Show Reviews

Discover WERS :: August 7, 2024

Review: Newport Folk Fest

Newport Folk Festival began as a festival to represent all that folk is and can be, and with Friday’s artists, this year promised to be no exception.
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Discover WERS :: July 22, 2024

Show Review: Noah Kahan in Boston

Noah Kahan and Friends rocked out at a once-in-a-lifetime performance at Fenway Park. From the openers, to the guest appearances, to the Fenway sendoff, this show was a night that fans will never forget...
Discover WERS :: July 19, 2024

Show Review: The Greeting Committee

"A band that has a warming and calming side, but also something with spice and energy — none other than the Greeting Committee at the Sinclair with 'hands down the best thing' for some summer fun..."
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Discover WERS :: June 5, 2024

Review: A Taste of Local At Boston Calling

"Early on in Boston Calling’s now 11-year history, it was clear that the musical festival’s organizers had their sights set on creating something big. In 2014..."
Marie Ulven, known by her stage name Girl In Red, takes the stage at MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Discover WERS :: May 11, 2024

Show Review: Fans Indulge in Girl In Red’s Italian-themed Reprise

"Energy circulated throughout MGM Music Hall as friends and family laughed, trendy pre-set music played over the sound system, and the openers radiantly practiced for Girl In Red’s first night of her Doing it Again Tour..."
Tiny Habits perform on stage at Royale during their emotional homecoming show in Boston.
Discover WERS :: April 20, 2024

Show Review: An Emotional Homecoming for Tiny Habits at Royale

"It makes complete sense that for the final show of the Little Bit Farther Tour, the trio of Tiny Habits would 'come back to Boston.' Cinya Khan, Maya Rae and Judah Mayowa met just three years ago at Berklee College of Music..."
The Last Dinner Party performs on stage at Royale in Boston
Artist Interviews :: April 16, 2024

Interview: Overnight Sensations The Last Dinner Party Bring Their Modern Day Baroque Fantasy to Boston

"Encapsulating audiences with their grandiose debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, the Last Dinner Party became a global sensation seemingly overnight. Sitting down backstage with our staff writer Ren..."
Caroline Rose takes the stage at Royale in Boston
Discover WERS :: April 15, 2024

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

"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,
Discover WERS :: April 11, 2024

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

"Thrilled concertgoers packed into Dorchester’s Strand Theater for a sold out tribute concert in commemoration of the night James Brown saved Boston..."
Arlo Parks performs at Royale in Boston
Discover WERS :: April 7, 2024

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

"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..."
Guster takes the stage on a journey through their eras at MGM Music Hall, Fenway.
Discover WERS :: April 7, 2024

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

"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..."
Bombay Bicycle Club at the Royale
Discover WERS :: March 22, 2024

Bombay Bicycle Club Dishes Up Indie-Rock Goodness at Royale

“Mustard Service” sounds like one of those courses in a fancy dinner they’d serve at a place called 'The Royale...'"

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