Live Fridays From XPN http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5194329&ft=1&f=5194329 Hear a live mix of roots-rock, folk, country and more in a series of midday concerts, webcast Fridays at noon ET on NPR.org. The full performances from the World Cafe Live stage in Philadelphia, Pa., are part of a series of midday concerts from NPR Music and member station WXPN. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:25:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Live Fridays From XPN http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5194329&ft=1&f=5194329 JD McPherson In Concert The Oklahoma rockabilly star performs to a sold-out World Cafe Live crowd, recorded live on Nov. 2 in Philadelphia. Hear McPherson and his crew repackage timeless sounds into boot-stomping tunes. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/164328862/jd-mcpherson-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/164328862/jd-mcpherson-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 The Oklahoma rockabilly star performs to a sold-out World Cafe Live crowd, recorded live on Nov. 2 in Philadelphia. Hear McPherson and his crew repackage timeless sounds into boot-stomping tunes.

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]]> Calexico In Concert Calexico's music bears hints of country, jazz and indie rock, combined with richly evocative lyrics that tell moving, dramatic stories of the pair's native Southwest. The Arizona band celebrates the release of its new album, <em>Algiers</em>, with a stop at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, Del. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/162803231/calexico-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/162803231/calexico-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Calexico's music bears hints of country, jazz and indie rock, combined with richly evocative lyrics that tell moving, dramatic stories of the pair's native Southwest. The Arizona band celebrates the release of its new album, Algiers, with a stop at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, Del.

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]]> The Sheepdogs In Concert After winning a <em>Rolling Stone</em> cover contest, the Canadian blues-rock band released its first major-label album, produced by The Black Keys' Patrick Carney. Here, the group performs a concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/160757368/the-sheepdogs-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/160757368/the-sheepdogs-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 After winning a Rolling Stone cover contest, the Canadian blues-rock band released its first major-label album, produced by The Black Keys' Patrick Carney. Here, the group performs a concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> The dB's In Concert The recently reunited power-pop band hits the stage at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live for a set of songs spanning its career. The group's first studio release in 25 years is titled<em> Falling Off the Sky</em>. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/160403665/the-dbs-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/160403665/the-dbs-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 The recently reunited power-pop band hits the stage at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live for a set of songs spanning its career. The group's first studio release in 25 years is titled Falling Off the Sky.

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]]> Dispatch In Concert The much-beloved, newly reunited jam band hits Philadelphia's World Cafe Live stage with a set that combines old favorites with a few cuts from its upcoming album, <em>Circles Around the Sun</em>. As expected, sing-alongs ensue. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/159993957/dispatch-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/159993957/dispatch-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 The much-beloved, newly reunited jam band hits Philadelphia's World Cafe Live stage with a set that combines old favorites with a few cuts from its upcoming album, Circles Around the Sun. As expected, sing-alongs ensue.

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]]> Selah Sue In Concert The Belgian soul singer performs her breakout hit "Raggamuffin" in this performance from the World Cafe Live stage in Philadelphia. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158999079/selah-sue-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158999079/selah-sue-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 The Belgian soul singer performs her breakout hit "Raggamuffin" in this performance from the World Cafe Live stage in Philadelphia.

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]]> Band Of Horses In Concert Hear the indie rock band's performance from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia including songs from their new album <em>Mirage Rock,</em> out September 18. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158933434/band-of-horses-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158933434/band-of-horses-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Hear the indie rock band's performance from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia including songs from their new album Mirage Rock, out September 18.

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]]> Ryan Shaw In Concert The young soul singer showcased songs from his new album, <em>Real Love</em>, live from WXPN in Philadelphia. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158488555/ryan-shaw-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158488555/ryan-shaw-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 The young soul singer showcased songs from his new album, Real Love, live from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> James McMurtry In Concert McMurtry showcases his keenly observant storytelling and stellar guitar picking in this concert for WXPN in Philadelphia. The son of novelist Larry McMurtry has built a remarkable career spanning a quarter-century. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158086317/from-world-cafe-live-james-mcmurtry-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/158086317/from-world-cafe-live-james-mcmurtry-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 McMurtry showcases his keenly observant storytelling and stellar guitar picking in this concert for WXPN in Philadelphia. The son of novelist Larry McMurtry has built a remarkable career spanning a quarter-century.

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]]> The Tallest Man On Earth In Concert Kristian Matsson is much more than just a man with a guitar. His intricate fingerpicking, thoughtful lyrics and big voice give his work great height — and help him live up to his stage name. Hear him perform songs from his latest album, <em>There's No Leaving Now</em>, live from World Cafe in Philadelphia. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/157493925/the-tallest-man-on-earth-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/157493925/the-tallest-man-on-earth-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Kristian Matsson is much more than just a man with a guitar. His intricate fingerpicking, thoughtful lyrics and big voice give his work great height — and help him live up to his stage name. Hear him perform songs from his latest album, There's No Leaving Now, live from World Cafe in Philadelphia.

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]]> Alberta Cross In Concert From gritty rock 'n' roll songs like "ATX" to the slow and sincere "Low Man," Alberta Cross proves its versatility in this performance at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. The band also showcases songs from its new album, <em>Songs of Patience</em>, due out next week. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/13/156742934/alberta-cross-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/13/156742934/alberta-cross-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 From gritty rock 'n' roll songs like "ATX" to the slow and sincere "Low Man," Alberta Cross proves its versatility in this performance at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. The band also showcases songs from its new album, Songs of Patience, due out next week.

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]]> Langhorne Slim In Concert Hear the singer-songwriter perform rootsy, bluesy folk-rock music from his new album, <em>The Way We Move</em>, recorded live from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/156490867/langhorne-slim-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/156490867/langhorne-slim-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Hear the singer-songwriter perform rootsy, bluesy folk-rock music from his new album, The Way We Move, recorded live from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> Jukebox The Ghost In Concert Crafting a fresh-faced indie-pop sound, Jukebox the Ghost is frequently compared to They Might Be Giants and Ben Folds. Hear the trio perform songs from its latest record, <em>Safe Travels</em>, at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/155999445/jukebox-the-ghost-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/155999445/jukebox-the-ghost-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Crafting a fresh-faced indie-pop sound, Jukebox the Ghost is frequently compared to They Might Be Giants and Ben Folds. Hear the trio perform songs from its latest record, Safe Travels, at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> Michael Kiwanuka In Concert Inspired by an Otis Redding outtake, Kiwanuka vowed to make music that sounded raw and authentic. On <em>Home Again</em>, he makes good on that promise, singing heartfelt soul that seems to look back in time while still charging forward. Hear his performance from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Penn. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/154939707/live-friday-michael-kiwanuka-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/event/music/154939707/live-friday-michael-kiwanuka-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 Inspired by an Otis Redding outtake, Kiwanuka vowed to make music that sounded raw and authentic. On Home Again, he makes good on that promise, singing heartfelt soul that seems to look back in time while still charging forward. Hear his performance from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, Penn.

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]]> Willie Nelson In Concert After 60 studio albums, 10 live records, 37 compilations and 27 album-length collaborations, the country legend hasn't let up in the slightest. Hear the American icon and storyteller perform a playful collection of tunes from his new album, <em>Heroes</em>. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153625949/willie-nelson-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153625949/willie-nelson-in-concert?ft=1&f=5194329 After 60 studio albums, 10 live records, 37 compilations and 27 album-length collaborations, the country legend hasn't let up in the slightest. Hear the American icon and storyteller perform a playful collection of tunes from his new album, Heroes.

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