PeaksFest Update - Nancy 3. Hoffman
Nancy 3. met up with me bright and early at the Peaks Island Library to talk about the Umbrella Cover Museum, the Tummlers' new album, and PeaksFest.
Jun 21, 2025•7 min
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Adrian Sutherland: Indigenous Roots Rocker with Heart
Welcome to the Peaks Island Radio podcast, where I talk with islanders and people of interest to the island about arts, culture, current events, and more. In this episode, I speak with Adrian Sutherland, an Indigenous Roots Rocker from Attawapiskat. I discovered Adrian's latest album, Precious Diamonds, on Bandcamp and was immediately captivated by its freshness and depth of feeling. As his website says: "One listen to Adrian Sutherland and you’ll know he’s unlike anyone else...he melds rock, ro...
Apr 06, 2025•49 min
Hanneke Cassel Long Winter's Night Concert
In this episode, I speak with Hanneke Cassel who is returning to Peaks Island for the Long Winter's Night Concert Series with Keith Murphy. Hanneke talks about what you can expect to hear at the concert, how she got into fiddle music, and how people looking to add playing an instrument into their lives can get started. With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music ...
Dec 15, 2024•29 min
Rick Ashton Celebrates 100 Episodes of Swinging the Blues!
In this conversation, Rick shares where his passion for music comes from, what it's been like to make 100 episodes, and some tips for folks who may dream about doing a show but are nervous to try. Congrats on 100 episodes, Rick, and here's to many more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Sep 29, 2024•32 min
Peaks Island Assessment Roundtable w/ FB Environmental, Mohr & Seredin, and Z-Fund
Chris Marot moderates A Conversation with Steve Mohr, Margaret Mills, and others involved in the Island Environmental, Cultural, and Issues Assessment . Hear the entire conversation, recorded at the Peaks Island Library, regarding the key findings of the Assessment, the results of the Island survey, and how to take action on the recommendations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Evie Ladin Discusses Upcoming Concert On Peaks
Today I’m pleased to be joined by Evie Ladin, world-class banjo player and musician. Evie’s coming to Peaks on March 29th as part of the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church at 7pm. In this interview, we talk about Evie’s roots in music and movement and what folks can expect to hear at her performance. For details about Evie's latest album, check out evieladin.com I also want to update you on the results of the Spring Hop. If you went to the Hop, or listened to the last ...
Mar 24, 2024•35 min
Peaks Spring Hop with Danielle and Sage
I had an absolutely delightful conversation with Danielle Madore and Sage Hayes discussing the Spring Hop dance at New Brackett Church. The dance will benefit the arts community on Peaks. We also looked at some big picture ways to strengthen community on Peaks Island. If you want to join the conversation, reach out to me at chris@peaksislandradio.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
Mar 10, 2024•31 min
Seamus Egan Helps Celebrate 50 Peaks Island House Concerts
I'm so happy to share this conversation with Seamus Egan and Ellen Mahoney with you. This episode is filled with great moments about how music impacts the biggest and smallest events in our lives, how music can bring us together in community, and express our most personal feelings. If you like what you hear, Seamus Egan will be at the New Brackett Church on December 17th at 7pm for concert #50. Please join me in cheering on Ellen and Ed as they celebrate this big milestone. --- Support this podc...
Dec 10, 2023•38 min
Rose Ann Walsh and Danielle Madore Discuss the Ladies Ball
In this conversation, we explore the history of the Ladies Ball, and what to look forward to for the 2023 event happening December 3rd at Jones Landing. Thanks to Danielle and Rose Ann for making the time to discuss this wonderful island tradition! If you want to donate to breast cancer research through the Ladies’ Ball, please click here: https://venmo.com/u/Danielle-Madore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
Nov 26, 2023•22 min
Casey Murray Discusses Their Upcoming Concert, the Suzuki Method, and Folk
Casey Murray, Molly Tucker, and Eloise and Co are performing on Friday, October 27th for the Long Winter's Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church on Peaks Island. In this conversation, Casey tells us about the terrific music they'll bring to the island, growing up with the Suzuki Method, and more. For more information about Casey and Molly, and to support their music, please visit caseyandmolly.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/suppor...
Oct 24, 2023•17 min
The Trunk Show Takes the Stage
Peaks Island presents the Trunk Show at the Playhouse at the Lions Club, Thursday August 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and donations to the Lions Club Scholarship Fund are strongly encouraged. In this episode, you'll hear from the writers, cast, and crew of the Trunk Show talking about Peaks history and the making of this show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
Aug 16, 2023•12 min
Becky Wright on Creative Entrepreneurship and her Crow's Nest Exhibit
South Portland-based potter Becky Wright debuts a clay sculpture exhibit at the Crow's Nest July 28th. She talks with me about career transitions, embracing creative entrepreneurship, and what it takes to make dreams a reality. You can find out more at beckypottery.com . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Jul 26, 2023•29 min
Patty MacRae on the Healing Potential of Yoga and Her Crow’s Nest Sessions
Patty MacRae will be at the Crow’s Nest from July 5th through 12th sharing wisdom, teaching yoga, and introducing ancient healing traditions and texts to the island. We spoke about her journey with yoga and holistic health and what it could mean in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Jul 05, 2023•10 min
Island Alum Tom Faux on Musicology and the Faux Fiestas Family Band
Tom Faux joins me to talk about the Faux Fiestas Family Band performance at the Fifth Maine on July 7, 2023 from 7-8:30 PM. The show is part of the Peaks Island House Concert Summer Series and supports the Fifth Maine Museum. Admission by donation of $20. In this fascinating conversation, Tom talks about music's ancient ties to humanity and the deep connection music can create between people. Tom also previews the music the band will play on July 7th, including music written by fellow island alu...
Jul 04, 2023•32 min
Heather Wasklewicz on Photography and her Crow’s Nest Exhibit
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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
Jun 15, 2023•33 min
Katie McNally of the Pine Tree Flyers on New England Music
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 rele...
May 30, 2023•20 min
Elsie Gawler of Trad Trio SpringTide
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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
May 10, 2023•32 min
Peaks Island Second Annual Poetry Night
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr
Report from Good Trouble at New Brackett Church
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 long-time Civ...
Apr 03, 2023•34 min
Report from Emergence: Portraits of Peaks Women
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. --- Support this ...
Mar 12, 2023•10 min
Judy Fitch on Nurturing Community through Art
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 ...
Mar 08, 2023•31 min
Steve and Whitney Roy of Oldhat String Band
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support...
Feb 12, 2023•31 min
Sarah Goodman Cuetara, Lisa Usani Phillips, and the Team Behind Wheeling Tern Books
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 ...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Chris Moore Returns to Peaks for a Night of Americana
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...
Nov 10, 2022•38 min
Danielle Madore and Carrie Anne Kay Vinette Discuss "You Say Too Much" a new exhibit at The Crow's Nest
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 fr...
Nov 04, 2022•20 min
Dispatch from Sacred and Profane
Thoughts and sounds from Sacred and Profane 2022. Trying out some shorter, newsier segments - let me know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Oct 19, 2022•3 min
Ellery Klein on Fodhla and Music's Deep Meaning
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, t...
Oct 14, 2022•12 min
Leah Day on Parenting, Biking, and her new book Changing Gears
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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislandradio/support
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Shooting the Breeze - Episode 1, July 4th Edition
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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peaksislan...
Jul 03, 2022•11 min
Winifred Horan on Her Passion for Music, Her Father's Influence, and a Wide Net of Musical Tastes
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, visi...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 20 min
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