Thoughts on Theater
Lately I’ve been thinking about what goes into making a show happen. There are certainly many components that comprise this “finished” product (I would argue that a successful show is always growing and changing, and is therefore never finished—but that’s for another article), like producers, directors, designers, stage managers, actors, rehearsals, studio space, theater space, [...]
Fun at the Playground: Spring Break
Happy February vacation, Playgrounders! Now’s your time to relax, hang out with your family, and have fun. But what if hanging around the house is getting a little stale? Not to worry! There are plenty of family-friendly events going on all around Boston before your school vacation is over, and here are a few of [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Hamentashen
Hello ladies and gentlemen guess what we have coming up. That’s right it is Purim time, so you know that that means, delicious triangle cookies with a yummy jammy fruit center A.K.A Hamentashen. Hamentashen is Yiddish for “Haman’s Hats” who happens to be the antagonist in the story of Purim. For those of you who [...]
“Anthem Inc.” by Naughty By Nature
On Naughty By Nature’s most recent LP Anthem Inc., the New Jersey hip hop veterans bring a host of new tracks to their lengthy repertoire while also capping off the album with some crowd favorites from years past to honor their 20 year career. While NBN manage to bring a handful of quality tunes to [...]
“Crying To The Nation” by I Octane
In a heartfelt plea to mankind, conscious reggae artist I Octane begs for change in his debut album Crying to the Nation, released on February 14th. Although this young star has released familiar hits including “Different Page” and “Mama You Alone” , Octane’s full- length album offers a revealing and in depth look into his [...]
“Which Side Are You On?”
With over 20 albums, starting her own record company and opening for Bob Dylan under her belt, it is interesting to ponder what’s left for Ani DiFranco. Her latest release, however, What Side Are You On? proves DiFranco’s still got it. With a mixture of her signature acoustic slow jams as well as some with [...]
Punch Brothers Live In Studio
Before their sold out show at the Somerville Theatre tonight, the Punch Brothers stopped by WERS for a short interview and live mix of some of their new songs. They are currently promoting their new album, Who’s Feeling Young Now. The five piece string band members are Chris Thile on mandolin and lead vocals, Noam [...]
Heartless Bastards Live In Studio
Heartless Bastards, the rock outfit from Austin, Texas, stopped by WERS this week for a great live set. Songwriter and singer Erika Wennerstrom, guitarist Mark Nathan, bassist Jesse Ebaugh, and drummer Dave Colvin (not present in studio) form the Basterds, who are currently promoting their latest album Arrow with an extensive national tour, rocking hard [...]
Ben Lee Live In Studio
When Ben Lee’s Awake is the New Sleep first landed, people couldn’t get enough of the catchy pop tune “Catch My Disease”. With hand-clapping and guitar strums that call out like summer, Lee sang “and that’s the way I like it” with a carefree attitude that had the song stuck in listeners’ heads for days. [...]
“Porgy and Bess”
This past December, I had the pleasure of seeing the revival of Porgy and Bess on Broadway staring Norm Lewis, Audra Mcdonald, and David Alan Grier. Altered and slightly re-imagined as it was, the revival of Porgy and Bess was to my content. It had been playing in Boston before it was moved to Broadway. [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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