NPR Series: Live Fridays From XPNHear 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.Jim Boggia, Recorded Live In Concert- August 29, 2008 Boggia seems like an unlikely rocker: Blind in one eye with failing eyesight in the other, he got his start on the Philly rock scene as a customer-service rep for a local company selling studio equipment. But he's gone on to collaborate with the likes of Aimee Mann and even Bernadette Peters. Hear Boggia perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94076178&ft=1&f=5194329 Rodney Crowell, Jenny Scheinman In Concert- August 22, 2008 Singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is often associated with country music, but his songs have a much wider reach, spanning rock, folk, swing and bluegrass. Hear Crowell and opening act Jenny Scheinman perform live in concert from WXPN and World Caf Live in Philadelphia.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93852651&ft=1&f=5194329 Melody Gardot In Concert- August 15, 2008 While recovering from a serious accident, Gardot recorded and released Worrisome Heart, which brings to mind Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell and Eva Cassidy while fusing blues, folk and jazz. Hear Gardot perform live in concert from WXPN and World Caf Live in Philadelphia.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93565410&ft=1&f=5194329 Joseph Arthur In Concert- August 8, 2008 Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur has always followed an unconventional career path: The Grammy-nominated performer long ago began prolifically self-releasing his albums, many of which bear his own paintings as cover art. Hear Arthur perform live in concert from WXPN and World Caf Live in Philadelphia.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93387033&ft=1&f=5194329 The Duke Spirit In Concert- August 1, 2008 The eclectic British quintet The Duke Spirit fuses elements of rock 'n' roll, soul, punk and power-pop, in the process paying tribute to influences such as Sonic Youth and the Pixies. Hear the band perform live in concert from WXPN and World Caf Live in Philadelphia.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93141022&ft=1&f=5194329 |