WERS 88.9 fm - Folk Festival 50

WERS was proud to be the official Boston Radio Sponsor of this year's Folk Festival 50 in Newport, RI on August 1st and 2nd.  Artists included Pete Seeger, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes, Elvis Perkins In Dearland, and many more.

WERS was on scene all weekend to bring you backstage.  This week, stay tuned as we will be posting videos of artists performing at the Festival, exclusive interviews, and photos!

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Listen on Thursday as WERS Presents Folk Festival 50 Rewind.  We will play exclusive interviews from over the weekend with: Ben Kweller, The Avett Brothers, The Decemberists, Judy Collins, Tom Morello, & Deer Tick

> Read the review of Folk Festival 50

See photos from Saturday, Sunday, and from the audience!

 

Exclusive Video

Ben Kweller
The Avett Brothers
Deer Tick
The Decemberists
Elvis Perkins in Dearland

"Quest to the Fest"

Congratulations to Bryan in Somerville who won the drawing for VIP passes to both days Folk Festival 50 this weekend.