WBOS-FM (Boston, MA)

WBOS (92.9 MHz, known as "Rock 92.9") is a commercial FM radio station based in Brookline, Massachusetts, catering to the Greater Boston area. The station is owned and managed by Beasley Broadcast Group, with its studios and offices located in Dorchester. WBOS features a classic rock format that they describe as "the next generation of classic rock." Unlike its competitor WZLX, which plays music from the 1960s through the 90s, WBOS focuses primarily on hits from the 1990s and early 2000s, while still including some tracks from the 1980s. The station also broadcasts "Dave and Chuck the Freak," a morning show that is syndicated from their sister station WRIF in Detroit.

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Alice in Chains Cancels Show Due to ‘Medical Emergency’

6 days ago | rock929rocks.com | Erica Banas

Alice in Chains hit a bit of a hiccup last night (May 8) and had to cancel their show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The band shared in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), "After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. We unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Bruins will pick 7th overall in 2025 NHL Draft

1 week ago | rock929rocks.com | Ty Anderson

The ping-pong balls have been drawn, and the Bruins officially know where they will be slotted in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, with the Bruins drawing the 7th overall pick in Monday's draft lottery. The Bruins entered the lotto with the fifth-best odds of having the No. 1 overall pick, having finished 'behind' the Sharks, Blackhawks, Predators, and Flyers at the bottom of the NHL standings by the end of the season.
Julian Edelman to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

1 week ago | rock929rocks.com | Alex Barth

On Monday morning, the New England Patriots announced that wide receiver Julian Edelman will be the 37th inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Edelman was in his first year on the ballot. Edelman was one of three finalists for this year's round of voting, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri and guard Logan Mankins. Voting took place online over the last month. "Julian Edelman is one of the great success stories in our franchise's history," team owner Robert Kraft said in a statement.
Nurse Being Investigated For Filming OnlyFans Content At Work

2 weeks ago | rock929rocks.com | Cort Freeman

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 16: The OnlyFans Logo is displayed on a tablet at the OnlyFans creative fund filming event on November 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for OnlyFans)A nurse is being investigated for filming OnlyFans content at work. You don't want your nurse doing that. So many people would avoid problems and trouble if they just made their OnlyFans content at home.
Boston Marathon winners: Full results from men's and women's races

3 weeks ago | rock929rocks.com | Matt Dolloff

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 21: John Korir of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 129th Boston Marathon Men’s division on April 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)The big four Boston Marathon winners are official, and history was made on multiple occasions. Kenya's John Korir won the men's race with a time of 2:04:45 on Monday. His victory marked the first time that two brothers became Boston Marathon winners.
It sounds like the Bruins' front office remains safe despite down year

4 weeks ago | rock929rocks.com | Ty Anderson

The Bruins aren't used to being in this position. In fact, Tuesday night's season finale at TD Garden will mark the first time since 2016 that the B's season will not extend into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eliminated from contention after their win over the Hurricanes back on Apr. 5, the Bruins will have played the final five games of their 2024-25 slate knowing that the playoffs were not an option.
Mugshots Of The Day: Tennessee Driver Runs Over Repo Man's Head

1 month ago | rock929rocks.com | Cort Freeman

Mugshot of the Day Nicholas Wray and Brandi Revels (via Memphis Police Department)Memphis Police DepartmentA driver in Tennessee ran over the repo man's head who was trying to seize his vehicle. That had to hurt!Now, the pair of arrested individuals are our Mugshots Of The Day on Dave & Chuck The Freak. They certainly earned it. You can see and hear how much pain the guy was in. You have to imagine as a repo man, having that happen is your worst nightmare.
ConstructConnect Announces AEC Cares Project Will Benefit Catholic Charities Boston

1 month ago | rock929rocks.com | Tim Staskiewicz

ConstructConnect, a founding partner of the nonprofit organization AEC Cares, announced on Thursday, March 27, that this year's AEC Cares project will benefit Catholic Charities Boston. On Wednesday, June 4, more than 100 volunteers will come together to renovate The Catholic Charities Teen Center at St. Peter's. The Teen Center serves adolescents in Dorchester's Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood during after-school hours and throughout the summer months.
Panda Fest, Nation's Largest Asian Food Festival, Coming to Boston May 2-4

1 month ago | rock929rocks.com | Tim Staskiewicz

On May 2 through 4, Boston's City Hall Plaza will be the place to experience one of the largest Asian food festivals during Panda Fest. The website Boston Uncovered noted that the event will highlight more than 200 varieties of Asian food from more than 75 vendors, specialty food providers, and live performances, including K-Pop bands.
Friendly Toast and Arts Alley in Concord Set for Summer Openings

1 month ago | rock929rocks.com | Tim Staskiewicz

Construction of the Friendly Toast and Arts Alley in downtown Concord is coming along, but there's much more to the structure than you can see below the ground. “We have over a million dollars of work underneath the ground,” said developer Steve Duprey in an interview with the Concord Monitor. Duprey owns what will ultimately become a multi-venue site between the Concord Co-op and the BNH Stage on South Main Street.