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Show Review: In Between Days Festival Has an Electric Second Year!

Show Review: In Between Days Festival Has an Electric Second Year!

August 25, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Last weekend, the In Between Days Music Festival made its way to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, MA. I love local, live music, so when I had the opportunity to cover the event on Sunday, the second day of the festival, I jumped at the chance to do some reporting on it…”

Company One’s Electric New Musical, “The Boy Who Kissed The Sky”

Company One’s Electric New Musical, “The Boy Who Kissed The Sky”

August 4, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Company One’s production of ‘The Boy Who Kissed the Sky’ is a vibrant, colorful explosion of music and a heartwarming exploration of legacy…”

April Show Reviews (Blog)

April Show Reviews: Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek and Caroline Rose

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

April was an exciting month for Boston music lovers! Some of our favorite musicians, like Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek, and Caroline Rose, brought the house down at local venues. Check out our staff writers’ reviews of these show-stopping performances!

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Show Review: Caroline Rose Remembers Everything on “The Art of Forgetting” Tour

April 12, 2023May 10, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Rose had the audience on their toes all night, but they were most thrilled when the musician crowd surfed…”

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Show Review: Pond Brings the Funk from Down Under to the Sinclair

December 8, 2022April 12, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Australian psychedelic-rock group Pond brought the Sinclair’s audience to their feet…”

Alvvays Show Review - Boston - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: Alvvays Embarks on a Whimsical Odyssey

December 5, 2022January 6, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Swaying in the crowd, listening to Alvvays permeate Roadrunner’s stage with face-melting music, was a last minute decision that should’ve been on my radar ages ago…”

The Lone Bellow Show Review - Boston - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: The Lone Bellow Deliver a Healing Set at the Paradise

December 1, 2022February 1, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“A crowd patiently cheers as they see Brian setting up his guitar onstage while the opening act, Bailen, clears the stage. Finally…”

Marcus Mumford Boston Wang Theatre Show Review - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: Marcus Mumford Begins Again

November 18, 2022January 6, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Marcus Mumford is one of those artists that just does live music right…”

The 1975 at MGM Music Hall, Boston - Show Review - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: The 1975’s Mesmerizing Effect Was on Full Display at MGM

November 12, 2022January 6, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“It’s hard not to get hooked on the 1975’s innovative and compelling aura. It was just a few weeks prior to attending the band’s Boston show that…”

Mt. Joy Show Review, Boston MGMT - As If Good Vibes Went on Tour - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: Mt. Joy At MGM Music Hall— As if Good Vibes Went on Tour

November 10, 2022January 13, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Mt. Joy is one of those special bands that just makes you smile. I had seen the band perform previously…”

Brandi Carlile at TD Garden 10/21/22 - Show Review - WERS 88.9FM

Show Review: Brandi Carlile Brings Grace and Generosity to the Stage

November 2, 2022January 5, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“I grew up hearing about Brandi Carlile, and about the impact she had on visibility for queer women…”

WERS 88.9FM - Show Review: Gorillaz at TD Garden

Show Review: Gorillaz Make TD Garden Roar

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“The communal setting of a Gorillaz concert makes you wish you had spent the extra dollar to be closer to the warmth exuding from the magnetic stage…”

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