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
“The Most Exciting Game You’ll Ever See” [VIDEO]
That's what the guy says at least. Hold your breath and take a trip back to what true excitement and rivalry was not so long ago!
My Top 10 Things I’ll Miss About Letterman
He did these lists for years, so I'm doing one about all of his years.
My Thoughts on Letterman and “The Last Nite”
If you have a minute (or a lot of minutes, I'll be honest) I thought I'd talk up Letterman which also forced me to come to terms with how this crazy world is working lately.
35th Anniversary of the Loss of Ian Curtis of Joy Division [VIDEO]
Today we honor for unfortunately the wrong reason, one of the most haunting voices and mesmerizing frontmen ever to step on stage.
“Mad Max” is Finally Out… So What Do We Think [VIDEO] [POLL]
Lotsa hype for yet another re-do of a classic. What say you of Mad Max 2015?
Trailer for “Steve Jobs” (no, that other one was called “Jobs”) [VIDEO]
Apparently, Aston Kutcher didn't knock it out of the park with his portrayal of the Apple guru. Time for a re-do already?!!
Ultimate Owen Wilson “WOW” Compilation [VIDEO]
Keanu Reeves had, "Whoa", but that was silly and got tired fast. Owen Wilson has "Wow" and I think many agree it's a bit more tolerable cause he's funny. And better.
Mrs. Brady Talking About Balls (the other Mrs. Brady) [VIDEO]
I'm glad she's explained herself. Not exactly Brady Bunch content, but she's jbeing honest. Gotta love her for that.
Legendary Cambridge (Boston) Rock Club is Closing [VIDEO]
After 42 years, one of Boston's classic rock clubs will be shutting it's doors this summer according to reports. That sucks.
This is Just a Tribute [VIDEO]
With Summer upon us, music will be all around. People playing covers on restaurant patios on boats. Tribute bands have a crazy run in the summer too.
Where Do You Stand With the Death Penalty [POLL]
The Marathon Bombing verdict has, no surprise, has brought the question back to dinner tables everywhere. The Death Penalty, yes or no. What are your feelings?
I Still Believe In…. NINE BLACK ALPS
Bands will always come and go. Some stick with us, individually, for as long as we choose. In a new series, I want to show my torch is still lit and shines bright for some great bands.
WCYY Spinout Presents Turbo Fruits at Genos [VIDEO]
Tonight at Geno's WCYY Spinout Presents Turbo Fruits on their first visit ever to Maine. They're kinda stoked bigtime. They like shellfish and dirty rock clubs.
Local Food Trucks Own Portland This Saturday [VIDEO]
Our 2nd Annual Street, Eats and Beats Food Truck Festival happens this Saturday. Anyone hungry?
Who Remembers “Bands On The Run” on VH-1 [VIDEO]
With American Idol finally going away soon, after Fox announces it's cancellation this week; I remember one music contest show that was ahead of it's time that I didn't really hate.
Don’t You Forget About Me – John Hughes Documentary [VIDEO]
John Hughes is easily one of the most important people in the history of film. He was the master of the teen film. This doc is about young filmakers looking for him after he hid away from almost everyone in the 90's.