Three legendary groups from the late 1950s to early 1960s perform some of their greatest hits Show times 5:30pm and 8:00pm

WXPN's Free At Noon

04-27-2009 - 01-01-2037

Friday

WXPN

http://xpn.org/concerts-events/free-at-noon

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE!

800-565-9976

http://xpn.org/concerts-events/free-at-noon

Start Time(s): Noon

Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk, country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though registration is required at XPNorg Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while XPN members can signup the Thursday before If you can't make it, the show is broadcast live on-air and on the internet at XPNorg Made possible by XPN members and Comcast

Listen to past Free At Noon performances from the likes of Derek Trucks Band, Peter Bjorn & John, Marianne Faithfull, Indigo Girls & Shemekia Copeland, Dr Dog, Adele, John Legend, Calexico, Rachael Yamagata, Donavon Frankenreiter, Joseph Arthur, The Duke Spirit, and many more at NPR Music's archives

Open Mic Night

05-05-2009 - 01-01-2037

Tuesday

MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore

http://www.milkboycoffee.com

MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore - 2 E Lancaster Avenue Ardmore PA 19003

Admission: FREE!

http://www.milkboycoffee.com

Start Time(s): Tuesdays @ 7 pm

Sign-ups begin at 6 pm The number of performers is limited to 15 people Each performer has the chance to do 2 songs This format allows performers to stretch out and try some new material, and emerging artists can do just that, emerge! After the list is finished there's usually time for some 'quick hits' where artists can do one tune Solo performers and acoustic duos or trios of any style are welcome, as well as poets and a cappella acts

Pump Boys and Dinettes

03-03-2010 - 03-21-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Devon Theater for the Performing Arts

http://www.devontheater.org

Devon Theater for the Performing Arts - 6333 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia PA 19149

Admission: $100 (5 Show Season Subscription) $25 (Individual) $15 Preview Performance $15 Student Rush Tickets (at the door, cash only, must present Student ID Check availability on the official website) Groups of 15 or more SAVE!

215-338-6300

http://www.devontheater.org

Start Time(s): Wed - Sun @ 7 pm Sat @ 2 pm Sun @ 3 pm

Another highlight of the inaugural season includes the intoxicatingly enjoyable PUMP BOYS & DINETTES, running March 3rd-21st Welcome to Highway 57! Home to fun-loving gas station pump boys Jim and LM and the very vivacious Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, waitresses at the Double Cupp Diner This charismatic crew lives in their own country, blues and rock-n-roll heaven - singing through their days and dancing the nights away  Whether they're crooning over the heart-throb cashier at Woolworths or just hankering for heftier tips, these sensational singers will get you into the groove of their rockin' tunes  This charming musical is a little-known gem that received a Tony Nomination for Best Musical in 1982 and became a fan favorite as it toured nationally  Join in on the fun as the boys go fishing, the girls brew up some homemade beer and the whole gang plans a trip to Florida in Uncle Bob's Winnebago

Point Entertainment presents Leon Redbone

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/category/events/concerts-events/

The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460

Admission: $2450 - $3450

866-468-7619

http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=coltheatre

Start Time(s): 8:00pm

Neo-vaudeville crooner Leon Redbone is known for his trademark Panama hat and sunglasses, his distinctive, baritone voice, and his modern interpretations of ragtime, pre-war jazz and blues standards, and Tin Pan Alley classics His performances have a true “vintage feel” and blend his talented musicianship with a subtle, dry wit It’s been several years since he’s been on our stage, so we’re thrilled to welcome him back to the Colonial

Think Pink Floyd

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Think Pink Floyd

http://www.thinkpinkfloyd.com

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Admission: $5

Start Time(s): 9 pm

Experience the breathtaking performances of the band that has become known as Think Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon A live tribute to Pink Floyd from the Meddle album to the Division Bell era, (and everything in between) http://wwwthinkpinkfloydcom

Think Pink Floyd

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Think Pink Floyd

http://www.thinkpinkfloyd.com

Cazz's Bar ans Grill - 1560 Haines Road Levittown PA 19055

Admission: $5

Start Time(s): 9 pm

Experience the breathtaking performances of the band that has become known as Think Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon A live tribute to Pink Floyd from the Meddle album to the Division Bell era, (and everything in between) http://wwwthinkpinkfloydcom

Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza!

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

Breakfree Youth Design Group

http://www.brepresents.com

Trump Taj Mahal - 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue Atlantic City NJ 08401

Admission: $4950, $6950 VIP Packages available!

1-800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02004284B60E4E5B?artistid=844650&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=brepresents

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The 7th Annual Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza comes to the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City!

BRE Presents in association with Electric Factory ConcertsAni DiFranco on November 20th, 8:30 pm at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia

Disney's Imagination Movers

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3450 & $2950

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 1 pm 4 pm

Combining pop music, education and fun, Disney's super popular movers take the stage with their high-energy rock and interactive live show! 

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

11-27-2009 - 11-27-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $32 & $27

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The Machine performs Pink Floyd - America's foremost Pink Floyd experience returns for their annual Thanksgiving show!

Rockin' The Holidays with Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge

12-06-2009 - 12-06-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $4950 & $4550

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 7 pm

"Rockin' The Holidays" with Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge plus Lou Christie 

Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience

01-16-2010 - 01-16-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $2850

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience - the huge crowd-pleaser that captures the magic - the look - the sound - the attitude - of the Stones! 

6th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash

01-22-2010 - 01-22-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3450

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

"Elvii" Mike Albert & Scot Bruce return for the 6th Annual birthday celebration fit for a "King"! 

Los Lobos & Leo Kottke

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $4250

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

WXPN Welcomes an acoustic evening with Los Lobos & Leok Kottke The five-piece East LA band whose body of work has captivated the musical world for three decades, plus the ultra-innovative guitar virtuoso

One Night of Queen: Ultimate Queen Tribute

04-22-2010 - 04-22-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3250

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Presented by Gary Mullen & The WorksThe fully-staged Queen tribute – a "must-see" for classic rock fans!

Joe Bonamassa

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $40, $3350 & $2750

215-572-7650

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The young blues-rock guitarist & singer/songwriter who has already built a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players and was recently featured on the cover of Guitar Player Magazine 

Fourplay: Holiday Concert

12-20-2009 - 12-20-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950 & $2950

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Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Jazz up your holiday season with the Grammy-nominated foursome as they perform their platinum hits plus special holiday numbers!

The Musical Box presents Genesis: A Trick of the Tail

01-30-2010 - 01-30-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay_front.cgi?id=985

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

(215) 572-7650

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/outsider.htmI?CAMEFROM=Keswicktheatrecom&GOTO=https%3A%2F%2Foss.ticketmaster.com%2Fhtml%2Frequest.htmI%3Fl%3DEN%26team%3Dkeswick%26STAGE%3D1%26PROC%3DBUY%26EventName%3D10-0130

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Relive a defining moment in rock history as the authorized re-creation of Genesis presents A Trick of the Tail, marking Phil Collins' debut as the lead singer 

The Musical Box presents Genesis: A Trick of the Tail

01-29-2010 - 01-29-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay_front.cgi?id=986

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

(215) 572-7650

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Relive a defining moment in rock history as the authorized re-creation of Genesis presents A Trick of the Tail, marking Phil Collins' debut as the lead singer

“Geator with the Heater” and “Boss with the Hot Sauce,” radio personality Jerry Blavat is a Philadelphia institution and a ‘60s musical legend His twice-yearly appearances leave Kimmel Center audiences begging for more! Let Jerry transport you to a musical era both timeless and relevant

The Pink Floyd Experience echoes everything that made Pink Floyd one of classic rock’s greatest icons Celebrating the music, themes, and innovation that this great band brought to fans around the world, it is Pink Floyd, up close and personal The two-hour live show features six musicians and a massive light show, and culminates with a 12-foot Pig blimp that flies over the audience in homage to the band’s most indelible image Don’t miss this unforgettable re-interpretation of a classic!

Imagine yourself transported to a cabaret in 1920s Berlin, where the music of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and Lehar waft through the smoke-filled air Singer Max Raabe and his 12-piece Palast Orchester bring their signature panache and high style to classic tunes from the Golden Age of song

Twice honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame, Johnny Mathis has wooed multiple generations of fans with his silky voice and debonair style

Philadelphia’s own “Geator with the Heater” is cherished keeper of doo-wop Jerry Blavat returns with another all-star lineup to take us on a trip down memory lane

Echo & The Bunnymen

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $35 & $30

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Join WXPN in welcoming British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen with their Doors-inspired psychedelia and swirling fusions as they tour in support of their forthcoming Oct 12 release, The Fountain

The Tommy Castro Band & Coco Montoya

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3350 & $2750

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Start Time(s): 7 pm

The winner of the 2008 Blues Music Award for "Entertainer of the Year" tours in support of his new CD, Hard Believer, plus the Albert Collins- and John Mayall-inspired blues guitar master Coco Montoya

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Concert

12-18-2009 - 12-18-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $32 & $25

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/outsider.htmI?CAMEFROM=Keswicktheatrecom&GOTO=https%3A%2F%2Foss.ticketmaster.com%2Fhtml%2Frequest.htmI%3Fl%3DEN%26team%3Dkeswick%26STAGE%3D1%26PROC%3DBUY%26EventName%3DEKW1218

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The YouTube video sensation that reinvented the concept of a cappella on the modern pop landscape – 10 unadulterated voices making extraordinary music, with a sense of humor A brilliant, fresh & compelling concert! 

Bob Marley's & Legend

02-06-2010 - 02-06-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3250, $2950 & $1950

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/outsider.htmI?CAMEFROM=Keswicktheatrecom&GOTO=https%3A%2F%2Foss.ticketmaster.com%2Fhtml%2Frequest.htmI%3Fl%3DEN%26team%3Dkeswick%26STAGE%3D1%26PROC%3DBUY%26EventName%3D10-0206

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The Philly-area debut of Classic Albums Live, presenting Bob Marley's Legend You have to hear it to believe it – a flawless re-creation of classic rock albums on stage, note-for-note & cut-for-cut Kick back & mellow out to this immortal musical masterpiece on Bob’s birthday! 

America

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/outsider.htmI?CAMEFROM=Keswicktheatrecom&GOTO=https%3A%2F%2Foss.ticketmaster.com%2Fhtml%2Frequest.htmI%3Fl%3DEN%26team%3Dkeswick%26STAGE%3D1%26PROC%3DBUY%26EventName%3D10-0320

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Take a ride down "Ventura Highway" with the folk rockers as they perform their hits including "A Horse With No Name," "Tin Man," "Sister Golden Hair" & more plus selections from their new 2-CD set, Here & Now! 

Annual Show of All Shows

11-22-2009 - 11-23-2009

Saturday

Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

University of the Arts - Elaine C Levitt Auditorium - 401 S Broad Street Gershman Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $30

(215) 875-9899

chezsonia@verizon.net

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

Start Time(s): 5 pm

Join Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa for the largest hair & fashion show in the Philadelphia Tri-State area The "Annual Show of All Shows" will benefit the Earn Center Kick off your holiday weekend with some of the hottest salons in town Over 20 participating salons and barbershops will compete Special invited celebrities in attendancemore details to come You don't want to miss this! Participating Salons: Hair Boutique, Charlie Trendie, Mystique, God's Gifted Hands, Semaj International, Platinum Shears I & II and Emerald Cutz Model casting call starting the week of October 5th You must be 5'7" or tallerinquire by visiting the salon located at 1830 South Street in Philadelphia, PA All vendors welcomereserve your table nowgoing fast!

Joshua Radin, The Watson Twins

WXPN welcomes Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Brett Dennen, Robert Francis to the Trocadero

2009 PacTour featuring Saosin, Innerpartysystem, POS, Eye Alaska

Y-Rock and XPN welcomes Ghoastland Observatory

Monsters of Death Tour 2009 featuring Vader, Decrpit Birth, Warbringer, The Amenta, Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky, Agury

Holiday Reception: The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware

12-05-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Rainbow Chorale of Delaware

http://www.therainbowchorale.org/index.htm

First & Central Presbyterian Church - 1101 Market Street Wilmington de 19801

Admission: $20

888-512-5093

info@ therainbowchorale.org

http://www.therainbowchorale.org/page4_ticket_info.htm

Start Time(s): December 5, 2009 @ 8pm December 6, 2009 @ 4pm

Holiday Reception Music from around the world and around the dial as only The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware can do it!

Kansas

02-05-2010 - 02-05-2010

Friday

Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3750, $4750

215-572-7650

orders@keswicktheatre.com

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Fusing the complexity of British prog-rock with an American heartland sound representative of their name, Kansas perform their timeless singles including “Carry On Wayward Son”, “Dust in the Wind” & many more!

The Fab Faux

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

Saturday

Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $6650 & $4650

215-572-7650

orders@keswicktheatre.com

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Two full sets of Beatles classics--the first with the rock ‘n roll music of the Beatles & the second with an exploration of the more intricate sounds of their later works 

XPN & Y-Rock's Land of the Lost Wecome Echo & the Bunnymen

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

WXPN

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay.cgi?id=997

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 260 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $30-$35

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_searchtix.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=3d614ebdaffb42dd12a417a99532e33d

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Join WXPN in welcoming British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen with their Doors-inspired psychedelia and swirling fusions as they tour in support of their forthcoming Nov 10 release, The Fountain Also appearing: Hatchum Social

XPN Welcomes Langhorn Slim

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

Chameleon Club

http://www.chameleonclub.net/calendar.asp

Chameleon Club - 223 N Water Street Lancaster PA 17603

Admission: $10

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/16471

Start Time(s): Friday @ 8 pm

Langhorn Slim performs with special guest Dawes at the Chameleon Club

XPN Welcomes Ray Davies

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Live Nation

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414139

Tower Theater - S 69th Street and Ludlow Street Upper Darby PA 19082

Admission: $3950-$4950

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=1741$9471&eid=414139&oid=373F135F3F3F3F3F576F603F4F423F3F1C41662A&fun=tdetailb&id=EC2_NO_SESSION&doc=detailb&key=1741$9471&affiliate=EC2&referer_info=414139

Start Time(s): Saturday @ 8 pm

Ray Davies performs at the Tower Theatre

XPN Welcomes Mike Doughty

11-24-2009 - 11-24-2009

Tuesday

http://www.harrisburgarts.com/

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Admission: $15

http://roundtablepresents.tickets.musictoday.com/RoundtablePresents/calendar.aspx

Start Time(s): Tuesday @ 7 pm

Mike Doughty performs at the Midtown Arts Center

XPN Welcomes Andrew Lipke & The Prospects

11-25-2009 - 11-25-2009

Wednesday

Tin Angel

http://www.tinangel.com/schedule2.html

Tin Angel - 20 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $10

http://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:GLOBAL-ETZ:TA09:1125:&linkID=global-etz&RSRC=ComTix&RDAT=see_more

Start Time(s): Wednesday @ 8:30 pm

Andrew Lipke & The Prospects perform at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Devendra Banhart

11-24-2009 - 11-24-2009

Tuesday

Live Nation

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413875

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $25

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200434DA1CC472E?cce_tid=3F87D3F713F3F6968493973453F36552D3F3F3F&oid=3F87D3F713F3F6968493973453F36552D3F3F3F&eid=413875&artistid=976163&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=none&

Start Time(s): Tuesday @ 8 pm

West-coast freak-folk hero Devendra Banhart performs at the Electric Factory

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Metric

11-25-2009 - 11-25-2009

Wednesday

Live Nation

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413741

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $20

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Start Time(s): Wednesday @ 8 pm

Metric performs at the Electric Factory

XPN Welcomes Back Door Slam

11-27-2009 - 11-27-2009

Friday

Chameleon Club

http://www.chameleonclub.net/calendar.asp?date=11/27/2009

Chameleon Club - 223 N Water Street Lancaster PA 17603

Admission: $1250

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200433990253D0C?artistid=1106906&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Start Time(s): Friday @ 7 pm

Back Door Slam performs at the Chameleon Club with Davy Knowles

XPN Welcomes The Brakes

11-27-2009 - 11-27-2009

Friday

Johnny Brendas

http://www.johnnybrendas.com/calendar-detail-ajax.php?ev_id=995&height=500&width=550

Johnny Brendas - 1201 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125

Admission: $12

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2784484

Start Time(s): Friday @ 9 pm

The Brakes perform at Johnny Brendas

XPN Welcomes Ellis Paul

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

http://www.midtownscholar.com/links.shtml

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Admission: $20

717-236-1680

http://www.midtownscholar.com/si/EPAUL-11282009.html

Start Time(s): Saturday @ 8 pm

Ellis Paul performs at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg

Suzie Brown with Liz Longley

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

Tin Angel

http://www.suziebrownsongs.com

Tin Angel - 20 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $10

(215) 928-0978

tinangelserrano@verizon.net

http://www.tinangel.com/tickets.html

Start Time(s): 7 pm Doors 7:30 pm Show

SUZIE BROWN might be a common name, but there’s nothing common about this rising talent Having started writing songs in June, 2008, Brown has had an exceedingly quick rise to popularity, selling out popular venues and opening for the likes Livingston Taylor and Lyle Lovett While media outlets have seized on her unusual bio - Brown is a cardiologist who has set aside a promising research career to focus on music - audiences and promoters have focused on her engaging performances and her intimate songs The easy familiarity of her melodies harkens back to Carole King’s folk-pop creations, while the yearning sweetness in her voice recalls the down-home intimacy of Patty Griffin Brown is currently touring in support of her recent release, “Side Streets” 

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

http://www.thewarmemorial.com

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial - 1 Memorial Drive Trenton NJ 08608

Admission: $35, $45, $55, $65, $75

609-984-8400

http://www.tickets.com

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

George Clinton is the originator of P-Funk His bands Parliament, Funkadelic, Brides of Funkenstein, along with Bootsy's Rubber Band, The Horny Horns, the late Roger Troutman & Zapp, and Parletee introduced us to a sound that was unlike anything we had ever heard Sampled by more hiphop artists next to James Brown, George is still bringing the funk

An Evening With David Johansen

11-25-2009 - 11-25-2009

Wednesday

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

http://www.thewarmemorial.com

Patriots Theater at the War Memorial - 1 Memorial Drive Trenton NJ 08608

Admission: $35, $45, $55, $65, $75

609-984-8400

http://www.tickets.com

Start Time(s): 7 pm

This special show will present the singer-songwriter side of this multi-faceted entertainer, featuring songs from the New York Dolls both old and new, his solo records with The David Johansen Band, Buster Poindexter, The Harry Smiths, and even a few choice covers "I've been wanting to play a bunch of songs that I don't normally get the opportunity to sing in a loud and fast Dolls show As much as I love that, I also like to explore the more soulful side of singing," Johansen said

XPN Welcomes New Year's Eve with Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam

12-31-2009 - 01-01-2010

Thursday, Friday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2568

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $4000 Floor (Standing Room) $5500 Loge (Reserved Seating $7500 Mezzanine (Reserved Seating)

(215) 222-1400

http://www.tickets.worldcafelive.com

Start Time(s): 9 pm doors 10 pm show

Davy Knowles has known what he wanted to do with his life since the age of 11 "I was in the car with my dad, and he put on a cassette of Dire Straits' 'Sultans of Swing,'" explains the 21-year-old guitarist, singer and songwriter "I just fell in love with the music then and there That track changed my life, and I realized, 'I really want to be able to do that'" Hailing from the Isle of Man, the tiny kingdom in the middle of the Irish Sea, might have posed a challenge to that childhood epiphany for a lesser talent Instead, Davy just borrowed his father's acoustic guitar and painstakingly learned to play the blues rock sounds that influenced him Two albums later, and after logging thousands of miles on the road - Davy's anxious to get back out there to play "You should play music because you love doing it," he says, "If you can hang in for the long haul, you're doing what most people can't, and you're incredibly lucky" And for Davy Knowles, the next stop is the world

Slo-Mo with the Donuts on New Years Eve

12-31-2009 - 01-01-2010

Thursday, Friday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3256

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $23

(215) 222-1400

http://www.tickets.worldcafelive.com

Start Time(s): 10 pm

Slo-Mo is the brainchild of Philadelphia steel guitarist Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner Brenner has spent time on the road and in the studio playing steel guitar with such bands as Marah, Magnolia Electric Company and Badly Drawn Boy, but Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka is something totally different Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka combines Brenner's lap steel-driven grooves and the hip hop poetry of frontman Mic Wrecka Backed by a tight and funky band and singers Sue Rosetti and Steph Hayes (from Stargazer Lily), Brenner and Wrecka effortlessly meld genres, creating a steel guitar/hip-hop hybrid unlike anything you’ve ever heard

XPN Welcomes The Meat Puppets

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

WXPN

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3113

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $19 (Floor/Loge) $24 (Mezzanine)

215-222-1400

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6268&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3113%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

In 2007, with the wayward absence of bassist Cris Kirkwood a hiccup since passed, the Meat Puppets simultaneously reformed and pledged a singular fervent purpose Complete resurrection That’s no small order This is, after all, a band that stands out as one of the most illuminous sparks highlighting the first, and most overtly accomplished, coming of American indie rock, those golden and precious years lying roughly between 1979 and 1985 An era so filled with purity, it reigns supreme to this day with an embarrassment of musical riches Many of them straight from the fingers of Kirkwood/Kirkwood/ Bostrom

XPN Welcomes Josh Ritter

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

WXPN

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413750

TLA - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $20

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=1706$9317&eid=413750&oid=3F423F3F3F3F95846B3F3F3F3F3F381A3F173F&fun=tdetailb&id=EC2_NO_SESSION&doc=detailb&key=1706$9317&affiliate=EC2&referer_info=413750

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From JoshRittercom:

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter catches the Idaho musician in the midst of a radical transformation While last year's The Animal Years had Ritter thinking about the state of the nation, his latest offering finds him pining for Joan of Arc, Calamity Jane and Florence Nightingale, all of whom seem to be stuck together in the belly of a whale, a la Jonah He also manages to squeeze in a few admiring words about ladies's underwear and that's well before Ritter, backed by drums, bass and organ and cacophony, arrives at a rollicking chorus you might be able sing along with if you're quick enough to get all the words

Ritter is clearly having fun - and you will, too - but there is a method to his madness Those legendary heroines he name-checks were each responding to an inner voice that pushed them toward some extraordinary mission, one both noble and a little foolhardy "Those voices can be pretty confusing," he says, "but there is no doubt that if you follow your two am voices you'll end up someplace fairly extraordinary"

XPN Welcomes The Subdudes

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

WXPN

http://www.st94.com/music/2009_12.html#subdudes

Sellersville Theater 1894 - 24 W Temple Avenue Main & Temple Streets Sellersville PA 18960

Admission: $33 $45 (Cabaret)

https://www.st94.com/Orders/ticketform.asp?event=the%20subdudes%20w/%20Lili%20A%F1el&date=December%202,%202009&time=8:00pm&price=$45.00%20%28Cabaret%20-%20Total%20Price%29&price=$33.00%20%28Regular%29

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Over the course of 20 years and eight albums, The Subdudes have quietly become one of America's national musical treasures The New Orleans-rooted group is a living synthesis of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R & B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n' roll attitude and folky social consciousness – not to mention exceedingly sharp musicianship and ensemble playing It's tight enough to be loose, but never sloppy Their latest CD, Flower Petals, is garnering high praise!

Special Guest: Lili Añel

"Cuban influenced singer-guitarist Lili Añel is part soul sister, part jazz chanteuse and pure dynamite" For years, Lili Añel has electrified audiences in the United States and Canada with her powerhouse vocals, charisma, songwriting skills and natural ability to command the stage

XPN Welcomes Jim Boggia

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday

WXPN

http://www.kennettflash.org/tickets.html

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $15

https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale?action=selectPerformance&performance_id=1078469&cobrand=kennettflash

Start Time(s): 8 pm

This show will be a true connectiono of heart and music He will touch your musical soul

XPN Welcomes Good Old War

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday

WXPN

http://northstarbar.com/index.php?start=14

North Star Bar - N 27th Street and Poplar Street Philadelphia PA 19137

Admission: $12

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2924764

Start Time(s): 7 pm

From GoodOldWarcom:

“Together as Good Old War the trio have mastered the art of three part vocal harmonies and their lively and intricate songs are a throwback to the days when Crosby, Stills, & Nash ruled the Rock world” – Alternative Press

Seldom do band members rebound gracefully after their main musical effort falls apart, but Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar) and Tim Arnold (drums/vocals), members of the once up-and-coming progressive rock band Days Away have managed to do just that, pulling a 180 with their sound to a great degree of success in their new acoustic folk project Good Old War Rounding out the trio is Dan Schwartz (guitar/vocals) from the Americana tinged 6 piece band, Unlikely Cowboy

Unlike the recent trend among indie rock artists who have visited the country/folk genre, Good Old War makes no attempt to assimilate its music for the sake of novelty There’s no fake twang in Keith Goodwin’s soft vocals, nor does the band try to overindulge itself by adding sounds by the harmonica or mandolin just for the sake of having them Instead, this trio from Pennsylvania retains the intimate storytelling nature of folk-song structure, playing music for those who desire an emotive, lyrical experience without having to wade through pretentious or unnecessary musical gimmicks to get it

XPN Welcomes Erin McKeown with Jill Sobule

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

WXPN

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3165

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $25 (Floor/Loge) $35 (Mezzanine)

215-222-1400

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3165

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Erin McKeown has packed a ton of music into a substantial career With 6 albums, 2 EPs, and numerous soundtracks and compilations to her credit, the 31-year-old songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer hasn't stopped for a breather in the last 10 years Along the way she has averaged 200 shows a year and garnered the praise of fans and critics alike

McKeown's latest project is a brand new full length album of original songs, due in the fall of 2009 Produced by Sam Kassirer and mixed by Brian Deck, Erin's latest will continue in her unique tradition of fresh and unusual music Meanwhile, she's begun to step out as an in-demand side player This year she'll also be contributing regularly to her ongoing writing projects including blogs, essays, and poems

Jill Sobule belongs to a rare breed of artists Her work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious, seriously funny and derisively tragic Over five albums and a decade of recording, the Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer has tackled such topics as the death penalty, anorexia, shoplifting, reproduction, the French resistance movement, adolescence, and the Christian right Did we mention love? Love found, love lost, love wished for and love taken away

XPN Welcomes Francis Dunnery

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

WXPN

Tin Angel - 20 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $23

http://www.comcasttix.com/events/page/east/Tin+Angel/Francis+Dunnery+/

Start Time(s): 7 pm and 9:30 pm

Former frontman for It Bites, Francis Dunnery now has an incredibly successful solo career He performs at the Tin Angel 21+

XPN Welcomes the 4th annual Lizanne Knott and Friends Philabundance Benefit

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

WXPN

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3210

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $6 plus a non-perishable food item

215-222-1400

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=6453&a=893&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3210%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 9 pm

A three band night featuring: Beaucoup Blue, John Conahan and Lizanne Knott Band

A great way to celebrate the holiday season and give a helping hand to those in need Get your tickets early as these shows have historically sold out with standing room only

Don’t forget to bring a non perishable food item for Philabundance!

XPN Welcomes Mutlu

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

Friday

WXPN

http://www.st94.com/music/2009_12.html#mutluw

Sellersville Theater 1894 - 24 W Temple Avenue Main & Temple Streets Sellersville PA 18960

Admission: $1950

https://www.st94.com/Orders/ticketform.asp?event=Mutlu%20w/%20Bronze%20Radio%20Return%20%26%20Zach%20Djanikian&date=December%2011,%202009&time=8:00pm&price=$19.50

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Instrumentalist-composer, Mutlu Onaral tastefully blends rhythm, folk & soul with the bounce of the Brazilian & sway of Jamaican in his tunes Mutlu’s familiar favorites – as heard on XPN – include “Shaky Ground” & “Livin’ It” and he’s shared the stage with the likes of Amos Lee (who produced one of his albums), Daryl Hall and John Oates, with whom he sang on the Sellersville Theater stage!

Comic Energy sketch comedy has been a Philadelphia staple for the past 10 years and brings their all out comedic show to Karma NightClub on Saturday night November 21st Featuring an extremely talented cast, an array of hilarious sketches and characters combined with live music The troupe has been recently compared to the 'old SNL' providing sketches that are not only smart but exhibit attitude and characters that have been putting audience members on the seat of their pants for years This performance introduces the Timpsons, an older swinging couple who fail although without their best efforts in an attempt to engage in their own private sexual fantasies Billy, a Comic Energy favorite visits the Lucas Ranch and attempts to persuade George Lucas into making a new Star Wars movie We get a look at what Yoda and Darth Vadar have been up to since the completion of the series There are 10 other sketches that the troupe would like to keep secret, but when talking to producer James Daly I am sure we are all in for a very entertaining ride The cast of Comic Energy includes Daly, the highly energetic Walter Threadgill, Frank Fral a veteran of the group, Patrick Reber, Dennis Mahoney, Mary Sack, and Gia Seta  

Tom Goss and Christine Havrilla

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2169

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $15

http://www.worldcafelive.com

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Tom Goss, a DC based singer-songwriter returns to World Cafe Live with Philly folk-rocker Christine Havrilla Tom offers up dynamic acoustic rock featuring muscular guitar, hooky melodies and a uniquely powerful voice Since April 2006, when he released his self-produced debut, "Naked Without", Tom has played scores of coffeehouses, bars, gay pride festivals and other events He is currently touring in support of 2009's "Back to Love" and is thrilled to be returning to Philadelphia Christine Havrilla wins crowds over wherever she goes with her musical innovation, heartfelt lyrics, and sparkling personality, and her guitar a mere extension of herself Her music and sound are difficult to fit into one category; hence Christine describes it as "Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock!"

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday

The M-Room

http://www.themanhattanroom.com

M Room - 15 W Girard Ave Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $10

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2772824

Start Time(s): 9 pm

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad play roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat Known for their impeccable musicianship and explosive live show, the NY-based quartet played 180 shows in 2008 Opening band: The Groovement 

Off The Beat Fall Show 2009

11-20-2009 - 11-21-2009

Friday, Saturday

Off The Beat

http://www.offthebeat.net

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - 3260 South Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $9-$10 On Locust Walk: $8 On Locust Walk for a Group (8+ people): $7 each

267-242-1888

otb.contact@gmail.com

https://offthebeat.ticketleap.com

Start Time(s): Friday 8 pm Saturday 8 pm

Don't miss the hottest, high-energy, and happening show of the semester Off the Beat is back in Harrison Auditorium (33rd and Spruce) on November 20th and 21st with a new set of contemporary rock a cappella music Off the Beat, now in its 24th year, has won over 25 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards, and has been one of the top selling a cappella groups in the country Don't miss the chance to see this group, praised by critics for its innovation in arranging and recording, live!

Elvis Tribute Artist Doug Church

11-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

Sunday

Broadway Theatre of Pitman

http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org/index.php?go=sho_dtl&sho=415

Broadway Theatre of Pitman - 43 S Broadway Pitman NJ 08071

Admission: $30 & $40

856-384-8381

boxoffice@broadwaytheatreofpitman.com

http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org/index.php?go=sho_dtl&sho=415

Start Time(s): 4 pm

Doug Church began his Elvis career in the US Air Force in 1983 while competing against hundreds of other contestants and winning annual talent contests In four years, he collected 11 first place trophies for his well-developed likeness to Elvis, as well as other categories ranging from best male vocalist to best comedic performance In 1993, after a successful audition with Legends In Concert, he started touring the country and the world Doug has performed in such exotic locations as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Aruba, The Bahamas, Moscow, France, The United Kingdom, and Denmark In 1999, Doug starred in and performed soundtrack vocals for the award winning documentary film Almost Elvis Doug still works with Legends in Concert from time to time, but prefers to freelance and do the shows that won him acclaim throughout the Midwest It may be hard to imagine how anyone could possibly duplicate 70 different voice personalities with perfection, but Doug Church can He has entertained audiences for 19 years, leaving them totally mesmerized by one of those voices in particular - Elvis Presley!

Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge

02-20-2010 - 02-20-2010

Saturday

Broadway Theatre of Pitman

http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org/index.php?go=sho_dtl&sho=433

Broadway Theatre of Pitman - 43 S Broadway Pitman NJ 08071

Admission: $40

856-384-8381

boxoffice@broadwaytheatreofpitman.com

http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org/index.php?go=sho_dtl&sho=433

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge One of the great groups of all time Featuring hits such as: Sixteen Candles, The Worst that Could Happen, Blessed is the Rain They have appeared in Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and many Casinos throughout the United States 45RPM New Jersey's premier live DooWop Rock-n-Roll Band Playing all the great hits of the past A real crowd pleaser! Randy and the Rainbows Recorded their great hit Denise that became a top 10 hit

Celebrating Fall with Music! The Annual Fall Music Festival, December 1-6, 2009 Philadelphia, PA- The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design and the Department of Performing Arts proudly presents its Annual Fall Music Festival, running this year from December 1st through the 6th This joyous weeklong celebration of music begins on Tuesday, December 1st with the Guitar & Fusion Ensembles, and concludes on Sunday, December 6th with a rousing performance by Drexel University’s Concert Band A wide variety of musical forms, composers and themes are featured and explored during this years’ festival-including, music for Christmas and Chanukah, the University Chorus singing Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “Dona Nobis Pacem”, the music of Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, and a variety of samplings from Mozart and Bach This annual celebration has become a Drexel favorite, and all performances are free and open to the public

Psychostick (Beer is Good and Stuff)

12-07-2009 - 12-07-2009

Monday

IntrepidJAM

http://www.myspace.com/intrepidjam

Club Polaris - 460 N 9th Street Philadelphia PA

Admission: $10

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=509695

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Psychostick - the comedy/metal band that brought you the #1 single "Beer Is Good and Stuff" - will be making their first Philadelphia appearance ever Their live show consists of music, ridiculous choreography, amusing skits, audience participation and lots of irony-induced laughter See their ad in this months Origivation Magazine!

Stern Hebrew High School Benefit Concert Featuring Six 13, Jewish A Cappella

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

Stern Hebrew High School

http://www.sternhhs.org

Gratz College - Mandell Theater - Old York Road and Mandell Aveune Melrose Park PA 19027

Admission: $25 in advance, $36 at door, $10 students sponsorships available

215-725-3800

shhsbusiness@comcast.net

http://www.sternhhs.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Annual Concert Slated For Motzei Shabbat Dec 19th Stern Hebrew High School's Fourth Annual Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday night, December 19th at the Gratz College Auditorium on the Mandell Campus in Elkins Park Featured is Six13, an award-winning six-man vocal band with a Jewish repertoire containing intricate arrangements and soulful harmonies Bring the whole family for an evening of Shabbat zmirot, Israeli favorites, Yiddush songs and Yeshivish pop, rock and R&B backed by a thumping beatbox Doors open at 7:30 pm, concert begins promptly at 8 pm at the Gratz College Auditorium at 7605 Old York Road, at Melrose Avenue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Advance admission is $25, at the door $36, $10 students Sponsorships are available  

WXPN's Free At Noon: Grant-Lee Phillips AND Bob Schneider

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

WXPN

http://xpn.org/concerts-events/free-at-noon

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

http://xpn.org/concerts-events/free-at-noon

Start Time(s): Noon

Dexterously treading the thin edge of mainstream eminence, Grant-Lee Phillips has filled three decades with critically acclaimed releases and more than enough fans to overflow his venues Yet he has managed to remain as down-to-earth Americana in his style, performances, and inspirations Luckily for all of those Buffalo fans out there, he's bringing his 'legendary well of melody' to the World Cafe this Friday at noon for a free concert

Born in California and incessantly practicing the guitar throughout high school, Phillips always had music on the mind He went through a number of small collaborations before hitting his stride with his famous '90s outfit, Grant-Lee Buffalo Used as an outlet for his political storytelling, critics and fans alike were soon picking up on the band's aggressive live performances After a Europe festival circuit tour, a string of diverse albums, and headlining with big names like REM, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam, Grant-Lee Phillips decided to embark on a solo career

Since then, Phillips has still kept his silver pen shiny and sharp with each release How many artists can claim a 'Best Vocalist' award from Rolling Stone, years of touring and hits, the label of 'visionary,' comparisons to Dylan, and stay just as dedicated to the music rather than the fame? Phillips' latest offering, Little Moon, proves that he is one of those select few Little Moon is brimming with lyrical wit, Phillip's distinctive vocals, and alt-folk balladry

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Fronting three bands, performing multiple times a week in his native Austin, and touring relentlessly, Bob Schneider still finds time to write and explore numerous songs and styles From raunchy bar rock to soulful funk to punk/experimentalism, he is the very definition of a versatile songwriter

Raised on music, he was already performing as a child in his opera-singing parents' home for friends He was a member of variously successful bands for years (The Scabs, Ugly Americans, etc) before embarking on a solo career, which ran under the moniker Lonelyland for some time With multiple critically acclaimed albums, Schneider and his eclectic mix of music have been gaining more and more public attention, especially in the famed Austin music circuit

Lovely Creatures, Schneider's eleventh solo release, is essentially a collection of Americana-pop love songs, deeply emotional and catchy at the same time With a guest appearance from Patty Griffin, and influences ranging from hip-hop to bar rock, Lovely Creatures is another addition to Schneider's years of exploratory, just-plain-fun music

"Young @ Heart is Alive & Well" has been featured in an award-winning documentary Don't miss the chance to see them live! With performers ranging in age from 72 to 88, and a repertoire steeped in Radiohead, Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay and more, Young @ Heart bridges the gap between modern and old school, bringing generations together wwwyoungatheartchoruscom

XPN Welcomes Bacon Brothers Night with the Mummers

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

WXPN

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02004335F1EE5553?artistid=797911&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: 3950 (GA) 100 (VIP Ticket)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02004335F1EE5553?artistid=797911&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2

Start Time(s): 8 pm

A benefit concert to support The Mummers Parade

The Bacon Brothers earned considerable attention long before they ever released an album; singer/guitarist Kevin Bacon already enjoyed a successful career as one of the most prolific screen actors of his generation, with starring performances in films including Diner, Footloose, JFK, The River Wild and Apollo 13 He originally formed the Bacon Brothers with his singer/guitarist brother Michael in 1994 to perform at a charity event in their hometown of Philadelphia, although the two siblings' collaborative musical history in fact dated back to their childhood; while Kevin later explored acting, Michael forged his own musical career fronting the 1970s folk-rock band Good News, subsequently recording a pair of solo albums He then moved into composing for film and television, earning an Emmy Award for his score for the documentary The Kennedys Following their 1994 formation, the Bacon Brothers (rounded out by bassist Paul Guzzone and drummer Marshal Rosenberg) took their country-folk sound on the road, garnering much media notice on the strength of the siblings' pre-existing notoriety; they issued their debut LP, Forosoco, in late 1997 Getting There followed two years later; Can't Complain appeared in summer 2001The brothers released Live: The No Food Jokes Tour in 2003, a two-disc set that featured nineteen performances, as well as an in-depth interview with Michael and Kevin White Nuckles arrived in 2005 on the SpinArt label Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

XPN Welcomes Slo Mo featuring Mic Wrecka

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

WXPN

http://www.kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $15 (Advance) $18 (Day of)

http://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSearch;jsessionid=84F3CF367BE13DD8A40873D5CB50A49C?action=venueSearch&venue_id=5636&cobrand=kennettflash

Start Time(s): 8 pm

This high energy rappin' and rockin' 8 pc band will get your booty movin all night long Strong rythyms, melodies and a distinctive steel guitar sound that sets this band apart

XPN Welcomes David Gray

12-31-2009 - 12-31-2009

Thursday

WXPN

http://www.caesarsac.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=CAC&detailName=david-gray-detail&eventTitle=David+Gray

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Admission: $65 $86 $115

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Caesars-Atlantic-City-tickets-Atlantic-City/venue/16404

Start Time(s): 11 pm

After several successful releases through the 1990s, David Gray's breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of his fourth album, White Ladder; this was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs, "This Years Love" and "Babylon" In the United States, the album received a boost from jam-band leader Dave Matthews, who made it the first release by the record company he co-founded, ATO Records

On August 11, 2001 White Ladder at last reached the top of the UK charts, having been selling steadily since its reissue the previous May, thereby setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted climb to No 1 The follow-up, A New Day at Midnight, also hit No 1, and Gray's seventh album, Life In Slow Motion was released on September 12, 2005

Gray's early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano 1996's Sell Sell Sell featured some rock arrangements and electric instrumentation

David Gray's brothers-in-law are Paul and Phillip Hartnoll, formerly of the Techno/Rave band Orbital Because of this relationship, Gray performed guest vocals on the Orbital single "Illuminate," while Paul Hartnoll produced a breakbeat remix of Gray's song Please Forgive Me

His successful single "January Rain" was included in the original soundtrack of the movie "Serendipity", starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale
 

XPN Welcomes WPA - Works Progress Administration

01-06-2010 - 01-06-2010

Wednesday

WXPN

http://www.st94.com/music/2010_01.html#wpa

Sellersville Theater 1894 - 24 W Temple Avenue Main & Temple Streets Sellersville PA 18960

Admission: $2500 (Regular) $3950 (Cabaret)

https://www.st94.com/Orders/ticketform.asp?event=Works%20Progress%20Administration%20w/%20The%20Rigbees&date=January%206,%202010&time=8:00pm&price=$39.50%20%28Cabaret%20-%20Total%20Price%29&price=$25.00%20%28Regular%29

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Taking their name from FDR’s New Deal initiative, WPA is an expandable collective fronted by Toad the Wet Sprocket’s Glen Phillips, Luke Bulla of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band & Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins with Soul Coughing’s Sebastian Steinberg & LA drummer Extraordinaire Jerry Roe The quality of songwriting with exquisite musicianship makes each show a unique and inspiring event!

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Cracker with Camper Van Beethoven

01-13-2010 - 01-13-2010

Wednesday

WXPN

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3297

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $30 (Floor/Loge) $40 (Mezzanine)

215-222-1400

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Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Cracker, the group that veritably introduced brash irreverence and irony into alt-rock, are back and in top form on their 429 Records debut, Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey This rich new trove of sharp-witted songs showcases a bristling, late 70’s – early 80’s power pop punk aesthetic which hits as hard as it did at the band’s formation 17 years ago Eight albums (one platinum and three gold) and a barrel full of anthemic hit songs later, Cracker endures, using their ability to weave decades of influences into an album that is seamlessly riveting

This past year marked not only the 25th anniversary of the influential rock band Camper Van Beethoven, but also, in many ways, indie music itself - a genre that this Santa Cruz-based band unwittingly (or perhaps wittingly) helped spearhead in the early '80s long before the terms alternative or indie became common hyphen fodder for the word 'rock'

XPN Welcomes Gordon Gano & the Ryans

01-14-2010 - 01-14-2010

Thursday

WXPN

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World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $20 (Floor/Loge) $30 (Mezzanine)

215-222-1400

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Gordon Gano was the voice and pen at the center of the Violent Femmes' stark and seething musical storm Fast-forward a couple of decades, when Gano and the Ryan brothers found themselves living in the same New York City neighborhood and hanging out in some of the same places When the three would get together, there was much talk of music and musicians, with discussion topics ranging from Leonard Cohen, Television, and Frank Black to Jackie Mittoo, Jimmy McGriff, and Mose Allison After Brendan ended up playing keys on Gano's 2002 solo release Hitting the Ground and between major studio film score projects (Fever Pitch, The Heartbreak Kid), the Ryans started handing off instrumentals to Gordon, who'd come up with lyrics and ideas for the music Thus began a mailbox-centered collaboration that would last, literally, for years

Gano is thrilled with the results and the collaboration "The different strengths that we have really come together in a very good way with this record and these songs," he says "This is not a side project, because Violent Femmes are over, so it's not like this is the other thing for connoisseurs or somebody who really wants to dig into it This is what I'm doing, as far as singing and writing and playing music This is what I'm doing"