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Volunteer Profile: Eloise Schultz

January 7, 2026

You may have heard volunteer programmer Eloise Schultz on the Sunday Morning Coffeehouse where she is one of four rotating co-hosts, or you might have heard her on WERU’s rockin’ Celtic music show, New Potatoes, which airs Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Our Eloise is versatile like that! Her response to the question, “what’s one of your favorite moments of WERU?” may go down as the sweetest story of its kind—and may even inspire you to volunteer and create your own favorite WERU memory. Meet Eloise:

THANK YOU!!!

November 3, 2025

The Fall Membership Drive wrapped up with enthusiasm with the Saturday Morning Coffeehouse on November 15! Listeners really stepped up to support and celebrate WERU! Thanks to all of you, that terrific energy brought in over $70,000! Everyone feels great knowing that WERU will survive and thrive well into the future with your support. You can keep the vibe going by giving online anytime! Thank you!

Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield – Sailing the Maine Coast

October 3, 2025

Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield is a 5-minute, spoken-word program produced by staff of the Maine Natural History Observatory (MNHO) that discusses natural history topics relating to Maine’s flora and fauna from the perspective of field biologists and naturalists.

Listen to the recent 7-part series produced by MNHO executive director, Glen Mittelhauser, about sailing the Maine Coast and discussing the natural history he sees on the way. Along the trip, Glen encounters coastal seabird colonies, moon jellyfish, and clouds of bioluminescent plankton. Listen through the WERU archives, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

A World of Music Ukrainian Special Guest

October 1, 2025

On Sunday, July 27 from 6 to 8 pm, A World of Music host Greg Rossel welcomed Anna Dovhanych, a foreign exchange student from Ukraine attending high school in Blue Hill. Anna shared a range of music from her country, from traditional wedding songs to contemporary rock and pop, including several of her favorite artists. She even received a text from her parents back home, where it was 2 am! You can listen to the entire program here.

“Morning Maine” Featured Artist of the Week: FRIGG

Frigg is our “Featured Event of the Week”! Tune in each weekday morning at 7:45 AM (ET) to hear our volunteer disc jockey play at least one song from their album Dreamscapes. DJ Denis will interview Juho from the group live by telephone at 8:30 AM on Friday, January 30th.

Finland’s Powerhouse String Ensemble FRIGG Returns for a 3-stop Bagaduce Music Residency Across Coastal Maine

Concerts & Workshops in Rockport, Blue Hill, and Freeport | January 31–February 2

Internationally acclaimed Nordic string band FRIGG returns to Maine for a three-day Bagaduce Music Residency of concerts, workshops, and community celebrations from January 31 through February 2, presented by Bagaduce Music. Joining the band throughout the tour is Maine guitarist Noah Fishman, adding a special local collaboration to the stage.

Hailed worldwide as pioneers of the “Nordgrass” sound, FRIGG blends Finnish pelimanni fiddle traditions with Nordic dance music, bluegrass drive, and contemporary acoustic innovation. Their dynamic lineup—multiple fiddles, guitar, mandolin, and double bass—delivers dazzling instrumental interplay and infectious rhythms that bring audiences to their feet.

Fishman, a highly regarded Maine-based multi-instrumentalist, known for his versatility and deep roots in acoustic music, joins FRIGG for this tour, strengthening the exchange between international artists and Maine’s vibrant folk community.

Over the course of the weekend, FRIGG will perform three concerts across the state and lead musician workshops, along with informal SpelMaineslag afterparties that invite audiences and musicians into shared music-making and Scandinavian dance. Bring friends or come solo and take a spin on the dance floor… no experience needed!”

Bagaduce Music Residency Schedule

Saturday, January 31 – Rockport Opera House (Rockport)
Afternoon workshop (3pm) and evening concert (7pm) with Bagaduce Music SpelMaineslag After-party
Sunday, February 1 – The Bay School, Emlen Hall (Blue Hill)
Late-afternoon concert (4pm) with Bagaduce Music SpelMaineslag After-party
Monday, February 2 – Meetinghouse Arts (Freeport)
Afternoon workshop (3pm) and evening concert (7pm)

With nine acclaimed albums and extensive touring across Europe, North America, and Asia, FRIGG continues to redefine contemporary folk music while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.

These events are generously sponsored by Maine Fiddle Camp, GOLogic and Terra Firma Professional Engineering.

Tickets, workshop registration, and full details: www.bagaducemusic.org, events@bagaducemusic.org

Bagaduce Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in community to make Maine’s musical coastline sing.

1	NEKO CASE	Neon Grey Midnight Green
2	NATALIE DEL CARMEN	Pastures
3	GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS	Caught Light

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