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
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett At Fenway Next Summer
Maybe you missed the huge concert announcement yesterday at 4:30pm on the Blimp's Afternoon Express. Here's what you need to know.
New Trailer For Long-Awaited Movie From Maine Cartoon Sensation [NSFW]
Check out the wicked decent new NSFW trailer! You'll see your old friends Bud, Atom and Crittah along with and new character named Uncle Buzzy.
News Center Maine’s Coats & Toys for Kids Day Is This Weekend
You might have some outgrown winter gear in the closet that could make a family grateful. It's a pretty easy way to give during the holidays.
Blimp Time-Hop: The Last Time RUSH Played In Maine
34 years ago today, Rush kicked off the Power Windows Tour at the Civic Center. This was the 3rd and final appearance of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart in Portland, Maine.
Dazzling ‘Gift Of Lights’ Drive-Thru Is Back At NHMS
It starts with a dazzling tunnel to cruise and takes us on a ride to see all kinds of wicked cool holiday scenes. And like we said, it's a drive-thru. So that means we can stay in the car with the heat on blast.
Holiday At Hadlock Is This Saturday With The Portland Sea Dogs
It's the 9th Annual Holiday at Hadlock is this Saturday, Dec. 7th in Portland from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and it's FREE!
Blimp Time-Hop: OZZY’s 1st Show With Zakk Wylde In Portland
31 years ago today, WBLM welcomed back Ozzy Osbourne to the Civic Center. This was Ozzy’s 5th trip to Portland in support of his album No Rest for the Wicked
The Hillbilly Weatherman Comes Back As Promised
Going on 5 years now, he really is one of the best things that happens around here when it sucks outside.
Maine’s Polar Express Rides Again This Weekend
It's all aboard for the Polar Express opening weekend at the Ocean Gateway Visitor Center. Tickets are still available for some times, but going fast. After this weekend they are likely to be sold out.
Portland Bar Rockin Rickey’s Tavern Is Closing After Almost 45 Years
The owners announced on Facebook that they will be closing one month from today.