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Best of Studio Z 2015

It’s been a busy 2015 in Studio Z! Here are 25 of our favorite performances from this year. What was your favorite performance of 2015?

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Robert Jon & The Wreck – August 12, 2025

WCLZ hit the road for a Studio Z at the historic Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro on August 12th, and was…

John Butler – July 3, 2025

John Butler and his band joined us at News Center Maine just before the holiday for a lively Studio Z!…

Samia – May 19th, 2025

Our friends at News Center Maine were kind enough to host our latest Studio Z venture right in their office!…

Waxahatchee – August 30th, 2024

Waxahatchee’s performance at The Studio Portland closed out our “Summer of Studio Z” on August 30th! It was beautiful, mesmerizing…

Lake Street Dive – August 18th, 2024

Lake Street Dive joined us for the smoothest Studio Z session – check out photos and audio of the performance…

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