Events
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An Evening with Brother Sun
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 8, 2012 "I just heard one of the best new songs of my life. The song is called "Trouble," and the group is called Brother Sun. Three magnificent, male voices—together. Gives me the chills—in the nicest way ever!"
– Gene Shay, WXPN
Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/08/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Cat's Pajamas Childrens' Concert at Smith
Presented by Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse June 23, 2012 Smith is proud to welcome The Cat's Pajamas for a special kids concert! The Cat's Pajamas makes very cool music, bringing a musical comedy twist to rock for kids. With dance, puppets, props and costumes and a great band backing their signature 3-part harmony, The Cat’s Pajamas is a “nationally lauded kick-in-the-pants!” With 3 award-winning CDs and a live concert DVD, the band has been featured on WXPN’s Kid’s Corner and children's radio shows...
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Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse |
06/23/12 |
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, Philadelphia |
Craig Bickhardt with Jesse Terry
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 16, 2012 An evening with Craig Bickhardt. To listen to samples, visit www.craigbickhardt.com
Craig has recently returned home to the Media area after 25 years in Nashville. His songs have been recorded by over 100 artists including B. B. King, Alison Krauss, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Diane Schuur, Tony Rice, Martina McBride, The Judds, Art Garfunkle, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea.
Craig's reintroduction to the Philadelphia area showcase club market has been truly...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/16/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Jake Snider and Mike Brun
Presented by MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore May 30, 2012 In the words of Neil Young, "To live a love, you gotta give a love." At its core, that's what this music is founded upon.
A pianist since age five, Jake Snider uses his jazz background to create thoughtful, soul-driven songs that stand apart from the familiar. After opening for the Roots as Shape Machine's lead vocalist, Jake and his New York City band and placed top 4 in the national College Battle of the Bands competition (sponsored by GrammyU), whose finalists last...
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MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore |
05/30/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
KIDFEST + The Plants in Concert
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center August 2, 2012 Join Abington for an outdoor event featuring hands-on workshops and exhibits, food, games, and live music all tailored to kids. Musical guests, The Plants, are a WXPN Kids Corner favorite and will inspire imagination and creativity with eclectic lighthearted tunes. More information is available at abingtonartcenter.org.
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Abington Art Center |
08/02/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Lili AƱel, E.B. Hawkins and Jordyn Gatti
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 2, 2012 Take the soulfulness of Bill Withers, the power and range of Anita Baker, the elegance of Sade, the rhythmic sense of Richie Havens, the songwriting of Carly Simon or Joni Mitchell and roll it all together and you might get an idea of what Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Lili Anel is all about. Whether she's performing solo or with a rhythm section, Lili Anel's songs captivate her audience. A transplanted New Yorker, Lili considers herself a Philadelphian and with good reason: Venues...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/02/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Meg Braun and Brittany Ann
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music November 17, 2012 Meg Braun is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter known for her fearless writing, her dynamic vocal style and performances that have charmed audiences from California to Texas and throughout the Northeast.
In 2011, Meg released her second CD of original songs, Broken Places. Produced by Tom Prasada-Rao in his Richardson, Texas, studio, these songs explore the facets of brokenness both in relationships and the world, and how surviving makes us each stronger.
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PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music |
11/17/12 |
PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia |
Mount Airy Night Market
Presented by Night Market Philadelphia at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia August 16, 2012 Foodies and music fans, listen up. Circle August 16 on your calendar, because that is the date Night Market will return to Mt. Airy. Only this year the music will play a bigger role. Mt. Airy USA will be hosting the event and partnering with WXPN for the festival's music offerings.
Night Market Philadelphia |
08/16/12 |
Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Mt. Airy |
WXPN's Free At Noon
Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 27, 2009 - Ongoing Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk, country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though registration is required at XPN.org. Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while XPN members can signup the Thursday before. If you can't make it, the show is broadcast live on-air and on the...
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WXPN |
04/27/09 -
Ongoing |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, 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!
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WXPN |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
XPoNential Music Festival presents Wilco, The Avett Brothers, and Dr. Dog
Presented by Susquehanna Bank Center at Susquehanna Bank Center July 21, 2012 Wilco, The Avett Brothers, and Dr. Dog play the Susquehanna Bank Center stage as part of the WXPN XPoNential Music Festival.
Onsale to General Public
Start: Sat, 03/31/12 10:00 AM EDT
Radio Presale
Start: Thu, 03/29/12 10:00 AM EDT
End: Fri, 03/30/12 10:00 PM EDT
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Susquehanna Bank Center |
07/21/12 |
Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden |