Local Music

It's called "Pounded." No, it's not a song about being in a bar fight or swinging hammers. We already told you that it's about the drudgery of Maine winter.

Calling all Friends of the Blend. Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on his 74th birthday.

Just before Christmas, a loyal fan named Bill Pryor put up their entire 1982 farewell show on YouTube. What a great gift to all the Friends of The Blend as we start the New Year!

Wait till you see him solo on the EWI (electronic wind instrument), it's like a synth horn. So cool!

It's called Teardrops on the Ivy and beautifully expresses the fear and worry families members experience when a loved one is far, far from home in harm's way protecting our freedoms and defending our country.

It stars a scooter riding gang of lovable Augusta hooligans cruising down Sand Hill, up Water Street and of course (our favorite road to run as teens) along Western Avenue, among other familiar spots.

We Mainers all have our own cherished memories of the yearly traditions of going to the fair. That's why it's likely that many of us are bummed that it's not going to happen in 2020. One of our favorite local bands feels the same way.

This 13 minute video includes electrifying live footage of Bill Chinnock and his band blazing white-hot at The Great Northeast Music Hall in Portland, Maine circa 1981.

These boys also like to stroll through the tall grass in wide open spaces and hike the wooded trails. Along with these nature loving excursions of course comes the threat of terrible tiny beasts...Friggin' Ticks!

Meet Officer Al Guisto. Not only is Al one of the many great heroes on the frontline during the pandemic, he's also a bonafide bluesman. He has a terrific gritty baritone that humorously delivers some important health and safety reminders.