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Author: Nora Onanian

Caroline Rose takes the stage at Royale in Boston

Show Review: From Candor to Comedy, Caroline Rose Connects with the Crowd at Royale

April 15, 2024 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“On April 7th, Caroline Rose took the stage at Royale, and in an hour and a half, Jeannie became a mom, I felt the way I wanted, and I learned the art of forgetting…”

Tony Wilson, "The Young James Brown," performs at the Strand Theatre on Friday, April 5th to commemorate the 56-year anniversary of "The Night That James Brown Saved Boston"

Show Review: An Electric Night at the Strand Theatre, Tony Wilson’s Tribute to James Brown

April 11, 2024 Discover WERS, ERS+, Show Reviews

“Thrilled concertgoers packed into Dorchester’s Strand Theater for a sold out tribute concert in commemoration of the night James Brown saved Boston…”

Tony Wilson "The Young James Brown" and crew perform in Studio 889 in glittery outfits. The logo for ERS+ Boston's Black Experience is overlayed onto the photo.

Interview: Tony Wilson Stops By Studio 889 Ahead of Special James Brown Tribute

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS, In Studio

“56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast…”

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Album Review: Lizzy McAlpine “Older”

April 10, 2024 Album Review, Discover WERS

“Older, for Lizzy McAlpine, is an evolution. Her growth — both personally and professionally — has manifested itself into a brand new matured, and more confident sound…”

A gradient background of purple, pink and blue, with large black text that reads "What About the Children, Gary Clark Jr. and Stevie Wonder." In the top left corner, a blue guitar pick reads "WERS 88.9 FM Pick of the Week"

Pick of the Week: Gary Clark Jr. and Stevie Wonder “What About the Children”

April 8, 2024 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

“Old-school meets new-school on this bluesy track that exemplifies the heart of melodious kinship. ‘What About the Children’ is a zealous call to action in its own right…”

Arlo Parks performs at Royale in Boston

Show Review: Arlo Park’s Infectious Energy Lights Up The Royale

April 7, 2024 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“As she reaches the end of her My Soft Machine Tour, Arlo Parks shows no signs of slowing down. Surrounded by people from all walks of life in the crowd, I expected a chill and laid-back show…”

Caroline Rose sits against the door of a red bathroom stall on a black and white hexagon tiled floor. Rose is wearing a bright orange jacket and green pants.

Interview: Caroline Rose Talks Giving In to “the Gods of Rock”

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Songwriter and producer Caroline Rose refuses to be pinned down. In over a decade of releasing music, they have put out four albums, all of which play with different sounds and elements, making it hard for…”

Guster takes the stage on a journey through their eras at MGM Music Hall, Fenway.

Show Review: Guster Journeys Through Their Eras at MGM Music Hall

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Saturday night saw an eager crowd at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall in anticipation of the closing show of Guster’s ‘We Also Have Eras’ tour…”

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Uncommon Concert Calendar: April 5-12

April 5, 2024April 12, 2024 Discover WERS, Uncommon Concert Calendar

“Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston…”

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Pick of the Week: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds “Wild God”

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

“Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ most recent song, “Wild God,” plays with mythical and biblical imagery. Cave sings about a lost, wild god in search of what everyone else is looking for…”

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Funniest Songs From Serious Artists

April 1, 2024 Discover WERS, Lists

“From David Bowie deep cuts to a Phoebe Bridgers cover, here are what we’re calling our ‘Funniest Songs From Serious Artists’ …”

Graphic of a calendar that reads: "Uncommon Concert Calendar: March 29 - April 5:" against a red background. Artists listed are Guster, Olivia Rodrigo, Alice Phoebe Lou, Charlotte Sands, Teke, Trophy Husband, AJR, The Strumbellas

Uncommon Concert Calendar: March 29 – April 5

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 Discover WERS, Uncommon Concert Calendar

“Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston….”

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