically, that is! Read More…
Programming Update
With December here and the New Year just around the corner, I wanted to go over some odds and ends in the world of Programming to discuss.
We said “goodbye” and now we say “hello” once again to old friend Perry Persoff who is back with WUMB. Perry decided that the West Coast can wait and that Boston will be his home for the immediate future. As typical with Perry…you’ll hear his voice all over the place shortly (if not already). Read More…
The Members Corner
The Gift of Membership
Thank you to everyone for supporting us this past year! We are all very grateful for your generous contributions, and we look forward to serving you next year.
Still looking for a gift this Holiday Season?
Why not give a year’s Membership to WUMB as a gift to someone you love? Go to http://wumb.org and click on the “donate now” button. Or call our Membership Office at 617-287-6902. We greatly appreciate your support! Read More…
Artist of the Week (played in the 3pm hour Monday-Friday)
Week of 12/2 Chris Hillman
Week of 12/9 Beth Orton
Week of 12/16 Paul Butterfield
Week of 12/23 Jay Farrar
Week of 12/30 Stephen Stills Read More…
When the holidays are behind us and the winter doldrums are settling in, re-energize your spirits with a weekend of friends, fun, food and most important, Folk Music!! WUMB’s Acoustic Music Camps program is holding its seventh annual Winter Acoustic Music Weekend, February 22-24, 2019 at Grotonwood in Groton, MA. Read More…