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Peaks Island Radio

Peaks Island Radio

Chris helps you connect with the island community featuring conversations with islanders, reports from events, and interviews relevant to Peaks Island.

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00:33:08

Heather Wasklewicz on Photography and her Crow’s Nest...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/06/14

I had a really great time talking with Heather and learning about her craft. Heather discusses her longtime passion for photography and her upcoming exhibit at the Crow’s Nest opening Friday June 16th. For more info: https://www.heatherwasklewiczphotography.com/news-blog/2023/6/8/love-lowers-the-sky and @hboody on Instagram. For more info about the Crow's Nest, follow @danithepirate_thecrowsnest --- Send in a voice message:

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00:20:06

Katie McNally of the Pine Tree Flyers on New England...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/05/29

Katie McNally speaks with me about her latest band, the Pine Tree Flyers, a New England contradance band, in preparation for their upcoming performance as part of the Tiny Porch Summer Concert Series. The Pine Tree Flyers perform June 2, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Tiny Porch Stage, 726 Seashore Ave. For more information on the band, visit https://www.pinetreeflyers.com/. As Katie discusses, they've just recorded an album, so you'll want to visit their page for details about its upcoming

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00:31:35

Elsie Gawler of Trad Trio SpringTide

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/05/10

SpringTide will be performing at New Brackett Church, 7:00 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023 to kick off the Peaks Island House Concert Summer Concert Series. I spoke with trio member Elsie Gawler about her history with traditional music and what to look forward to at this week's concert. For more information about SpringTide, visit elsieandethan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast:

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01:00:19

Peaks Island Second Annual Poetry Night

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/04/30

Sarah Cuetara hosts the second annual Peaks Island Poetry Night, held April 8, 2023 in this week's episode. For more local stories, conversations and event rebroadcasts, please visit peaksislandradio.com or search for Peaks Island Radio in your podcast app of choice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support

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00:33:43

Report from Good Trouble at New Brackett Church

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/04/02

This is a report from 'Good Trouble' on Saturday March 25th as Peaks Islanders commemorated the 58th anniversary of the end of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March for Voting Rights and to protest the treatment and killing of civil rights activists. Islander Nicole D'Entremont participated in the '65 March and presented on her experience of the movement. The presentation is part of an effort to raise funds for a Foot Soldiers Park and Education Center in Selma Alabama, spearheaded by

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00:09:56

Report from Emergence: Portraits of Peaks Women

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/03/12

About 100 people turned out to celebrate Emergence on Saturday night at New Brackett Church. When Judy Fitch first solicited volunteers for a women's portrait project she thought maybe five friends would join her. 26 women responded and touched off a winter of inspiration and connection among island women of all backgrounds and artistic abilities. With special thanks to Bridget who reported from the event, you can hear from the artists and the guests about the exhibit's impact. --- Send in a

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00:30:44

Judy Fitch on Nurturing Community through Art

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/03/07

Judy Fitch talks with me about the portrait project she launched this winter with approximately 30 women living on Peaks Island. The goal: Get people together after three years of isolation and masking to celebrate community and connection by partnering with other island women to make portraits of one another and see each other through their eyes. The response exceeded Judy's expectations. The project was so meaningful, Judy and the group decided to put on a public exhibit of the portraits. The

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00:30:30

Steve and Whitney Roy of Oldhat String Band

Peaks Island Radio ·

2023/02/11

The Oldhat String Band, led by Steve and Whitney Roy, plays at the Long Winter's Night Concert Series February 17th at 7:00 pm at the New Brackett Church. Steve and Whitney discuss their passion for old time, bluegrass, and many other kinds of music, recording their first album, and what's in store for Friday's concert. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast:

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01:04:31

Sarah Goodman Cuetara, Lisa Usani Phillips, and the...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/12/18

I recently learned that Sarah Goodman Cuetara, who many know as a Peaks Islander, has been diligently working on a new independent publishing company called Wheeling Tern Books. Wheeling Tern Books is a collaborative approach to publishing born of a pandemic-area project and close friendships between fellow creators. Please listen for all the details on the book, this unique publishing company, and ideas for bringing your own creative endeavors to life. You'll especially want to listen for Lisa

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00:37:41

Chris Moore Returns to Peaks for a Night of Americana

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/11/10

This podcast features stories and interviews about Peaks Island People and events. It’s part of our 24 hour, seven day a week station which you can find at peaksislandradio.com. In this episode, I’m pleased to be joined by Chris Moore, a folk and Americana musician from Gorham, who lived on Peaks for a time before moving to Nashville. In Nashville, he wrote and performed folk, country, and Americana music, and formed the band Kindling Stone. He was also a member of Rust Farm and the Maine based Fogg

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00:20:08

Danielle Madore and Carrie Anne Kay Vinette Discuss...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/11/04

Long-time business partners and artists Danielle Madore and Carrie Anne Kay Vinette are opening two exhibits as 2022 comes to a close. Carrie's opens November 4, 2022 at the Crow's Nest, located at 153 Island Ave, Peaks Island and Danielle's follows in December. In this story, Carrie and Danielle discuss their artistic backgrounds, the genesis of the Crow's Nest, the thinking behind Carrie's exhibit, and how the past several years have shaped art and people's identities. Carrie's exhibit runs from

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00:03:26

Dispatch from Sacred and Profane

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/10/19

Thoughts and sounds from Sacred and Profane 2022. Trying out some shorter, newsier segments - let me know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support

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00:12:01

Ellery Klein on Fodhla and Music's Deep Meaning

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/10/14

This is a different take on my pre-concert interviews. I've composed a story out of a conversation I had with Ellery Klein, the fiddler for Fodhla, who's performing on Peaks on October 14th at 7:00 pm at the New Brackett Church. I'll guide you through our conversation that starts with the birth of her interest in violin, the path she took to a career in music, and finally to what music means to us as human beings. I hope you see a little of yourself in her exploration of her passions - if not,

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01:12:12

Leah Day on Parenting, Biking, and her new book...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/09/04

Islander Leah Day talks with me about her new book, Changing Gears, a memoir about parenting and a cross-country bike trip with her son. We discuss the trip, the longer journey of parenting, and her new venture as a bike shop entrepreneur. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support

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00:11:21

Shooting the Breeze - Episode 1, July 4th Edition

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/07/02

Jo Israelson and Steve Devoney debut a new program dedicated to revisiting the news on Peaks Island from the last century through stories from the Casco Bay Breeze, a newspaper from the early 20th century. They scour the paper for interesting historical pieces to share with you and let you know what life was like on the island a hundred years ago. I hope you'll find this a terrific way to connect with the island's past! --- Send in a voice message:

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01:19:32

Winifred Horan on Her Passion for Music, Her Father's...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/06/13

Winifred Horan comes to Peaks Island June 17th at 8pm with her new venture, the Winifred Horan Quartet. She's a founding member of the Irish group Solas and a lifelong musician. Horan also teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music. In this conversation, we talk about her musical roots, her deep appreciation for her dad's role in her musical and cultural life, and why genres are too limiting for music. If you want more information on the concert, Winifred Horan, or Peaks Island Radio, visit

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00:25:34

Carl Dimow Discusses Choro Louco

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/05/08

I’m pleased to be joined by Carl Dimow, a renowned Maine musician and instructor (carldimow.com). Carl tells us about his band Choro Louco (facebook.com/chorolouco) who is performing at the New Brackett Church on May 13th at 7pm, the final show in the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series brought to you by the Peaks House Concert Series, New Brackett Church and Peaks Island Radio. In this episode, Carl and I talk about the origins of Choro music, Carl’s other musical passions, and his long-time

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00:37:04

Interview with the band Corner House

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/04/03

As you probably know, Peaks Island Radio is working with the Tiny Porch Concert Series and New Brackett Church to make excellent, live music available to Peaks Islanders. This week, April 8th at 7pm, the Long Winter's Night Concert Series features Corner House. Two members of the band, Ethan Setiawan and Louise Bichan, joined me to talk about what to expect ahead of their performance. A folky, rootsy, eclectic trad band formed in their days at Berklee College of Music in Boston, they're now based in

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00:45:04

Joe K. Walsh - Portland-based Bluegrass Mandolin...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2022/01/14

Thanks to Joe K Walsh for this nice conversation ahead of his Long Winter’s Night Concert on Peaks Island, January 14th from 7-8:15 pm at the New Brackett Church. If you’re interested in attending, and you’re listening to this before the show, please note that masks and proof of vaccination are required and there’s a suggested donation of $20 for adults under 80. If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear more from Joe, check out his website in our show notes or go to joekwalsh.com. If you

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00:41:14

Chris & Bridget in the Evening: Faith York and the PI...

Peaks Island Radio ·

2021/07/29

Chris and Bridget talk with Faith York about the newly unveiled Peaks Island Community Collaborative - an organization promoting enhanced communication, strengthening local ties, and creating partnerships between island organizations. For more info: PICommunityCollaborative@gmail.com, Facebook.com/picommunitycollaborative Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FRFUWGPGNC4JA) --- Send in a voice message:

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