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Don’t Let Us Play Bad Songs=Possible Free Tickets to The National and the War on Drugs!

Once again, WCLZ wants your opinion! Tell us what songs you like and what songs you don’t like. By letting us…

The Summer of Studio Z Continues! How ‘bout Lake Street Dive at the Studio Portland, and Thompson’s Point?

Here’s your chance at seeing Lake Street Dive for an intimate Studio Z performance at The Studio Portland and a…

Now That You Cannot Pay for Tickets to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at the State, How About You Win Them!

An evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings is SOLD OUT! Did you miss your chance to buy tickets? Looks…

The First Night of Guster on the Ocean Is Going to Be a Shambolic Hoot-and-a-Half. You Should Go.

Here’s the thing, we all picture the lovely breezes wafting off the Fore River, the sunset and moon rise, the…

You Could Win One Book for Every Day in August!

Our friends at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops are giving the ‘CLZ community a chance to win 31 books –…

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge May Be Sold Out, But WCLZ Still Has Tickets You Can Win!

The Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge are coming to Snow Pond Center for the Arts! This show is SOLD OUT,…

WCLZ’S Latest Frankenstein’s Monster: Part Festival, Part Studio Z!

WCLZ has your way in to two shows! This combination is part music festival and part Studio Z performance. By entering below,…

Regina Spektor at Merrill Auditorium: Last Minute Tickets Could Be Yours!

WCLZ has your last minute tickets to see Regina Spektor! August 2nd will be a great evening to spend at…

Have a Take About Music + Share With Us = Possible Free Tickets to Smashing Pumpkins!

It’s mid-summer, and time to take your temperature on some of the latest releases in WCLZ land. It’s super helpful…

Dawes Returns to the State Theatre, And It’s Time to Give Away Some Tickets!

State Theatre is welcome Dawes again in November! Don’t miss out on your chance to see this show for free.…

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