Concerts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1109&ft=1&f=1109 Performances from today's top artists, filmed at venues and festivals across the country. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Concerts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1109&ft=1&f=1109 First Listen Live: Queens Of The Stone Age, '...Like Clockwork' Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. QOTSA performed <em>...Like Clockwork</em> in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185557912/first-listen-live-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185557912/first-listen-live-queens-of-the-stone-age-like-clockwork?ft=1&f=1109 Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. QOTSA performed ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

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]]> Overmountain Men On Mountain Stage The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186447694/overmountain-men-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186447694/overmountain-men-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

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]]> Chris Potter Quartet On JazzSet At the Village Vanguard, one flight down from the hubbub of New York City, in a tight space packed with people, we're about to embark on a musical odyssey by sea. Our captain is saxophonist Chris Potter, who's launching his <em>Odyssey</em>-inspired album <em>The Sirens.</em> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186273822/chris-potter-quartet-on-jazzset?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186273822/chris-potter-quartet-on-jazzset?ft=1&f=1109 At the Village Vanguard, one flight down from the hubbub of New York City, in a tight space packed with people, we're about to embark on a musical odyssey by sea. Our captain is saxophonist Chris Potter, who's launching his Odyssey-inspired album The Sirens.

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]]> Paleface On Mountain Stage The underground singer-songwriter has influenced many contemporary indie-folk and rock acts. Hear four songs from Paleface, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186251408/paleface-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186251408/paleface-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The underground singer-songwriter has influenced many contemporary indie-folk and rock acts. Hear four songs from Paleface, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

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]]> James Blake, Live In Concert Watch the singer perform 90 minutes of breathtakingly emotional music, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Unpredictable and often mysterious, Blake's songs are intense and riveting, hopeful and thoughtful. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185510193/james-blake-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185510193/james-blake-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1109 Watch the singer perform 90 minutes of breathtakingly emotional music, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Unpredictable and often mysterious, Blake's songs are intense and riveting, hopeful and thoughtful.

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]]> The Sea, The Sea On Mountain Stage The acoustic folk duo performs sweet and authentic songs from its debut album, <em>Love We Are We Love</em>, recorded live in West Virginia. The Sea, The Sea is set to release its debut album, recorded with producer and go-to bassist Todd Sickafoose. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186010153/the-sea-the-sea-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186010153/the-sea-the-sea-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The acoustic folk duo performs sweet and authentic songs from its debut album, Love We Are We Love, recorded live in West Virginia. The Sea, The Sea is set to release its debut album, recorded with producer and go-to bassist Todd Sickafoose.

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]]> An Evening With Nico Muhly, 'Two Boys' And Other Works Watch an intimate concert inspired by Muhly's exciting, intrigue-filled opera <em>Two Boys</em>, commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. Muhly is joined by close friends including singers Sam Amidon, Paul Appleby and Jennifer Zetlan, violist Nadia Sirota and violinists Angela and Jennifer Chun. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182267405/live-from-lpr-an-evening-with-nico-muhly-and-friends?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182267405/live-from-lpr-an-evening-with-nico-muhly-and-friends?ft=1&f=1109 Watch an intimate concert inspired by Muhly's exciting, intrigue-filled opera Two Boys, commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. Muhly is joined by close friends including singers Sam Amidon, Paul Appleby and Jennifer Zetlan, violist Nadia Sirota and violinists Angela and Jennifer Chun.

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]]> Paula Cole On Mountain Stage The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185792897/paula-cole-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185792897/paula-cole-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The bestselling singer-songwriter gives a stripped-down and intimate performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Here, Cole plays a few new songs, as well as two of her biggest hits: "I Don't Want to Wait" and "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"

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]]> Loudon Wainwright III On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter gives a unique and unexpectedly personal performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185523584/loudon-wainwright-iii-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185523584/loudon-wainwright-iii-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The singer-songwriter gives a unique and unexpectedly personal performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

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]]> Steve Forbert On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter performs intense, poetic Americana songs with a rock-tinged twist. Hear five songs from Steve Forbert, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184760984/steve-forbert-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184760984/steve-forbert-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The singer-songwriter performs intense, poetic Americana songs with a rock-tinged twist. Hear five songs from Steve Forbert, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Mieka Pauley On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter performs raw, emotional songs with a smooth and soulful sound. Hear four songs from Mieka Pauley, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184471330/mieka-pauley-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184471330/mieka-pauley-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The singer-songwriter performs raw, emotional songs with a smooth and soulful sound. Hear four songs from Mieka Pauley, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Edmar Castañeda And Friends On JazzSet Hear passionate improvisation across borders on Colombian harp, Argentinian bandoneón, Venezuelan cuatro and vibes from the U.S. In a set with Castañeda, his trio and special guests perform at the Americas Society in New York. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184518578/edmar-casta-eda-and-friends-on-jazzset?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184518578/edmar-casta-eda-and-friends-on-jazzset?ft=1&f=1109 Hear passionate improvisation across borders on Colombian harp, Argentinian bandoneón, Venezuelan cuatro and vibes from the U.S. In a set with Castañeda, his trio and special guests perform at the Americas Society in New York.

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]]> Vampire Weekend, Live In Concert Watch the New York band perform a 12-song set, featuring material from its new album, <em>Modern Vampires of the City</em>. For this performance, recorded for KCRW, Vampire Weekend took a night off from a West Coast tour to play for a small audience of eager fans at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184040955/vampire-weekend-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184040955/vampire-weekend-live-in-concert?ft=1&f=1109 Watch the New York band perform a 12-song set, featuring material from its new album, Modern Vampires of the City. For this performance, recorded for KCRW, Vampire Weekend took a night off from a West Coast tour to play for a small audience of eager fans at Apogee's Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica.

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]]> Milo Greene On Mountain Stage The cinematic pop band offsets its atmospheric melodies with a driving, energetic edge. Hear five songs from Milo Greene, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184182851/milo-greene-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184182851/milo-greene-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=1109 The cinematic pop band offsets its atmospheric melodies with a driving, energetic edge. Hear five songs from Milo Greene, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Miguel Zenón Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard Ever since he started becoming one of the best alto saxophone players in the world, Zenón has drawn from his upbringing in Puerto Rico. But, like many Puerto Ricans, Zenón lives in New York — where his quartet of 10 years has finally been invited to play the Vanguard. It presents new music in concert. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180436658/miguel-zen-n-quartet-live-at-the-village-vanguard?ft=1&f=1109 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180436658/miguel-zen-n-quartet-live-at-the-village-vanguard?ft=1&f=1109 Ever since he started becoming one of the best alto saxophone players in the world, Zenón has drawn from his upbringing in Puerto Rico. But, like many Puerto Ricans, Zenón lives in New York — where his quartet of 10 years has finally been invited to play the Vanguard. It presents new music in concert.

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