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
Portland Parking Ban Tonight? Really?
We're set to get 1-3" of snow tonight. Is that parking ban material? Here's a link to all the info you need to know if you're planning to be in town Tuesday night!
Killer Bowie Covers You Want to Watch [VIDEO]
Here's some Bowie classics you might not have heard and seen before. Check em out!
Bowie is Everything [VIDEO]
I'm still processing this, but here's where I'm at, at least for now.
Maybe the GREATEST Brew Related Movie Ever [VIDEO]
Recently I talked with someone about a classic 80's movie. It's a comedy classic and when it comes to beer, it might be THE most classic. This person had no clue about these guys or the movie. So for that person and any of you other 9 year olds out there.....
Watch These Totally Amazing Lottery Stories [VIDEO]
As the Powerball shoots to over 800 million as of Friday, take a peek at some others who were lucky and some that have been way way too lucky.
Governor LePage: The Latest Controversial Comments
If you haven't read or heard the latest comments made by the Governor, check it all out here.
Tales from the Crypt Re-Ups For TV With a Cool Director Steering the Ship
The classic horror/comedy series has found new life! With a return on TNT backed by a director people used to love a lot... maybe it's resurrection for more than one?!!
Happy 2016… There’s a Few Movies On The Way [VIDEO]
So, theres a few you know are coming. There's also a TON you have no idea about. Grab a few minutes for yourself and check out these trailers here!
Coachell-Meh
Lotta hub bub about this year's show already. We're interested in your thoughts though. Check out the full line up and take our poll questions!
You Hooked on Netflix’s Making a Murderer? Don’t Know About It? [VIDEO]
Not sure there's a show on TV anywhere; cable, network or else that people are talking about more the past month than Making a Murderer. Clueless? Don't have Netflix? Here's what the buzz is about. Watch this!
My Favorite Albums, Shows & CYY Songs of 2015
Well, I was away for a bit. So this is overdue. I always forget one or two or ten, but I think I got most of them.
Get Your Favorite Songs & Albums On the Air During Markathon
Friends, for your donation to the Center for Grieving Children during Markathon, you can get so much on the air. Think of the possibilities! Be creative!
Local Music Scene Supporting Markathon Already!
Even before the madness and awesomeness of Markathon starts, some very cool local music folks are supporting this special cause. See who and how you can support the cause and enjoy their music!
Beach Slang Needs to Happen Right Now. One of the Year’s Best Albums.
Check out Philly's, Beach Slang; a band I've been playing the past couple months on Spinout. Anyone "Left of the Dial" is will appreciate this band. Anyone smart enough won't let this band slip by. It's time to feel alive with music again kids!
David Chappelle Talks About Meeting the Roots in Portland Maine [VIDEO]
Dave Chappelle recently talked to Jimmy Fallon about his good friends, The Roots, who are also Jimmy's house band. Dave recalls meeting the fellas at the Maine Mall! Watch Portland gets some love. Race humored love, but love nonetheless.
Record Store Day pt.2 Black Friday! Watch Bull Moose Sneak Peek! [VIDEO]
Since people love Record Store Day so much, we get a 2nd one on Black Friday! Thanks to our good friends Bull Moose and the man behind the idea, Chris Brown. Here's Chris' much loved video preview of what to expect!