NPR Series: 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. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:00 -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 Bob Schneider, Grant-Lee Phillips In Concert Two venerable singer-songwriters — both lifers, both solo after stints in successful bands — are set to showcase new material at this daytime concert: Bob Schneider, who's released more than a dozen roots-rock albums in a variety of settings, and Grant-Lee Phillips, best known as leader of the widely adored band Grant Lee Buffalo. Hear both perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120588192&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120588192&ft=1&f=5194329 Two venerable singer-songwriters — both lifers, both solo after stints in successful bands — are set to showcase new material at this daytime concert: Bob Schneider, who's released more than a dozen roots-rock albums in a variety of settings, and Grant-Lee Phillips, best known as leader of the widely adored band Grant Lee Buffalo. Hear both perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> James Maddock In Concert Back in 2000, James Maddock &mdash; then the lead singer of the band Wood &mdash; looked like he was on the verge of worldwide fame. The group's debut album, <em>Songs From Stamford Hill</em>, was showcased on popular TV dramas such as <em>Dawson's Creek</em>. Now, at the end of the decade, Maddock is back as a solo artist. Hear the singer-songwriter perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120352427&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120352427&ft=1&f=5194329 Back in 2000, James Maddock — then the lead singer of the band Wood — looked like he was on the verge of worldwide fame. The group's debut album, Songs From Stamford Hill, was showcased on popular TV dramas such as Dawson's Creek. Now, at the end of the decade, Maddock is back as a solo artist. Hear the singer-songwriter perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Train, Recorded Live In Concert Since forming in San Francisco in 1994, Train has had an undeniable impact on contemporary music, selling millions and touring with acts such as Barenaked Ladies and Counting Crows. Along the way, the group has released five studio albums and won a Grammy for its ubiquitous pop hit "Drops of Jupiter." Hear Train perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098620&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098620&ft=1&f=5194329 Since forming in San Francisco in 1994, Train has had an undeniable impact on contemporary music, selling millions and touring with acts such as Barenaked Ladies and Counting Crows. Along the way, the group has released five studio albums and won a Grammy for its ubiquitous pop hit "Drops of Jupiter." Hear Train perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Mike Doughty In Concert After leading the frenetically inventive band Soul Coughing throughout the '90s, Doughty embarked on a solo career. Though doing so meant making a huge shift from eclectic big-band alt-rock to sparse acoustic sets, he found remarkable success during a long cross-country tour. Hear Doughty perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114254673&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114254673&ft=1&f=5194329 After leading the frenetically inventive band Soul Coughing throughout the '90s, Doughty embarked on a solo career. Though doing so meant making a huge shift from eclectic big-band alt-rock to sparse acoustic sets, he found remarkable success during a long cross-country tour. Hear Doughty perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> Andrew Bird, Recorded Live In Concert Wielding many instruments and a remarkable whistling ability, Bird has developed an offbeat marriage of classical and pop music over the course of his decade-long career. The musical polymath has never been one to limit his sound, incorporating traditional folk, swing, zydeco, rock, electronica and indie-pop into his work. Hear Bird perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114059620&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114059620&ft=1&f=5194329 Wielding many instruments and a remarkable whistling ability, Bird has developed an offbeat marriage of classical and pop music over the course of his decade-long career. The musical polymath has never been one to limit his sound, incorporating traditional folk, swing, zydeco, rock, electronica and indie-pop into his work. Hear Bird perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Lucero, Recorded Live In Concert Though it often gets pegged as an alt-country band of one stripe or another, Lucero prides itself on fusing together a broad enough assortment of influences to sound like nothing else. Naturally, though, influences like Bruce Springsteen inevitably shine through. Hear Lucero perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113838323&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113838323&ft=1&f=5194329 Though it often gets pegged as an alt-country band of one stripe or another, Lucero prides itself on fusing together a broad enough assortment of influences to sound like nothing else. Naturally, though, influences like Bruce Springsteen inevitably shine through. Hear Lucero perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Los Lonely Boys, Gordon Gano In Concert With their passionate and eclectic mix of rock, country and Tex-Mex music, Los Lonely Boys' members seem equally influenced by the classic pop of The Beatles and the Latin guitar-rock of Santana. Hear Los Lonely Boys perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, along with a performance by Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113628055&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113628055&ft=1&f=5194329 With their passionate and eclectic mix of rock, country and Tex-Mex music, Los Lonely Boys' members seem equally influenced by the classic pop of The Beatles and the Latin guitar-rock of Santana. Hear Los Lonely Boys perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, along with a performance by Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes.

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]]> Will Hoge And Langhorne Slim In Concert A performer who's always managed to dodge easy trends, Will Hoge plays sharp, smart, passionate rock 'n' roll that seems to exist out of time. The Nashville singer-songwriter invests his songs, as heard on his new album <em>The Man Who Killed Love</em>, with a working-class feel and universal appeal. Hear Hoge perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, along with another down-to-earth rocker, Langhorne Slim. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113414021&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113414021&ft=1&f=5194329 A performer who's always managed to dodge easy trends, Will Hoge plays sharp, smart, passionate rock 'n' roll that seems to exist out of time. The Nashville singer-songwriter invests his songs, as heard on his new album The Man Who Killed Love, with a working-class feel and universal appeal. Hear Hoge perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, along with another down-to-earth rocker, Langhorne Slim.

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]]> Erin McKeown, Recorded Live In Concert McKeown's vibrant mix of pop, swing, rock, folk and electronic music makes it difficult, if not foolish, to pigeonhole her within a single musical genre. In a recording career that began while she was still in college, the young singer has already released seven full-length studio albums, a pair of EPs and a studio disc. Hear McKeown perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113168441&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113168441&ft=1&f=5194329 McKeown's vibrant mix of pop, swing, rock, folk and electronic music makes it difficult, if not foolish, to pigeonhole her within a single musical genre. In a recording career that began while she was still in college, the young singer has already released seven full-length studio albums, a pair of EPs and a studio disc. Hear McKeown perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> John Forte, Recorded Live In Concert Classically trained hip-hop and pop veteran John Forte blends sleek rhythms and catchy hooks, in the process turning some difficult life experiences into introspective, ultimately uplifting music. Hear Forte perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112919663&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112919663&ft=1&f=5194329 Classically trained hip-hop and pop veteran John Forte blends sleek rhythms and catchy hooks, in the process turning some difficult life experiences into introspective, ultimately uplifting music. Hear Forte perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Slo-Mo With Mic Wrecka In Concert Lap-steel guitar and hip-hop beats don't often mix, but Philadelphia's Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner defies convention, bringing them together seamlessly. With songs that straddle the lines separating hip-hop, Americana, folk and pop, his songs are rooted in catchy hooks and breezy grooves. Hear Slo-Mo and rapper Mic Wrecka perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112726137&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112726137&ft=1&f=5194329 Lap-steel guitar and hip-hop beats don't often mix, but Philadelphia's Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner defies convention, bringing them together seamlessly. With songs that straddle the lines separating hip-hop, Americana, folk and pop, his songs are rooted in catchy hooks and breezy grooves. Hear Slo-Mo and rapper Mic Wrecka perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> Sondre Lerche In Concert Born in Norway and based in Brooklyn, singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche grew up idolizing The Beach Boys and a-ha, and ultimately found a way to infuse his sound with the sweet and adventurous pop of each. Hear him perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112516565&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112516565&ft=1&f=5194329 Born in Norway and based in Brooklyn, singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche grew up idolizing The Beach Boys and a-ha, and ultimately found a way to infuse his sound with the sweet and adventurous pop of each. Hear him perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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]]> Kevin Devine, Recorded Live In Concert Though he once led the emo-rock band Miracle of 86, Kevin Devine has made far more of a name for himself as a solo artist, with albums that bring to mind the gentle grace of Elliott Smith. Hear Devine perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112177667&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112177667&ft=1&f=5194329 Though he once led the emo-rock band Miracle of 86, Kevin Devine has made far more of a name for himself as a solo artist, with albums that bring to mind the gentle grace of Elliott Smith. Hear Devine perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Hoots And Hellmouth, Recorded Live In Concert The members of Philadelphia's Hoots and Hellmouth are experts at creating what they call "new music for old souls." They've crafted a distinct brand of what they call "bleeding soul," taking their cues from mountain musicians like Doc Watson, as well as the dynamic gospel sound of the Rev. Gary Davis. Hear the band perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112080844&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112080844&ft=1&f=5194329 The members of Philadelphia's Hoots and Hellmouth are experts at creating what they call "new music for old souls." They've crafted a distinct brand of what they call "bleeding soul," taking their cues from mountain musicians like Doc Watson, as well as the dynamic gospel sound of the Rev. Gary Davis. Hear the band perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

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]]> Tori Amos And Passion Pit In Concert For roughly two decades, Tori Amos has been one of the most unpredictable and distinctive artists in popular music. Her haunting piano playing and stirring vocals have earned her an intensely devoted following, and she continues to make inventive and surprising music. Hear Amos perform five songs live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia on Aug. 15, along with five more songs by up-and-coming opening act Passion Pit. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112098898&ft=1&f=5194329 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112098898&ft=1&f=5194329 For roughly two decades, Tori Amos has been one of the most unpredictable and distinctive artists in popular music. Her haunting piano playing and stirring vocals have earned her an intensely devoted following, and she continues to make inventive and surprising music. Hear Amos perform five songs live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia on Aug. 15, along with five more songs by up-and-coming opening act Passion Pit.

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