Ross Dallas
Newport Folk Festival: What Is Folk?
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Fans dance in front of the stage at the Newport Folk Festival. (Photo courtesy of Ben Weitzenkorn/WERS) By Ross Dallas In an era when some bands won’t take the stage without a synthesizer and drum machine—a time when sampled sound often replaces traditional instruments—it’s hard for young music [...]
Brian Wilson Releases New Album
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] By Ross Dallas When Brian Wilson burst onto airwaves nearly 50 years ago, the music world was blown away by the West Coast sounds created by the Beach Boys. In the course of only a few years, Wilson continually reinvented American rock with records like “Surfin’ Safari,” “All [...]
Mass. Legislators, Residents Combat Graffiti
By Ross Dallas A bill that would ban the possession by and sale of spray paint to those younger than 17 years old in Massachusetts is expected to be referred to a committee next week. The bill sponsored by Sen. Michael Morrissey, intends to combat graffiti in the commonwealth. It was first filed in 2006 [...]
Mass. Coyote Trapping Bill Stirs Debate
By Ross Dallas A bill to allow more effective means of capturing and eliminating coyotes that threaten Massachusetts residents will soon make its way to a committee and receive a date for a public hearing.
Live Blog: End Of WERS Local Music Week
Click on the photo to be redirected to a replay of the live blog on WERS.org.
Election Night ‘08 In Copley Square
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Boston Democrats erupted with joy when it was announced that Barack Obama would become the next President of the United States. The Fairmount Hotel in Copley Square was ground zero for a night of celebration throughout the city. That’s where the official Democratic Party festivities were held.