On February 23, 1967, across the Great Pond at Abbey Road Studios, The Beatles were recording "Lovely Rita" for Sgt. Pepper. Meanwhile, at the Augusta General Hospital, Brian James let out his first cry to world. Twenty years later, Brian played "Lovely Rita" on the radio station he grew up with, WBLM. Taking over the Night Flight for the Captain, who moved to host The WBLM Morning Show, a teenage dream was realized. Brian "The Guru" James is a dyed-in-wool Mainah. In the '80s at Cony High School, he had a different colored Blimp t-shirt for each day of the week. The Guru has been rockin' Blimpville for over 25 years. When he not rockin' live with BLM, he's rockin' at home in Westbrook with his wife Sherry, and sons, Sam and Carter. Rip it hahd weekday afternoons at work and on the way home! Like him on Facebook! And remember, if the conniption fits, wear it!
The Guru
Blimp Time Hop: Happy Blimp Birthday To Don Felder
Happy Birthday to the guy who wrote the music for the song, Hotel California. Don Felder was born in Gainesville, Florida on September 21, 1947.
Wicked Funny: Uncle Bobby Takes Donny Water Skiing
This summer our favorite Maine skier, Donny Pelletier decided to try ridin' the lake for a change.
He went out for his hilarious "first" run with another wicked funny fellah, Maine's King of Comedy Bob Marley.
Uncle Bobby recently went out with his boys on the Master Craft …
He went out for his hilarious "first" run with another wicked funny fellah, Maine's King of Comedy Bob Marley.
Uncle Bobby recently went out with his boys on the Master Craft …
WARNING: It Won’t be Long Before The Maine Leaf Peeper Invasion
New Hampshire humorist, Fred Marple got some neighbors together in the underappreciated town of Frost Heaves. They put together this wicked funny video of foliage zombies a few years back. We can relate for sure.
One Last Blast of Summer Weather for Maine This Weekend
Let's make sure we get outside and soak it up. It could the last day like it for the next 8 or 9 months. So let's get after it.
You Gotta See These Amazing Cheap Trick Photos From Aura
Luckily, our friend and longtime Blimpster, Joe Royland of Gorham was right in front of the stage. He's been a HUGE fan of Cheap Trick since the beginning and his great shots of this beloved band really show that.
WATCH: John Travolta Shows Us His House In Maine
It starts with an aerial view of his Islesboro estate apparently taken from one of his planes. Then we get a closer look of the beautiful house from a ride in on the golf cart driven by Travolta's son.
Blimp Time Hop: Dead Play Touch Of Grey In 1982 At Civic Center
The tempo was pepped up and they started the second set with that night. You can listen to the Portland recording here.
A Powerful Open Letter From Maine Gas Technician About the Farmington Explosion
You can read his post here that also includes his brave personal story of a very close call.
No Farmington Fair Today In Honor Of Fire Victims
According to The Farmington Fair website, the second day of the Farmington Fair is closed today after the explosion and tragic fire this morning.
Blimp Time-Hop: AC/DC Sellout CCCC Again In 1986
33 years ago today, it was another sell-out show for AC/DC at the Civic Center. This was their second ever appearance in Portland.