Show Reviews

Show Review: Beach House at Roadrunner, Boston
Discover WERS :: July 26, 2022

Show Review: Beach House Bring a Dreamy Atmosphere to Roadrunner

"Beach House was back in Boston Friday night with a sold out show at Roadrunner..."
The Chicks and Patty Griffin
Discover WERS :: July 9, 2022

Show Review: The Chicks Channel a Fierce Relatability

"'Where are we?,' a mom standing in the aisle, as I sit in seat W1, asks her daughter..."
Amandi Music at WGBH - King Boston Embrace Ideas Festival 2022
Discover WERS :: June 25, 2022

King Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival Empowers Community

"For an organization dedicated to dismantling structural racism through arts, culture, community organizing, and research, King Boston’s 2022 Embrace Ideas Festival delivered what they stand for..."
617 Day Concert, Brighton Music Hall
617 Day :: June 24, 2022

Show Review: WERS Puts On Memorable, Sold Out 617 Day Concert

"It’s been nearly a week since the 617 Day show at Brighton Music Hall, and it isn’t an overstatement to say that the night has continued to live on every day since then..."
Show Review: Lake Street Dive at Roadrunner, Boston
Discover WERS :: June 16, 2022

Show Review: Lake Street Dive Reflect On Rise to Roadrunner

Photography by Sam Wachs By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Artist: Lake Street Dive  Venue: Roadrunner When: Sunday, June 12th For a band with as... Read More
The Lumineers, Brightside Tour, Xfinity Center
Discover WERS :: June 7, 2022

Show Review: The Lumineers Showcase Folk’s Fluidity

Photography by Jack Wisialowski By Lauren Surbey, Staff Writer Artist: The Lumineers  Venue: Xfinity Center  When: Friday, June 3rd    At an outdoor venue in... Read More
sunflower bean
Discover WERS :: May 3, 2022

Show Review: Sunflower Bean Brings Passion to the New and Reverence to the Old

Photography by T.J. Grant By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer Artist: Sunflower Bean Venue: Brighton Music Hall When: Saturday, April 30th   Before Sunflower Bean's show... Read More
Jack White, Agganis Arena, Boston, Concert Review
Discover WERS :: April 20, 2022

Show Review: Agganis Arena Can Hardly Contain Jack White’s Energy

Photo by David James Swanson By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer Artist: Jack White Venue: Agganis Arena When: Sunday, April 17th   A ruffled blue curtain... Read More
Bright Eyes, Roadrunner, Boston, Conor Oberst, Christian Lee Hutson
Discover WERS :: April 10, 2022

Show Review: Bright Eyes are the Poetic Voice of Indie-Rock

Photography by Claire Dunham By Claire Dunham, Staff Writer ​​Artist: Bright Eyes Venue: Roadrunner When: Thursday, April 7th In 1995, Nebraska-based musician Conor Oberst founded... Read More
Car Seat Headrest, House of Blues, Boston
Discover WERS :: March 29, 2022

Show Review: Car Seat Headrest

Photography by Erin Norton By Erin Norton, Membership Assistant ​​Artist: Car Seat Headrest Venue: House of Blues When: Saturday, March 26th I still remember when... Read More
Tall Heights, the Sinclair, Boston, Cambridge
Discover WERS :: March 22, 2022

Show Review: Tall Heights End Tour on a High Note With Hometown Show

Photography by Nora Onanian By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Artist: Tall Heights Venue: The Sinclair When: Saturday, March 19th After nearly a month of... Read More
Khruangbin, the Roadrunner
Discover WERS :: March 19, 2022

Show Review: Khruangbin Bring Groovy, Dreamy Rock to Roadrunner

Photography by Claire Dunham By Claire Dunham, Staff Writer Artist: Khruangbin Venue: Roadrunner When: Thursday, March 17th   Some Khruangbin fans compare the group to iconic... Read More

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