Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
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XPN Welcomes Todd Snider
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World Cafe Live |
03/07/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Jon Anderson
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TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts |
03/07/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes The Magnetic Fields
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Union Transfer |
03/07/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes Spanish Prisoners
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Kung Fu Necktie |
03/07/12 |
Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia |
Phil Keaggy Band
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 8, 2012 Returning for the first time with his band for a plugged in performance, Phil Keaggy’s career spans more than 30 years including over 50 solo albums and eight releases with Glass Harp. Phil has won several Dove Awards (while dominating the Instrumental Record category) and thrice voted one of the top finger style guitarists by Guitar Player Magazine readers including Gold Level Award Winner for Best Spiritual/Worship Guitarist.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/08/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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!
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World Cafe Live |
03/08/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Fanfarlo
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Union Transfer |
03/08/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
Southside Johnny
Presented by Grand Opera House at Grand Opera House March 9, 2012 In the thirty-plus years they’ve been making music, Johnny and The Asbury Jukes have not just survived, they’ve flourished: over thirty albums, several EPs and a box set, thousands of live performances around the globe, a legion of dedicated and enthusiastic fans, dozens of classic songs, and a record, Hearts of Stone, that Rolling Stone called one of the Top 100 Albums of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Tinged with exuberant rhythm and blues and loaded with the...
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Grand Opera House |
03/09/12 |
Grand Opera House, Wilmington |
Roomful Of Blues
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 9, 2012 Roomful Of Blues returns for a non-stop, hip-shaking party performing music from their new CD “Hook, Line and Sinker” featuring songs from the likes of Little Richard, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and Floyd Dixon among others. Inspired by the spirit of groundbreaking music of post-World War II, Roomful breathes new life into vintage classics, infusing them with boundless energy and fiery, swinging solos and vocals. “Excellent, marvelous wall-to-wall...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/09/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Matthew Shipp Trio
Presented by Ars Nova Workshop at Philadelphia Art Alliance March 9, 2012 Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the Philadelphia debut of the Matthew Shipp Trio. Following 2011's spectacular The Art Of The Improviser LP, tonight Shipp's Trio celebrates the upcoming release of Elastic Aspects on Thirsty Ear Recordings.
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Ars Nova Workshop |
03/09/12 |
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia |
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Electric Factory |
03/09/12 |
Electric Factory, 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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/09/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes Craig Finn
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MilkBoy Philly |
03/09/12 |
MilkBoy Philly, Philadelphia |
Ellis Paul
Presented by Uptown Concerts at The Cellar Stage March 9, 2012 Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in American songwriting. He was a principle leader in the wave of singer/songwriters that emerged from the Boston folk scene, creating a movement that revitalized the national acoustic circuit with an urban, literate, folk pop style that helped renew interest in the genre in the 1990's. His charismatic, personally authentic performance style has influenced a generation of artists away from the artifice of pop, and closer towards the realness of folk....
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Uptown Concerts |
03/09/12 |
The Cellar Stage, Baltimore |
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Sterling Koch
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Ten Thousand Villages |
03/09/12 |
Ten Thousand Villages - Ephrata, Ephrata |
The Black Keys with special guests Arctic Monkeys
Presented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center March 10, 2012 The Black Keys will embark on the first leg of their U.S. tour this March, with shows in arenas such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, Boston’s TD Garden, and Chicago’s United Center. The tour also makes a stop in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, March 10th. Special guests Arctic Monkeys will be support.there as well!
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Wells Fargo Center |
03/10/12 |
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes Hezekiah Jones and Mostly Maybe with Joe D'Amico
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
03/10/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
The Lemonheads with Evan Dando
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery March 11, 2012 The Lemonheads return with Evan Dando still at the helm. The "It's A Shame About Ray" tour includes other Lemonhead favorites "My Drug Buddy," the covers of "Mrs. Robinson" and "Luka," plus many more Lemonheads and new material as well. The Kings of College FM Radio of the late '80s and '90s return. Don't miss this event.
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New Hope Winery |
03/11/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |
Allan Holdsworth Band feat. Jimmy Haslip & Virgil Donati w/ Marbin
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 11, 2012 Revered by peers including Pat Metheny and John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth is one of today’s most prominent guitarists and is an innovator within the worlds of rock and jazz. He was in the legendary Soft Machine and co-founded the prog-rock supergroup UK. Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth in the top 10 of their 100 greatest guitarists of all time and he’s an inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame as a five-time winner in their readers' poll. Grammy winning producer...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/11/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers
Presented by Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center at Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center March 11, 2012 Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, or SK6ERS (as their loyal fans fondly refer to them) bring the rich legacy of American rock and roll into the present tense. Their music is thrilling, muscular, immediate, and life-embracing; steeped in tradition but addressing the present moment boldly and eloquently. Hailing from Western Massachusetts, Kellogg and bandmates - Kit “Goose” Karlson (keys, bass, vocals), Brian “Boots” Factor (drums, vocals) and Sam...
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Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center |
03/11/12 |
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, York |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/11/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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The Saw Doctors
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TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts |
03/13/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
Celtic Crossroads
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 13, 2012 One of Ireland's best critically acclaimed and exhilarating stage shows, Celtic Crossroads is an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. It abounds with fusions of traditional roots through other genres of its musical family including bluegrass, gypsy and jazz while pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. The cast of all-Ireland champion performers incorporates world-class musicians playing an array of both traditional and non-traditional instruments...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/13/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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...
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World Cafe Live |
03/13/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Gomez
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Live Nation |
03/14/12 |
TLA - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia |
Bill Monaghan & Celtic Pride
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 March 15, 2012 It’s a pre-Saint Patrick’s Day Party with the rustic, energetic and light-hearted Celtic Pride! They’ll perform traditional and modern Irish tunes in the flavor of the Clancy Brothers, Irish Rovers and U2. Fronted by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/composer Bill Monaghan, this high spirited band is also capable of poignant, touching ballads.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
03/15/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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.
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World Cafe Live |
03/14/12 -
03/15/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Carbon Leaf
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live at the Queen March 15, 2012 Jumpstart your St. Patty’s Day weekend with Carbon Leaf’s unique mix of southern, Celtic and bluegrass-tinged tunes. As the band completes their 20th year of award-winning recording and touring, Carbon Leaf enters 2012 with more creative designs to independently produce a steady stream of new music. The Richmond, Virginia-based group began as an independent band in 1992 before signing on with Vanguard Records for a three album stint in 2004. Along the way, Carbon Leaf...
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World Cafe Live |
03/15/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Garnet Rogers
Presented by Baldwin's Station at Baldwin's Station March 15, 2012 “The greatest interpreter and vocalist performing in the contemporary folk scene.” ~ Sing Out. Born in Hamilton, Ontario to parents of Nova Scotian descent, Garnet Rogers spent many hours in front of the old floor model radio listening to Grand Ol' Opry broadcasts and harmonizing with his brother, the late folk legend Stan Rogers. Two years later, Garnet was playing the definitive 8-year-old's version of "Desolation Row" on his ukulele. He soon abandoned that...
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Baldwin's Station |
03/15/12 |
Baldwin's Station, Skyesville |
XPN Welcomes C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
Presented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery March 16, 2012 CJ CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND serving up the best in Zydeco Music. From Louisiana & Mississippi, these guys really know how to make you move your body and tap your toes! It's going to be a "red hot" night with CJ CHENIER & THE RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND here at The New Hope Winery !
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New Hope Winery |
03/16/12 |
New Hope Winery, New Hope |