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NonComm 2013

The 13th Annual Non-COMMvention at WXPN: May 15-17, 2013


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Our annual gathering of the tribe - radio programmers and industry types from adult album alternative radio (AAA) and public radio stations across the country. The annual convention gives them the opportunity to hobnob and preview new music from artists angling for radio waves. Once again, the convention is in Philly, with meetings and live music showcases to be held at the WXPN building at 3025 Walnut Street, which also houses World Cafe Live.

2013 Music Schedule
(subject to change)
Please note: These are all Ticketed Events

Wednesday, May 15, 2013


Upstairs (7-11:20pm)

Gabriel Kelley
John Murry
Kurt Vile & The Violators
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

Downstairs (7:30--10:45pm)

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Tom Tom Club
Phoenix

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Downstairs (12-2pm)

XPN Free At Noon - Mississippi Blues Project
Homemade Jamz Blues Band
    Supa Chikin

Upstairs ( 7-10:55 pm)

Mt. Moriah
Wild Belle
The Last Bison
David Wax Museum
Foxygen

Downstairs (7:25pm – 12:15am)

Mavis Staples
Tom Jones
Jose' James
Robert Randolph

Late Night Lounge (12:20-2am - Upstairs)

Jason Isbell
Jay Farrar
Josh Rouse

Friday, May 17

Downstairs - XPN Free At Noon

Fabulous Thunderbirds / Bobby Long

Upstairs Music Meeting (2:30-4pm)

An opportunity for XPN Listeners to listen to, and comment on, brand new music!

Upstairs (7-11:05pm)

Wild Feathers
The Lone Bellow
Kopecky Family Band
Marie Miller

Downstairs (7:30-Midnight )

Laura Mvula
Free Energy
The Olms Featuring Pete Yorn
The Relatives

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