The Blend

44 years ago today, the very first event happened at the brand new Civic Center. And it is of course quite fitting that here in Blimpville, the first event was a rock concert.

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!

Calling all Friends of the Blend. Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on the 18th anniversary of his passing.

Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on his 72nd birthday. JD is best recollected as the visionary front man for the legendary Maine and New Hampshire band, The Blend.

It's is a mighty significant anniversary for Portland, Maine! 41 years ago today, the very first event happened at the Civic Center. And of course here in Blimpville, the first event was a Rock Concert!

Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on his 71st birthday. JD is best remembered as the visionary front man for the legendary Maine and New Hampshire band, The Blend

Calling all Friends of the Blend. Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on his 70th birthday. He was born in Arundel on February 22, 1947. JD is best remembered as the visionary front man for the legendary Maine and New Hampshire band, The Blend (originally White Mountain National Blend).

Today marks the anniversary of the very FIRST show at the Cumberland County Civic Center. 3/3/77.

The Blimp is proud to partner with the Rusty Rocket Foundation. The Rusty Rocket Corporation is a non-profit organization established in memory of James 'JD' Drown who passed away from cancer in 2002. Jimmy was a founding member of "The Blend" a nationally recognized band from Maine and a band near and dear to Blimpsters...