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

XPN Welcomes 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 

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

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 

Respect: A Musical Journey of Women

01-27-2010 - 04-18-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Society Hill Playhouse

http://www.societyhillplayhouse.org

Society Hill Playhouse - 507 S 8th Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $40-$45

215-923-0210

http://www.comcasttix.com

Start Time(s): Wednesday at 2 pm and 7:30 pm Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday at 8 pm Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm Sunday at 3 pm

Act II Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin announced that he will remount Act II's popular musical, Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, in 2010 at Society Hill Playhouse Martin, who directs the Act II Playhouse production, made the decision to produce Respect downtown for 12 weeks, Jan 27 through April 18 New performances of Dorothy Marcic's popular and high-energy musical, which recounts the journey of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs, will take place on the main stage at Society Hill Playhouse 

Johnny A

03-26-2010 - 03-26-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $27 advance $30 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Johnny A is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists Gibson thinks so - their Custom Shop designed a Signature Edition guitar per his specific requests which, when it was marketed in 2003, placed him in an exclusive club that included legends like BB King, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Joe Perry, Pat Martino and Les Paul himself The public thinks so too - Johnny A's latest works have sold many thousands of copies as well as being his personal best

Dan Orlando

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Saturday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $15 advance $18 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

West Grove native Dan Orlando brings his pop rock songs back to the Kennett Flash by popular demand! Support: Joe Campbell

Kate Schutt

04-02-2010 - 04-02-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $12 advance $15 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Born and bred in Pennsylvania and current resident of Guelph, Canada, Kate Schutt is a musical triathlete She is a creative triple threat - a guitarist, producer and singer/songwriter of rare skill and originality

The Kennedys

04-09-2010 - 04-09-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $17 advance $20 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Whatever the scenario, The Kennedys use their full palette of vocal and instrumental colors to bring their songs to glowing life Maura's lead vocals range from comforting to yearning, from girlish to womanly, from exuberant to delicate, sometimes bolstered by her own sweet harmonies and those of Pete and several guests As usual, multi-instrumentalist Pete provides a vibrant tapestry of chiming, jangling and twanging guitars, as well as mandolin, keyboards, bass and drums, interwoven with Maura's sturdy acoustic rhythm guitar, harmonica and glockenspiel

The Melton Brothers

05-07-2010 - 05-07-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $12 advance $15 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

The Melton Brothers perform a blend groove, swing, R&B, country, blues and roots rock, delivering their own songs and stunning interpretations with rhythms and harmonies so tight these guys seem like one soul

Red Molly

05-08-2010 - 05-08-2010

Saturday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $15 advance $18 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Red Molly return to the Kennett Flash stage! Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging stage presence They have earned a devoted and ever-widening fan base, and have begun to tour nationally Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello have a lot of fun on stage, and it's contagious

Jonathan Edwards

05-21-2010 - 05-21-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $32 advance $35 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Jonathan Edwards remains a vital and relevant artist in today's folk and Americana scenes Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night - songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age

Beacoup Blue

06-11-2010 - 06-11-2010

Friday

Kennett Flash

http://kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $17 advance $20 day of show

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

Start Time(s): Doors, 7 pm Showtime, 8 pm

Beaucoup Blue is the Philadelphia based father and son duo of David and Adrian Mowry Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound

XPN Welcomes Music Friday

01-15-2010 - 12-17-2010

Friday

Lancaster Arts

http://www.lancasterarts.com/index.php?pID=199

Downtown Lancaster, PA - Lancaster PA

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

Lancaster Arts and WXPN bring live music to Downtown Lancaster every third friday of the month

David Garrett

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

Wednesday

Camden County Board of Freeholders

http://www.ccparks.com/

Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre - College Drive and Peter Cheeseman Road Blackwood NJ 08012

Admission: $22, $29, $39

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200442DA7B2215C?brand=brepresents

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

David has carved out a unique and wholly new artistic path, one that pays as much homage to Metallica as to Mozart His daring journey from classical wunderkind to mature and highly adventurous artist has been fulfilling not just for him personally, but clearly resonates with an enormous worldwide audience David Garrett is already a huge star in Europe, as well as the Far East He plays nightly to thousands of adoring fans, particularly in Germany where he has already completed a sold-out arena tour, conquered the charts and garnered two gold discs for both of his records released there On the famous Last Night of Proms in the UK, he played to a crowd of 40,000 people, and also appeared at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in an impressive six concerts in seven days His sole album released in the UK became a Top 20 chart fixture Now, he’s set to conquer a whole new terrain with his first American release, simply entitled, David Garrett Dubbed, “the fastest violinist in the world,” by German paper Kolner Stadt-Anzeigere, the incredible violinist will be in the 2010 Guinness Book of World Records, as the fastest-ever performer of the Flight of the Bumblebee, clocking in at a blistering 66 seconds

Relive the '80s with Reesa and The Rooters

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Saturday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3358

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $8 + $3 processing fee

(215) 222-1400

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=6747&a=893&backurl=/eventperformances.asp?evt=3358&SearchMonth=&monthsubmit=&SearchText=&Go.x=&Go.y=&pg=&spg=1&c=

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Join Reesa and her musical friends as they take you back to a special time in Philadelphia's musical history, a golden era of indie music that included the likes of Robert Hazard, the Reds, Alan Mann and the Hooters In the 1980s, Reesa and The Rooters were known on the Philadelphia music scene for both their talent and their grandiose theatrics Nearly 30 years later, Reesa and the Rooters are back Keyboardist and lead vocalist Reesa Marchetti -- who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 12 years ago -- performs in a motorized wheelchair, but she never shies away from an opportunity to inject energy into her shows The current incarnation of the Rooters released an EP, Melt the Iceman, that's self described as "punky rock for aging new wavers" Critics seem to agree that the combination of solid songwriting, polished musicianship and Reesa's killer voice makes for a quirky, high energy show that will have you dancing all the way back to that crazy, new wave decade of the '80s Also Performing: David Smith Four/David Scott Smith & the Poet-Lariat Band; Ben Wah Torpedos; Pleasure Dotz; So Sydney

XPN Welcomes Norah Jones

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

Saturday

Tower Theater

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415008

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

Admission: $43-$63

(610) 352-2887

http://www.livenation.com/special_offers/ticketTypeId/78

Start Time(s): 8 pm

XPN Welcomes Norah Jones

XPN Welcomes Mark Knopfler

05-07-2010 - 05-07-2010

Friday

Tower Theater

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413166

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

Admission:

(610) 352-2887

http://www.livenation.com/venue/tower-theater-tickets/

Start Time(s): 8:00 PM

XPN Welcomes Mark Knopfler

XPN Welcomes Kings of Convenience

06-10-2010 - 06-10-2010

Thursday

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417184

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $22

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=2014$11681&eid=417184&oid=5F3D83F3F6762223F483C3F3F2C3F3F3F123F3F&fun=tdetailb&id=EC2_NO_SESSION&doc=detailb&key=2014$11681&affiliate=EC2&referer_info=417184

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From KingsofConveniencecom:

Kings of Convenience are two Norwegian guys from Bergen, Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambæk Bøe, both born in 1975 (Erlend November 21 and Eirik October 25) They met at school and at 16 and started playing together With two other friends they formed a rock band called Skog (forest in Norwegian), that released an EP before splitting up Then, after releasing three EPs as Kings of Convenience with the Norwegian label Éllet and a self-titled album for the American Kindercore, they signed for the French label Source

They rearranged some old material and added some new for their acclaimed Quiet is the New Loud They also released 'Versus', a compilation of remakes, remixes and collaborations The new album is called Riot on an Empty Street and it's now available everywhere

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 1, 2010

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome The Big Pink

03-31-2010 - 03-31-2010

Wednesday

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416177

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $1050 - $1450

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416177

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Much hyped, up and coming British indie rockers The Big Pink perform at the TLA with equally buzzworthy A Place to Bury Strangers

Lansdowne Summer Concert Series

06-01-2010 - 07-01-2010

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownesfuture.org/music/

St John the Evangelist Church - Lansdowne - 19 W Baltimore Avenue Lansdowne PA 19050

Admission:

Start Time(s): TBA, June July

 All performances held on the lawn of St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Northwest corner of Baltimore and Lansdowne), and start at 7 pm In case of inclement weather, performances will be held at Regency Cafe

Lansdowne Arts Festival

09-10-2010 - 09-12-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdowneartsfestival.com/

Twentieth Century Club - 84 S Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne PA 19050

Admission:

Start Time(s):

 The LANSDOWNE ARTS FESTIVAL is a weekend-long event featuring an array of creative and performing arts, including painting, crafts, sculpture, jewelry, live music, drama, spoken word and children’s events Set in the historic suburb of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, the 2009 edition of the festival has grown to include more than 32 artists and 15 musical acts

XPN Welcomes Bob Schneider

03-31-2010 - 03-31-2010

Wednesday

Sellersville Theater 1894

http://st94.com/music/2010_03.html#schneider

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

Admission: $3000 (Cabaret) $2150 (Regular)

https://www.st94.com/Orders/ticketform.asp?event=Bob%20Schneider&date=March%2031,%202010&time=8:00pm&price=$30.00%20%28Cabaret%20-%20Total%20Price%29&price=$21.50%20%28Regular%29

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The son of an opera singer, Bob Schneider previously fronted Joe Rockhead, the Ugly Americans, the Scabs and Lonelyland He has built his career as a working class musician and as a result has an institution of faithful followers all across the country with a mega-fan-base epicenter in Austin Bob still performs a diverse range of musical styles & genres from twangy country crooner to spit-screaming punk, from Latin salsa king to mellow reggae mon, from funk soul brother to white-boy trash rapper, all with perfect fluidity and commanding virtuosity Born in Michigan and raised in Munich, Bob Schneider is also a gifted visual artist

XPN Welcomes Drive By Truckers

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

Saturday

Electric Factory

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200443D97D6249A?artistid=821061&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $25

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200443D97D6249A?artistid=821061&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From AllMusiccom:

Flaunting a mix of Southern pride, erudite lyrics, and a muscled three-guitar attack, Drive-By Truckers became one of the most well-respected alternative country-rock acts of the 2000s Led by frontman Patterson Hood and comprising a rotating cast of Georgia and Alabama natives, the band celebrated the South while refusing to paint over its spotty past History, folklore, politics, and character studies all shared equal space in the Truckers catalog, which offered up its first blast of gutsy, twangy rock with 1998's Gangstabilly However, it was the band's ambitious double-disc concept album, The Southern Rock Opera, that became their unlikely magnum opus A two-act affair, the album explored Patterson Hood's fascination with 1970s Southern rock (specifically Lynyrd Skynyrd) while tackling the cultural contradictions of the region

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

04-06-2010 - 04-06-2010

Tuesday

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415700

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $20

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=1913$10208&eid=415700&oid=3F7F3F5653F3D657B3F677227E3F3F3F3F3F3F&fun=tdetailb&id=EC2_NO_SESSION&doc=detailb&key=1913$10208&affiliate=EC2&c=api-000579&cn_info=api-000579&referer

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From AllMusiccom:

The seed that became Black Rebel Motorcycle Club -- or BRMC for short -- was planted back in 1995, when Robert Turner and Peter Hayes met while attending high school in their hometown of San Francisco They formed a solid friendship and camaraderie based on a mutual love of early-'90s UK bands like Ride and the Stone Roses and a few on the successful Creation Records label (the Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine) They ultimately decided to put their as-yet-unnamed project on hold, and joined other bands while still attempting to keep in touch with each other; frequently they would attend each other's gigs In 1998, after both had fled their previous groups, they rejoined, this time adding new drummer Nick Jago (Jago, originally from England, had finished art school to move to the States in 1996) They began performing live in November 1998 Originally calling themselves the Elements -- they quickly changed it after discovering many other bands had shared the same title -- they purloined their new name from the Marlon Brando-led biker gang who stormed into that dusty California hamlet in The Wild One

By 1999, BRMC had recorded a polished 16-track demo CD that began making the rounds (they sold all 500 copies at their shows), and relocated to Los Angeles Local Santa Monica-based KCRW (a well-known FM station that compiled and released yearly Rare on Air CD compilations) jumped on the band's demo first, giving them their initial airplay, but soon interest in the band spread across the Atlantic, where BBC Sheffield even named the demo their "Record of the Week" Oasis' Noel Gallagher heard it and wanted to sign the band to his new Brother Records imprint, telling MOJO magazine that they were his favorite new band, but after inking a lucrative Warner/Chappell publishing deal, they were fielding offers from interested major and indie labels, ultimately choosing to sign in March 2000 with Virgin Records After a short US tour with the Dandy Warhols, the band entered the studio and produced a self-titled debut, BRMC, which was issued in March 2001 Two years later, the trio returned with a slicker edge; Take Them on, on Your Own appeared in September 2003 They severed ties with Virgin Records eight months later A deal with RCA surfaced within months, and the acoustic, Americana-influenced Howl arrived in August of 2005 The band moved back to the loud rock & roll approach favored on their first two albums with 2007's Baby 81 In 2009, BRMC released a live album documenting a performance during the Baby 81 tour

XPN Welcomes Joan Osborne

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

Saturday

Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre

http://www.ccparks.com/events/events_detail.php?evt_id=464

Camden County College - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre - College Drive and Peter Cheeseman Road Blackwood NJ 08012

Admission: $26-$31

http://www.ccparks.com/tickets/ticketinfo.php?vnu_id=14

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From JoanOsbornecom:

In writing songs for her new album 'Little Wild One' (September 9th; Womanly Hips / Plum / Saguaro Road / Music Allies) Joan Osborne fell under the spell of two of New York's most beloved poets "The album's opening track, 'Hallelujah in the City', is a riff on the idea of the city as a spiritual place," says Osborne "This idea comes up in Walt Whitman's and Alan Ginsberg's poetry, the concept that the shared bond of humanity of all the citizens, all their interactions, adds up to a unique environment of the soul

The album marks the reunion Osborne with Rick Chertoff, Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian, the writing producing team that worked with album on her debut, five-million selling breakthrough album 'Relish', which was nominated for six grammys Chertoff sets the scene, saying, "On album opener 'Hallelujah in the City,' Eric's mandola intro and Rob's hammond chord organ bring us immediately back into the modal world of 'Relish' And Joan's vocal, from its very entrance, grabs you with a simple power and grace that speaks of faith and intimacy, where Brooklyn and Appalachia meet in earnest"

"Sweeter Than The Rest", the albums next track, actually takes a reference from the Whitman poem, "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" Joan explains, "Sweeter was written about a man who no longer speaks to me but who continues to haunt my thoughts and dreams The old Brooklyn ferry landing is now a park with a beautiful view of lower Manhattan, and this man and I went there one night after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and climbing on its cables"

XPN Welcomes Mutlu

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

Friday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2856

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $19-$24

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6819&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D2856%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Mutlu Onaral may be more R & F (rhythm & folk) than R & Blues You can even add the bounce of the Brazilian and the sway of the Jamaican in his tunes But the 27 year old singer, instrumentalist and composer, known to everyone as Mutlu, has always sounded as if he's been drunk on the Philly punch that makes the funk flow From the intimate highs and passionate lows of his voice, to the friendly wordplay of the lyrics to melodies soaked in percussion, soaring string sounds and the flicker of the Fender Rhodes, it's as if you're hearing Stephen Stills having breakfast with Stevie Wonder, lunch with Steely Dan and dinner with Daryl Hall; yet all in a unique groovy setting courtesy of pop's newest most iconic voice

XPN Welcomes Elvis Costello and the Imposters

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

Friday

Caesar's Atlantic City

http://www.caesarsac.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=CAC&detailName=elvis-costello-and-the-imposters-detail&eventTitle=Elvis+Costello+%26+The+Imposters+

Caesar's Atlantic City - 2100 Pacific Ave Atlantic City NJ 08401

Admission: $65-$105

1-800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200438F9C2B5B70?artistid=734817&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Start Time(s): 9 pm

The world-famous legend Elvis Costello performs with the Imposters at Caesar's Atlantic City

XPN Welcomes Hot Chip

04-25-2010 - 04-25-2010

Sunday

WXPN

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417614

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $30

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=2219$12257&eid=417614&oid=1411713F26C23F763F551C663713F3F3F3F3F&doc=detailb&fun=tdetailb&affiliate=EC2&key=2219$12257&c=api-000579&cn_info=api-000579&referer_info=417614

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Popular Brit-rock electronic group Hot Chip performs at the TLA

XPN Welcomes Yeasayer

05-05-2010 - 05-05-2010

Wednesday

WXPN

http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=3757

Trocadero Theatre - 1003 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $15

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200438A1E408066?artistid=1170525&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Start Time(s): 8 pm

First Philly show in almost a year! Yeasayer are from Brooklyn and their debut album came out to much acclaim in 2008 on Monitor Records It's like Fleetwood Mac, Akron/Family, Paul Simon, Arcade Fire, Cree chant, schoolyard songs It's dancing alone under a streetlight, in your room with the lights on, or in a club on those hot strange first hours of the new year It's a night garden It's a pop song It's soft rock, New Wave, and art music It's got heart-thump drums, distant xylophone, clarinet, guitars, voices in harmony It's got piano and backwards-playing tape It's got the kitchen sink -- and all these things under starlight At SXSW they provided tambourine, dance moves & backup vocals at a Hanson gig Now they're opening for Frog Eyes I should not have to tell you to pay attention to a band cherished by both the creators of "MMMbop" and "One in Six Children Will Flee in Boats" I should not have to tell you, friends, but still I'm going to: PAY ATTENTION

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Beach House

05-07-2010 - 05-07-2010

Friday

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=4069

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - 2125 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $14

http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/4069

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Oh man 2010 is going to be a big year for Beach House! We can't think of anyone these days who is doing warm and fuzzy melancholic pop better than them With hints of reverb, intoxicating vocal melodies and astute subtlety, Beach House wraps you in a warm soft glow, as you bask in a golden breeze, totally hitting the spot and making every day feels like Sunday So nice!

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome Dr Dog

05-13-2010 - 05-13-2010

Thursday

Electric Factory

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200442D97791CFC?artistid=1112018&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $18

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200442D97791CFC?artistid=1112018&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Start Time(s): 8:30 pm

The pride of Philadelphia, indie psych-pop group Dr Dog, performs at the Electric Factory in support of their new album, Shame Shame

Smoke in the Valley BBQ Competition

05-14-2010 - 05-15-2010

Friday, Saturday

Green Lane Fire Company

http://www.glfcbbq.com

Isaac Smith Park - 300 Walnut Street Green Lane PA 18054

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 12 noon both days

The Green Lane Fire Company is hosting the 2nd Annual "Smoke in the Valley" BBQ Competition The competition is fully sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society 42 teams will compete in this years event for various prize money, judging will be Saturday afternoon There will be live music by Little Red Rooster Friday night and The School of Rock on Saturday There will also be food vendors along with a wide variety of Crafters & Artisans and games for the kids Open to the public no admission fee, come on out and enjoy!

XPN & Y-Rock Welcome The National

06-04-2010 - 06-04-2010

Friday, Saturday

Electric Factory

http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Electric-Factory-tickets-Philadelphia/venue/16428?tm_link=edp_Venue_Name_1

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $25-$27

Start Time(s): 8:30 pm

From 4adcom:

The National formed in Brooklyn, NY in 1999, when five friends who relocated from Cincinnati, Ohio for work began making demo recordings to blow off steam on weekends They are brothers Aaron Dessner (guitars, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano), brothers Scott Devendorf (guitar; bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums) and Matt Berninger (vocals)

Those early demos eventually formed a self-titled debut album that was released in 2001 on Brassland Records (a label launched by Aaron and Bryce along with their friend Alec Hanley Bemis) and that was followed in 2003 with both the second album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, and the standalone Cherry Tree EP in 2004

During these years, the band received critical praise and they put the foundations in place to enable themselves to quit their respective jobs and make the band a full-time concern They signed a worldwide deal with Beggars Banquet and it was with 2005’s Alligator, their label debut and third album, that a wider audience finally (and fervently) discovered them Coming as a bolt to most, they were soon winning hearts and minds; landing in the higher echelons of scores of year-end critics’ lists, selling out large venues across Europe and the US and appearing on television (making their television debut on feted British music show, Later With Jools Holland) All the hard work prior to Alligator was starting to pay off and thankfully for us, one of America’s finest new bands had started to really spread their wings

Giving themselves very little time to rest, in 2007, they were back with the next chapter – Boxer A different pitched record to Alligator, it hit even higher and it wasn’t long until the plaudits started to fly in again; “After a few spins, its beautifully arranged songs get scratched in to your soul” Mojo, “Album of the year? Oh, it’s a contender” The Independent, “A set of heartbreak hymns” NME, “It's the rare album that gives back whatever you put into it” Pitchfork, “Whether you listen to it once or one hundred times, it’s not something to become tired of” Clash Their trajectory continued its skyrocket and the oft-sold out venues were now getting even larger and they weren’t just playing festival stages, they were now headlining them Seemingly, Boxer was another great step; a point underlined when REM took them with Modest Mouse on a huge coast-to-coast tour and Barack Obama used lead track, ‘Fake Empire’, to soundtrack a prominent campaign advert that also played just before his speeches at the Democratic National Convention and on election night

In an unusual and most wonderful step, just before closing the book on Boxer, they decided instead of releasing a throwaway single for radio like most, they would release a dual package of the twelve-track Virginia EP on CD and a film of the band by Vincent Moon called A Skin, A Night on DVD More than a mere curiosity, it was both limited and unusually packaged, and not only featured exclusive studio material, four Boxer demos and four live tracks, it also featured a film by Vincent Moon (who went on to work with both Arcade Fire and REM to make similar films as well as continuing his famed La Blogotheque Takeaway Shows); it helped expose the band in a different light, giving their fans a rare insight in to their world and how they make their music

XPN Welcomes Raul Malo

04-19-2010 - 04-19-2010

Monday

Tin Angel

Tin Angel - 20 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $35

215-928-0978

http://www.comcasttix.com/eventinfo/venueevents.php?region=east&venueName=Tin+Angel&eventName=Tin+Angel

Start Time(s): 8 pm

From RaulMalocom:

On Lucky One, his first album of original material in seven years, Raul Malo has shed his musical shackles

“I have been fighting my whole life against people who want to pigeonhole music We fought that in the Mavericks I feel like I’ve got no restrictions anymore,” the Grammy winner says “I’m not really writing for any specific genre I feel like I can do whatever I want”

Clearly, followers of Malo’s eclectic career — both with the Mavericks and after — know he’s always chafed at placing any confines on music Or, as he laughingly confesses, “If most people do what I’ve done in my career, they’d be driving a taxi by now”

However, a talent as mighty as Malo’s simply can’t be denied His glorious voice has been rapturously described by The New York Times as “exceptional” and The Wall Street Journal as “exquisite” Its crystal purity is simply unmatched by any other singer’s today

Fishtown Shad Fest

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

Saturday

New Kensington Community Development Corporation

http://www.fishtownshadfest.org

Penn Treaty Park - 1199 N Delaware Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am-6 pm

Discover the Rich History of Fishtown and the Delaware River! The Fishtown Area Business Association (FABA) and the Fairmount Park Conservancy will host the first annual Shad Festival featuring the Shad Fish once so important to this area’s economy The purpose is to celebrate the historical and environmental significance of Fishtown, one of Philadelphia’s oldest riverfront neighborhoods, and energize the next generation to become involved in the future of the riverfront Live Music hosted by XPN, educational kiosks sponsored by area environmental groups, maritime displays, local arts and crafts vendors (like Outlaw Print Co, Grasshopper Project, Vienna St Studios), food booths featuring shad fish, festival foods and local specialties, as well as food by local restaurants like Johnny Brenda’s and Standard Tap, Sweet Lucy’s BBQHistoric Park Tours with Historian Ken Milano, Valet Bike Parking by Neighborhood Bike Works, Kid’s activities including environmental education and a moon bounce, Kids shows by the Walking Fish Theatre, Shad Fish Crafts and a photo booth, get your photo taken with a Shad!

Show Darlington your best performances of song and dance to prepare for a talent show on these days out of school! Create your own costumes and become a star! Students need to bring a lunch and up to two snacks as well as dress in play clothes

"The Darlington Experience" Daytime Program offers a series of 4-week classes in each of the arts offered at Darlington The Music session will include singing, rhythm and playing Orff instruments Students who complete all 4 sessions in the series will receive a certificate of achievement In the Kindergarten Series, Dance is offered in February; Art in March; Drama in April and Music in May

The Beatles: Abbey Road Tribute

04-01-2010 - 04-01-2010

Thursday

World Cafe Live

http://www.theparsniprevolt.com

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $12

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3469

Start Time(s): Doors Open at 6 pm Show Starts at 7 pm

Fooling April perform The Beatles' Abbey Road in it's entirety Special Guests: The Parsnip Revolt open the show

XPN Welcomes Steve Forbert

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

Sunday

Kennett Flash

http://www.kennettflash.org/

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $25 (Advance) $28 (Day of)

https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale?action=selectPerformance&cobrand=kennettflash&venue_id=5636&searchType=venue&performance_id=1186813

Start Time(s): 8 pm

In the past quarter-century, this Mississippi-bred, Nashville-based singer/songwriter has built a body of work that's won him a reputation for clear-eyed insight and plainspoken eloquence In the process, he's evolved from the young troubadour of his early classics Alive On Arrival and Jackrabbit Slim to the mature, bittersweet outlook of his more recent work, which surveys darker territory with hard-won empathy and deeply-ingrained rock 'n' roll soul

XPN Welcomes Fanfarlo and Robert Francis

03-31-2010 - 03-31-2010

Wednesday

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=5445

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - 2125 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $14

http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/5445

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Fanfarlo is BLOWING UP! Selling out both Kungfu Necktie and then Johnny Brendas in advance Hailing from London, they have been winning over audiences for years with a charming brand of indie pop-folk Led by Swedish songwriter Simon Balthazar, Fanfarlo was formed in 2006, and soon began touring and steadily releasing new music In 2008, the group headed to the studio to record their first full-length album - Reservoir, was released earlier this year The band's style of indie pop feels familiar (Arcade Fire & Beirut) and yet very new In addition to the normal lineup of drums, bass and guitars, the group employs an array of instruments ranging from keyboards and mandolin to horns

The widely circulated story about Robert Francis, apocryphal as it might be, is that he was, at the age of 9, given his first guitar by Ry Cooder If anything did rub off on Francis with this exchange, it is the languorous, dusty tone that shines through a good chunk of Cooder’s work Take that away and what is left is the glossy reverb-heavy sound that makes up much of the roots-y rock coming out of LA of late What helps Francis stand out from that congested pack, however, is an appreciable lightness of touch Even the most upbeat songs, like the rambling lead single “Junebug” or the heat vapors of “I Like The Air”, would be trenchant stompers in lesser hands, but here are wrapped in a smoky atmospherics befitting songs born in a city of smog and wildfires

XPN Welcomes Fooling April performing Abbey Road

04-01-2010 - 04-01-2010

Thursday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3469

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $12

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6952&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3469%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Philadelphia-based pop-favorites, Fooling April, will once again show their love for the Beatles as they perform Abbey Road in its entirety on April 1st (Fooling April Day) 2010 at World Cafe Live Following the success of their 2008 Sgt Pepper tribute,“ this seemed like the logical next step and hopefully we can make it an annual event” said Fooling April front-man, Brian Kenneth 13 total musicians will be required to do justice to the beloved recordings released in 1969 Joining the Fooling April quartet will be a 4 piece string quartet, 3 piece horn section and 3 other utility players

A portion of proceeds will benefit Musicians on Call (a nonprofit organization bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities) Prior to the tribute Fooling April will perform a short set of their original songs

Ladies Rock Philly 2010

05-29-2010 - 05-31-2010

Sunday, Monday, Saturday

Girls Rock Philly

http://bit.ly/9voTZr

Freire Charter School - 2027 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $400

215-789-4879

lrc@girlsrockphilly.org

http://bit.ly/9voTZr

Start Time(s): All day event for the days of May 29-31, including a final showcase performance on the last day

Wish you could have gone to rock camp but it didn’t exist when you were young? Why not go now?

Applications are now online for the inaugural year of Ladies Rock Philly, taking place on May 29-31 (Memorial Day weekend) this year! This is your chance to learn a new instrument, form a band and write original songs, all in one intensely fun weekend See the official website to learn more and apply

Concerned that not being a lady could be a problem for you? Sadly, it is But don't let that rock lust die--a weekend at Ladies Rock Philly makes an unforgettable gift that the special lady in your life will be able to cherish forever

So don't delay, and please feel free to contact Ladies Rock Philly by email with any questions you might have about Ladies Rock Philly and how you can participate as a volunteer if you can't afford to join LRP this year Thanks and hope to see you there!

The Nick Douglas Band

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

Saturday

The Pennant East

The Pennant East - Rt130 North Bellmawr NJ

Admission: $5

(856) 931-4802

http://www.pennanteast.net

Start Time(s): 9 pm

For more than two decades The Nick Douglas band has worked and toured internationally with some of the most celebrated names in music The group featuring Nick Douglas, Johnny Dee, Joe Taylor and Harrison Young, current and former members of Doro, Lita Ford, Britny Fox, Deadly Blessing, Cycle of Pain and Earth Minor is now making its US debut at the Pennant East

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country

Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with host Tim Farrell and special guest Al Petteway

Fingerstyle Guitar Concert with host Tim Farrell and special guest Al Petteway

Equality Forum: DnA Salon at Liberties Walk

05-02-2010 - 05-02-2010

Sunday

Equality Forum

http://www.dnasalon.com

DnA Salon - 1030 N American St #801 (Liberties Walk across from The Piazza at Schmidt's) Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission:

215-732-3378

info@equalityforum.com

http://www.equalityforum.com

Start Time(s): Noon-7 pm

Award winning hair salon DnA Salon and Liberties Walk in Northern Liberties are proud to support Equality Forum 2010 Come by for live bands, drinks, specials and much more! 

Another night of intimate music and stories as part of the songwriters “In the Round” series

Hoots & Hellmouth with John Francis

05-08-2010 - 05-08-2010

Saturday

Philadelphia Folksong Society

http://www.pfs.org

Yards Brewing Company - 901 N Delaware Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125

Admission: $10 - $12

215-247-1300

info@pfs.org

http://www.pfs.org

Start Time(s): 8 PM

Describing their style as "new music for old souls," Hoots and Hellmouth are a roots music act bringing together the passion of alt-country and the rustic tone of acoustic folk Sean Hoots and Andrew Gray (aka Hellmouth) began making music together in 2005 and were eventually joined by Rob Berliner on mandolin and Tom Celfo on upright bass After a breakthrough appearance at the 2006 Philadelphia Folk Festival, the group established a loyal local following, and frequent touring through the South earned the band a large fan base there as well In April 2007, they released their debut album, Hoots and Hellmouth and a second album, Holy Open Secret, followed two years later wwwhootsandhellmouthcom Philadelphia and Nashville based John Francis conjures the spirits with his eloquent brand of songwriting, drawing on the deep waters of rock

The Dude Hates Cancer Registration Kickoff Event

04-27-2010 - 04-27-2010

Tuesday

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

http://www.thedudehatescancer.com

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

http://www.worldcafelive.com/

Start Time(s): 7 PM

The Registration Kickoff Party for The Dude Hates Cancer charity bowling tournament will feature a screening of the cult-classic movie The Big Lebowski, live music, and drink specials, all downstairs at World Cafe Live It will be the first and best chance for teams to register for the main event, The Dude Hates Cancer charity bowling tournament, which will take place on August 28th at North Bowl (with an after-party at Johnny Brenda's) All proceeds from the Kickoff Event and The Dude Hates Cancer go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services

Joe Pug with Birdie Busch

06-12-2010 - 06-12-2010

Saturday

Philadelphia Folksong Society

http://www.pfs.org

The Rotunda - 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Non-Members: $1000

215-247-1300

info@pfs.org

http://www.pfs.org

Start Time(s): 7 PM

The day before his senior year as a playwright student at UNC, Joe Pug sat down for a cup of coffee and had the clearest thought of his life: "I am profoundly unhappy here" He then packed up his belongings and drove to Chicago, working as a carpenter by day and practicing his guitar at night Using ideas originally slated for a play he was writing, he began creating the sublime lyrical masterpiece that would become the Nation of Heat EP With his bare-boned sincerity dripping off every note he sings, he is fast becoming one of the most respected songwriters of his generation Audiences were captured by performances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and the Philadelphia and Newport Folk Festivals over the summer of 2009 The music of Philly's own Birdie Busch is natural There isn't pretense, nothing forced or processed

The Dude Hates Cancer Charity After-Party/Concert

08-28-2010 - 08-29-2010

Sunday, Saturday

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

http://www.thedudehatescancer.com

Johnny Brendas - 1201 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125

Admission: $10 general admission at the door while tickets last Bowlers in The Dude Hates Cancer Charity Bowling Tournament get in free

http://www.thedudehatescancer.com

Start Time(s): 9 PM - 2 AM

A concert featuring some of Philadelphia's best live music (bands TBA)! The Dude Hates Cancer Charity After-Party/Concert is open to the public and raises money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The concert follows the charity bowling tournament of the same name, and participants in that event (at North Bowl) get into the after-party for free ($10 tickets for the general public) Last year, The Hustle, Chris Kasper, and Jeremy Hollis headlined the concert and The Dude Hates Cancer raised over $27,000 for LLS! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services

Laura Doherty Kid's Concert

05-09-2010 - 05-09-2010

Sunday

Kennett Flash

http://www.kennettflash.org

Kennett Flash - 102 Sycamore Alley Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $8 in advance $10 at the door

https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale?action=selectPerformance&performance_id=1216154&venue_id=5636&searchType=venue&cobrand=kennettflash

Start Time(s): 3 PM

OutWithTheKidscom presents: Laura Doherty Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid's world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family! The Chicago-based children's artist delivers a highly interactive show that includes songs about living in the city, and more, as seen through a child's eyes "Laura's warm, sunny, friendly voice, is reminiscent of Dar Williams and Shawn Colvin She mixes bluegrass and folk with hints of jazz and rock into a very pleasing hybrid Her fine mix of city songs and country charm is irresistible to both children and parents" -Lahri Bond, Parent's Choice Awards "Kids in the City", Doherty's debut children's album, was honored as a Top 10 Kid's CD of 2009 by Time Out New York Kids Magazine, in addition to snagging a 2009 Gold NAPPA AWARD and the Gold Parent's Choice Award This show is appropriate for ages 2 - 6 years of age

WXPN's Musicians On Call: March On Stage Concert with The Fractals, Andrew Lipke, and Nicole Reynolds

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

Wednesday

WXPN

http://xpn.org/inside-xpn/musicians-on-call/musicians-on-call-benefit-march

Hard Rock Cafe - 1113-31 Market Street (12th & Market) Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $10

http://xpn.org/inside-xpn/musicians-on-call/musicians-on-call-benefit-march

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

Born in South Africa, Andrew Lipke has played in multiple bands, one being Philly fans' favorite, Metagroove Lipke and his band played the XPoNential Music Festival last summer at Wiggins Park on the Waterfront

Philly-based band The Fractals bring the "sucka-MC's-beware" ethos to the Greater Delaware Valley rock and roll circuit They croon They punk They shred They rock and they swing They can shave And they are obsessive-compulsive, too! Kev, Jim, and Erik played together for years in the band Huffamoose Over the course of years, an ever growing list of new songs, and several name changes, the three are now The Fractals With a new album in the works, these guys are living the dream
Artist profile from MySpacecom/thefractalstunes

Nicole Reynolds is a singer-songwriter and a traveler without a home, at least for now She has just released her fourth full studio record, A Fine Set of Fools, after mostly being migrant for the past few years and working on farms Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Nicole blends with our local music working with members of local band The Brakes and many others!

XPN Welcomes Midlake

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

Saturday

WXPN

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/418154

TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts - 334 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $15

http://tickets.livenation.com/cgi-bin/tickets.htm?fun=tdetailb&doc=detailb&key=2157$12708&eid=418154&oid=503F39321E323F3F3F723F3F3F263F3F48713F3F&doc=detailb&fun=tdetailb&affiliate=EC2&key=2157$12708&referer_info=418154

Start Time(s): 9 pm

Adapted from myspacecom/midlake:

Midlake formed in the small, quirky Texas town of Denton There, the five diligent musicians toiled to create a sound that was both pleasing and of their own They were soon discovered by Bella Union Records owner Cocteau Twins bassist, Simon Raymonde Simon fell deeply in love with the band, and together they began to cultivate a relationship focused on sharing Midlake’s music with the world The band worked continuously day and night to create what would become their debut album, a work of incredible vision, talent, dedication and eccentricity: Bamnan and Slivercork

Released in June of 2004, Bamnan and Slivercork became a instant favorite of critics and fans worldwide After a series of touring stints, both domestic and abroad, Midlake rapidly found themselves embraced by a much larger fan base than ever before

The Trials of Van Occupanther, released in the summer of 2006, was greatly received and saw the band reach new heights like never before On the strength of songs like 'Roscoe', 'Head Home', and 'Young Bride', along with a live show that left audiences worldwide in awe, Midlake continued to grow and establish themselves as an important band of our time

The Courage of Others, the band's latest LP, was released February 1, 2010

XPN Welcomes Roman Candle

04-22-2010 - 04-22-2010

Thursday

WXPN

http://www.northstarbar.com/index.php/shows/43-21-show/910-roman-candle-42210

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

Admission: $10

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1329945

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Roman Candle is one of the best, most complete American rock bands to surface in a decade After all, (they are) better at what they do--writing imaginative pop songs and building them into captivating four-minute Southern-air epics with the unleashed spirit of The Replacements and unorthodox intuition of Wilco--than any other "band on the verge" in memory - Paste Magazine

Roadside Graves' seven members stamp up a roadhouse-gospel-soul sound with John Gleason's naturally pinched, uneven voice pitched uneasily but tunefully over it The result is like a more unsettled version of The Felice Brothers, letting lots of raggedy spontaneity seep into the band's folksy, approachable songs - The Onion AV Club

21+

XPN Welcomes Fishtown's Shadfest featuring the Strapping Fieldhands

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

Saturday

WXPN

http://fishtownshadfest.org

Penn Treaty Park - 1199 N Delaware Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 11 am - 6 pm

PURPOSE: To celebrate the historical and environmental significance of Fishtown, one of Philadelphia’s oldest riverfront neighborhoods, and energize the next generation to become involved in the future of the riverfront Last year over 3000 people came to the ShadFest and enjoyed numerous activities including:

• Live Local Music Sponsored by WXPN with locals Blood Feathers, Shaking Through's the Strapping Fieldhands, and Birdie Busch
• Educational Kiosks - sponsored by area environmental groups
• Maritime displays and Kayaking open to the public
• Local Arts & Crafts vendors
• Food Booths – featuring shad fish, festival-themed foods and local specialties
• Historic Walking Tours with Historian Ken Milano
• A Historic Scavenger Hunt ending at the Fest
• Valet Bike Parking by Neighborhood Bike Works

Saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter is one the biggest names in contemporary jazz music, having played with the Miles Davis Quintet and founded the jazz super group Weather Report His fresh, experimental sound combines rock, funk, and world-beat music with sophisticated chords and melodies On Friday, April 23, Shorter will premiere a new composition inspired by the Museum’s collection This program, including the commissioning and presentation, is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts

South Africa’s Sharon Katz & the Peace Train have been musical ambassadors for peace and reconciliation throughout the world for over a decade Their first US release, Imbizo (2002), was nominated for a Grammy Award, and they appeared on the recording Carnival! Rainforest Foundation Concert with Sting, Elton John, Tina Turner, and Luciano Pavarotti Their intricate harmonies, Afro-jazz-worldbeat rhythms, and Zulu dancing take you on a joyride to the heart of South Africa and its people

To mark the opening of Live Cinema/Histories in Motion, Martha Colburn creates a visual performance using film screenings, single channel video and handmade projection effects to the music of cellist Helena Espvall, pianist Thollem McDonas, and the band Tsigoti Colburn is a stop-action animator whose work is inspired by American and European history Fusing her animation and found footage into live 16mm performances, she performs internationally with the group Deerhoof and her own ensemble of musicians to create narratives using 1970s film re-enactments, pilgrim films, puppet films, and re-filmed Godzilla movies, to name but a few Multi-instrumentalist Espvall plays cello with several ensembles, most notably the Philadelphia-based psych-folk group Espers McDonas is critically acclaimed as one of the most interesting pianists of the current improvised music genre who has redefined the concept of piano performance Tsigoti is a collaborative and improvisational quasi-punk band combining revolutionary politics and intelligent avant-punk fervor

David Berkeley is an indie singer-songwriter who performs acoustic music He has appeared on the radio program This American Life and has toured with Billy Bragg, Nickel Creek, Rufus Wainwright, and Ray LaMontagne, among others His debut came in 2002 with the mostly acoustic The Confluence, which displays elaborate lyrics about personal topics, complex song construction, and varying chord patterns, traits that still identify his style His most recent CD is called Strange Light

Whether singing in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, Magos Herrera’s expressive voice bridges language barriers through pure emotion Her US debut CD, Distancia, features a blend of Latin and African-inspired grooves

Mimi Jones is a bassist, vocalist, and composer, whose elegant sound is an eclectic mix of genres based on a strong jazz foundation that leaves room for funky bass grooves, and world beat rhythms In 2009, Jones released her debut CD, A New Day As a 'sideman', she has performed with Lionel Hampton and Roy Hargrove, among others

Opera meets cabaret in this night of informal performances by vocalists from the Center City Opera Theater Performers will be interspersed with the crowd, singing from unexpected places To evoke an 18th-century Italian masquerade ball, make and wear a mustache or a mustache-shaped mask Nina Frenkel and Aya Kakeda, The Mustache Sisters, will guide you in this free art activity

Singer-songwriter Avi Wisnia finds inspiration in classic bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950s West Coast jazz, and contemporary pop He uses unexpected arrangements in his own music as well as reinterprets songs by pop artists like Björk, Wilco, and The Cure

A nationally renowned jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator, Tia Fuller has generated acclaim for her original and standard jazz arrangements She made her debut as a bandleader on Pillar of Strength (2005), which features an all-female quartet, and in 2007 she was a member of Beyoncé’s touring band

Bassist Rufus Reid has recorded and performed with legends André Previn, Stan Getz, and Dizzy Gillespie In presenting him with the 2005 Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation saluted him as “an American treasure with the vision to make a difference and turn possibilities into results”

BalletX: Spring Series 2010 at The Wilma Theater

04-14-2010 - 04-18-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

BalletX

http://www.balletx.org/

The Wilma Theater - 265 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: General $30 Senior $25 Student $20

215-546-7824

info@balletx.org

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8543&org=wt

Start Time(s): 4/14-4/17 at 8:00 pm 4/17-4/18 at 2:00 pm

Contemporary dance company BalletX presents four new ballets from a diverse cast of dance makers, both well-established and emerging, in a dance program filled with cutting edge choreography, beautiful bodies, breathtaking technique and passion New York-based THANG DAO premieres ONE WORLD PLAY exploring “the way we use and manipulate words to construct our identity and power”; with dazzling costumes by fashion designer Calvin Tran, set to the music by Ezio Bosso LAUREN PUTTY takes a journey to help us reveal who we truly are in HIDE, set to the songs from Radiohead, The Postal Service and Vitamin String Quartet BalletX's co-artistic director CHRISTINE COX celebrates Spring with ‘X’ OR ‘Y,’ a lively light work set to Mozart’s score and an electro-tango ensemble COX also returns to the dance floor in the company premiere of CARRY ME, a classic Philadelphia dance duet by MYRA BAZELL and MONICA FAVAND originally premiered with Group Motion Dance Company in 1992

The Third Annual River City Festival is coming! Last year's festival was such a rousing success, they're doing it again! On Saturday October 2nd, come out and enjoy what Fishtown has to offer, and show the city of Philadelphia who they really are After the 5k River City Run in the morning, Noon through the afternoon will bring live music, eats from Fishtown Restaurants, historical presentations, expanded children's activities and more! 

The 4th Annual Beggar's Banquet: A Night of Music, Great Conversation and Dancing to Benefit WXPN

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

Saturday

WXPN

http://xpn.org/support-xpn/beggars-banquet-2010

Penns Landing Caterers - 1301 S Columbus Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $250

800-565-WXPN

http://xpn.org/support-xpn/beggars-banquet-2010

Start Time(s): 7 - 11 pm

Join us for the 4th Annual Beggar's Banquet
A night of music, great conversation and dancing to benefit WXPN

As a guest, here's what you can expect to do at Beggar's Banquet:

* Chat, mingle and dine with some of your favorite musicians and personalities including XPN Hosts, Richie Havens, Hoots & Hellmouth, Alejandro Escovedo, Brad Roberts, Dar Williams, Erin McKeown, The Hooters, Kathleen Edwards, John Wesley Harding, Steve Forbert, Jonatha Brooke, and more!
* Catch up with WXPN on-air hosts
* Party with the biggest music fans in Philly over a cocktail hour and a delicious three-course meal
* Participate in Silent and Live Auctions
* Enjoy Great Music and Dancing
* Feel good about supporting the station that supports the music

You can secure your seats right now to the 2010 Beggar's Banquet

Questions? E-Mail Jessica Lynch

Please select the Beggar's Banquet ticket option in the "Donation Amount" section on the WXPN Online Pledge Form

Fireworks and Fountains

05-30-2010 - 05-30-2010

Sunday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Adults $38, Garden Pass & Groups $31, Children (1-15) $22, Child Garden Pass $18

610-388-5200

http://www.tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): Garden hours: 9 am-6 pm Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm

Spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music during this favorite summer pastime Don’t miss this phenomenal show Ladies & Gentleman…The Beatles

Fireworks and Fountains

07-10-2010 - 07-10-2010

Saturday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Adults $38, Garden Pass & Groups $31, Children (1-15) $22, Child Garden Pass $18

610-388-5200

http://www.tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): Garden hours: 9 am-6 pm Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm

Spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music during this favorite summer pastime Don’t miss this phenomenal show Ladies & Gentleman…The Beatles

Fireworks and Fountains

08-14-2010 - 08-14-2010

Saturday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Adults $38, Garden Pass & Groups $31, Children (1-15) $22, Child Garden Pass $18

610-388-5200

http://www.tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): Garden hours: 9 am-6 pm Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm

Spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music during this favorite summer pastime Don’t miss these phenomenal shows!

International Concert Pianist, Composer, Terry Burrus will play the "National Anthem" in Philadelphia for the Phillies vs Washington Nationals baseball game Terry Burrrus who has had such albums releases as Invisible Weapon, Soul Of Jazz and Dance to The Mix has also contributed his mastery on recordings of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson Phyllis Hyman and will bring forth his latest solo album this year

Family Concert: Rocknoceros at World Cafe Live

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

Saturday

World Cafe Live

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2918

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Price: Tickets are $10 adults, children $7, babies under 1 year old are free

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=6856&a=1094&backurl=%2Feventperformances%2Easp%3Fevt%3D2918%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go%2Ex%3D%26Go%2Ey%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 11:30 am

The enormously popular kids rock/pop band Rocknoceros is coming to Philly's World Cafe Live on March 27th! Rocknoceros (music for kids and their parents too) has had a phenomenal year, voted NPR's "Best Family Music of 2009", featured in the Washington Post, with awards from the National Parenting Association, a Video on Demand deal with Cox Cable, steady airplay on XM Radio, rave reviews from Scholastic and School Library Journal, as well as huge concerts at the 9:30 Club, Wolftrap and the Smithsonian

Stranger Inside at The Khyber

03-28-2010 - 03-29-2010

Sunday

The Khyber

http://www.thekhyber.com

The Khyber - 56 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: For all info on Tickets and times please contact the venue

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Stranger Inside is a hard rock band based out of Reisterstown MD The showcase is going to be hosted by TUN Records Stranger Inside are going to be playing with the talents of Fall Back Plan, and Jimmie's Chicken Shack Come on out and share a night of hard rockin', hard drinkin', and much more Put on your sunday best because yes, this is going to be filmed on a live internet broadcast Lets all give the web surfers who decided to stay home a little bit of a show

A Great Bucks County Tradition and Affordable Fun for Everyone! Fine Art & Crafts, Live Music, Food, Family Activities, White Elephant sale, authors table and much much more!