Doug Risher

On Air 6-10am Mon-Sat

Doug Risher is a lover of all genres of music (especially ‘80s music), comedies and horror movies, video games (new and retro) and let’s not forget about the greatest TV show of all time, which of course is “Seinfeld!” He has worked in radio for over 20 years and still loves what he does to this very day! Growing up in New Hampshire has turned him into a huge Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins fan! If it involves New England … he’s all about it … except the cold … Doug doesn’t like the cold. So, if you love music and starting off your morning with a smile and the info you need to get your day going, then join Doug in the morning Monday through Saturday from 6am to 10am on 97.7 ACK-FM. Drop him an email at doug@977ackfm.com.

Karen Hill

On Air 10am-2pm Mon-Fri

Karen Liot Hill loves music, and she loves Nantucket. Having grown up in a whaling village – Sag Harbor – she felt instantly at home the first time she set foot on the island. She is a mom, a recovering restaurant owner, a musician, and a huge advocate for being involved in the community. She's also kind of a nerd about government and politics. As a piano player and singer herself, Karen particularly appreciates singer-songwriters, with Bob Dylan being a major influence. While she truly loves it all – from indie pop to classic rock, hip hop to folk to reggae, and everything else – Karen does admit to a particular fondness for the music of the '90s.

Mike Harter

On Air 2-6pm Mon-Fri

Mike Harter, better known as "Matchbox Mike," moved to Nantucket in 2013 and joined the airwaves at 97.7 ACK FM in 2018. A familiar voice on the station, Mike spent more than five years with True Island Digital before turning his passion for art into a full-time career. Inspired by a lifelong love of Matchbox cars, he creates one-of-a-kind mosaics using thousands of previously played-with diecast vehicles, transforming childhood memories into vibrant works of art. When he's not in the studio or creating art, Mike can often be found following his favorite musician, Billy Strings, whom he has seen perform live many times over the years. His creations have been exhibited nationally, including during Art Basel Week in Miami. Learn more about Mike and his work at MatchboxMikeStudios.com.

Photo by Marina Morgan Marketing, for the Addiction Solutions of Nantucket board members and team.

James Everett

On Air 6-10pm Mon-Thurs & Sun 10am-2pm

By day, James Grieder is a mild-mannered reference associate at the Nantucket Atheneum, only to transform at night into his alter ego James Everett, spinning up fat stacks of hot wax at 97.7 ACK-FM, riding the airwaves out into the night.

Charley Walters

Island Blue Notes - On Air 9-11pm every Sunday

Charley Walters is the programmer and host of Island Blue Notes, which premiered in June of 2015 and features blues and jazz from the 1920s to today. In the 1970s he wrote for Rolling Stone, The Boston Phoenix, Circus, and The Inquirer and Mirror, and penned a book-length history of Fleetwood Mac. From 1982 to 2006 he owned and managed Musicall, Nantucket's only music store, and beginning in 2015 he has presented seven classes on popular music at the Nantucket Atheneum. Charley has been a year-round resident of Nantucket since 1971.

Marissa

Marissa - 2-6pm Saturday and Sunday

Marissa has had a deep rooted love for music all of her life. Her favorite artists include any Jack White project, Pixies, David Bowie, Highly Suspect, and the Revivalists (honorable mention to Violent Femmes). When she’s not working she loves cooking, bingeing the latest streaming releases, traveling, and playing video games. In 2022 she moved to the island with her husband and cat, Kitty. She is the weekend host spinning tunes from 2pm-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.