For my first decade in Boston radio I was known as “Morning Guy Tai,” a name that stuck with me even after I left WFNX in 1997.  Since then I was a talk host on WRKO and WTKK, and presented music on WZLX and WROR.  In the ensuing years I turned my attention to voiceovers, and I am a regular contributor to narrations, commercials on TV and radio, and industrial work as well. Read More…

Thanks to everyone who sent along well wishes to us since the debut of Breakfast With The Beatles on February 10th on WUMB. The response has been fantastic, especially on the show’s Twitter and Facebook pages. Read More…

I had the opportunity with my wife to attend a WUMB music camp for the first time at the end of February. What a blast WAMW was! It was eye-opening to witness and be a small part of such a close-knit group of supportive and passionate campers and instructors. The spirit of music-making and learning is alive and well at WUMB music camps, and I encourage anyone curious to check them out. From beginners to advanced players, all are welcome. The food is good too! Read More…

Having just gotten past Valentine’s Day, it’s very easy to be cynical about holidays…especially the ones that are not necessary all that “holy.” One can imagine a panel of town officials and merchandisers gathering in conference to say, “we need to make an excuse for people to spend money on non-essentials, an excuse that they themselves will enforce annually by social custom.” Read More…

To beat the March ho-hums, on the 3rd, we’ll pick’n’grin with old-time legend Mike Seeger, high-hop to the good-time music of the Jug Bands, and feel the spirit with Peter, Paul & Mary. Then two special live shows for our March fundraiser, a March 10 look at how Elektra Records kick-started the indie revolution and the glory days of Irish Music in Boston; and a March 17 Listeners Favorites show. Read More…

Hillbilly Fever is the name of a song covered by everyone in the 50’s, and even the 60’s… from Stingbean (of Hee Haw fame) to the Little Jimmie Dickens (who had a decent hit with it), and various and sundry hillbilly and rockabilly groups. Well, it IS a feeling! And I try to capture some of that for you each and every Saturday night on the Dixie Bee Line. Read More…

On March 4 we honor the birthday this week of British singer/songwriter Steve Tilston, known for his solo albums and his work with Maggie Boyle. For decades Steve has been in the forefront of the London folk scene. Read More…

The Members Corner

Donate to our Spring Member Drive!
Help WUMB by spreading the word. Invite a friend to become a new Member during our Drive this month! Read More…

Here we are into March with the prospect of Winter being in the rear view mirror and Spring just in front of us.  I hope you’re doing well, and thanks for taking the time to read the Program Guide for March. Read More…

Acoustic Sunrise
3/4 – New Music from Joan Baez and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Townes Van Zandt (3/7)
3/11 – CSNY are Grammy winners on this day in history. Happy B-day to James Taylor and Ry Cooder
3/18 – Neil Young scores his first #1 hit in 1972 and Happy Birthday to the late Solomon Burke
3/25 – Happy Birthday to Nick Lowe, Eric Clapton and Tracy Chapman Read More…