XPN Welcomes Music Friday

09-18-2009 - 12-18-2009

Friday

Lancaster Arts

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

Downtown Lancaster, PA - Lancaster PA

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 6:00 pm Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

Free performances in Downtown Lancaster on the third Friday of every month!

XPN Welcomes Brian Setzer Orchestra

11-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

Sunday

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $6950 (Preferred seating also available)

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza

Rainbow Yarn: Navajo Rugs, Germantown Yarns and the Pennsylvania Connection

03-27-2009 - 12-31-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum

http://www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com/exhibitions/current/current.php

Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum -

Admission: $6 (Adult) $4 (Student with valid ID) FREE! for Members and Children ages 17 and under FREE! on First Fridays from 5-9 pm Contact the museum for group discounts

Start Time(s): Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm First Fridays, 5-9 pm See the official website for holiday hours

Rainbow Yarn brings together rare examples of Navajo weavings from private collections and museums across the country This exhibition, guest curated by nationally recognized scholar and dealer Brant Mackley, focuses on the history and influence of the wool yarn produced in the Germantown section of Philadelphia upon Navajo weavings Featuring more than 40 weavings and a host of other objects including comparative materials, the exhibition chronicles how these brilliantly-colored, tightly-bound Germantown yarns were introduced by traders to Navajo weavers in the American southwest

The Amish of Lancaster County

04-13-2009 - 12-31-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Heritage Center Museum

http://www.heritagecentermuseum.com/exhibitions/permanent/default.php

Heritage Center Museum - 5 W King Street Lancaster PA 17603

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm Sunday, 10 am-3 pm First Fridays, 5-9 pm See the official website for holiday hours

Would you like to know more about Amish history and culture? This exhibition provides an introduction to Lancaster County's Amish community Visit this exhibition to learn about language, education, religion, cottage industries and decorative arts Make some noise while you play with Amish-made wooden toys Challenge your knowledge about the Amish community by investigating commonly-held misconceptions

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

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

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

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

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%3DEKW1120

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

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

Paper Works!

10-01-2009 - 01-15-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Art in City Hall

http://phila.gov/artincityhall

City Hall - City Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday through Friday, 8 am-5pm

Paper Works! features the work of 20 Philadelphia area artists working in the medium of paper The exhibit runs through January 15, 2010 on the second and fourth floors of City Hall, NE corner

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 Patty Larkin and Catie Curtis

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Carlisle Theatre

http://www.carlisletheatre.org/LarkinCurtis.htm

Carlisle Theatre - 40 West High Street Carlisle PA 17013

Admission: $33 $28 $23

(717) 258-0666

Start Time(s): Saturday @ 7:30 pm

Patty Larkin and Catie Curtis perform their distinctive folk music with guest Bobbi Carmitchell at the Carlisle Theatre

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

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200433CD9095B67?cce_tid=6E3F591B3F3F3F3F763F3F3F1C3F4E3F613F623F&oid=6E3F591B3F3F3F3F763F3F3F1C3F4E3F613F623F&eid=413741&artistid=903866&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=none&

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

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

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 Raphael Saadiq

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

WXPN

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/020043469FCA426E?artistid=807364&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202

Electric Factory - 421 N 7th Street Philadelphia PA 19123

Admission: $25

http://wwwticketmastercom/event/020043469FCA426E

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Neo-soul man Raphael Saadiq made a name for himself in the early '90s as one-third of the R&B/dance trio Tony! Toni! Tone! It was a momentous time for him and his love for hip-hop and soul carried him to superstardom

Born in Oakland, CA, in spring 1966, Saadiq (born Raphael Wiggins) started playing music at age six He played bass at church and school and enjoyed his place on-stage at various local hometown events After high school, Saadiq won a chance to join Prince and Sheila E on their 1984 Parade world tour Such an experience inspired Saadiq to do his own thing, and before the '80s came to an end, he formed Tony! Toni! Tone!

Saadiq went under his birth name of Wiggins while in Tony! Toni! Tone! and was joined by his brother, Dwayne Wiggins, and cousin Timothy Christian Tony! Toni! Tone! made their debut with "Little Walter" in 1988 Two years later, they were mega-stars thanks to the success of their second album, The Revival The springlike ballad "It Never Rains (In Southern California)" and the club/dance party of "Feels Good" were major hits and the band eventually sold six million albums; however, Saadiq left the group at the height of fame

A solo career was in the works by the time the mid-'90s rolled around Two singles for movie soundtracks -- 1995's "Ask of You" from Higher Learning and "Me & You" from Boyz in the Hood -- were Saadiq's proper solo introduction, but not exactly satisfying He was used to being part of a band, so a solo career made him a bit apprehensive Saadiq bowed out for some normalcy over the next few years

Lucy Pearl was Saadiq's next project Saadiq joined En Vogue's Dawn Robinson and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest for a sultry R&B supergroup in 2000, but they only lasted one album Saadiq also had his hand in producing material for the likes of Macy Gray, TLC, the Roots, and D'Angelo In 2000, his song "Untitled" won D'Angelo a Grammy Saadiq was inspired by his new "gospeldelic" sound and he captured his newfound sound while recording new cuts between his Oakland digs and Sacramento The end result was the provocative release Instant Vintage Instant Vintage earned Saadiq five Grammy nominations in 2003

He made history during this time for being the first artist nominated without having a major record label deal A first-ever live album was slated for an October release date on Saadiq's own Pookie Entertainment label MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

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!

Edward Dimsdale: Agulhas

11-20-2009 - 01-23-2010

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Gallery 339

http://www.gallery339.com

Gallery 339 - 339 S 21st Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE!!

Start Time(s): 10 am-6 pm

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point in Africa; it is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans come together Notorious among sailors, the intersection of these two distinct bodies of water creates powerful currents and treacherous weather conditions With Agulhas, Edward Dimsdale similarly merges divergent and at times conflicting ideas and techniques in printmaking and photography to create a body of images that are made vivid by their inherent tensions—restraint and abandon; austerity and lavishness; modernity and obsolescence Using the most modern materials and developments in conjunction with one of the oldest methods of mechanical reproduction—the photogravure—Dimsdale deftly creates prints that retain the photogravure’s lushness and beauty of materials yet depart from tradition in their reduced, abstracted images

Broadway's Best join South Jersey's rising stars onstage in The Nutcracka this December   With a nearly sold out show last, year, The Nutcracka, a Hip Hop version of the classical ballet, presented by, Remix Theater, a South Jersey dance theatre company, has quickly become a new holiday tradition for the whole family In this years performances, South Jersey's young stars are joined by World Renowned artists like, Karen Callaway Williams (Lincoln Center Performer, Touring member of Riverdance), Maurice Chestnut (from Carnegie Hall and Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) Fred Vasallo, Co-Director and choreographer, has adapted the classic holiday favorite, "remixed" the story through a new and dynamic perspective which uses a combination of drama, music and urban hip hop dance Fred Vasallo's choreography is pure joy in motion! This production will appeal to a wide variety of audiences both young and old alike - it will certainly inspire a whole new generation of theatergoers! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a new version of a classic holiday event with the whole family in the storybook atmosphere of the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood 

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

XPN Welcomes Bacon Brothers Night with the Mummers

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

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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

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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 Chris Kasper with The Great Unknown

12-26-2009 - 12-26-2009

Saturday

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Tin Angel - 20 S 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $10

http://ev7evenuenet/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEven

http://215-928-0978

Start Time(s): 10:30 pm

“Definitely the tomato,” replies Chris Kasper, Philadelphia-based singer songwriter and travelling muse-master, in response to the prompt, “What is your power vegetable?” Not only for its striking semblance to the dirigibles that knock about in Kasper’s brimming treasure box of tropes and whimsy that weave their way into his symbolically rich songscapes, but for its interchangeability and fluid identity, traits that mark Kasper’s musical style, … “It can be a fruit—or a vegetable”

It is this never the same river twice mentality that we love about Kasper’s work, and one of the many things that keeps us coming back to it time and again, always pleased to find something new and never ordinary Often evoking an uncanny familiarity, Kasper’s unobtrusive falsetto, carried along by lilting rhythms and soothing bass presence, marry well to create an effect of elusive nostalgia that tugs at you, and keeps you listening, yet is never familiar enough to become trite

From ChrisKaspercom

XPN Welcomes David Gray

12-31-2009 - 12-31-2009

Thursday

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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

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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

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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

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6641&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3297%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

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

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http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3218

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

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

215-222-1400

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6479&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3218%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

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"

Three time Grammy nominee, and 1994 Grammy winner, country folk songwriter Nanci Griffith (wwwnancigriffithcom), will headline the Media Youth Center's 13th Annual Fundraiser Susan Werner (wwwsusanwernercom), will open the show