A few weeks back, Leif Vollebekk was on World Cafe talking about his synesthesia, i.e. he sees colors when he creates music. According to the interview, he was directing his backing band to play something “golden” and that’s how “Hot Tears” came about. Even though I don’t see colors when I hear music, I can sense the warmth he may have been going for if he was looking for something that sounds yellowish. Read More…

hello and happy early spring!!! back to a four weekend month this (seemingly) early spring we’re experiencing, two of the weekends (the 14th & 21st) once again depending on that patented H61 generosity as part of our annual spring fundraiser… Read More…

Well, what a largely pleasant February we had. It’s usually the worst weather month of the year in Boston. But that’s three consecutive mostly pleasant Februaries we’ve had. We’ll see if March is pleasant to us. Read More…

Call me crazy. I flew from across the country last month to see Van Morrison perform in Oakland, California. This was serious bucket-list territory for me, having wanted to see Morrison ever since hearing the Moondance album as a kid. I had tickets to a 1999 show boasting Van as headliner – the Fleadh Festival at Suffolk Downs, in Boston – but Van wasn’t feeling well that day and didn’t make the trip from Ireland. Read More…

Back in March 1964, The Beatles began filming their first full length feature film A Hard Day’s Night.

It was set to be released in the USA in July of that same year!

It was an exciting moment for me and millions of other kids. Read More…

JigJam is a terrific, multi-instrumental, award-winning band from the mid-lands of Ireland. They blend  Trad Irish and Americana Bluegrass. They are: Jamie Keough, Cathal Guinan, Daithi Melia  and  Gavin Stroppe and they are a band blending  Appalachian notes and banjo, with Celtic creating a new vibe. 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!

We can’t emphasize enough how we depend on our listeners (that’s you!) to donate your support. Take the opportunity this month to give a little additional gift, renew your Membership, or invite a friend to support our station. We would greatly appreciate it! Read More…

There’s never a dull moment here at WUMB, and I’m happy to announce that we are already solidifying the line-up of instructors for the next WUMB Blues Music Camp! Once again it will be held in the beautiful wooded grounds of Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center in Groton, MA, located just about 45 minutes west of Boston. Grotonwood provides a good mix of convenience, comfort, and camp feel. A perfect spot for music-making and camaraderie! Read More…

Artist of the Week is now Artist of the Day. Check our Website for updates!

Breakfast With the Beatles – Saturday at 6am
3/7 This week in March 1964 and ‘65 The Beatles were filming A Hard Day’s Night and Help respectively.
3/14 We celebrate Pattie Boyd Harrison’s Birthday and play tracks written by George for his wife.
3/21 Please Please Me the first Beatles album was released this week 1963 in the UK!
3/28 The Beatles stopped wearing leather outfits this week in 1962. We’ll tell you the story! Read More…

As our Spring Fundraiser is approaching, I’d like to take a moment and thank you for all of your love shown to WUMB whether it’s through a pledge, a phone call, email or just the fact that you’ve listened. We really do appreciate it, and simply can’t do this kind of radio without your generous support. Our Spring Fundraiser starts next week and I’d like to urge you to consider renewing your Membership, making an additional gift or perhaps becoming a Member for the first time yourself. Read More…