You be the judge for the best local music in Boston!
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The lineup for this year’s WERS Local Music Week is in and many of the bands selected can be found throughout OurStage! We pulled together the bands and put them into a playlist. We also got commentary from WERS music director John Parsons, who booked the week! Check it out! More commentary after the jump!
Chris O'Brien
Chris O’Brien
He’s a great friend of the station and a very thoughtful songwriter. He’s part of the unmistakable folk scene that frames Boston in a very unique light.
Blastronauts
Their set rocked! It was a killer way to kick off the week and showcase complex alternative rock.
Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers
This is the group’s second jaunt on Local Music Week. Their harmonies and delicate instrumentation perk up ears and make you realize that there’s something very interesting and ethereal going on here.
Mieka Puley
Mieka Pauley
Mieka is practically WERS’ poster child, or at least we’d like to think she would be. She’s the whole package: and incredible songwriter, a shining personality, and a prolific thinker. You can see it when you watch her perform too. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Antje Duvekot
Antje gives us the sharpest imagery in her songs- she has a great way with words. That matched with her haunting voice make for a captivating talent.
Sarah Tollerson
Sarah Tollerson
I saw Sarah busking in the T station and knew instantly that I had to invite her for Local Music Week. I didn’t get a chance to speak to her because I had to catch my train, but I’m very glad that I wrote her name down and included her- she has a great career ahead of her and we look forward to having her back.
Televandals
One of the most straight-up rocking acts to join Local Music Week this year; the band doesn’t pull punches and we’re thrilled to host it this week.
The Brew
This band’s talent and versatility is among the apex of the Boston area.
Wild Light
Wild Light
Wild Light is an up and coming band that you have to keep an eye on. We’ve been playing them for a few months now and look forward to seeing them take off.
Jesse Dee
Jesse Dee, hands down, has the best voice in Boston right now. The band is probably my favorite live act of the past year as well.
Patty Keough
Patty has a playful aura about her and it definitely comes across in her music.
Jen Kearney
The band has a wonderful world flavor that we love to showcase. Jen’s voice is so lush.
Boston Molasses Disaster
Taking Boston history and backing it with one of the most talented jam bands around is a lock for great local talent.