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Josh Ritter in Concert
Drawing on Bob Dylan's penchant for evocative poetry and Bruce Springsteen's gift for wrapping complex issues in homey narratives, Ritter is becoming the standard-bearer for a new generation of Americana artists. Hear him recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 09.10.2007 05:05:00
Marc Cohn: Inspiration from an Arkansas Roadhouse
Cohn's 1991 single "Walking in Memphis" made him an instant star: A sentimental Top 40 favorite and an enduring radio staple, the song was his ticket to Grammy-winning fame. Hear Cohn in an interview and in-studio performance from WXPN. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 11.10.2007 15:49:00
Steve Earle in Concert
Hear Earle, one of the most outspoken and compelling figures in contemporary music, perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia. His new album draws on themes of war, pollution and immigration, while maintaining a sense of optimism. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 12.10.2007 21:29:00
CMJ Music Marathon
The Hold Steady and Band of Horses are among the artists featured in a live online concert stream from this year's CMJ Music Festival. Hear nearly two dozen bands recorded live in studio from NPR station KEXP. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 16.10.2007 17:20:00
Bat for Lashes: Dreaming of Animal Kingdoms
Bat for Lashes is the pseudonym of Natasha Khan, a 27-year-old British singer-songwriter. Her debut album, Fur and Gold, was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize for best British or Irish album of the last 12 months -- an impressive honor for such a new artist. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 17.10.2007 14:40:00
'Hannah Montana' Star Kicks off Concert Tour
Miley Cyrus, the 14-year-old who plays Hannah Montana on the Emmy award-nominated show of the same name, stars as the daughter of a country singer who moonlights as a kid rocker. Her 54-date national tour, which sold out four minutes after it went on sale, kicks off in St. Louis. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 18.10.2007 13:33:00
Toots and the Maytals in Concert
For more than 40 years, the ska and reggae legends in Toots and the Maytals have been known worldwide for their unique fusion of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Hear the band perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 19.10.2007 20:23:00
Bill Medley: 'Damn Near Righteous'
In September, Medley released a solo album titled Damn Near Righteous -- his first release since the death of Righteous Brothers partner Bobby Hatfield. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the soulful pop legend. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 24.10.2007 22:35:00
Nellie McKay in Concert
Born in London and raised in Harlem, 25-year-old Nellie McKay has already carved out a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, musician, actress and comedian. Hear McKay perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 26.10.2007 19:17:00
The New Pornographers
With stunning vocals from Neko Case and playfully cerebral narratives from songwriters Dan Bejar and A.C. Newman, the Canadian band is virtually peerless in the world of power-pop and indie-rock. The band gives a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.usRead more : 27.10.2007 20:17:00
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