Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out
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Which Side Are You On?
A concert and discussion series celebrating and exploring protest music.
www.whichside.boston
A concert and discussion series celebrating and exploring protest music.
www.whichside.boston
Ltd tix at door 2/17 ... Don’t miss out on powerhouse performances like this by Soul/R&B veteran Leon Beal, Jr. from the Jan. #WhichSideAreYouOn. His rendition of Solomon Burke's “None of Us Are Free” — backed by the Paid Protesters — left the audience spellbound & its meaning resonated with us all.
Leon Beal: “None of Us Are Free” (Solomon Burke)
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February 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Ltd tix at door 2/17 ... Don’t miss out on powerhouse performances like this by Soul/R&B veteran Leon Beal, Jr. from the Jan. #WhichSideAreYouOn. His rendition of Solomon Burke's “None of Us Are Free” — backed by the Paid Protesters — left the audience spellbound & its meaning resonated with us all.
Anytza Delgado—a self-identified #Boricua & student of Which Side’s James Sullivan at Emerson College—breaks down the symbolism & cultural significance of the #BadBunny #superbowlhalftimeshow in this Berkeley Beacon Op-Ed. @emersoncollege.bsky.social #puertoricanpride #thisisamerica #protestmusic
God bless América: From the cane fields to the 50-yard line
On Sunday night, Bad Bunny did not simply headline the most-watched stage in America. He reframed what we mean when we say “America.” For 13 minutes, during the 60th Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bun...
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February 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Anytza Delgado—a self-identified #Boricua & student of Which Side’s James Sullivan at Emerson College—breaks down the symbolism & cultural significance of the #BadBunny #superbowlhalftimeshow in this Berkeley Beacon Op-Ed. @emersoncollege.bsky.social #puertoricanpride #thisisamerica #protestmusic
Check out @sullivanjames.bsky.social in @thehill.com on the combo of cultural moment & celebrity that makes it possible for #protestmusic to break through broadly. Like writer @niallstanage.bsky.social, we look forward to “more such moments ahead.”
@aoc.bsky.social #brucespringsteen #badbunny
@aoc.bsky.social #brucespringsteen #badbunny
The Memo: From Bad Bunny to Springsteen, new cultural wars erupt around Trump
The controversy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance is the latest — and perhaps biggest — cultural flash point of President Trump’s second term so far. Trump’s time back in office has, of cours…
thehill.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Check out @sullivanjames.bsky.social in @thehill.com on the combo of cultural moment & celebrity that makes it possible for #protestmusic to break through broadly. Like writer @niallstanage.bsky.social, we look forward to “more such moments ahead.”
@aoc.bsky.social #brucespringsteen #badbunny
@aoc.bsky.social #brucespringsteen #badbunny
Score big! Give your sweetie or pals (or both) a #WSAYO #LimitedEditionTee this Valentine’s Day! Order now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. All proceeds support our musicians and monthly events.
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#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
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February 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Score big! Give your sweetie or pals (or both) a #WSAYO #LimitedEditionTee this Valentine’s Day! Order now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. All proceeds support our musicians and monthly events.
Design by @jkali.bsky.social
#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
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#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
“Hope is my rebellion...
Some days are dark and evil, and we got to see it
But it starts to be a problem if that’s all you’re seeing...
Don’t let the sorrows of this world take all of your attention”
Caleb McCoy's "Good Side"–Jan #WSAYO
PLEASE share how you recharge & where you find #goodnews.
Some days are dark and evil, and we got to see it
But it starts to be a problem if that’s all you’re seeing...
Don’t let the sorrows of this world take all of your attention”
Caleb McCoy's "Good Side"–Jan #WSAYO
PLEASE share how you recharge & where you find #goodnews.
February 2, 2026 at 10:53 PM
#WSAYO is about making a very basic choice: Right or Wrong. Democracy or Tyranny. Justice or Corruption. Empathy or Apathy.
Wear your choice w/a Which Side #LimitedEditionTee! Proceeds subsidize our program. Pre-order w/the QR code or at bit.ly/3M6o3ON THROUGH FEB 20.
#americanmade #unionprinted
Wear your choice w/a Which Side #LimitedEditionTee! Proceeds subsidize our program. Pre-order w/the QR code or at bit.ly/3M6o3ON THROUGH FEB 20.
#americanmade #unionprinted
January 30, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#WSAYO is about making a very basic choice: Right or Wrong. Democracy or Tyranny. Justice or Corruption. Empathy or Apathy.
Wear your choice w/a Which Side #LimitedEditionTee! Proceeds subsidize our program. Pre-order w/the QR code or at bit.ly/3M6o3ON THROUGH FEB 20.
#americanmade #unionprinted
Wear your choice w/a Which Side #LimitedEditionTee! Proceeds subsidize our program. Pre-order w/the QR code or at bit.ly/3M6o3ON THROUGH FEB 20.
#americanmade #unionprinted
Protest music at its finest. Even if you're not a Springsteen fan, it's worth the listen. We've been giving you all time to breathe but we're always w/you in solidarity & we'll be sharing more of this kind of thing moving forward.
#AlexPretti #ReneeGood #WeStandWithMinneapolis @brucespringsteen.net
#AlexPretti #ReneeGood #WeStandWithMinneapolis @brucespringsteen.net
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 29, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Protest music at its finest. Even if you're not a Springsteen fan, it's worth the listen. We've been giving you all time to breathe but we're always w/you in solidarity & we'll be sharing more of this kind of thing moving forward.
#AlexPretti #ReneeGood #WeStandWithMinneapolis @brucespringsteen.net
#AlexPretti #ReneeGood #WeStandWithMinneapolis @brucespringsteen.net
Freshen up your look & support #WSAYO! Pre-order a #LimitedEditionTee now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY. Scan the QR code below or visit whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Proceeds help subsidize our monthly events and artists.
Design by @jkali.bsky.social
#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
Design by @jkali.bsky.social
#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
January 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Freshen up your look & support #WSAYO! Pre-order a #LimitedEditionTee now THROUGH FEB 20 ONLY. Scan the QR code below or visit whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Proceeds help subsidize our monthly events and artists.
Design by @jkali.bsky.social
#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
Design by @jkali.bsky.social
#americanmade #unionprinted #locallydesigned
Were you at the Dec. #WSAYO & want to re-live the experience? Didn’t make it & want to see what you missed? You’re in luck! Head to whichside.boston/2025-12 & scroll down for show videos shot & edited by Racer Soares.
#goodtrouble #resist #riseup #protestsongs #musiciscommunity
#goodtrouble #resist #riseup #protestsongs #musiciscommunity
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Were you at the Dec. #WSAYO & want to re-live the experience? Didn’t make it & want to see what you missed? You’re in luck! Head to whichside.boston/2025-12 & scroll down for show videos shot & edited by Racer Soares.
#goodtrouble #resist #riseup #protestsongs #musiciscommunity
#goodtrouble #resist #riseup #protestsongs #musiciscommunity
T-shirts! Getcha t-shirts, here!! Pre-order your limited-edition #WSAYO tee & help support our program. #AmericanMade. #UnionPrinted. #LocallyDesigned by Joanne Kaliontzis. Through Feb 20 only!
Order now at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Order now at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
January 19, 2026 at 1:52 AM
T-shirts! Getcha t-shirts, here!! Pre-order your limited-edition #WSAYO tee & help support our program. #AmericanMade. #UnionPrinted. #LocallyDesigned by Joanne Kaliontzis. Through Feb 20 only!
Order now at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Order now at whichside.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Do yourself a favor. Stop doomscrolling & watch #WSAYO on GBH's Boston Public Radio earlier today. Kudos to hosts Jim Braude & Margery Eagan, our organizers Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan, musicians Jon Butcher & Ali McGuirk with Erica Mantone, Magen Tracy & Jill McCracken & our PR guy Adam Klein!
Boston Public Radio & The Culture Show Live from BPL: Friday, January 16, 2026
YouTube video by GBH News
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January 17, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Do yourself a favor. Stop doomscrolling & watch #WSAYO on GBH's Boston Public Radio earlier today. Kudos to hosts Jim Braude & Margery Eagan, our organizers Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan, musicians Jon Butcher & Ali McGuirk with Erica Mantone, Magen Tracy & Jill McCracken & our PR guy Adam Klein!
Tomorrow (Fri 1/16) tune into Boston Public Radio on GBH to hear Jim Braude & Margery Eagan interview Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan about #WSAYO. Ali McGuirk (w/Erica Mantone & Magen Tracy) & Jon Butcher will perform.
@ashmont.bsky.social @sullivanjames.bsky.social @alimcguirk.bsky.social
@ashmont.bsky.social @sullivanjames.bsky.social @alimcguirk.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Tomorrow (Fri 1/16) tune into Boston Public Radio on GBH to hear Jim Braude & Margery Eagan interview Joyce Linehan & James Sullivan about #WSAYO. Ali McGuirk (w/Erica Mantone & Magen Tracy) & Jon Butcher will perform.
@ashmont.bsky.social @sullivanjames.bsky.social @alimcguirk.bsky.social
@ashmont.bsky.social @sullivanjames.bsky.social @alimcguirk.bsky.social
We will not be deterred. We will keep standing up for democracy & justice, for Renee Good & all victims of this deplorable administration & for protesters everywhere. We may be on the Eve of Destruction, but we will never surrender.
#JusticeForReneeGood #Minneapolis #AbolishICE #DefendDemocracy
#JusticeForReneeGood #Minneapolis #AbolishICE #DefendDemocracy
Thalia Zedek: “Eve of Destruction” (Barry McGuire)
YouTube video by Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
We will not be deterred. We will keep standing up for democracy & justice, for Renee Good & all victims of this deplorable administration & for protesters everywhere. We may be on the Eve of Destruction, but we will never surrender.
#JusticeForReneeGood #Minneapolis #AbolishICE #DefendDemocracy
#JusticeForReneeGood #Minneapolis #AbolishICE #DefendDemocracy
While we’re at it, check out these interviews with 2 #CapitolPoliceOfficers attacked on #Jan6th. Compare their words and #BodycamFootage to the load of garbage at the official White House Jan. 6 page (www.whitehouse.gov/j6/). Who do you believe?
#january6truth #jan6wasacrime #TraitorsToDemocracy
#january6truth #jan6wasacrime #TraitorsToDemocracy
2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that da...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:02 AM
While we’re at it, check out these interviews with 2 #CapitolPoliceOfficers attacked on #Jan6th. Compare their words and #BodycamFootage to the load of garbage at the official White House Jan. 6 page (www.whitehouse.gov/j6/). Who do you believe?
#january6truth #jan6wasacrime #TraitorsToDemocracy
#january6truth #jan6wasacrime #TraitorsToDemocracy
We couldn’t let today pass without comment. 5 years on & the guy who incited the insurrection is the president. Again. “Star-spangled irony” indeed. Check out the video for “Freedumb” by #WSAYO Dec 2025 special guest @abbiebarrett.bsky.social. #January6th #RememberDemocracy #ItsCalledTreason
Freedumb
YouTube video by Abbie Barrett
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January 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
We couldn’t let today pass without comment. 5 years on & the guy who incited the insurrection is the president. Again. “Star-spangled irony” indeed. Check out the video for “Freedumb” by #WSAYO Dec 2025 special guest @abbiebarrett.bsky.social. #January6th #RememberDemocracy #ItsCalledTreason
Three days later & we’re still basking in the afterglow of our 6th & final #WSAYO of 2025. Here’s a clip of Paul Willis & the Paid Protesters performing Paul's original track “Social Commentary & Advocacy.” Truly inspirational! #StandUp #Organize #TakeAction More videos & photos to come.
December 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Three days later & we’re still basking in the afterglow of our 6th & final #WSAYO of 2025. Here’s a clip of Paul Willis & the Paid Protesters performing Paul's original track “Social Commentary & Advocacy.” Truly inspirational! #StandUp #Organize #TakeAction More videos & photos to come.
Reservations open now for the first #WSAYO of 2026! Join us Jan 20 for Leon Beal, @sarahborges36.bsky.social, @hawkinthenest.bsky.social, Caleb McCoy, AdamSherman with Dinty Child & Elizabeth Steen, and @wesleystace.bsky.social (aka John Wesley Harding). Reserve your spot today via bit.ly/4qf8YJa.
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Reservations open now for the first #WSAYO of 2026! Join us Jan 20 for Leon Beal, @sarahborges36.bsky.social, @hawkinthenest.bsky.social, Caleb McCoy, AdamSherman with Dinty Child & Elizabeth Steen, and @wesleystace.bsky.social (aka John Wesley Harding). Reserve your spot today via bit.ly/4qf8YJa.
This day in 1773 saw a major #uprising: the #BostonTeaParty! It was one heck of a protest, and so is tonight's #WSAYO. Can't wait to see you all there! If you don't have a ticket, try snagging one of the limited spots being released at The Burren at 7PM.
#SchoolhouseRock #NoMoreKings #NoKings
#SchoolhouseRock #NoMoreKings #NoKings
Tea Party - Schoolhouse Rock - No more Kings
YouTube video by jimkaiser1
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December 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This day in 1773 saw a major #uprising: the #BostonTeaParty! It was one heck of a protest, and so is tonight's #WSAYO. Can't wait to see you all there! If you don't have a ticket, try snagging one of the limited spots being released at The Burren at 7PM.
#SchoolhouseRock #NoMoreKings #NoKings
#SchoolhouseRock #NoMoreKings #NoKings
RIP Rob & Michele Singer Reiner. Tragic, senseless losses. Shame on the president for defending his earlier Truth Social post by calling Mr. Reiner "a deranged person" who was"very bad for our country." The only person with #TrumpDerangementSyndrome is #Trump himself. #Sociopathic & #disgusting.
SONG OF THE DAY: Carroll O'Connor/Jean Stapleton, "Those Were the Days" #wsayo
Hair was short and skirts were long
Kate Smith really sold a song
I don't know just what went wrong
"Rob Reiner: Remembering the 'All in the Family' Star and Hollywood Director" (Forbes)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9j3...
Hair was short and skirts were long
Kate Smith really sold a song
I don't know just what went wrong
"Rob Reiner: Remembering the 'All in the Family' Star and Hollywood Director" (Forbes)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9j3...
1971 HITS ARCHIVE: Those Were The Days (“All In The Family” Theme) - C O’Connor & J Stapleton (mono)
YouTube video by AnotherProf
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December 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
RIP Rob & Michele Singer Reiner. Tragic, senseless losses. Shame on the president for defending his earlier Truth Social post by calling Mr. Reiner "a deranged person" who was"very bad for our country." The only person with #TrumpDerangementSyndrome is #Trump himself. #Sociopathic & #disgusting.
Cliff Notez’ performance of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” at the Oct #WSAYO exemplifies celebratory #protestmusic. Stay tuned to hear Cliff's take on the tune as a #protest song, including ties to his #Haitianheritage & and why he says, “My existence is a #resistance.” Can’t wait for tomorrow's show!
Cliff Notez, "Lean On Me" (Bill Withers)
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December 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Cliff Notez’ performance of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” at the Oct #WSAYO exemplifies celebratory #protestmusic. Stay tuned to hear Cliff's take on the tune as a #protest song, including ties to his #Haitianheritage & and why he says, “My existence is a #resistance.” Can’t wait for tomorrow's show!
The very first performance at the very first #WSAYO. Legendary, Grammy nominated Jon Butcher kicked off our series with a ferocious version of The Star-Spangled Banner. Enjoy it & see you 12/16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis!
Jon Butcher: "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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December 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The very first performance at the very first #WSAYO. Legendary, Grammy nominated Jon Butcher kicked off our series with a ferocious version of The Star-Spangled Banner. Enjoy it & see you 12/16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis!
Today we honor Oct guest Thea Hopkins of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. Her version of “Creek Lullaby” was recently pulled from the Library of Congress website. (guess why) You can watch Thea’s #WSAYO performance below & the disappeared video & story (link in comments). #nativeamericanheritagemonth
Thea Hopkins, “Whatcha Gonna Do (When The Rain Comes)"
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November 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today we honor Oct guest Thea Hopkins of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. Her version of “Creek Lullaby” was recently pulled from the Library of Congress website. (guess why) You can watch Thea’s #WSAYO performance below & the disappeared video & story (link in comments). #nativeamericanheritagemonth
Reservations are available now for the next #WSAYO! Join us Dec. 16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis. Reserve your spot before we sell out (bit.ly/4hEyFzX) & remember #MusicIsCommunity & #kindnessisresistance.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Reservations are available now for the next #WSAYO! Join us Dec. 16 for Abbie Barrett, Chris Cote, Good Trouble Brass Band, Linnea Herzog, Linda Twiss-Gioscia & Paul Willis. Reserve your spot before we sell out (bit.ly/4hEyFzX) & remember #MusicIsCommunity & #kindnessisresistance.
From last night's amazing #WSAYO, here's a clip of the no-longer-mystery-guests The Cavedogs doing The Jam’s “A Town Called Malice.” Catch them opening for Letters To Cleo Friday & Saturday at the Paradise. If you love #BostonMusic, it’s an occasion not to be missed.
@kayhanley.bsky.social
@kayhanley.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
From last night's amazing #WSAYO, here's a clip of the no-longer-mystery-guests The Cavedogs doing The Jam’s “A Town Called Malice.” Catch them opening for Letters To Cleo Friday & Saturday at the Paradise. If you love #BostonMusic, it’s an occasion not to be missed.
@kayhanley.bsky.social
@kayhanley.bsky.social
Getting ready for the big shoo tomorrow at The Burren! Here's a glimpse of rehearsal at Malden's SUM Studios: Special guests Yaryna Tsymbal & Thalia Zedek; “regular” Paid Protesters: Ed Valauskas, Paul Buckley, Tony Kaczynski & Eric Salt; plus @jkantor.bsky.social. Pix by @sullivanjames.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Getting ready for the big shoo tomorrow at The Burren! Here's a glimpse of rehearsal at Malden's SUM Studios: Special guests Yaryna Tsymbal & Thalia Zedek; “regular” Paid Protesters: Ed Valauskas, Paul Buckley, Tony Kaczynski & Eric Salt; plus @jkantor.bsky.social. Pix by @sullivanjames.bsky.social