XPN Live Concert Archives
 

Nada Surf Live in Concert - April 12, 2008 from the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.
Opening with "Hi-Speed Soul" from their 2002 album Let Go, a slightly older, reflective Caws and the other members of Nada Surf performed for a sold-out crowd in their live concert webcast for NPR.org. A wistful pop song that ponders the meaning of reality, it set the tone for an evening of inspired, thoughtful rock as the New York trio shared old favorites and showcased work from its latest album, Lucky. NPR.org/Music.

Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks Live in Concert - March 28, 2008 from the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.
With his ironic wordplay, deadpan delivery, and spiky guitar hooks, Malkmus helped make his former group Pavement one of the most influential rock acts of the '90s. Hear Malkmus and his backing band The Jicks, recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C. NPR.org.

Wilco, John Doe Live in Concert - February 27, 2008 from the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.
In more than a decade of making music, Wilco has weathered a tumultuous label change, infighting and lineup changes, drug addiction, and depression. But it's also emerged as one of the most innovative, influential, and widely revered bands making music today. Hear the group perform a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club on Wednesday, Feb. 27. John Doe opened the show. .

Black Mountain, Bon Iver Live in Concert - Hear the psych-rock revivalists Black Mountain and art-folk singer Bon Iver recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C.'s Rock and Roll Hotel. Both performances originally webcast live on NPR.org Feb. 19.

Legendary folk artist, Doc Watson Live in Concert - Hear legendary flatpicker and singer of traditional folk Doc Watson recorded live in concert from Alexandria, Va.'s Birchmere Music Mall. Originally webcast live on NPR.org Jan. 27, Watson was joined by banjo player David Holt and Doc's grandson, Richard Watson.

The Hold Steady Live in Concert - The Austin rock band Spoon has been making tight, adventurous art-pop for nearly 15 years. Hear the group online in a full concert recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club with opening act The Ponys on January 8, 2008. NPR.org

The Hold Steady Live in Concert - With the release of Boys and Girls in America, The Hold Steady solidified its place among the best rock bands in the U.S. With classic riffs and literate storytelling, it's been dubbed the thinking man's bar band. Hear The Hold Steady recorded live in concert with Art Brut, from Washington, D.C. NPR.org

Broken Social Scene Live in Concert - Broken Social Scene is one of the most accomplished bands in indie-rock. Its dozen-plus members have made some of the best albums of recent years, either in side projects (Metric, Stars) or solo (Emily Haines, Feist.) Hear the band recorded live in concert from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. NPR.org

Nickel Creek Farewell (for Now) Live Concert - When Nickel Creek began as a bluegrass trio in 1989, its pre-teen members stunned audiences with their remarkable musical gifts. Since then, their sound has evolved into progressive acoustic music, but they're calling it quits. Hear Nickel Creek recorded live in concert in one of the band's final performances at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. NPR.org

The Black Keys Live Concert - The Black Angels and The Black Keys make raw, fuzz-filled riff-rock in the spirit of classic '60s and early '70s metal bands. Hear both acts in two full concerts, recorded live from Washington, D.C. NPR.org on November 7, 2007.

The New Pornagraphers Live Concert October 27, 2007 - - 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. NPR.org

Matt Pond PA - November 3, 2007
Here's Matt Pond PA from the WXPN Get To Know Us Tour in Central PA - XPN did a live broadcast from the Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St. in Lancaster. Here's the concert archive! MP3 | WMA.

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2007 XPoNential Music Festival Concert Archives
If you missed the festival, or just want to relive some of the shows you experienced, here's some select performances for you to enjoy. Currently we have the following performances for your listening pleasure, and will be adding to the list.

Silversun Pickups in Concert - May 14, 2007
This Indie rock band from Los Angeles, CA released their debut Pikul EP in July of 2005, and their full length album Carnavas in July of 2006. Catch their performance from the Trocadaro in Philadelphia, PA. MP3 | WMA.

Richard Thompson in Concert - June 22, 2007
Richard Thompson has been making inspired music for forty years. A guitar virtuoso, early innovator of the British folk-rock movement, and one of the era's finest songwriters, his distinctive style as an artist has influenced two generations of musicians and poets. Hear Thompson perform an evening of live music on NPR.org Friday, Jun. 22, in a full concert webcast from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. NPR.org/Music.

The National in Concert - June 20, 2007
The National make thoughtful, melancholy rock in the spirit of Joy Division or Leonard Cohen, with singer Matt Berninger's warm baritone voice set against deftly orchestrated instrumentation that's as epic as it is intimate. Hear the group recorded live in concert on NPR.org. NPR.org/Music.

Operatic Pop Singer, Rufus Wainwright - June 9, 2007
Rufus Wainwright makes richly orchestrated, theatrical pop music inspired by the traditions of cabaret, musicals and opera. Hear Wainwright perform selections from his latest CD, Release the Stars, in a full concert recorded live from New York's Gramercy Theater. NPR.org/Music.

Andrew Bird in Concert - May 20, 2007
Andrew Bird makes the kind of music that leaves critics groping for labels. A classically trained violinist, former swing jazz musician and now art rock virtuoso, Bird is one of the most imaginative and distinctive voices making music today. Hear Bird in a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C. NPR.org/Music.

Ben Gibbard Solo Concert - May 10, 2007
As frontman for the Seattle rock band Death Cab for Cutie, and part of the electro-pop duo Postal Service, Ben Gibbard has won over legions of fans for his literate, bittersweet songwriting. Now Gibbard is embarking on a month-long solo tour. Hear him recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C. NPR.org/Music.

Modest Mouse - May 3, 2007
Hear alt-rock band Modest Mouse, recorded live at the Electric Factory on May 3, 2007. A co-production of WXPN and NPR.org. The entire concert is archived on NPR.org/Music.

Gran Bel Fisher - April 3, 2007
Listen to the Live Concert of Gran Bel Fisher. One of XPN's Artists To Watch. Fisher played World Cafe Live in Philadelphia on April 3, and you can hear it here!

MP3 | Windows Media

The Bird and The Bee - February 27, 2007
February's Artist To Watch played a full show of electronica and jazz-tinted pop, together with beautiful lyrics. Listen to a continuous loop of the Bird and The Bee live in concert. Recorded at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

MP3 | Windows Media

Rodrigo Y Gabriela: Flamenco With Attitude - December 1, 2006
Listen to a continuous loop of the acoustic music duo, Rodrigo Y Gabriela's concert. Live from the TLA in Philly. They play "FWA" Flamenco With Attitude and were the Artist To Watch in November 2006.

MP3 | Windows Media

My Morning Jacket - December 1, 2006
If you missed the live show, you have to check it out on the archived stream. A continuous loop of the Electric Factory show from December 1. These guys really ripped it up that night.
MP3 | Windows Media

Citizen Cope - November 18, 2006
If you missed the live show, you want to be sure to listen to the audio stream. You've never heard him like this before! Listen to this continuous loop of Cope's show from the Electric Factory on November 18. This Philly area stop was on the homestretch of Cope's amazing 2006 Tour. Cope did 58 performances in two months. This one really reached new heights.
MP3 | Windows Media

Paul Simon Surprise Tour - October 24, 2006
Continuous loop of Paul Simon's Surprise Tour, recorded live at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA
MP3 | Windows Media | Set List

Old Crow Medicine Show - October 3, 2006 from the TLA
Continuous loop of live concert from the TLA in Philadelphia
MP3 | Windows Media

Barenaked Ladies in Concert - September 15, 2006 from NPR.org/Music and World Cafe Live
For more than 15 years, the Canadian pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies has spread its wry, playful pop sound across North America and beyond...
Listen to the Archive on NPR.org/Music

Gran Bel Fisher (Artist To Watch Sep 2006)
MP3 | Windows Media

Guillemots - May 8, 2006 - World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA
Listen - MP3 | Windows Media