“Timbs,” “Butters,” or “Wheats”—whatever you call them—are a staple in New York fashion and footwear. What many people don’t realize, however, is that these iconic boots originated in Boston, Massachusetts. The legacy of Timberland began in 1952, when Nathan Swartz acquired a half-interest in the Abington Shoe Company, located in South Boston. After years of…
Stage performance’s Stokely & Martin Director/Write Najee Brown @najeevisuals Actor/Singer Simone Alyse @Salyseofficial sit down with Mo Wilks @mowilk7 inside @WERS889 Studio 8-8-9 prior to their stage debut MLK Weekend at Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center @multiculturalac. The upcoming production of Stokely & Martin playing at Cambridge’s Multicultural Arts Center, January 16th thru January 18th just…
Leon & The Peoples bring their vibrant reggae soul energy LIVE Sunday, January 11, 2025, to City Winery Boston. Check out his 8 Questions Plus 1 unique answers. #8QuesPlus1 If you like to see the show on us, email us at info@wers.org and write “Leon” in the Subject Line.You’ll be entered for a chance to be selected to see…
On October 14th, 2025, the world lost a monumental figure in modern music — the man widely regarded as neo-soul’s king and pioneer, D’Angelo. Born Michael Eugene Archer on February 11th, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo was more than just an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He was a visionary who redefined the…
Editing courtesy of James ‘JB’ BarnesMo Wilks rewinds plus recaps his experience at Berklee College of Music’s annual Celebration and Hip Hop Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include the McClain brothers, who’s on stage name is The Wonder Twins. Berklee’s ceremony also brought to the Boston stage Golden era microphone fiend, the ‘God MC’…
Actor Kamal Bolden portrays ‘Slim’ in Hang Time Mo Wilks welcomed actor Kamal Bolden to Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his role as Slim in the theatrical production “Hang Time,” which explores intergenerational relationships between Black men. It is set to run at the Emerson Paramount Theater in Boston. Kamal shared his journey from Peoria, Illinois…
We had a wonderful weekend, this past Saturday and Sunday, covering the Cambrdige Carnival International last weekend. @cambridgecarnival . From Saturday’s Panorama to Sunday’s Main Parade event, everything was on point. The joy and pride were on amazing display. Props to @cambridgemass , @cambridgecarnival committee, the different trucks, djs, vendors with delicious cuisine, and attendees. Follow us on instagram and facebook,…
Let me just say this to begin with – I had never seen The Wiz in it’s totality until now. I don’t remember seeing the 1978 film starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, and I don’t recall going to any stage performances. I may have heard the mentioning of “The Yellow Brick Road” but I…
There are too many words to describe what I experienced during Cliff Notez’s “Live Under The Dome” show last night at the Museum of Science, but a few of them I would choose are raw, immersive, and a prime example of Boston’s Black Excellence. As we (the audience) were filing in, the band was settling…
Local Boston area multi media artist and Berklee professor Cliff Notez stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his recent work and inform the WERS audience about his upcoming production Live Under The Dome at Museum of Science Boston. Cliff shares his journey as an artist, by the way he is an award-winning, multi–digital media artist,…