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Public radio from Philadelphia, PA. Music discovery starts here.

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@wxpnfm
WXPN
5 years
“The Money Family regrets to announce that Eddie passed away peacefully early this morning. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband and father... We are grateful that he will live on forever through his music.” #RIPEddieMoney
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4 years
Once again, you’ve voted Bruce @Springsteen ’s “Thunder Road” number one. #nowplaying #XPN2020
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4 years
On this week's #XPNUltimateAlbumSide , we're celebrating the music of @JasonIsbell . If you had to sum up his career in five songs, which five would you choose? Comment below and let us know, and tune in at 5 p.m. ET when @WXPNDanReed plays them back! 📸: @deltufo
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After nearly 50 years on Philadelphia radio, Helen @LeichtLunch has announced that she will not be returning as midday host. In honor of her incredible legacy we have decided to make today “We Love Helen Day!” Read her letter to the WXPN Family:
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🚨 THIS JUST IN! 🚨 WXPN is now ROCK 88.5 - Philly's New Home For Metal! 🤘
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6 years
Now THAT is how you put on a rock show on a Sunday night. An awesome, high-energy set from @paramore just wrapped up at @festivalpier and we’ll have a gallery and recap for you on @TheKeyXPN tomorrow! 📷: @johnvettese
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Hi all! Bruce Warren from XPN here. Thank you all for hanging with us. A LOT of incredible work went into this from many XPN staff, on the air and behind the scenes. Let’s take a moment to thank them. And most of all, thank you all for your support in making #XPNStock happen.
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2 years
We're heartbroken to report the passing of a Philadelphia icon: Jerry Blavat, the Geator with the Heater, who introduced listeners to their favorite bands and inspired them to dance, sing, and fall in love, has died at 82.
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4 years
Listen to The War on Drugs cover Warren Zevon's "Accidentally Like A Martyr":
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4 years
Patti Smith was joined by her longtime bandmate Lenny Kaye for an impromptu performance of her 1988 classic, “People Have The Power,” energizing the crowd. “Don’t forget it!,” says Smith after the song. “Use your voice! Vote!”
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7 years
Recommended listening this Sunday morning: the brand new song from the captivating singer songwriter @julienrbaker .
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It's @lizzo 's world and we're just lucky to live in it:
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6 years
Thank you, @TheRyanAdams , for a wild 24 hours. Can't wait to hear more of #BigColors :
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5 years
Hello all! Bruce Warren ( @somevelvetblog ) here. Right now, we’ve got tens of thousands of us together listening to Jimi & wanted to take this moment to say thank you for hanging with us and for your support of the station. And to all of our new friends welcome to XPN! #xpnstock
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9 months
Is... is that it?! We're done?!None other than Aretha Franklin closed us out with "Respect" taking the coveted no. 1 spot on the 885 Greatest Songs by Women #XPNCountdown ! It has been a journey, and we wouldn't want to take it with anyone other than our listeners. 🫶
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6 years
Tine in to @WXPNDanReed a little bit before 5 to find out! 🤔🤔🤔
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Hi @wxpnfm Anything interesting happening today?
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3 years
Two artists, perhaps at their peak, playing their hearts out to a full crowd. It’s nice to feel things like this again. See a recap of @JasonIsbell and Kathleen Edwards @kittythefool 's show at @themetphilly over at @TheKeyXPN . | 📝+📸: @deltufo
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For nearly three solid hours, @thecure offered Philly their perfect dream, weaving the emo-drama and poetry of old favorites like “Pictures Of You” and “Lullaby” with far more rarely played gems like “Six Different Ways." Photos and a recap at our website!
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. @billieeilish and  @denzelcurry are on completely different sides of the musical spectrum, but balanced one another incredibly at  @themetphilly on Saturday night. | 📝: @ashanvo 📸: Emily De Hart
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6 years
Attention @TheRyanAdams fans we’ll definitely be playing “Doylestown Girl” again tomorrow on the @xpnmorningshow and @LeichtLunch + @WXPNDanReed . Who knows, since it’s so nice maybe we’ll twice in a row!!!! #BigColors
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4 years
A half dozen Philly artists -- including @sad13 , @mannequinpussy , @riverbyphl , and @ericslickmusic -- will team up with peers from the east coast DIY scene to celebrate @RiloKiley 's beloved third album.
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2 years
Let’s goooo @Phillies !! Beat the Braves! #phillies
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2 years
We’re thrilled to have singer-songwriter @lucydacus join us live at #FreeAtNoon next Friday, July 8th! Join us live at @worldcafelive by RSVP-ing here:
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5 years
40 years ago today, The Clash played the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Look back on that show and listen to archival audio at The Key. Were you there?
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4 years
A treat for fans of @JasonIsbell and @amandashires ; the two singer-songwriters will play a livestream tomorrow night to celebrate the release of Isbell's new record Reunions.
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8 years
. @DavidRDye has the lovely @iamlp performing live on @WorldCafe today, starting at 2 over at !
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4 years
"How I miss you in the morning light - Like roses miss the dew" @brandicarlile ❤️ @JohnPrineMusic #GRAMMYs
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This fall, the XPN community will hear a new voice in the mix that’s very familiar to radio listeners in Philly. @wendyrollins is joining the station’s airstaff, hosting on weekends and various other shifts throughout the week, beginning this Saturday:
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8 years
. @WXPNMikeV rounds up new tunes from @LanaDelRey , @spoontheband and more on tonight's 8 O'Clock News on !
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4 years
From all of us here at WXPN, thanks again to everyone who voted and tuned in to the #XPN2020 Countdown! We had a blast and hope you did too. Thank you for your support. ❤️ One more time... No. 1 = @springsteen "Thunder Road"
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2 years
Allow us to re-introduce @WXPNMikeV , who we’re happy to announce has been named our permanent midday host!
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4 years
This morning the AP called the 2020 presidential race for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. This afternoon the XPN community chose three hours of awesome music for the moment on the ALL-REQUEST SATURDAY. Check out the songs you played in our Spotify playlist.
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8 years
Electronic music pioneer @SuzanneCiani makes Philly debut for Making/Breaking the Binary: Women, Art & Technology |
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1 year
We're sad to hear singer-guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson of The Band has passed away at age 80. Tune in at 6 pm as @WXPNDanReed pays tribute to Robbie with a full hour of The Band's 70s classics, and listen for more on @XPNMorningShow tomorrow.
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4 years
. @beabad00bee was born in the Philippines, raised in London and still does most of her writing in her childhood bedroom. It's where she wrote the songs on her latest album, Fake It Flowers, and it's where she was when she joined @WorldCafe for a session this week.
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Hear @beabad00bee chat with @RahRahRaina Douris about her career so far, and perform her songs in the same room she wrote them in.
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XPN's #GottaHearSong of the Week: "Be Afraid" by @JasonIsbell and The 400 Unit:
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6 years
If you missed @TheRyanAdams 's "Doylestown Girl" the first time @WXPNDanReed played it, tune in RIGHT NOW -- he's got it in the mix again.
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10 years
The #SNL40 special was totally fun, but there wasn't enough Toonces. http://t.co/obZEiquCpp
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3 years
And the number-one All Time Greatest Album of All Time, as voted by YOU, is....Metal Machine Music by Lou Reed! Wait a minute, what?? #XPN2021
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2 years
The Boss is back. Bruce @Springsteen and The E Street Band just announced a 2023 tour that brings them to #Philly in the spring. Details at our website.
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2 years
We fondly remember the amazing musician, drummer and human, Taylor Hawkins of @foofighters 💜
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9 years
To celebrate his life and musical legacy we’ll be playing the music of Bowie all day. RIP
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5 years
And a big thanks to @WXPNDanReed for the idea to do #XPNStock When he came in my office and suggested the idea, the only answer was “Let’s do this.”
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5 years
Hi all! Bruce Warren from XPN here. Thank you all for hanging with us. A LOT of incredible work went into this from many XPN staff, on the air and behind the scenes. Let’s take a moment to thank them. And most of all, thank you all for your support in making #XPNStock happen.
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3 years
Jason Isbell and Kathleen Edwards dazzled at The Met Philly this year. Re-live the show in these photos and review.
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7 years
Congrats to the @Eagles ! Super Bowl 52 here we come!
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NFC CHAMPS! #FlyEaglesFly
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Happy Birthday to Bruce @springsteen ! Here’s our Bruce ( @somevelvetblog ) with The Boss!
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The Philly love was in full force when @brandicarlile and her band played to a full house at @MannCenter last night, and in many ways, this show was the latest high in an artist-audience relationship that’s been building for 15 years. 📝+📸: @johnvettese
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3 years
Okay, THERE it is!! Abbey Road by The Beatles. Your TRUE number one on #XPN2021 . Thank you everybody for listening and voting and being part of this amazing music community!
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9 years
Just Announced: @liannelahavas to play an initmate solo show at @OrtliebsPhilly on 2/6 |
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6 years
. @DJRobertDrake has outdone himself yet again - transforming the WXPN Broadcast studio into a Winter Wonderland for #XPNNightBefore ! Tune in for the next 24 hours. Listen, watch and join the facebook group.
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It's the time you've all been waiting for! The 885 Greatest Songs by Women countdown has begun!!! After months of preparation, the votes are counted and the list is final! Use the hashtag #XPNCountdown to join the conversation! Follow along:
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. @thedavidcrosby sadly passed away today at 81 years old. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation and has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Listen to two of his @WorldCafe sessions from 2017 and 2021.
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9 years
Announcing November’s Artist To Watch: the uber talented 19 year old from Atlanta @Raury .
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1 year
Raise your hand if you had a goth phase (or are still in one) 🙋 No one does it quite like today's #TBTXPN featured artist, @thecure . Tune in at the top of every hour to look back at English gloom god's greatest hits, deep cuts, and more! Learn more:
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Helen’s back! Tune in tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET for Helen @LeichtLunch ’s return to the midday airwaves on WXPN.
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The first new @FeistMusic song in six is totally worth the wait. “Pleasure” is simply incredible -- listen:
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6 years
A new tradition started by @WXPNDanReed
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Hey everyone, WXPN is going to play The Last Waltz in its entirety on Thursday at 4 PM. Gotta love XPN.
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. @JackIngram , @mirandalambert , and @jonrandallmusic are bringing stellar harmonies and country hooks to you live from Nashville's Shopkeeper Management! Tune in at 88.5 FM on the radio or online at #NONCOMM
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Beloved for his wit, wisdom, and classic songs like "Angel From Montgomery" and "Illegal Smile," John Prine was a giant among singer-songwriters, and we're sad to hear he's passed away tonight at age 73.
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We're gearing up for a weekend of live music at #XPNFest , so this week's edition of PICK ONE on @xpnmorningshow is all about live albums! Which is your go-to: Woodstock (1970), Frampton Comes Alive (1976), Bruce Springsteen Live 1975 - 1986 (1986), or Phish's A Live One (1995)?
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our pal @TheRyanAdams returns with a new song tomorrow.
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PRISONER Feb 17th NEW SINGLE "Do You Still Love Me" Dec 7th #PaxAm
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. @theavettbros announce new album, The Third Gleam.
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Our theme is David Bowie on this #PhillyLovesBowie week edition of our @xpnmorningshow feature 'Pick One.' Which album is your go-to: Hunky Dory, Heroes, Let's Dance, or Blackstar? Tweet us and let us know!
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2022, XPN family!!! 🍾🥂🥳🎉🎊
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On behalf of all of us here at WXPN, we want to thank all the new and renewing members who donated during our Fall member drive. It was a huge success thanks to you. ❤️
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2 years
Radio veteran Jim McGuinn @jmcgnn is coming back to Philly to re-join the team at WXPN as Assistant Program Director, and he brings a proven track record in both commercial and public media, obsessive music fandom, and deep relationships in the industry.
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Introducing our new #GottaHearSong : "Demon in Profile," a classic soulful rocker by @theafghanwhigs ! @subpop
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It’s been a 1-derful year. Happy One Year Anniversary to @kristenkurtis @xpnmorningshow . Keep on rocking it!
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3 years
No. 81 on #XPN2021 , Billy Joel's The Stranger, as Tweet-reviewed by @Jbrekkie a week ago.
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3 years
Billy Joel’s The Stranger: banger banger banger banger banger banger banger ok no
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#Firefly2017 is under way and @maggierogers just slayed on the Lawn Stage! Incredible singing, high energy dancing + a Spice Girls cover. 🙆🏻
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. @NorahJones understands the comforting power of holiday songs. It's part of the reason why she made her very first solo Christmas album, I Dream of Christmas. Hear her talk about it with @RahRahRaina Douris on @WorldCafe .
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8 years
He's back! Our man @TheRyanAdams will be at the @TowerTheater on May 6th:
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3 years
Sorry, Boss. I've got a fever... and the only prescription is more #XPN2021 !
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2 years
What a win! Two more to go until to the World Series! #RingTheBell
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4 years
Tonight we'll pause the XPN 2020 Countdown at song No. 101 to start back up tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. ET with no. 100! Do need an excuse letter to call out of work or pull your kid out of school for the day? We've got you covered! Download and share with #xpn2020 for all to see!
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Stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant. A legend from from his days on the Lower Merion Aces to the @Lakers .
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Boy oh boy are we going to miss number 98 (aka @ConnorBarwin98 )
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TFW the entire XPN office screams "HEA-VAAYYYYYYY" at once. #XPN2021
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And I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know there’s another Bill Wither song on the countdown #XPN2020
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9 years
Today on A Side At Five: @TheRyanAdams ' Heartbreaker. #TBT to Ryan at XPN in 2000! #XPNTBT
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8 years
. @TheRyanAdams wrote 80 new songs and we’re going to hear some of them soon |
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From busking on the Santa Monica Pier, to the socially distanced #GRAMMYs stage, @BlackPumasMusic perform "Colors." Remember when they stopped by the @WorldCafe :
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Join us today as we go into the great wide open...it's @tompetty , all day long, on #TBTXPN .
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Revered singer-songwriter, @aimeemann , is bringing her distinct sound to the Ocean City Music Pier on July 31! Enter for a chance to win a pair (2) of tickets to the show, and maybe stop by the beach on your way! ☀️ Enter here:
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. @benhowardmusic shows a new side of himself on his new album Noondays Dream after a four year hiatus | (playing @FillmorePhilly 10/9)
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7 years
R.I.P. #CharlesBradley , the Screaming Eagle of Soul, gone at age 68 |
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XPN’s #GottaHearSong of the Week: “Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You” by @SherylCrow featuring Annie Clark of @st_vincent |
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The best part of waking up... is Kristen and Bob on your cup! Get yours today with a bag of @xpnmorningshow Mixed (Tape) Blend from High Point Coffee.
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7 years
Check out @TheRyanAdams in the studio working on @jennylewis ’ new record |
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It's immediately clear that Soccer Mommy's @sopharela is an artist who is in control. She has a keen understanding of how music works, and she's unafraid to share her very personal vision. She does that with @RahRahRaina Douris in this @WorldCafe session.
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9 months
"Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls at no. 15 bringing us right back to Barbieland!! 💅 #XPNCountdown
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#XPNstock - Day 3 - 8/ 17 12:30 a.m. — Creedence Clearwater Revival 2 a.m. — Janis Joplin 3:30 a.m. — Sly & The Family Stone 5 a.m. — The Who 8 a.m. — Jefferson Airplane 2 p.m. — Joe Cocker 6:30 p.m. — Country Joe & The Fish 8:15 p.m. — Ten Years After 10:00 p.m. — The Band
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We’re doing some housekeeping here at #XPN2021 central and so far this countdown we’ve seen representatives of… ✅ The Prog Rock Cabal ✅ The Cult of Steely Dan ✅ The Warren Zevon Appreciation Society ✅ Xennial Caucus ✅ Metalmoot Any constituencies we’re forgetting? 🤔🤔🤔
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