Events
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The Amazing Kreskin
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 26, 2012 With a showman’s flair, a comedian’s wit and the capacities of a bona fide mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin for six decades dramatizes the unique facets of the human mind—his own mind. His very name is an integral part of pop culture throughout the world. Kreskin has had his own television series, board game, over sixteen books, his own theme song arranged by the renowned Skitch Henderson plus hundreds of appearances on almost every talk/variety show. Kreskin has received...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/26/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes the 2012 Tri-State Indie Music Awards
Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 26, 2012 Tri State Indie celebrates the best of the best with an award ceremony like no other. This red carpet affair will host an evening of stellar live performances from local and regional bands while attendees, bands and industry professionals mix and mingle to witness their favorite indie bands receive honors on stage.
Categories and Nominees for The TSI Music Awards will be chosen and posted on November 1st, 2011. Voting for all 14 award categories will be open to the public on...
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WXPN |
02/26/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Basically Bach
Presented by Riverside Symphonia February 26, 2012 On February 26 the Riverside Symphonia in Lambertville will present celebrated violinist Lara St. John and internationally acclaimed harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet in Basically Bach. These two extraordinary musicians are on tour to promote their new album, Bach Sonatas. The program on February 26th includes works of Bach as well as pieces by Saint-Saens, Schubert, Faure, and Sebastian Currier.
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Riverside Symphonia |
02/26/12 |
Riverside Symphonia, Lambertville |
Playing For Change
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 28, 2012 Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music, uniting us as one human race. Inspired by the passion and energy of street musician Roger Ridley’s rendition of “Stand by Me,” Grammy award-winning producer Mark Johnson set out across the globe on an incredible journey recording and filming street musicians of different faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities, then blending their contributions into one unified...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/28/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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XPN Welcomes Carolina Chocolate Drops
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Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center |
02/28/12 |
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, York |
Pete Donnelly Residency Featuring Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) and The Thirteen
Presented by Pete Donnelly at MilkBoy Philly February 29, 2012 Pete Donnelly Residency featuring Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) and The Thirteen.
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Pete Donnelly |
02/29/12 |
MilkBoy Philly, Philadelphia |
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen February 29, 2012 The Carolina Chocolate Drops are Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Hubby Jenkins. The band formed after founding members Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, and Justin Robinson met at the Black Banjo Gathering in Boone, North Carolina, in 2005. All three trained in the Piedmont banjo and fiddle musical tradition under the tutelage of Joe Thompson, who, at age 90, is believed to be the last living performer from the Piedmont string band heyday. The members of Carolina Chocolate Drops all come from...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
02/29/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Y&T
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 1, 2012 Best known for their signature anthem “Summertime Girls,” Y&T set the standard for hard rock bands including many that opened for them such as Metallica and Mötley Crüe. The powerhouse quartet is still fronted by lead vocalist, lead guitarist and founder Dave Meniketti and their high-energy show still captivates legions of fans. Originally formed as Yesterday and Today, they’ve sold millions albums with songs played on rock radio, MTV, VH1 and featured in...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/01/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Buckwheat Zydeco
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery March 1, 2012 The best known band & artist name in the world of Zydeco music get's his tu-tu and ya-ya's down at the New Hope Winery. Et toi? New Orleans, Louisiana invades Bucks County ! Bring your dancin' shoes!
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New Hope Winery |
03/01/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/01/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Kenny Vance & The Planotones
Presented by ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest at Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks March 1, 2012 A member of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Kenny Vance was a founding member of Jay and The Americans, the 1960s pop group that produced hits such as “Cara Mia” and “Come a Little Bit Closer.” Vance went on to compose, supervise and produce a long list of scores and soundtracks for feature films and television. He gave musical life to American Hot Wax, the definitive big screen story of pioneering rock ‘n’ roll DJ Alan Freed. The Planotones were...
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ArtsQuest/Bethlehem Musikfest |
03/01/12 |
Musikfest Cafe at Steel Stacks, Bethelehem |
XPN Welcomes Anais Mitchell CD Release Party
Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel March 1, 2012 In case you haven’t met her, Anaïs Mitchell is not a man. She’s a woman, quick to laugh and to cry, a fan of Jane Austen and miniskirts. She came of age reading the diaries of Anaïs Nin and blasting early Ani Difranco records. So it may catch a few listeners off-guard when Mitchell cries out, in the opening sequence of her latest album, “I’m a young man!” And it may come as a surprise when, over the course of eleven songs, she seems to be channeling...
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Tin Angel |
03/01/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
RAW Philly Artists Showcase Featuring Dante Bucci
Presented by RAW:natural born artists at G Lounge March 1, 2012 RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.
RAW events are multifaceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been...
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RAW:natural born artists |
03/01/12 |
G Lounge, Philadelphia |
Tom Paxton
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 2, 2012 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Recipient Tom Paxton is best known for his countless standards, such as "Ramblin' Boy," “Where I'm Bound,” "Whose Garden Was This" and “The Last Thing On My Mind." He’s become a voice for addressing issues of social injustice and inhumanity while laying bare the absurdities of modern culture. An integral part of the folk music community since the early 60's Greenwich Village scene, Tom Paxton's place in folk music...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/02/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/02/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, 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
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World Cafe Live |
03/02/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes The Milk Carton Kids
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Tin Angel |
03/02/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
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Voxology
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Ten Thousand Villages |
03/02/12 |
Ten Thousand Villages - Ephrata, Ephrata |
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts March 2, 2012 Germany’s “impeccably tuxedoed,” “wry, unsmiling, and nonchalantly charismatic” star (New York Times) has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Marilyn Manson’s wedding, musically falling between vintage and vamp, cabaret and camp, Irving Berlin and Berlin-Mitte. The 2012 U.S. Tour kicks off in Irvine, Calif. on February 22 and concludes in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11.
One Cannot Kiss Alone is comprised of twelve tales of...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
03/02/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Hoots and Hellmouth
Presented by Arden Concert Gild at Arden Club - Gild Hall March 3, 2012 Hoots & Hellmouth are a busy bunch. Road warriors to the bitter end, they've somehow found time to enter the studio twice in the last year to produce two records showcasing their forward-thinking roots/soul music. Their latest offering, the full-length Salt (street date 10/4/11), was recorded in their hometown of Philadelphia at Miner Street Studios with friend/engineer Jon Low (Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten, Twin Sister). The result speaks volumes to the evolution of a band committed to...
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Arden Concert Gild |
03/03/12 |
Arden Club - Gild Hall, Arden |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/03/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Honey Island Swamp Band
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 4, 2012 Described as “Americana on the Bayou,” Honey Island Swamp Band draws from a variety of roots influences including Lowell George and Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Jerry Garcia, Gram Parsons and New Orleans’ own “Night Tripper,” the legendary Dr. John. HISB’s mixes country-inflected rock and New Orleans funky blues making their music so familiar and unique at the same time.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/04/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/04/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Jon Anderson
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen March 5, 2012 Live Nation & World Cafe Live present An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson (The Voice of Yes). Jon Anderson has one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock. As the lead vocalist and creative force behind the band Yes, Jon Anderson was central to that band's phenomenal success.Jon Anderson has one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock. As the lead vocalist and creative force behind the band Yes, Jon Anderson was central to that band's phenomenal success.
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
03/05/12 |
, Wilmington |
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.
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World Cafe Live |
03/05/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Van Halen
Presented by Live Nation at Wells Fargo Center March 5, 2012 Van Halen brings its 2012 American Tour to the Wells Fargo Center on March 5
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Live Nation |
03/05/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
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The Spits, TV Ghost, and Jukebox Zeros
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Kung Fu Necktie |
03/05/12 |
Kung Fu Necktie, 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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/06/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Jennifer O'Connor
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North Star Bar |
03/06/12 |
North Star Bar, Philadelphia |
Altan
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 7, 2012 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Ireland's foremost Celtic super-group! Altan has moved audiences worldwide with heartwarming and dynamic live performances while their exquisitely produced award winning albums - ranging from sensitive traditional Irish songs to hard hitting reels and jigs - have gone gold and platinum in their native Ireland. Performing over 25 years and going strong, Altan has also recorded or performed with many other internationally recognized artists including The...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/07/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |