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World Cafe Live has been built on a simple insight: that a place dedicated to showcasing live music should be a place that attracts and inspires live musicians. The result is a three-tiered music hall in which every detail has been designed to optimize the live performance experience, from sight lines, lighting and acoustics to green rooms, equipment access and concierge service.

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    World Cafe Live

    3025 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Phone: 215-222-1400   |   Official Website

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    02/14/12	Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans Quartet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans Quartet Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Join World Cafe Live for a four course wine and food pairing this Valentine’s Day. The Orrin Evans Quartet will be performing with guest vocalists to get you in the mood for romance.
    02/15/12	The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Really Cooks are a half-human, half-cartoon band that creates an alternate world filled with eccentric characters to tell their story and play their songs. They mix late period British ’60s pop with a quirky American showtune aesthetic, crafting fun, energetic pop tunes. Their music combines harmonic elements that resemble Queen and the Beach Boys, but they still manage to keep an original psychedelic sensibility. Check out their 2011 debut album, Dr. Lemonade Stand! The album...
    02/16/12	Ene Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Ene Live Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 16, 2012 Check out Ene Live on Facebook! Visit their website to reserve tables, download music and more!
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	XPN Welcomes an intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope World Cafe Live at the Queen XPN Welcomes an intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 17-February 18, 2012  Clarence Greenwood (stage name Citizen Cope) is an American songwriter and producer. His eclectic mix of blues, laid-back rock, soul, and folk has a large and profoundly dedicated following, built over the past decade of touring due to solid word of mouth. Citizen Cope's compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010 after...
    02/17/12	Bronze Radio Return World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Bronze Radio Return Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 There are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album, the gorgeous and varied SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!. Contained within the space between notes and breaths are thousands of miles, and decades of history. The roots of this travelogue-time capsule -- and the band that made it -- can be traced back to lead singer and guitarist...
    02/17/12	Tea Leaf Green World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tea Leaf Green Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. In many ways, this quintet is the essence of rock’s adventurous, playfully outlaw spirit, all of which ultimately fuels songs that resonate with classic vibrations, open-ended possibilities and radio-ready charm. With the release of their seventh studio album Radio Tragedy!, Tea Leaf Green have crafted a...
    02/18/12	Nic Cowan World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Nic Cowan Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 18, 2012 Many young musicians have parents who are less than supportive when artistic aspirations are announced. It’s understandable. After all, becoming a doctor, lawyer or accountant are safe career bets. Donning a guitar, writing songs and pounding on club doors for gigs? Not so much. But Nic Cowan never had that worry. When the native Texan and transplanted Atlantan decided to get serious about his musical career, he turned to the professional musician he knew best—his...
    02/19/12	Red Wanting Blue World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Red Wanting Blue Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 Red Wanting Blue has been called the hardest working rock band in America. This isn’t surprising considering leader Scott Terry’s decade-long dedication to the road. His songs about its trials, sung in a remarkable radio-ready baritone, are backed by his expert band’s shimmering classic rock sound. Twelve of these tunes comprise this Columbus, Ohio-based band’s first official label release.
    02/19/12	William Fitzsimmons with Special Guest Denison Witmer World Cafe Live - Philadelphia William Fitzsimmons with Special Guest Denison Witmer Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 William Fitzsimmons is equal parts songwriter and psychotherapist, creating captivating music which uniquely melds depravity, honesty, and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole. Since 2005, Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure and bold confession, yielding rich folk music ranging from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic.
    02/22/12	Saul Williams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Saul Williams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 22, 2012 "Who I am and what I do seems to vary by mod, mood, and mode of expression. I write. I act. I perform. Most of the labels that are projected onto me are seldom how I would choose to refer to myself. Yet, regardless of how much I might dodge classification, the one label that I tote freely is that of being an artist. And it is the art of self expression that has heightened my experience on this planet and fueled my understanding of love, compassion, and humanity." -...
    02/22/12	Julia Nunes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Julia Nunes Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 22, 2012 From the artist: i play the songs i like, and some that i write I play mostly guitar and ukulele, sometimes melodica and rarely piano
    02/23/12	Peter Bradley Adams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peter Bradley Adams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 Peter Bradley Adams was formerly one half of the duo Eastmountainsouth, signed by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) to DreamWorks Records in 2002. Since then, Adams has released three solo records, and is set to release his fourth album Between Us on Mishara Music on June 14th. “Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions” – Nic Harcourt, Los Angeles Times Magazine, January 2010. One of the...
    02/23/12	BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 For the past 34 years Lafayette, Louisiana's BeauSoleil has carried the torch of tradition while continuing to chart uncharted waters with ingenuity and innovation. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit, but also easily their most adventuresome record yet. Since their inception in 1975, BeauSoleil has not only spearheaded a cultural Renaissance but has elevated Cajun music to one of...
    02/24/12	XPN Welcomes Sonni Shine CD Release World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Sonni Shine CD Release Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 24, 2012  Sonni Shine & the Underwater Sounds have been creating music since the summer of 2009. Heavily influenced by the soundscapes of dub and roots reggae, Sonni and The Sounds have found the perfect fusion of ska, funk, reggae, and rock together with psychedelic improvisation. Opening the show are UZO and Mean Lady.
    02/24/12	The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 24, 2012 Praying Mantis Entertainment Presents The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials.
    02/25/12	The TBH Group & Double V Bookings Presents The Better Half World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The TBH Group & Double V Bookings Presents The Better Half Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Join the Better Half and other great acts for a night of music and fun! Also performing: John & Brittany, Jackson Rider, Bong Hits for Jesus and Shockwave Collective.
    03/01/12	Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Bilal World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Bilal Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 1, 2012 Robert Glasper has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz and the other in hip-hop and R&B. He’s worked extensively with Q-Tip, playing keyboards on the rapper’s 2008 album The Renaissance and co-writing the album single "Life Is Better," which featured his label mate Norah Jones. Glasper also serves as the music director in yasiin bey’s (Mos Def) touring band, and has toured with the multi-platinum R&B singer Maxwell. The Los...
    03/02/12	Conjunto Philadelphia World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Conjunto Philadelphia Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include son, cha-cha-chá, bolero, and danzón
    03/02/12	XPN Welcomes Cheers Elephant World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Cheers Elephant Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 In a time where overproduction is prevalent and the live show stands crucial, Cheers Elephant dominates with a tight and energetic sound that truly makes you stop and listen. Since their inception in 2007, Cheers Elephant has made fantastic strides beginning with the release of their eponymous first album, Cheers Elephant, which received praise from fans and critics alike. Their sound is raw and rootsy, yet far out with psychedelic flavor. Also performing: The...
    03/03/12	Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds with American Babies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds with American Babies Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 3, 2012 Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of...
    03/04/12	Chuck Mead World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Chuck Mead Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 4, 2012 After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and the Country Music Association Award for Best Overseas Touring Act would build an indelible bridge between authentic American Roots music and millions of fans worldwide. With BR on hiatus, Chuck formed The...
    03/05/12	Estelle: All of Me Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Estelle: All of Me Tour Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 5, 2012 She may be a born-and-raised West London girl, but we’d venture that Estelle Swaray is right at home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city. The Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist has announced early details of her massively anticipated new album, All of Me, which follows the Grammy Award-winning singer’s 2008 US debut, Shine.
    03/06/12	Matthew Good with Emily Greene World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Matthew Good with Emily Greene Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 6, 2012 The phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply to Matthew Good. A defining characteristic of this Canadian rock icon is exactly the opposite of that popular axiom. Over his almost two-decade career, Good has taken us on a journey. From The Matthew Good Band to Hospital Music, to his 2011 JUNO winning release, Vancouver, Good continually pushes forward into uncharted territory, mapping new musical landscapes most recently showcased on his...
    03/07/12	XPN Welcomes Todd Snider World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Todd Snider Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 7, 2012  Todd Snider with Ashleigh Flynn
    03/08/12	Soul Salvation Featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Soul Salvation Featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 8, 2012 One black, one white. One from Texas, one from Mississippi. One woman (with her band), and one man (solo). Both raised in the church. Both steeped in the tradition of American music, and both putting their own contemporary twists on it – blending blues, rock, gospel, folk, R&B, and country music. Most importantly, both have a whole lotta soul!
    03/09/12	Black 47 World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Black 47 Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 9, 2012 Led by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock and roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record, Black 47, before The Cars’ Ric Ocasek jumped on...
    03/11/12	Tribal Seeds: 2012 Run The Show Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tribal Seeds: 2012 Run The Show Tour Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 11, 2012 With heavy influence from Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, and Midnite, Tribal Seeds brings a refreshing rock vibe to roots style reggae music. Spiritually driven and musically talented, Tribal Seeds have created an art form for rebel music enthusiasts! They bring an authentic sound which reaches a broad demographic and an energy that gets crowds moving to their infectious rhythms. Two brothers both raised playing instruments since early childhood in San Diego head the group. The lead singer Steven...
    03/13/12	Eric Himan World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Eric Himan Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 13, 2012 Eric Himan’s 7th studio release, Supposed Unknown, brings a veteran folk-rocker to the stage and proves this award-winning singer/songwriter is no amateur to independent music. A musical milestone on a journey 10 years in the making has lead this talented storyteller to his strongest writing ever. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be swept away as Eric’s music flows through genres like the catchy/bluesy "Blood On Her Lips" to a taste of...
    03/14/12- 03/15/12	Paul Kelly World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Paul Kelly Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 14-March 15, 2012 Paul Kelly has recorded seventeen studio albums as well as several film soundtracks and live albums, in an influential career spanning more than thirty years. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1997. Songs From The South, a selection of his popular songs first assembled in 1997 and expanded to a double album in 2008,contains many of his songs now lodged deep in the Australian psyche.
    03/16/12	Drew Holcomb World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Drew Holcomb Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 16, 2012 Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors find themselves in the midst of a creative revival of popular music in Nashville, where artists like Kings of Leon, Jack White, Mat Kearney, and a legion of other national acts have reinvented the reputation of Nashville as a hotbed of music beyond the realm of Country. Holcomb and his band have found their own unique niche in this scene, with their 2008 LP Passenger Seat and their 2009 EP Live Forever, both debuting at #2 on the iTunes...
    03/16/12	Live Nation and World Cafe Live welcome Rich Robinson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Live Nation and World Cafe Live welcome Rich Robinson Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 16, 2012 Socrates said that a life unexamined was not worth living, but sometimes life is going so well that you could forgive one for just going with the flow. But life will catch up with you in time, as it did for Rich Robinson. Before he was 25, he had fame as the guitar player for the Black Crowes, fortune, a beautiful wife and home; seemingly, he had it all. But in the blink of an eye, much of it was gone. How he managed to make it through with graciousness and his sense of self-intact is...
    03/17/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Guy Davis World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Guy Davis Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 17, 2012 Whether Guy Davis is appearing on Late Night With Conan O’Brien or nationally syndicated radio programs such as Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Campanion, Mountain Stage or David Dye’s World Café; in front of 15,000 people on the Main Stage of a major festival, or teaching an intimate gathering of students at a Music Camp; Guy feels the instinctive desire to give each listener his all, and his all is the blues. The routes...
    03/18/12	Kids Rock For Kids Benefit Concert Series! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Kids Rock For Kids Benefit Concert Series! Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 18, 2012 World Cafe Live's Kids Rock for Kids rock concert series benefits children's medical charities in the Philadelphia area several times throughout the year. Concerts feature teenage rock bands from Music Training Centers' Rock 101 program in a family-friendly atmosphere. Kids Rock for Kids is made possible by sponsors World Cafe Live and Music Training Center.
    03/21/12	B*tch CD Release World Cafe Live - Philadelphia B*tch CD Release Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 21, 2012 The only electric-violin playing, ukulele-toting, bass-slapping, keyboard tickling, B*tch is a music box all of her own.
    03/22/12	XPN Welcomes The Wood Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes The Wood Brothers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 22, 2012 Oliver and Chris Wood grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Sons of a poet and a microbiologist, they both instead took up music. Oliver moved to Atlanta and became a southerner while Chris moved to New York City and became a Yankee. While in Atlanta, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south, and found he had a talent for writing and singing songs. His band, King Johnson toured mostly in the southern states. Meanwhile, Chris was living in Manhattan playing everything from free jazz...
    03/22/12	Sweetback Sisters World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Sweetback Sisters Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 22, 2012 The rollicking country swing of the Sweetback Sisters is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Their charismatic charm harkens back to the golden era of both the silver screen cowgirl and the ersatz cowboy stars of local UHF TV kiddie shows. That whimsical exterior is wrapped around a core of deeply felt love for traditional country music styles and a palpable joy in playing and singing together. Like their pseudo-sister role models, the Davis Sisters, the Sweetback Sisters sing country...
    03/24/12	David Choi World Cafe Live - Philadelphia David Choi Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 David Choi is not only a musician, but a “social media experience." His original songs and covers on Youtube have been viewed over 103,000,000 times and his Youtube channel ranks as the #66 Most Subscribed-to All-Time with over 1,000,000 subscribers. Choi's creative Youtube videos have been “re-tweeted” by Twitter power users Ashton Kutcher (twice), Ryan Seacrest and Nick Jonas.
    03/24/12	Thomas Dolby World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Thomas Dolby Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 Thomas Dolby was an indelible part of the electronic music landscape on both sides of the Atlantic in the ’80s. The Zelig of synthpop, he was seemingly there or thereabouts at all points of that crucial decade. He enjoyed huge solo success with the singles “She Blinded Me With Science” and “Hyperactive!”, composed and performed on hits for everyone from AOR giants Foreigner to none-more-quirky new wave girl Lene Lovich, produced three superlative albums for...
    03/24/12	Rockdale Music School Showcase World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Rockdale Music School Showcase Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 Rock bands at Rockdale Music...the next step in musical development. These sessions give students the chance to play in a group where they will pick songs, develop arrangements, practice together and play a live performance in front of family and friends! It is amazing how quickly our students progress with their instruments when they get the opportunity to learn to listen to other musicians and practice together with a whole band.
    03/25/12	Peanut Butter and Jams with Ralph's World World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams with Ralph's World Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 25, 2012 Ralph’s World is the mega-fun musical planet where kids rock and dance to their own (and their parents’) delight. It’s the creation of Ralph Covert, indie rocker, songwriter, playwright and children’s book author. He’s taken the same high-energy and super-melodic sense that he developed for his touring pop-rock band to kid’s music—only the lyrics are changed for the ears of the innocent. His McCartney-esque style (both musically and in his sense of...
    03/31/12	Mason Jennings World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Mason Jennings Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Join Mason Jennings for this special solo performance! As one grows into adulthood, remaining steadfastly single-minded about one’s pursuits gets increasingly difficult. The musician becomes a band mate navigating the creative energies of those around them. He becomes a boyfriend, a husband, a businessman. She becomes a lover, a mother, a practitioner of her art. Life becomes multifarious, and the pressure to not let the disparate threads of a chaotic life unravel can...
    03/31/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Rockdoves World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Rockdoves Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 The Rockdoves are a kindie/family music group with a mission: to create music with artistry, intelligence, humor, and respect for kids and their families. The band was formed in 2009 by New York City singer-songwriters Daniel Cole and Kim West, who have been writing and performing music together for over eight years. A shared interest in children's music, along with a spontaneous creative moment during a rehearsal, gave birth to the first Rockdoves song, “See The Seasons”, and to...
    04/03/12	The Dirty Guv’nahs World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Dirty Guv’nahs Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 3, 2012 The swell of grassroots momentum for this 6-piece rock outfit has generated considerable buzz up and down the east coast. Their live shows are selling out venues and theatres from New York City to Florida, where fans pack in to experience a full-bore musical energy characteristic of The Avett Brothers, early Black Crowes, and The Rolling Stones. Touring to support their music has brought The Guvs to festivals such as Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, and SXSW. They have also played with a...
    04/21/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Erin Lee and The Up Past Bedtime Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Erin Lee and The Up Past Bedtime Band Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 21, 2012 Join Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band for a fun and funky family concert about assorted childhood challenges—from accidentally losing your lunchbox to accidentally getting locked in the bathroom. Erin Lee Kelly is an award-winning songwriter whose children’s music has received rave reviews and radio play from Massachusetts to New Mexico. Her original tunes from her first two CDs have earned her national attention as one of the freshest, funniest and most...
    04/28/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 28, 2012 The Okee Dokee Brothers are an independent American bluegrass and American roots children's music duo from Minneapolis. The band mates grew up in Denver, Colorado, and toured the Midwest with their bluegrass band before settling in Minneapolis to start their new kid-friendly band in 2008.
    05/11/12	XPN Welcomes Dar Williams World Cafe Live at the Queen XPN Welcomes Dar Williams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 11, 2012  On one level, the sizable body of work accumulated by celebrated writer/artist Dar Williams is a continuing narrative of her life — what she's experienced and what she’s observed during her years of intensive touring. On another, it forms a detailed look at the course of modern-day existence in the decade and a half between 1993, when Williams released her debut album, The Honesty Room, and 2008, when her longtime label Razor & Tie released her seventh and most recent...
    05/24/12	Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 24, 2012 Inspired by current San Francisco artists, Prophet felt compelled to pay tribute to the history and weirdness that brought him to the city nearly 30 years ago. Named for the ill-fated rock club of the same name, Temple Beautiful was "made in San Francisco, by San Franciscans about San Francisco." In addition to releasing two amazing albums in Soap & Water and "Let Freedom Ring!" over the past several years, Chuck's music has been heard in hit television series...
    06/07/12	Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell Presented by World Cafe Live and World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Los Straitjackets are the leading practitioners of the lost art of the guitar instrumental. Using the music of The Ventures, The Shadows, Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high-energy brand of original rock & roll around the world. Clad in their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks, the 'Jackets' have delivered their trademark guitar licks to 10 albums, thousands of concerts and dozens of films and TV shows. Viva Los...
    08/06/12	Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at World Cafe Live Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 6, 2012 Tusk, the premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band performs with The Motels & John Byrne at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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    02/14/12	Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans Quartet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans Quartet Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Join World Cafe Live for a four course wine and food pairing this Valentine’s Day. The Orrin Evans Quartet will be performing with guest vocalists to get you in the mood for romance.
    02/15/12	The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Really Cooks are a half-human, half-cartoon band that creates an alternate world filled with eccentric characters to tell their story and play their songs. They mix late period British ’60s pop with a quirky American showtune aesthetic, crafting fun, energetic pop tunes. Their music combines harmonic elements that resemble Queen and the Beach Boys, but they still manage to keep an original psychedelic sensibility. Check out their 2011 debut album, Dr. Lemonade Stand! The album...
    02/16/12	Ene Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Ene Live Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 16, 2012 Check out Ene Live on Facebook! Visit their website to reserve tables, download music and more!
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	XPN Welcomes an intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope World Cafe Live at the Queen XPN Welcomes an intimate Solo Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 17-February 18, 2012  Clarence Greenwood (stage name Citizen Cope) is an American songwriter and producer. His eclectic mix of blues, laid-back rock, soul, and folk has a large and profoundly dedicated following, built over the past decade of touring due to solid word of mouth. Citizen Cope's compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010 after...
    02/17/12	Bronze Radio Return World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Bronze Radio Return Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 There are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album, the gorgeous and varied SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!. Contained within the space between notes and breaths are thousands of miles, and decades of history. The roots of this travelogue-time capsule -- and the band that made it -- can be traced back to lead singer and guitarist...
    02/17/12	Tea Leaf Green World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tea Leaf Green Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. In many ways, this quintet is the essence of rock’s adventurous, playfully outlaw spirit, all of which ultimately fuels songs that resonate with classic vibrations, open-ended possibilities and radio-ready charm. With the release of their seventh studio album Radio Tragedy!, Tea Leaf Green have crafted a...
    02/18/12	Nic Cowan World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Nic Cowan Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 18, 2012 Many young musicians have parents who are less than supportive when artistic aspirations are announced. It’s understandable. After all, becoming a doctor, lawyer or accountant are safe career bets. Donning a guitar, writing songs and pounding on club doors for gigs? Not so much. But Nic Cowan never had that worry. When the native Texan and transplanted Atlantan decided to get serious about his musical career, he turned to the professional musician he knew best—his...
    02/19/12	Red Wanting Blue World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Red Wanting Blue Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 Red Wanting Blue has been called the hardest working rock band in America. This isn’t surprising considering leader Scott Terry’s decade-long dedication to the road. His songs about its trials, sung in a remarkable radio-ready baritone, are backed by his expert band’s shimmering classic rock sound. Twelve of these tunes comprise this Columbus, Ohio-based band’s first official label release.
    02/19/12	William Fitzsimmons with Special Guest Denison Witmer World Cafe Live - Philadelphia William Fitzsimmons with Special Guest Denison Witmer Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 19, 2012 William Fitzsimmons is equal parts songwriter and psychotherapist, creating captivating music which uniquely melds depravity, honesty, and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole. Since 2005, Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure and bold confession, yielding rich folk music ranging from the stark and acoustic to the voluminous and electronic.
    02/22/12	Saul Williams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Saul Williams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 22, 2012 "Who I am and what I do seems to vary by mod, mood, and mode of expression. I write. I act. I perform. Most of the labels that are projected onto me are seldom how I would choose to refer to myself. Yet, regardless of how much I might dodge classification, the one label that I tote freely is that of being an artist. And it is the art of self expression that has heightened my experience on this planet and fueled my understanding of love, compassion, and humanity." -...
    02/22/12	Julia Nunes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Julia Nunes Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 22, 2012 From the artist: i play the songs i like, and some that i write I play mostly guitar and ukulele, sometimes melodica and rarely piano
    02/23/12	Peter Bradley Adams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peter Bradley Adams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 Peter Bradley Adams was formerly one half of the duo Eastmountainsouth, signed by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) to DreamWorks Records in 2002. Since then, Adams has released three solo records, and is set to release his fourth album Between Us on Mishara Music on June 14th. “Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions” – Nic Harcourt, Los Angeles Times Magazine, January 2010. One of the...
    02/23/12	BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 For the past 34 years Lafayette, Louisiana's BeauSoleil has carried the torch of tradition while continuing to chart uncharted waters with ingenuity and innovation. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit, but also easily their most adventuresome record yet. Since their inception in 1975, BeauSoleil has not only spearheaded a cultural Renaissance but has elevated Cajun music to one of...
    02/24/12	XPN Welcomes Sonni Shine CD Release World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Sonni Shine CD Release Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 24, 2012  Sonni Shine & the Underwater Sounds have been creating music since the summer of 2009. Heavily influenced by the soundscapes of dub and roots reggae, Sonni and The Sounds have found the perfect fusion of ska, funk, reggae, and rock together with psychedelic improvisation. Opening the show are UZO and Mean Lady.
    02/24/12	The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 24, 2012 Praying Mantis Entertainment Presents The Strange Heat, Black Stars, The Formulary and The Shock Trials.
    02/25/12	The TBH Group & Double V Bookings Presents The Better Half World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The TBH Group & Double V Bookings Presents The Better Half Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Join the Better Half and other great acts for a night of music and fun! Also performing: John & Brittany, Jackson Rider, Bong Hits for Jesus and Shockwave Collective.
    03/01/12	Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Bilal World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Bilal Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 1, 2012 Robert Glasper has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz and the other in hip-hop and R&B. He’s worked extensively with Q-Tip, playing keyboards on the rapper’s 2008 album The Renaissance and co-writing the album single "Life Is Better," which featured his label mate Norah Jones. Glasper also serves as the music director in yasiin bey’s (Mos Def) touring band, and has toured with the multi-platinum R&B singer Maxwell. The Los...
    03/02/12	Conjunto Philadelphia World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Conjunto Philadelphia Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include son, cha-cha-chá, bolero, and danzón
    03/02/12	XPN Welcomes Cheers Elephant World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Cheers Elephant Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 2, 2012 In a time where overproduction is prevalent and the live show stands crucial, Cheers Elephant dominates with a tight and energetic sound that truly makes you stop and listen. Since their inception in 2007, Cheers Elephant has made fantastic strides beginning with the release of their eponymous first album, Cheers Elephant, which received praise from fans and critics alike. Their sound is raw and rootsy, yet far out with psychedelic flavor. Also performing: The...
    03/03/12	Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds with American Babies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds with American Babies Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 3, 2012 Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of...
    03/04/12	Chuck Mead World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Chuck Mead Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 4, 2012 After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and the Country Music Association Award for Best Overseas Touring Act would build an indelible bridge between authentic American Roots music and millions of fans worldwide. With BR on hiatus, Chuck formed The...
    03/05/12	Estelle: All of Me Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Estelle: All of Me Tour Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 5, 2012 She may be a born-and-raised West London girl, but we’d venture that Estelle Swaray is right at home in the energy of New York, her newly adopted city. The Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist has announced early details of her massively anticipated new album, All of Me, which follows the Grammy Award-winning singer’s 2008 US debut, Shine.
    03/06/12	Matthew Good with Emily Greene World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Matthew Good with Emily Greene Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 6, 2012 The phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply to Matthew Good. A defining characteristic of this Canadian rock icon is exactly the opposite of that popular axiom. Over his almost two-decade career, Good has taken us on a journey. From The Matthew Good Band to Hospital Music, to his 2011 JUNO winning release, Vancouver, Good continually pushes forward into uncharted territory, mapping new musical landscapes most recently showcased on his...
    03/07/12	XPN Welcomes Todd Snider World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Todd Snider Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 7, 2012  Todd Snider with Ashleigh Flynn
    03/08/12	Soul Salvation Featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Soul Salvation Featuring Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 8, 2012 One black, one white. One from Texas, one from Mississippi. One woman (with her band), and one man (solo). Both raised in the church. Both steeped in the tradition of American music, and both putting their own contemporary twists on it – blending blues, rock, gospel, folk, R&B, and country music. Most importantly, both have a whole lotta soul!
    03/09/12	Black 47 World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Black 47 Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 9, 2012 Led by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock and roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record, Black 47, before The Cars’ Ric Ocasek jumped on...
    03/11/12	Tribal Seeds: 2012 Run The Show Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tribal Seeds: 2012 Run The Show Tour Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 11, 2012 With heavy influence from Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, and Midnite, Tribal Seeds brings a refreshing rock vibe to roots style reggae music. Spiritually driven and musically talented, Tribal Seeds have created an art form for rebel music enthusiasts! They bring an authentic sound which reaches a broad demographic and an energy that gets crowds moving to their infectious rhythms. Two brothers both raised playing instruments since early childhood in San Diego head the group. The lead singer Steven...
    03/13/12	Eric Himan World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Eric Himan Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 13, 2012 Eric Himan’s 7th studio release, Supposed Unknown, brings a veteran folk-rocker to the stage and proves this award-winning singer/songwriter is no amateur to independent music. A musical milestone on a journey 10 years in the making has lead this talented storyteller to his strongest writing ever. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be swept away as Eric’s music flows through genres like the catchy/bluesy "Blood On Her Lips" to a taste of...
    03/14/12- 03/15/12	Paul Kelly World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Paul Kelly Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 14-March 15, 2012 Paul Kelly has recorded seventeen studio albums as well as several film soundtracks and live albums, in an influential career spanning more than thirty years. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1997. Songs From The South, a selection of his popular songs first assembled in 1997 and expanded to a double album in 2008,contains many of his songs now lodged deep in the Australian psyche.
    03/16/12	Drew Holcomb World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Drew Holcomb Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 16, 2012 Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors find themselves in the midst of a creative revival of popular music in Nashville, where artists like Kings of Leon, Jack White, Mat Kearney, and a legion of other national acts have reinvented the reputation of Nashville as a hotbed of music beyond the realm of Country. Holcomb and his band have found their own unique niche in this scene, with their 2008 LP Passenger Seat and their 2009 EP Live Forever, both debuting at #2 on the iTunes...
    03/16/12	Live Nation and World Cafe Live welcome Rich Robinson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Live Nation and World Cafe Live welcome Rich Robinson Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 16, 2012 Socrates said that a life unexamined was not worth living, but sometimes life is going so well that you could forgive one for just going with the flow. But life will catch up with you in time, as it did for Rich Robinson. Before he was 25, he had fame as the guitar player for the Black Crowes, fortune, a beautiful wife and home; seemingly, he had it all. But in the blink of an eye, much of it was gone. How he managed to make it through with graciousness and his sense of self-intact is...
    03/17/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Guy Davis World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Guy Davis Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 17, 2012 Whether Guy Davis is appearing on Late Night With Conan O’Brien or nationally syndicated radio programs such as Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Campanion, Mountain Stage or David Dye’s World Café; in front of 15,000 people on the Main Stage of a major festival, or teaching an intimate gathering of students at a Music Camp; Guy feels the instinctive desire to give each listener his all, and his all is the blues. The routes...
    03/18/12	Kids Rock For Kids Benefit Concert Series! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Kids Rock For Kids Benefit Concert Series! Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 18, 2012 World Cafe Live's Kids Rock for Kids rock concert series benefits children's medical charities in the Philadelphia area several times throughout the year. Concerts feature teenage rock bands from Music Training Centers' Rock 101 program in a family-friendly atmosphere. Kids Rock for Kids is made possible by sponsors World Cafe Live and Music Training Center.
    03/21/12	B*tch CD Release World Cafe Live - Philadelphia B*tch CD Release Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 21, 2012 The only electric-violin playing, ukulele-toting, bass-slapping, keyboard tickling, B*tch is a music box all of her own.
    03/22/12	XPN Welcomes The Wood Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes The Wood Brothers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 22, 2012 Oliver and Chris Wood grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Sons of a poet and a microbiologist, they both instead took up music. Oliver moved to Atlanta and became a southerner while Chris moved to New York City and became a Yankee. While in Atlanta, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south, and found he had a talent for writing and singing songs. His band, King Johnson toured mostly in the southern states. Meanwhile, Chris was living in Manhattan playing everything from free jazz...
    03/22/12	Sweetback Sisters World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Sweetback Sisters Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 22, 2012 The rollicking country swing of the Sweetback Sisters is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Their charismatic charm harkens back to the golden era of both the silver screen cowgirl and the ersatz cowboy stars of local UHF TV kiddie shows. That whimsical exterior is wrapped around a core of deeply felt love for traditional country music styles and a palpable joy in playing and singing together. Like their pseudo-sister role models, the Davis Sisters, the Sweetback Sisters sing country...
    03/24/12	David Choi World Cafe Live - Philadelphia David Choi Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 David Choi is not only a musician, but a “social media experience." His original songs and covers on Youtube have been viewed over 103,000,000 times and his Youtube channel ranks as the #66 Most Subscribed-to All-Time with over 1,000,000 subscribers. Choi's creative Youtube videos have been “re-tweeted” by Twitter power users Ashton Kutcher (twice), Ryan Seacrest and Nick Jonas.
    03/24/12	Thomas Dolby World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Thomas Dolby Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 Thomas Dolby was an indelible part of the electronic music landscape on both sides of the Atlantic in the ’80s. The Zelig of synthpop, he was seemingly there or thereabouts at all points of that crucial decade. He enjoyed huge solo success with the singles “She Blinded Me With Science” and “Hyperactive!”, composed and performed on hits for everyone from AOR giants Foreigner to none-more-quirky new wave girl Lene Lovich, produced three superlative albums for...
    03/24/12	Rockdale Music School Showcase World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Rockdale Music School Showcase Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 24, 2012 Rock bands at Rockdale Music...the next step in musical development. These sessions give students the chance to play in a group where they will pick songs, develop arrangements, practice together and play a live performance in front of family and friends! It is amazing how quickly our students progress with their instruments when they get the opportunity to learn to listen to other musicians and practice together with a whole band.
    03/25/12	Peanut Butter and Jams with Ralph's World World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams with Ralph's World Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 25, 2012 Ralph’s World is the mega-fun musical planet where kids rock and dance to their own (and their parents’) delight. It’s the creation of Ralph Covert, indie rocker, songwriter, playwright and children’s book author. He’s taken the same high-energy and super-melodic sense that he developed for his touring pop-rock band to kid’s music—only the lyrics are changed for the ears of the innocent. His McCartney-esque style (both musically and in his sense of...
    03/31/12	Mason Jennings World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Mason Jennings Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Join Mason Jennings for this special solo performance! As one grows into adulthood, remaining steadfastly single-minded about one’s pursuits gets increasingly difficult. The musician becomes a band mate navigating the creative energies of those around them. He becomes a boyfriend, a husband, a businessman. She becomes a lover, a mother, a practitioner of her art. Life becomes multifarious, and the pressure to not let the disparate threads of a chaotic life unravel can...
    03/31/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Rockdoves World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Rockdoves Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia March 31, 2012 The Rockdoves are a kindie/family music group with a mission: to create music with artistry, intelligence, humor, and respect for kids and their families. The band was formed in 2009 by New York City singer-songwriters Daniel Cole and Kim West, who have been writing and performing music together for over eight years. A shared interest in children's music, along with a spontaneous creative moment during a rehearsal, gave birth to the first Rockdoves song, “See The Seasons”, and to...
    04/03/12	The Dirty Guv’nahs World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Dirty Guv’nahs Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 3, 2012 The swell of grassroots momentum for this 6-piece rock outfit has generated considerable buzz up and down the east coast. Their live shows are selling out venues and theatres from New York City to Florida, where fans pack in to experience a full-bore musical energy characteristic of The Avett Brothers, early Black Crowes, and The Rolling Stones. Touring to support their music has brought The Guvs to festivals such as Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, and SXSW. They have also played with a...
    04/21/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Erin Lee and The Up Past Bedtime Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Erin Lee and The Up Past Bedtime Band Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 21, 2012 Join Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band for a fun and funky family concert about assorted childhood challenges—from accidentally losing your lunchbox to accidentally getting locked in the bathroom. Erin Lee Kelly is an award-winning songwriter whose children’s music has received rave reviews and radio play from Massachusetts to New Mexico. Her original tunes from her first two CDs have earned her national attention as one of the freshest, funniest and most...
    04/28/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 28, 2012 The Okee Dokee Brothers are an independent American bluegrass and American roots children's music duo from Minneapolis. The band mates grew up in Denver, Colorado, and toured the Midwest with their bluegrass band before settling in Minneapolis to start their new kid-friendly band in 2008.
    05/11/12	XPN Welcomes Dar Williams World Cafe Live at the Queen XPN Welcomes Dar Williams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 11, 2012  On one level, the sizable body of work accumulated by celebrated writer/artist Dar Williams is a continuing narrative of her life — what she's experienced and what she’s observed during her years of intensive touring. On another, it forms a detailed look at the course of modern-day existence in the decade and a half between 1993, when Williams released her debut album, The Honesty Room, and 2008, when her longtime label Razor & Tie released her seventh and most recent...
    05/24/12	Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 24, 2012 Inspired by current San Francisco artists, Prophet felt compelled to pay tribute to the history and weirdness that brought him to the city nearly 30 years ago. Named for the ill-fated rock club of the same name, Temple Beautiful was "made in San Francisco, by San Franciscans about San Francisco." In addition to releasing two amazing albums in Soap & Water and "Let Freedom Ring!" over the past several years, Chuck's music has been heard in hit television series...
    06/07/12	Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell Presented by World Cafe Live and World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Los Straitjackets are the leading practitioners of the lost art of the guitar instrumental. Using the music of The Ventures, The Shadows, Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high-energy brand of original rock & roll around the world. Clad in their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks, the 'Jackets' have delivered their trademark guitar licks to 10 albums, thousands of concerts and dozens of films and TV shows. Viva Los...
    08/06/12	Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) at World Cafe Live Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 6, 2012 Tusk, the premier Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band performs with The Motels & John Byrne at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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  • Past Events

    02/12/12	Peek-A-Boo Revue Valentine's Shows World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/12/12	Peek A Boo Revue Valentine's Day Event - 2 Shows! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/11/12	Alô Brasil: Carnaval 2012 (Dance Party) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/11/12	Alô Brasil: Carnaval 2012 (Seated Show) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/11/12	Transistor Rodeo World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/10/12	Black Coffee - White Knuckles Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/10/12	AUTHORITY ZERO & VOODOO GLOW SKULLS World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/09/12	Andy Grammer presented by Mentos / Ryan Star World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/08/12	XPN Welcomes SEE A LITTLE LIGHT with BOB MOULD: An Evening of Reading and Music World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/07/12	Rumer World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/04/12	PB&J with Bari Koral World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/02/12	Cornmeal World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    02/01/12	XPN Welcomes Kathleen Edwards World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/31/12	Gabe Dixon & Lelia Broussard World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/28/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Bill and Tammy’s Children’s World Music Express World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/27/12	XPN Welcomes Garland Jeffreys World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/26/12	XPN Welcomes Aimee Mann World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/22/12	Saul Williams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/22/12	Julia Nunes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/21/12	Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes Lolly Hopwood & The Let’s Play Today Bunch World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/21/12	Philly Gumbo World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/21/12	Ross Bellenoit and the Goods with Johnny Miles World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/21/12	XPN Welcomes The Ultimate 80s Dance Party with DJ Robert Drake World Cafe Live at the Queen
    01/20/12	XPN Welcomes The Smithereens World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/20/12	The Smithereens World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/20/12	Claire Lynch Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/19/12	Idle Warship Featuring Talib Kweli & Res World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/18/12	An Evening with Jonathan Wilson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/18/12	Greensky Bluegrass with Todd Sheaffer (of Railroad Earth) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/15/12	Animus - Philadelphia's Belly Dance Spectacular World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/15/12	Westbound Train World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/14/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Gustafer Yellowgold World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/14/12	The Songs of Wars & Whores: The Henry IV Musical World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/13/12	Minas World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/13/12	XPN Welcomes Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/12/12- 12/12/11	Dirk Quinn Band CD Release with Flux Capacitor, LP Stiles, Good Lovin Jam Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/12/12	Brian Seymour with John Byrne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/12/12	Dirk Quinn Band CD Release with Flux Capacitor, LP Stiles, Good Lovin Jam Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/08/12	SilverSound’s Not So Silent Night! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/07/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Kidrockers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/07/12	XPN Welcomes The Revelations Featuring Tré Williams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/06/12	Rev TJ McGlinchey CD Release with Dani Mari, Up the Chain & Joe D’Amico World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/06/12	Highway 41: Celebrating the Music of the Allman Brothers Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    01/05/12	the HYPE! Presents: The Rock N' Soul Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/31/11	New Year's Eve with Philly Bloco World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/31/11	New Year’s Eve: The LVRS Lane with Chris Turner, Rocki Evans, U.City and DJ AYE Boogie World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/30/11	Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/30/11	The Once Was Reunion Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/29/11	Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute with The Great White Caps World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/28/11	Graham Alexander CD Release Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/28/11	The Wailers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/27/11	Project/Object Performing The Music Of Frank Zappa and more World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/23/11	Everett Bradley's Holidelic World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/23/11	Three Legged Fox World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/22/11	Find Vienna CD Release with Atomic Tom World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/22/11	The York Street Hustle Holiday Spectacular World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/21/11	4th Annual Highkixmas Music Extravaganza! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/21/11- 11/21/11	4th Annual Highkixmas Musical Extravaganza! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/20/11	Casey Desmond World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/18/11	Brunch with Andy Kahn – Music by Intention World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/17/11- 12/18/11	Peek a Boo Revue Holiday Spectacular
    12/17/11	Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes The Diggity Dudes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/17/11	American Babies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/16/11	Mary Scholz World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/14/11	the HYPE! Presents: An Evening of Singers and Songs World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/13/11	Big Sam’s Funky Nation World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/11/11	Ximena Sariñana World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/11/11	Hotlanta – Allman Brothers Tribute World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/10/11	Robin Thicke World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/10/11	Matuto with Zongo Junction and F! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/09/11	D & M Holiday Extravaganza World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/09/11	The Barr Brothers with Jocie Adams World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/08/11	XPN Welcomes Raul Malo Holiday Show World Cafe Live at the Queen
    12/08/11	Hurricane Bells with Overlord World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/07/11	XPN Welcomes Duncan Sheik World Cafe Live at the Queen
    12/07/11	John Doe World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/07/11	Tristen World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/06/11	An Evening with Corey Taylor of Slipknot World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/05/11	Over The Rhine World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/04/11	XPN Welcomes the 6th Annual Lizanne Knott and Friends Philabundance Benefit World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/04/11	F**k That! Erin McKeown's Anti-Holiday Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/03/11	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Cat’s Pajamas World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/03/11	Carbon Leaf World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    12/01/11	Greg Brown World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/29/11	Oscuro Quintet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/27/11	The HYPE! Presents: 'Tis The Season - An Epic Holiday Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/27/11	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes DFOP World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/26/11	Conjunto Philadelphia World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/25/11	Beru Review 30th Anniversary Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/25/11	N’Dea Davenport of Brand New Heavies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/25/11	N'Dea Davenport of Brand New Heavies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/23/11	Countdown to Ecstasy World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/20/11	Tom Rush World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/20/11	Israeli Jazz Phest presents: Jazz Brunch with the Shai Maestro Trio World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/19/11	XPN Welcomes Chris Smither World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/19/11	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Kidrockers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/18/11	Ryan Montbleau Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/18/11	Ryan Gaughan (of Among Criminals) with Inland Traveler and Chelsea Q Mitchel World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/18/11	Ryan Gaughan (of Among Criminals) with Inland Traveler, Chelsea Q Mitchel and more World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/15/11	XPN Welcomes John Wesley Harding and The King Charles Trio and The Minus Five World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/13/11	Paul Byrom World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/12/11	Ben Rudnick and Friends Family Concert World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/11/11	XPN Free at Noon with White Denim World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/10/11	XPN Welcomes Bobby Long World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/09/11	XPN Welcomes Will Hoge World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/08/11	XPN Welcomes Brandi Carlile World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/06/11	XPN Welcomes Andrew Lipke, Marc Silver, Ron Gallo, Samantha Gongol & Jacob Snider World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/05/11	XPN Welcomes Sonny Landreth
    11/04/11	XPN Welcomes Ben Vaughn World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    11/04/11	XPN Welcomes Chris Kasper CD Release Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/31/11	XPN Welcomes Rachael Yagmata World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/26/11	Winterpills + Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
    10/25/11	LiveConnections Presents the 6th Floor Trio World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/25/11	Beru Revue 30th Anniversary Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/24/11	Lalah Hathaway World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/23/11	Bob Schneider World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/23/11	Rumer World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/22/11	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Megs Melodies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/22/11	Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer Tasting World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/22/11	Aztec Two-Step 40th Anniversary Concert World Cafe Live at the Queen
    10/21/11	XPN Welcomes Steve Forbert World Cafe Live at the Queen
    10/20/11	Shawn Mullins World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/20/11	The Milk Carton Kids and Gaby Moreno World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/19/11	XPN Welcomes North Mississippi Allstars World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/19/11	Bourbon, Beer & Burgers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/18/11	James McMurtry World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/18/11	Nikki Jean World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/17/11	Kevin Smith & Ralph Garman – Hollywood Babble On Live! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/16/11	Southern Culture on the Skids World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/16/11	Jim Tisdall Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/16/11	Jim Tisdall Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/15/11	Black River Kings World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/14/11	An Evening with John Cohen and the Dust Busters World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/14/11	Stonethrown World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/13/11	Jackie Greene, with Truth & Salvage Co. World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/13/11	Reid Genauer of Assembly of Dust World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/10/11	Parachute and Kate Voegele World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/06/11	XPN Welcomes Ollabelle World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    10/03/11	XPN Welcomes David Uosikkinen’s IN THE POCKET: ESSENTIAL SONGS OF PHILADELPHIA World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/28/11	Ben Rector with Graham Colton World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/28/11	X-Tapes 'N Tapes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/27/11	New Gary Burton Quartet Featuring Julian Lage, Antonio Sanchez & Scott Colley World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/24/11	Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/23/11	XPN Welcomes The Philadelphia F/M Festival: Weathervane Showcase w/ Sharon Van Etten World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/20/11	Patrizio Buanne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/18/11	XPN Welcomes Liam Finn World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/17/11	Mutlu World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/16/11	XPN Welcomes Musicians For Children's Alopecia Project World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/15/11	Bilal World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/15/11- 11/17/11	Mural Arts Program & World Cafe Live present: A Philadelphia Ale & Arts Adventure World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/14/11	XPN Welcomes The Low Anthem World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/11/11	Melissa Ferrick World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/11/11	Patriot Day Concert – Supporting Local Veterans World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/09/11	XFS Philly Song Shuffle World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/08/11	Jose Conde World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/06/11	The Motels with Tusk and John Byrne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    09/03/11	Dexter Wansel, Captain Sky, Steven Green & the Elevators World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/28/11	The HYPE!'s (Almost) End of Summer Bash World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/27/11	Grease: Rockin' Rydell Sing-a-Long World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/23/11	Raul Malo at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/20/11	XPN Welcomes Joan Osborne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/19/11	Fooling April, The Parsnip Revolt and The Charlie Phillips Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/18/11	The Young Dubliners World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/17/11	Simon and Garfunkel Tribute World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/13/11	Girls Rock Philly World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/12/11	The York Street Hustle World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/12/11	RiKo CD Release Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/11/11	Conjunto Philadelphia World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/11/11	Conversations with Enemies World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/10/11	Patrick Stump with Wynter Gordon and John West World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/09/11	XPN Welcomes Fountains of Wayne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/07/11	Berlin featuring Terri Nunn World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/05/11	Lee MacDougall World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    08/05/11	The Sweetback Sisters World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/31/11	The Greencards World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/31/11	Animus with Philadelphia's Belly Dance Spectacular World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/30/11	"MidSummer Classic" with The Better Half World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/30/11	Eyes VS Ears World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/29/11	Dendê & Percussao Novo Mundo World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/28/11	Tribal Seeds World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/28/11	Tribal Seeds World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/28/11	Callers with Nat Baldwin of The Dirty Projectors World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/27/11	Marc Broussard World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/27/11	Marc Broussard World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/27/11	XPN Welcomes Marc Broussard World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/27/11	Amy LaVere at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/26/11	Eric Himan at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/24/11	Lira World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/23/11	Edwin McCain Trio World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/22/11	Alo Brasil at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/22/11	Countdown to Ecstasy World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/21/11	John + Brittany CD Release Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/21/11	X-Blame Sally with Cindy Lee Berryhill
    07/20/11	School of Rock presents “The Rock the House Tour” featuring the School of Rock AllStars World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/19/11	Lubriphonic and Sean Chambers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/17/11	The Chapin Sisters at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/16/11	King Creosote and Jon Hopkins World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/15/11	Thomas Dybdahl at World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/14/11	Adam Monaco Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
    07/14/11	An Evening With Jimbo Mathus and The Tri-State Coaltion World Cafe Live - Philadelphia