Monte Belmonte
Host & Executive ProducerMonte Belmonte is host and executive producer of NEPM's The Fabulous 413. He was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years — the last 17 of them as host of Mornings with Monte on The River 93.9/WRSI.
During his time as host of Mornings with Monte, he developed several local fundraising campaigns, including the annual pre-Thanksgiving “Monte’s March” for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Monte also serves as the volunteer president of the board of the nonprofit Shea Theater Arts Center in his hometown of Great Falls (Turners Falls), Massachusetts. He is married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
You can reach Monte at monte@nepm.org.
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We hear live music from Emily King and the Deep River Ramblers and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
We check out the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's Valentine's Day program, "Planet Earth," the etymology of "love" with the Word Nerd, and The Iron Horse's new effort to uplift their programming. -
We speak with founder of Double Edge Theatre Stacy Klein about her new book, visit Fruit Fair in Chicopee, and speak to musician Erin Leahy of Cécilia and Irish Dance teacher Jennie Darby. -
First Mayor of the Month with Joshua Garcia of Holyoke, welcome Mr. Universe home from his trip to Pakistan, and count our wins and losses from the Super Bowl. -
We check out the exhibit, "River Valley Radical Futures" at Holyoke Community College, hear live music from a capella group The Zumbyes and sip wine with Franklin County Wine Friend Ken Washburn. -
We take a tour of artist Camille Turner's new exhibit, "Land of the Free," learn about the word "doctor" with the Word Nerd and speak with Aaron Vega, president of Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. -
We check out Jacob's Pillow freshly announced programming, check out the Exit 7 Players' production of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and visit Something Special Cafe in Granby. -
We check out United Way's fundraiser, Ski United, learn about the "Calm and Candlelight" concert at South Church in Amherst, and send a good Belmonte send-off to the New England Patriots. -
We talk to Clark Universty professor Juan Pablo Rivera and NEPM's Elizabeth Román to understand Bad Bunny, speak with musician Roddy Bottum about his new memoir and taste wines at Tip Top Wine Shop. -
We check out the Global Game Jam at Hampshire College, learn about local winery Black Birch Vineyards and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
