Mark was born in Massachusetts. He grew up in Nashua, New Hampshire and graduated College in Maine. He started on WCYY February 2005. He's the host of WCYY's new music / local music show, "Spinout". Marks was VP Marketing & Promotions for an independent record label in NJ in the late 90's. He's written a music column for a newspaper and a website. He listens to & collects a lot of music. A lot. He watches & collects a lot of movies. Marks a fan of the Boston Celtics, crushed ice, Brigham's Coffee Ice Cream, Jack Lemmon, wearing hats, Seka, lemon/lime seltzer, Nacho Libre, Mike Gorman, record stores, Wolfman Jack, hot pretzles, Lauren & Wally, Friendlys, hot tea and Paul Newman. He owns two 8-track players, stopped wearing white socks in 1998 and was given the key to City of Portland, Maine (seriously). Also, December 3rd 2012 was officially named "Mark Curdo Day" in state of Maine (seriously). He hopes to someday meet Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson, Paul McCartney, King Ad Rock, Rodney Bingenheimer, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Shakira, Owen Wilson, Hall & Oates and anyone from Van Halen. "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken".
Mark Curdo
Local Friends Headstart Play Final Show Saturday [VIDEO]
One of the giants in Maine pop rock are officially playing their last show this Saturday in Portland at H.O.M.E. They had a great run and we recognize them for many great times!
WCYY 20th Anniversary In Studio… Such a Great Day! [PICS]
Well, we did it. 20 years old are we. Thanks to everyone who listened, phoned in, messaged, emailed, stopped by, etc. Here's what it looked like yesterday in the studio as we brough July 28th 1995 to now!
Mark Curdo: Here’s How I Became CYY
As we celebrate 20 years on the air today as WCYY, all the guys are telling stories of their starts with the radio station. So, here's mine.
WCYY’s 20th Anniversary Photo Album v.8
This is it! 20 years of WCYY in pictures. Get ready to go blind!
More Killer Videos From the Alternative World in 1995 [VIDEO]
With our 20th Anniversary coming up next week, we got to thinking of the videos from that 95 time when we launched the station. Check some of these out!
WCYY’s 20th Anniversary Photo Album v.7
This is it! 20 years of WCYY in pictures. Get ready to go blind!
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger in Portland on Monday [VIDEO]
If you're going to see Primus and Dinosaur Jr. next Monday at Thompsons Point, show up early and open your mind a little bit.
Watch Killer Videos From the Alternative World in 1995 [VIDEO]
With our 20th Anniversary coming up next week, we got to thinking of the videos from that 95 time when we launched the station. Check some of these out!
WCYY’s 20th Anniversary Photo Album v.6
This is it! 20 years of WCYY in pictures. Get ready to go blind!
Passion Pit & Broods Show Tonight Rescheduled (Details Here)
Don't worry they will be back to perform.
Woman Trying To Give Away Cat… Cat Not Helping the Sell [VIDEO]
Not sure this cat's going anywhere with his performance here. And hey fellas keep your eyes on the cat you dirty bastards!
World Champ Surfer Bumps Into a Big Shark During Tournament [VIDEO]
If you're surfin', remember... there's sharks out there yo! Mick Fanning moved with the quickness during this incident here AND he was super lucky.
Amy Schumer… “Funniest Woman in the Galaxy”?
With a new Star Wars theme photo spread and article in GQ, a hit TV show and a new movie opening this weekend, "Trainwreck", Amy is making a lot of noise thats for sure.
WCYY Presents Interpol Monday 7/20 @ State Theatre [VIDEO]
So psyched to have Interpol back in Portland. And hey, they have a pretty cool opening band now too! (read more)
Fired McDonald’s Employee Does Not Leave Quietly [VIDEO] [NSFW]
No doubt if you're ever fired, a million thoughts run through your head. The passion and disappointment bubbles up. But for heavens sake, leave the Happy Meals alone dude!
Director Penelope Spheeris Talks “Decline of Western Civilization” on Spinout
Finally, some of the most respected music documentaries get their release on DVD after 35 years. Punk, metal, hard rock bands and fans were introduced to the world because of these movies.