Husky Live In Studio
Husky, led by singer/guitarist Husky Gawenda came to the WERS studio all the way from Melbourne, Australia to play songs from their debut album, Forever So. The four-piece band consisted of an acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard. Their sound seemed to suspiciously manifest itself through the facial hair of Gawenda; thick and woodsy, yet [...]
Noah Lubin Live In Studio
Despite the harsh winds and snow that could be seen outside the window, there was something very peaceful about Noah Lubin’s visit to the WERS studio this morning. The Chicago-born and Boston-based guitarist stopped by to play a few songs during WERS’s Chagigah segment. He was polite, professional, and wore a gray newsboy cap throughout [...]
Milo Greene Live In Studio
For an indie band that describes their songs as “melancholy”, the members of Milo Greene sure were happy during their live session in the WERS studio. Though just back from an exhausting whirlwind trip in the United Kingdom, promoting their self-titled album, the band was all smiles and jokes as they set up. Though many [...]
The Irish Perform Live In Studio
The story of growing up as an Irish-American is one familiar to many Bostonians, and an experience that creates an immediate bond between anyone who has shared the culture. Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt’s claim to fame is in his ability to articulate this experience in his work, which includes the classic Angela’s Ashes. However, [...]
Wheelock Family Theater In Studio
There’s something magical about musical theater, even when its performed in the WERS studio. Several of the cast members from the Wheelock Family Theater’s production of Oliver! stopped by the station this afternoon to give us a preview of the musical, accompanied by musical director Jon Goldberg. For the first song of the set, Charlie [...]
On The Verge: Family Of The Year
At 4:15 PM each Tuesday, WERS brings you our On The Verge segment which highlights an artist we think is up-and-coming. This week’s artist On The Verge is the Los Angeles based indie quintet Family of the Year. The band consists of brothers Sebastian and Joseph Keefe (both of whom have local recognition in Boston as [...]
Shawn Colvin Live In Studio
Between a memoir, a new album, and a rigorous tour schedule, Shawn Colvin took time to stop by WERS this past Thursday. She grabbed a seat and immediately started feeling around on her fingerboard as we prepared for her solo acoustic session. As a singer-songwriter who has been creating albums for 23 years, Colvin seemed [...]
Sofia Talvik on The Left End
For thirty-three-year-old Swedish artist and folk veteran Sofia Talvik, it’s all about committing to the cause. For a woman who’s committing herself to a two-year, worldwide tour, a new album, and a voice and personality that never seems to tire, no artist seems better suited to the task. We know what you’re thinking… a two [...]
The Walkmen Live In Studio
With their newest album, Heaven, released ten years since their debut record, it’s clear The Walkmen have a lot of memories to look back on. Singer and guitarist Hamilton Leithauser, guitarist Paul Maroon, bassist Walter Martin, and drummer Matt Barrick all stopped by the WERS studio for a special live performance (keyboardist Peter Bauer was unable to join with [...]
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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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