An evening of country music and cracker barrel humor

    PRESQUE ISLE , Maine — The Radio Gang will be performing at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Wieden Auditorium. For an evening of vintage country music and cracker barrel humor, The Radio Gang really fits the bill, according to The Boston Globe.
    This group of veteran musicians is winning acclaim from fans and critics for its live performance and recordings of vintage American Country radio music from the 1930s and 1940s. Their rousing renditions of classic melodies recapture the mood of a period in American history when folks gathered on a Saturday evening around the radio and the popular music told stories of our lives.
The Radio Gang presents a rich and varied program that appeals to young and old: spirited fiddle tunes; gospel; train songs; show tunes; traditional bluegrass; and ballads that tell tales of the depression, of heartbreak and of love.
The performance is as educational as it is entertaining, with historical notes about the music and the times.
The group includes Mac McHale from Kennebunk (guitar, banjo, and vocals), John Roc from Wells (mandolin, dobro, guitar, and vocals), and Sally Roc, also from Wells (bass and vocals).
Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at Pieces of Eight in Presque Isle or at the door. For further information contact, Carol Ayoob, director of Cultural Affairs and Arts Administration, at 768-9462.