Music and entertainment is in my DNA. My sister and I used to stand on a crate and sing along to whatever music our parents played in the house. When I was a bit older, my best friend and I used to record fake radio shows into our tape recorder. I've also played the drums since I was 3 years old and have been a several different bands. I love to be on the radio talking about my crazy life, my 2 awesome kids Roxy and Everett and my silly little puppy named Elvis. Tune in and share your stories with me. I love to hear all about what's going on in your crazy day to day!
Mike Rovin
New Music from Kelly Clarkson Has a Very Cool Story [AUDIO/VIDEO]
Kelly Clarkson makes a triumphant return to the spotlight with a new track called "Heartbeat Song." Kelly revealed in recent interviews that she had a very difficult pregnancy with her now 7-month old daughter, River Rose. She also revealed a VERY cool fact about her new track Heartbeat Song.
#TBT to Q97.9’s Not So Silent Night Concert with MKTO [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
Almost a thousand people packed in The State Theater in Portland on December 18th for Q97,9's Not So Silent Night Christmas Concert. Q fans young and older were treated to amazing performances by The Maine Youth Rock Orchestra, Alex Preston and headlining act, MKTO. Check out this very cool video recap highlighting some of the night's big moments.
Meghan Trainor’s New CD Out Now – Win a Copy on Q97.9 All This Week [VIDEO]
2014 was a big year for Meghan Trainor. 2015 is off to a roaring start for the 21 year old singer songwriter originally from Nantucket, Mass. Her debut CD "Title" just dropped. The CD is full of retro vibes and catchy hooks and includes the hit songs All About That Bass and Lips Are Movin'. Listen to Q97.9 all this week with Mike Rovin and Ya Fave Homie JR to win a free copy!
What I Would Miss Most About Maine If I Left [PHOTOS]
I recently made a trip back to my old home town of Providence, Rhode Island after being away for a while. I lived there for 18 years and, quite honestly, I was more than ready for a break when I left. It took me almost 3 years to go back! I miss some people there, but Facebook keeps us connected.
These Less Obvious Places Have the Most Amount of Germs [PHOTOS]
It's the time of year where people are caughing, sneezing and blowing their noses all around you. We can't really open windows and get any circulation to clear the air. I am seeing sicky germs just about everywhere I look and on everything I touch. Do you?
New Years Resolutions Or Newly Formed Intentions [VIDEO]
I know this may be a bit "out there," but I wanted to use this space where I usually share pop culture and other day-to-day topics to share something that I've been thinking about recently. New Years resolutions.
Sia – Elastic Heart f/ Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler [VIDEO]
Check out the video for Sia's new song Elastic Heart. It was directed by Sia and Daniel Askill and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. The song is the latest from 1000 Forms of Fear. The Cd is out now featuring the 4 time Grammy nominated song "Chandelier."
Aerial Drone Will Take You Back to Summer in Portland [VIDEO]
Thanks to Portland Old Port for sharing this really cool aerial video of Portland in the Summer that was shot from a drone. Maybe watching this will warm up our spirits a little bit with this crazy, cold weather.
Pentatonix and ‘The Sing Off’ Bring Acapella to Mainstream [VIDEO]
The hit NBC TV show "The Sing Off" is helping bring acapella music to the mainstream. Pentatonix, winners of the third season, are standing up to the highly-produced music on top 40 radio and are proving that acappella can be really cool and relevant. Here is some more about them and few other acapella jams that you need to check out.
Fifth Harmony – Exclusive Interview on Q97.9 [VIDEO]
Fifth Harmony is an all-girl group formed on the second season of the hit TV show X-Factor. The group finished third on the show but have been proving they're a pop music force. Their debut single "Bo$$" was a hit and their follow up, "Sledgehammer" is quickly rising to the top. 5H member Ally Brooke called into Q97.9 and spoke to Midday host Mike Rovin about their rise to star
This New Social Media Trend for 2015 is Gross [VIDEO]
There is something about burping that is funny for kids and many grown-up's, too. Add to that a little too much free time and the explosion of short videos on social media and you have the newest social media trend for 2015. Helium burping. Yes, helium burping.
A Guy Surprises His Parents for Christmas by Paying Off Their Mortgage [VIDEO]
Okay, this guy gets the award for "best son of the year." YouTuber and App Developer Joe Riquelme, who goes by the name Joey Trombone, gave his parents a Christmas gift that they will never forget. The video for which has well over 9 million views in the past couple weeks. Check it out.
Ring in 2015 with Q97.9 at Jimmy the Greeks in Old Orchard Beach! [VIDEO]
It's time to make plans for New Years Eve! Q97.9 continues our tradition of throwing the best party in Maine to ring in the new year. We're bringing it back to Jimmy the Greeks in Old Orchard Beach for another Mas-Q-Rade party! This is going to be a fun night full of food, drinks and dancing! Get all the info and buy tickets here.
MKTO Answering Your Questions from Backstage – Watch This! [VIDEO]
Our Not So Silent Night concert is tomorrow night at The State Theater. Get your tickets now by clicking here. They are selling fast! Ya Favorite Homie JR and Kylie Queen from "Q Music Scene" will be going backstage to interview our headline act MKTO before the show. We're going to pick a fan's question to ask the band and include in the next Q Music Scene video!
Eden XO is Not Too Cool to Dance – Exclusive Interview on Q97.9 [VIDEO]
Jessica "Jessie" Eden Malakouti, better known by her stage name Eden XO is a singer-songwriter, actress and dancer. Her song Too Cool to Dance is all over radio and connecting in a big way. She took a few minutes from her crazy tour schedule to check in with Q97.9 Midday DJ Mike Rovin.
Vacationland Campground’s Awesome Raffle to Benefit Fryeburg Rec Community Center
Vacationland Campground in Harrison, Maine is raffling off a WATERFRONT seasonal site (summer 2015) to help raise funds to build a new Community Center in Fryburg. Raffle tickets are on sale now and going fast. The drawing is coming up on December 31st. Get in on it and you might win a free waterfront site for this summer!