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As of May 21

1. Dead Can Dance

2. Putnam Smith

3. William Tyler

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Featured Artist of the Week: Valerie Orth

Described as “sexy, soulful, genuine, and edgy” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Valerie Orth's dynamic range as a performer is made all the more compelling by what the East Bay Express calls a "completely intuitive composition style."  Tune in to WERU at 8:30am on Friday, May 24 to hear an interview with Valerie Orth. 

As of May 14

1. Bills

2. Patty Griffin

3. Ruth Moody

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Featured Artist of the Week: Putnam Smith

Hailing from Portland, Maine, Putnam Smith could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century. After all, he lives in a log cabin, plays his Grandfather's banjo, and prints up the jackets to his CDs on an antique letterpress.

Featured Artist of the Week: Putnam Smith

Hailing from Portland, Maine, Putnam Smith could be an old-world troubadour fresh from the 19th Century. After all, he lives in a log cabin, plays his Grandfather's banjo, and prints up the jackets to his CDs on an antique letterpress.

As of May 7

1. Patty Griffin

2. Steve Martin & Edie Brickell

3. Ruth Moody

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May Pledge Drive Starts Saturday May 11

Our May Pledge Drive is taking place from Saturday, May 11 to Saturday, May 18, when we’ll appeal to you, our loyal listeners, to share a little of your hard-earned cash with the radio station.

Featured Artist of the Week: Barenaked Ladies

Grinning Streak, the new album from Barenaked Ladies is due out on June 4.  The band will be performing Sunday, July 21 on the Bangor Waterfront with Ben Folds Five and Guster. 

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As of April 30

1. Patty Griffin

2. Josh Ritter

3. Iron and Wine

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Featured Artist of the Week: Steep Canyon Rangers

From Asheville, NC, Steep Canyon Rangers are an acoustic Bluegrass quintet. Before embarking on a world tour backing comedian/banjoist Steve Martin, the Rangers were nominated for 2 International Bluegrass Music awards in 2008 (including Album of the Year, Lovin' Pretty Women).