I was born and raised in the most northern town in Maine, the french-speaking, hard-working mill town of Madawaska. A longtime musician and songwriter, I moved to Portland after high school in search of musical opportunities founding the band Dominic and The Lucid with fellow northern Maine transplants. Joining the WBLM team in 2003, I began my tenure as Night Flight DJ shortly after. My current musical endeavor is ShaShaSha, which can be heard at www.shashashamusic.com. I live in Portland with my wife, Kimble, and our always introspective pug, Professor Albert Sniffered Snerdsly.
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Zakk Wylde Goes Acoustic
Well not really. Here's a two minute video of Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde testing out a new acoustic guitar pickup for EMG, essentially making the acoustic guitar electric. I'm guessing he plays roughly 4,000,000 notes in these two minutes, see for yourself. For more on Zakk Wylde's band, Black Label Society check out his website.
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert! [VIDEO]
We're kicking off the weekend with bang! This week marks the 40th anniversary of the debut record from KISS, released on February 18, 1974. Written, recorded and mixed in just 13 days it went on to sell half a million copies and start one of the most successful rock and roll bands in classic rock. Put on your party platforms and breakout the fake blood we're spinning live KISS on tonight's Mini-
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert! [VIDEO]
Happy Birthday to bandleader J. Geils who turns 68 today! Guru and I had the pleasure of introducing the J. Geils Band on the first night of their reunion tour back in 2011. The band's known for their electrifying high energy rock shows, and that night in Bangor at the Waterfront, they did not disappoint. Tonight we'll play live J. Geils on the Mini-Concert, and here's video of the J.Geils Band
Kids Cover Maiden and Kill It!
Think your middle school garage band kicked ass? Check out these kids in their band "Gauchos" slaying The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Plus it looks like the little one up front might grow up to be the next Ozzy...
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert!
Yesterday we broke the news that AC/DC is planning to play 40 shows, and start recording a brand new record this May in Vancouver! Tonight we'll celebrate with some live "Thunder From Down-Under" on the WBLM Mini-Concert! Here's the article with a quote from Brian Johnson on the new plans...
AC/DC: New Album, New Tour!
BREAKING NEWS: AC/DC plan a new album and a 40th anniversary tour! The band revealed that they have plans to head to Vancouver and start working on a follow up to their 2008 release, "Black Ice" in May. Brian Johnson tells Rolling Stone that they're also planning 40 special shows to celebrate the band's 40th year.
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
Tonight at the State Theatre here in Portland Foreigner takes to the stage for their SOLD OUT show. We'll start your tailgate party here at 5:20 with live rock from Foreigner on the Mini-Concert. Joining the band on stage tonight is none-other-than the choir from Deering High School! The Captain joined the choir as they prepared for the show, here's footage of their rehearsal...
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert
Tonight we relive the classic Civic Center concert where Steven Tyler of Aerosmith passed out on stage. We'll be joined by a Blimpster who was there that night. If you have a crazy concert experience and want to join us in the Big Red Love Van to talk about it, fill out this form and we just might give you a call!
Who’s The Valentines Day Bandit?
Every year Portland wakes up to an amazing sight; hundreds of red hearts taped to doorways and sheets with giants hearts hung from the rooftops of local businesses and museums. They are EVERYWHERE. This year, maybe inspired by Sherlock, I decided to use my power of deduction and narrow down who I think is behind this local act of love. Here are my findings...
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
Tonight at 5:20 we're taking it back to 1970 and spinning one of the loudest and tightest rock concert albums ever released. The Who: Live at Leeds was recorded on this date, eventually released the following May. We'll spin the album tonight, and here's some stellar vintage footage of the Who live at the Isle of Wight Festival from that same year...
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
44 years ago Black Sabbath lit the power-keg and single handedly brought on the Heavy Metal movement by releasing their self-titled debut album. Somehow, they recorded and mixed the entire record in only three days! We'll spin a classic Black Sabbath concert tonight at 5:20 on the WBLM Mini-Concert. Here's a complete Sabbath concert from Paris, 1970!
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
Today marks a bitter-sweet rock and roll birthday, Ray Manzarek would have been 75 today. Ray of course passed last May from cancer. We'll remember the music and mad keyboard genius of Manzarek with a Doors Mini-Concert at 5:20! Here is one of my favorite videos on all of YouTube: The Doors playing 'When The Music's Over' Live In Copenhagen, 1968. Turn it up!
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
Back at it this week with a down and dirty live concert from ZZ Top! On this date in 1970 ZZ Top played their first performance, back in Beaumont, TX. We'll spin a killer live set from ZZ Top tonight at 5:20. Join Gu and I in the Big Red Love Van and let's get sweaty! Here's a slimy and grimy version of "Jesus Just Left Chicago" from 1980...
The Flaming Lips, Sean Lennon Beatles Tribute
The Flaming Lips and Sean Lennon rocked the Ed Sullivan Theater almost 50 years to the day from The Beatles iconic performance, with a cover of The Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." Leave it to the Flaming Lips to trip out the Late Night stage, and Sean Lennon's voice sounds so much like his fathers. Hear this tune and so much more psychedelia tomorrow morning at 8:00am with Gu,
Concert To Benefit Local Musician
This Sunday at Port City Music Hall at 8pm! We're throwing a party in support of my great friend Frank; a musician, producer, sound-man, here in Portland. Frank Hopkins and Carla Delaney had a fire at their home and studio. As a community this affects us all, and we want to help them get back on their feet and acquire what they may have lost. Music from Dominic and The Lucid, Frank's band Line of
Tonight’s WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
This Sunday, CBS News will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first television appearance in America with a two hour special. The event will feature tons of celebrities, and people close to The Beatles, including a performance from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. We'll spin The Beatles live tonight at 5:20, and here's video of The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show 50 years ago!