WERU Acadia Highway

20/12/2023

09/12/2023

We play this group frequently on Acadia WERU Acadia Highway... LOVE them!

Magnifique article de Philippe Renaud dans Le Devoir qui raconte la naissance du groupe Bon Débarras au festival Noël dans le Parc.

« On est là depuis le tout début, alors que l’événement s’appelait La Cabane magique — une grosse cabane en bois rond plantée dans le parc Lahaie, au coin des boulevards Saint-Joseph et Saint-Laurent. C’est là qu’est né Bon Débarras. » Un véritable conte de Noël ! »

Bon Débarras sera de la soirée d'ouverture du festival ce vendredi 8 décembre à 19h:
👉 FESTIVAL NOËL DANS LE PARC: Balaklava Blues | Paul Kunigis | Bon Débarras

03/12/2023

16/07/2023

These will be familiar names to those who travel Acadia Highway every week...

Sean Ardoin is joined by Sweet Cecilia, Herman Fuselier, and his little brother Chris as he explores the music and food of his home region, Southwest Louisiana.

16/07/2023

Also on FB: Concerts at the Front Porch on Wilson Hill. Word on the road is that MFN Gus LaCasse and Mathias Kamin will be there August 26th...

(see below for Gus and Mathias photo. Also, photo of Gus during The Hat Era. Because posting old photos is what weird aunts do)

16/07/2023

Check out the page 2023 Camp Zydecow for more information about the Upcoming Camp Zydecow Festival next Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday in Cherryfield!

18/06/2023

Hi Folks! Here's some info about the Cajun Zydeco Extravaganza happening July 22 and 23 in Cherryfield! Su Peck is pulling it all together- I remember Su from back in the day, when she brought the Basin Brothers to Connecticut regularly (and, unrelated but cool, was doing carpentry and driving a Toyota truck with about 13 million miles on it- Toyota eventually asked to buy it back and gave her a new one, I was told).

We will have Su on WERU Acadia Highway in the next couple weeks for an interview. BIG FUN COMING TO CHERRYFIELD!!!

08/04/2023

Rob and Steve...BE there!

Every year, Franco American Programs organizes a “rassemblement” or gathering of Franco American artists, writers, and creatives. This annual event aims to create a culturally supportive space in which members of the Franco-American creative community can share their work.

01/04/2023

Here's another article about Egg Pocking...

Ever heard of egg pocking? Read about the history of this beloved Cajun Easter tradition.

25/01/2023

Check this out!
https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/visual-performing-arts/new-generation-cajun-musicians-women/?fbclid=IwAR3Olp-FFVPzD_e9qhbgGrHUjnTHEdtd3kAmxwo7NP25QN2jEftBL3vQS1U #.Y9CBGn8fW39.facebook

The new generation of Cajun music is woman

03/01/2023

Le Vent du Nord!

23/12/2022

Another of WERU's big personalities has left the building...

On Wednesday, December 21, Carlton Johnson, the “Roots Controller” of the iconic reggae program WERU Drive Thru, passed away suddenly. He lived large and was so connected with so many people, and we send our condolences to all of them, particularly his family. Carlton’s death is a tremendous loss to the WERU family, as his audience was large and dedicated. Much respect and positive vibrations, Roots Controller! (Stay tuned to WERU for additional info, including details of a tribute radio program we will put on in the near future.)

18/12/2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Booker!

James Carroll Booker III was a distinctive New Orleans pianist who mixed gospel, boogie-woogie, blues, traditional and modern jazz, and classical music into a unique and breathtaking sound.

16/09/2022

08/09/2022

Celebration of Mike Joyce’s life and contributions to WERU will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2-5 pm at Fogtown Brewing Company Beer Garden at 25 Pine Street in Ellsworth. There will be speakers and musicians performing in honor of Mike. The public is welcome to attend.

WERU Volunteer, Mike Joyce, passed away in July. Mike was one of the iconic, original volunteers in 1988 and continued to serve the community as a music programmer until the time of his death. He was well known and loved as the host of the Barefoot Blues Hour music show and co-host of the public affairs program BoatTalk. Mike was a unique personality who loved to talk, be it having a chat or talking about “stuff” or boats on his radio shows. He cared deeply about people and the radio station. Thank you, Mike, for all you have done for WERU and our listeners.