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World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

Live music on two stages:
Upstairs Live: Serving lunch, dinner, late night bites prepared by world-class chefs, and an ever-changing menu of live music from around the region and the globe. Now proudly featuring Starbucks Coffee and Tommy Gunns American Barbeque.
Downstairs Live: Dinner is served at your table. Admission is by ticket only.
Check out Peanut Butter and Jams, a weekly children's concert series.

This space is available for rent. Visit http://www.phillyspacefinder.com/organizations/1582 for more info.

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World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: 215-222-1400 | Official Website
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Current Events

04/23/12-
09/03/12

Philly Rising Open Stage
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

04/27/09-
Ongoing

WXPN's Free At Noon
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

Upcoming Events

05/29/12	The McLovins with Anthony Krizan, former Spin Doctor's Guitarist and Four The Day World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The McLovins with Anthony Krizan, former Spin Doctor's Guitarist and Four The Day Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 29, 2012 The genesis of The McLovins was forged from a series of chance encounters between the three founders at various music camps during 2008. Bassist Jason Ott, drummer Jake Huffman and guitarist Jeff Howard realized from their first practices that they all shared a similar musical integrity and a desire to perform; the band was born. The McLovins soon started playing shows locally in and around southern New England, and they quickly defined their sound which is an amalgam of funk,...
05/30/12	The Parlotones with Ryan Star World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Parlotones with Ryan Star Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. Their sound, described as alternative in their formative years and influenced by the likes of Muse, Radiohead and the Smiths, has evolved substantially becoming more refined and focused with each album. The band experiment sonically with their sound and various structures are utilised in their songs, including the typical doo-wop cycle or...
05/30/12	Marcia Ball World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Marcia Ball Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she's also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says,...
05/30/12	Marcia Ball World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Marcia Ball Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she's also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says,...
05/31/12	Finbar Furey World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Finbar Furey Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 31, 2012 Finbar Furey has left his mark on the music of Ireland for more than four decades. As the lead singer, banjo and uillean pipes player for The Fureys, a group he shared with his brothers Eddie, Paul and George he helped to guide the evolution of Ireland's traditional music. Since leaving the band to pursue a solo career in 1995, Furey has continued to attract attention with his gutsy approach to the music of the Emerald Isle. In 1978 The Fureys and Davey Arthur were formed with...
05/31/12	the HYPE! Presents: Moving On - the (Almost) Summer Launch Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia the HYPE! Presents: Moving On - the (Almost) Summer Launch Party Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 31, 2012 The sun is out, summer's here and the HYPE! has a great deal to celebrate! Mainly the release of their very own Steve Marchion's long awaited debut album Movin On and their friend Donovan Rice's day of birth. Also joining the party: Steve Marchion Donovan Rice Red Letter Life Boy Wonder Sweet Eureka Jeanette Lynne Daniel Scholl Rachel Schain Tuba Dan
06/01/12	XPN Free At Noon - KOPECKY FAMILY BAND World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Free At Noon - KOPECKY FAMILY BAND Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 THE SIX-PIECE, NASHVILLE BASED KOPECKY FAMILY BAND PLAY MILK BOY IN PHILADELPHIA ON FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 1, AND THEY’LL BE AT WXPN on FRIDAY FOR FREE AT NOON!
06/01/12	Kalob Griffin Band Release Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Kalob Griffin Band Release Party Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 The Kalob Griffin Band, better known to its devoted fans as the KGB, is a Philadelphia-based group of Americana rockers who strive to provide listeners on and off stage with an energetic, personalized experience. Kalob Griffin (vocals/guitar), Rob Dwyer (guitar/mandolin/banjo), Eric Lawry (drums/vocals), John Hildenbrand (keyboards/vocals), and Nick Salcido (electric/upright bass) create a sound and live show that some would say is immediately original, familiar and contagious.
06/01/12	Nano Whitman World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Nano Whitman Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 This Philadelphia native relocated to Austin, TX, in 2004 where he first gained attention as a solo artist. Currently, he has fully immersed himself in the heart of Austin's thriving music scene through collaborations with many of the local talented musicians (including former Spoon bassist Joshua Zarbo and renowned jazz singer Kat Edmonson). Now playing with his newly formed band, Nano's live performances have been garnering a loyal following and have been highlighted by numerous e-zines...
06/05/12	Rhett Miller World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Rhett Miller Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 5, 2012 Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock and roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in 2011), he has released four solo albums; 1989’s Mythologies, 2002’s The Instigator, 2006’s The Believer, 2009’s Rhett Miller, and 2011’s...
06/05/12	XPN Welcomes Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 5, 2012 Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in 2011), he has released four solo albums; 1989’s Mythologies, 2002’s The Instigator, 2006’s The Believer, 2009’s Rhett Miller, and 2011’s live covers album, The...
06/06/12	Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 6, 2012 Alan Doyle is the guitarist and vocalist for the Canadian Celtic rock band Great Big Sea, as well as an independent musician, actor and producer. Join him for this special full band performance! Anyone who has seen a Great Big Sea show has already been convinced of Alan Doyle’s presence and passion on stage. The dedication to "serving the song" will be equally evident in presenting Boy On Bridge on stage through May and June. Ably backed by a crack...
06/07/12	Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell Presented by 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...
06/11/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 11, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
06/14/12	2012 Celebration of Scholars World Cafe Live - Philadelphia 2012 Celebration of Scholars Presented by Philadelphia Education Fund at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 14, 2012 Each year, the Philadelphia Scholars program gives out $1 million in college scholarships to deserving Philly public high school grads. On June 14th, 2012, graduating Scholars will gather at World Cafe Live for a vibrant evening of inspiration and interactive dialogue. At the Celebration of Scholars, you can meet Scholars one-on-one, hear them tell their stories, and interactively take part in the conversation about their challenges in getting to and through college.
06/15/12	XPN Welcomes Michael Kiwanuka World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Michael Kiwanuka Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback...
06/15/12	Michael Kiwanuka World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Michael Kiwanuka Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London, to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback discussions...
06/16/12	Toy Soldiers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Toy Soldiers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 16, 2012 Toy Soldiers is a rowdy, hard-working bunch who spent most of 2011 playing 120+ shows across the east coast and southern U.S. tearing through everything from tiny dive bars to festival stages to big theaters with a brand of soulful rock and roll music that takes its roots, puts it in a blender and pours out that good old feeling made for today. From it's beginnings as a duo started by Ron Gallo in Philadelphia in 2007, to it's era of fluctuating cast of players and it's eventual growth into...
06/22/12	XPN Welcomes Greg Laswell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Greg Laswell Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 22, 2012 Greg Laswell returns with LANDLINE, a stunning and sonically dense collection of new songs. The album also features collaborations with a number of Greg’s female indie-pop contemporaries including Sia, Ingrid Michaelson, Elizabeth Ziman (of Elizabeth and the Catapult), and Sara Bareilles (on the album’s lead single, “Come Back Down”). More info coming soon.
06/30/12	A Night Of Soul & Funk At World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia A Night Of Soul & Funk At World Cafe Live Presented by Philly Gumbo at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 30, 2012 A night of soul and funk with Philly Gumbo, Philadelphia's #1 groove band, with its unique mix of New Orleans R&B, soul, funk, blues and reggae.
07/09/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Wild Things World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Wild Things Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia July 9, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
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.
08/13/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 13, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
09/10/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia September 10, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

04/23/12-
09/03/12

Philly Rising Open Stage
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

04/27/09-
Ongoing

WXPN's Free At Noon
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

Upcoming Events

05/29/12	The McLovins with Anthony Krizan, former Spin Doctor's Guitarist and Four The Day World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The McLovins with Anthony Krizan, former Spin Doctor's Guitarist and Four The Day Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 29, 2012 The genesis of The McLovins was forged from a series of chance encounters between the three founders at various music camps during 2008. Bassist Jason Ott, drummer Jake Huffman and guitarist Jeff Howard realized from their first practices that they all shared a similar musical integrity and a desire to perform; the band was born. The McLovins soon started playing shows locally in and around southern New England, and they quickly defined their sound which is an amalgam of funk,...
05/30/12	The Parlotones with Ryan Star World Cafe Live - Philadelphia The Parlotones with Ryan Star Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. Their sound, described as alternative in their formative years and influenced by the likes of Muse, Radiohead and the Smiths, has evolved substantially becoming more refined and focused with each album. The band experiment sonically with their sound and various structures are utilised in their songs, including the typical doo-wop cycle or...
05/30/12	Marcia Ball World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Marcia Ball Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she's also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says,...
05/30/12	Marcia Ball World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Marcia Ball Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she's also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says,...
05/31/12	Finbar Furey World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Finbar Furey Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 31, 2012 Finbar Furey has left his mark on the music of Ireland for more than four decades. As the lead singer, banjo and uillean pipes player for The Fureys, a group he shared with his brothers Eddie, Paul and George he helped to guide the evolution of Ireland's traditional music. Since leaving the band to pursue a solo career in 1995, Furey has continued to attract attention with his gutsy approach to the music of the Emerald Isle. In 1978 The Fureys and Davey Arthur were formed with...
05/31/12	the HYPE! Presents: Moving On - the (Almost) Summer Launch Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia the HYPE! Presents: Moving On - the (Almost) Summer Launch Party Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 31, 2012 The sun is out, summer's here and the HYPE! has a great deal to celebrate! Mainly the release of their very own Steve Marchion's long awaited debut album Movin On and their friend Donovan Rice's day of birth. Also joining the party: Steve Marchion Donovan Rice Red Letter Life Boy Wonder Sweet Eureka Jeanette Lynne Daniel Scholl Rachel Schain Tuba Dan
06/01/12	XPN Free At Noon - KOPECKY FAMILY BAND World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Free At Noon - KOPECKY FAMILY BAND Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 THE SIX-PIECE, NASHVILLE BASED KOPECKY FAMILY BAND PLAY MILK BOY IN PHILADELPHIA ON FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 1, AND THEY’LL BE AT WXPN on FRIDAY FOR FREE AT NOON!
06/01/12	Kalob Griffin Band Release Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Kalob Griffin Band Release Party Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 The Kalob Griffin Band, better known to its devoted fans as the KGB, is a Philadelphia-based group of Americana rockers who strive to provide listeners on and off stage with an energetic, personalized experience. Kalob Griffin (vocals/guitar), Rob Dwyer (guitar/mandolin/banjo), Eric Lawry (drums/vocals), John Hildenbrand (keyboards/vocals), and Nick Salcido (electric/upright bass) create a sound and live show that some would say is immediately original, familiar and contagious.
06/01/12	Nano Whitman World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Nano Whitman Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 This Philadelphia native relocated to Austin, TX, in 2004 where he first gained attention as a solo artist. Currently, he has fully immersed himself in the heart of Austin's thriving music scene through collaborations with many of the local talented musicians (including former Spoon bassist Joshua Zarbo and renowned jazz singer Kat Edmonson). Now playing with his newly formed band, Nano's live performances have been garnering a loyal following and have been highlighted by numerous e-zines...
06/05/12	Rhett Miller World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Rhett Miller Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 5, 2012 Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock and roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in 2011), he has released four solo albums; 1989’s Mythologies, 2002’s The Instigator, 2006’s The Believer, 2009’s Rhett Miller, and 2011’s...
06/05/12	XPN Welcomes Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 5, 2012 Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in 2011), he has released four solo albums; 1989’s Mythologies, 2002’s The Instigator, 2006’s The Believer, 2009’s Rhett Miller, and 2011’s live covers album, The...
06/06/12	Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 6, 2012 Alan Doyle is the guitarist and vocalist for the Canadian Celtic rock band Great Big Sea, as well as an independent musician, actor and producer. Join him for this special full band performance! Anyone who has seen a Great Big Sea show has already been convinced of Alan Doyle’s presence and passion on stage. The dedication to "serving the song" will be equally evident in presenting Boy On Bridge on stage through May and June. Ably backed by a crack...
06/07/12	Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Los Straitjackets / Eilen Jewell Presented by 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...
06/11/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 11, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
06/14/12	2012 Celebration of Scholars World Cafe Live - Philadelphia 2012 Celebration of Scholars Presented by Philadelphia Education Fund at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 14, 2012 Each year, the Philadelphia Scholars program gives out $1 million in college scholarships to deserving Philly public high school grads. On June 14th, 2012, graduating Scholars will gather at World Cafe Live for a vibrant evening of inspiration and interactive dialogue. At the Celebration of Scholars, you can meet Scholars one-on-one, hear them tell their stories, and interactively take part in the conversation about their challenges in getting to and through college.
06/15/12	XPN Welcomes Michael Kiwanuka World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Michael Kiwanuka Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback...
06/15/12	Michael Kiwanuka World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Michael Kiwanuka Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London, to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback discussions...
06/16/12	Toy Soldiers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia Toy Soldiers Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 16, 2012 Toy Soldiers is a rowdy, hard-working bunch who spent most of 2011 playing 120+ shows across the east coast and southern U.S. tearing through everything from tiny dive bars to festival stages to big theaters with a brand of soulful rock and roll music that takes its roots, puts it in a blender and pours out that good old feeling made for today. From it's beginnings as a duo started by Ron Gallo in Philadelphia in 2007, to it's era of fluctuating cast of players and it's eventual growth into...
06/22/12	XPN Welcomes Greg Laswell World Cafe Live - Philadelphia XPN Welcomes Greg Laswell Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 22, 2012 Greg Laswell returns with LANDLINE, a stunning and sonically dense collection of new songs. The album also features collaborations with a number of Greg’s female indie-pop contemporaries including Sia, Ingrid Michaelson, Elizabeth Ziman (of Elizabeth and the Catapult), and Sara Bareilles (on the album’s lead single, “Come Back Down”). More info coming soon.
06/30/12	A Night Of Soul & Funk At World Cafe Live World Cafe Live - Philadelphia A Night Of Soul & Funk At World Cafe Live Presented by Philly Gumbo at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 30, 2012 A night of soul and funk with Philly Gumbo, Philadelphia's #1 groove band, with its unique mix of New Orleans R&B, soul, funk, blues and reggae.
07/09/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Wild Things World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Wild Things Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia July 9, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
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.
08/13/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 13, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
09/10/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled World Cafe Live - Philadelphia First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia September 10, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

Past
Events

Past Events

05/29/12- 04/29/12	Justin Jones - Residency World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/26/12	Jess Klein CD Release Show with Kenny White World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/26/12	Ruder Than You with The Pinstripes, The Pressure, The Snails, and King Tony of The Drastics. World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/25/12	The Shock Trials, Flint, Justin DePaola Band, Kevin Brusha World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/25/12	Jaguar Wright World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/25/12	XPN Free At Noon: The Polyphonic Spree World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/24/12	XPN Welcomes Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/24/12	WXPN Welcomes Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/24/12	Madison Violet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/22/12- 04/22/12	Justin Jones - Residency World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/22/12	Philly Beer Scene Awards World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/21/12	Brad Presented by Live Nation World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/20/12	Kids Rock For Kids: Benefit Concert Series! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/20/12	Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/19/12	Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer Tasting World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/16/12	Charlie Hunter World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/15/12	WXPN Welcomes The Wandering with Luther Dickinson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/15/12	XPN Welcomes The Wandering with Luther Dickinson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/14/12	William Beckett (Formerly of The Academy Is…) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/14/12	James Morrison: The Awakening Tour World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/13/12	SilverSound's Mother's Day Shakedown World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/11/12- 05/12/12	The Heat Run Record Release Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/11/12	ALO World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/09/12	Lee MacDougall World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/08/12	UK Night after Night 2012 - Featuring Eddie Jobson, John Wetton and Terry Bozzio World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/07/12	Allen Stone World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/06/12	XPN Welcomes Eric Hutchinson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/05/12	Mike Pinto World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/04/12	Tyrone Wells with Special Guest Joe Brooks World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/03/12	Brendan Benson World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/02/12	David Ford World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
05/01/12	Nu Directions Chamber Brass - A ClassicAlive! Event World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/29/12	Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, Lunch and Dance Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/29/12	Sharon Katz & The Peace Train World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/29/12	Susan Werner & David Wilcox World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/29/12- 04/12/12	Plum Dragoness & the Elements CD release Party! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/28/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/28/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Okee Dokee Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/27/12	Martin Sexton World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/27/12	XPN Music Film Festival 2012: "Girl Walk // All Day" World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/27/12	Stonethrown with Ashley Leone and Dry Reef World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/26/12	Girlyman World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/26/12	Sophie Barker World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/25/12	Bowling For Soup World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/25/12	Bowling for Soup World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/24/12	Philadelphia Science Festival: Extraction - Food and Flavor World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/24/12	The Right Now World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/23/12	Sam Sparro World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/22/12	Rock For Arise! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/22/12	Rock for Arise World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/22/12	Green River Ordinance World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/22/12	Ron Pope with Jesse Ruben, Josiah Leming and Amy Lennard World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/21/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Erin Lee and The Up Past Bedtime Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/21/12	Hotel Lights World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/20/12	PhillyBloco Spring Dance Party World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/19/12	Justin Hines - Philadelphia Debut World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/19/12	Inglis Proudly Presents Justin Hines World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/18/12	Lambchop World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/17/12	Amy Ray World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/15/12	D & M CD Release Show World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/14/12	Peanut Butter and Jams welcomes Rocknoceros World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/13/12- 04/14/12	Railroad Earth World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/13/12- 04/14/12	An Evening With Railroad Earth World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/13/12	An Evening With Railroad Earth World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/10/12	Ensemble39 & the Friends Select Ensemble - A ClassicAlive! Event World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/10/12	LiveConnections Presents ensemble39 & the Friends Select Ensemble - A ClassicAlive! event World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/09/12	First Person Arts StorySlam: Identity Crisis World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/09/12	Alabama Shakes - LIVE BROADCAST ON WXPN World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/07/12	Femme Fatale Philly World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/07/12	World Cafe Live Egg Hunt World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/06/12	XPN Welcomes Joan Osborne World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/06/12	WXPN Welcomes Joan Osborne (Full Band Show) World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/05/12	The HYPE! Presents Pop Rocks! World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/05/12- 04/29/12	Jazz Month: Monday Jazz Jam World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/04/12	The Babe Auction World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/04/12	The Harvest: Spoken Soul 215 Open Mic World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/03/12	The Dirty Guv’nahs World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
04/01/12	Van Hunt World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/31/12	Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes The Rockdoves World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/31/12	Mason Jennings World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/31/12	Band of Heathens World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/30/12	XPN Welcomes The English Beat World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/30/12	Countdown to Ecstasy World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/29/12	Illinois with Peasant, Former Belle and Jacob Wolf World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/28/12	Kuf Knotz Presents The BoomBox Collective World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/27/12	Communion: Austin To Boston World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/26/12	*JDaVeY** World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/25/12	Peanut Butter and Jams with Ralph's World World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/25/12	Andrew Lipke & the Carpe Diem String Quartet World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/25/12	X-Build a Band World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/24/12	Rockdale Music School Showcase World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/24/12	Thomas Dolby World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/24/12	David Choi World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/24/12	Rockdale Music School Showcase World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/23/12	Soulidified: MJB Edition – A Tribute to Mary J Blige World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/23/12	Dave Barnes World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/22/12	Sweetback Sisters World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/22/12	XPN Welcomes The Wood Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/22/12	The Wood Brothers World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
03/21/12	*Btch CD Release** World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

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