Summer is my favorite time of the year, although, I tend not to get too much time off. I’m not especially bothered by the lack of vacation as getting around is so much easier between reasonable weather & light traffic. My slow time will kick in post Labor Day. So, I’m hoping to have a solid 6 weeks of hiding before all of the year end stuff starts. Read More…

September already…sigh. I guess it’s time to reflect on our summer highlights. Music-wise, I think of seeing Australia’s The Waifs (or WAiFS from their early days, which probably stands for Western Australian Folk Singers). I’ve been curious about them for about 15 years; they’ve been a band for most of 27. The Waifs are really big in Australia. How big? In Boston, we’d refer to them as “Yuuuuge!” Yes, with the extra “u’s.” They play for thousands Down Under. Read More…

For the last few years there has been a growing cabal of terrific musicians in and around Lafayette Louisiana that have been putting out great, authentic, old-style, hard-core Country Music.  You might know some of these names, Kelli Jones-Savoy, Joel Savoy, Caleb Klauder, Courtney Granger, to name a few.  Read More…

Hank Williams Sr.’s life is a tale of incredible talent, artistic vision, influence, and career success. His songs and recordings have influenced many of the giants of 20th (and 21st) century songwriting, from Bob Dylan to Merle Haggard, Chuck Berry to Norah Jones. Williams’ life was also one fraught with pain and addiction, ultimately leading to his lonely demise in the back seat of a Cadillac at the age of 29. Read More…

As we move into the fall, we are preparing for more of our Acoustic Music weekend camps!  Our first Blues Music Camp was so successful that we are excited to hold our second Blues Camp from November 8-10 at the Grotonwood Camp and Conference center in Groton, MA.   Read More…

I hope you had a great Summer and a successful re-entry to work, school and whatever else is part of your weekly routine. We’ve had a busy Summer gearing up for an even bigger Fall. Here are some notes from Programming! Read More…

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Did you know that you can donate by setting up automatic payments directly through your own bank? Most banks have an Automatic Bill Pay option where you simply schedule payments designating WUMB Radio as a recipient, and your bank will send the payments automatically. Read More…

Artist of the Week – (9am, 12pm, 3pm, 7pm)
Week of 9/1 Joan Baez
Week of 9/8 Jason Isbell
Week of 9/15 Hank Williams
Week of 9/22 Bruce Springsteen
Week of 9/29 Joe Henry Read More…

I’ve got some lively Folk Tales to get you through the dog days of August. On the 3rd, it’s a colorful look at Irish music’s most influential fiddler and first recording star, Michael Coleman, followed on the 10th by rock’s folksy grandpa, rockabilly. Read More…

Hi there! How’s your sunscreen supply so far? Oh, I love outdoor summer music. Three years ago, my jaw dropped at the notion of Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara Watkins teaming up. The potential harmonies and the potent musicianship between them – “I hope they tour, I hope they tour,” I thought. Read More…