KEXP Live Performances Podcast show

KEXP Live Performances Podcast

Summary: Every week KEXP hosts live performances from our studios and now you can take them with you. With roughly 200 performances each year, KEXP boasts an impressive line-up of guests. Go to KEXP.ORG for a list of upcoming performances. 628142

Podcasts:

 Ryan Shaw | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:58

Ryan Shaw is a young singer raised on gospel and making contemporary music with the feeling and sound of classic soul. While his powerful voice matches the covers he does perfectly, his original tunes are just as swell. He’s joined by a tight three-pie...

 The Watson Twins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:44

Adding a velvety mix of country, soul and gospel to their original folk ballads, The Watson Twins – Chandra and Leigh – perform a transcendent live set at KEXP. The Watson Twins 5/22/07 4 songs Southern Manners, Friend and Foe, Darlin' Song, Old Ways

 Lifesavas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:59

This PDX trio is bringing the funk back to hip-hop for certain. The Lifesavas LP "Gutterfly" is a pseudo-concept soundtrack about an imaginary blaxpoitation film. Much like Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly" they speak about street struggles not to glorify, ...

 !!! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:58

Whataya mean you don't dance to rock bands? You do now. !!!'s take on the punk-funk sound is smart, fun and down right funky. This live set features tracks from "Myth Takes" and is sure to incite hip movement. Yeah, I'm talking to you too, hipster. !!...

 Harlem Shakes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:20

Brooklyn's Harlem Shakes bring their classic pop meets contemporary NYC swagger to the KEXP studios for a live set. There's wonderful musical depth and often wry lyrics along with catchy harmonies and big guitar/keyboard hooks. Harlem Shakes 5/5/07 4...

 Lymbyc Systym | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:01

A live set of instrumentals by Tempe, Arizona duo Lymbyc Systym recorded at KEXP. Track List: 1. Love Your Abuser 2. Astrology Days 3. Birds 4. Truth Skull

 Greyboy Allstars, The | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:02

Contemporary jazz-funk champions The Greyboy Allstars reunited in 2007 to release "What Happened To TV?" - their first LP in almost a decade. This Golden State collective prove that they're as tight as ever in this funky live set that features songs fr...

 Ted Leo And The Pharmacists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:09:00

Ted Leo has an instantly recognizable, yet truly unique sound. Take elements from '60s mod, '70s hard rock, '80s UK anti-folk and mix in some power-pop, a touch of reggae and a large dose of punk rock spirit and you’re getting close. This live @ KEXP s...

 The Gourds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:24

The Gourds put on a rip-roaring live show in the KEXP studios. This Austin band’s music is a wonderful blend of roots-rock mixed with country, blues, Tex-Mex, Cajun and a healthy dose of good humor.

 120 Days | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:58

Norwegian electro-rockers 120 Days have an intense, hypnotic sound combining melodic elements of dark 80’s Manchester pop, the Kraut rock rhythms of Neu! and Kraftwerk, and black-leather jacket vocals. Recorded live @ KEXP.

 Son Volt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:19

Legendary alt-country rockers Son Volt do a mellow and memorable live performance in the KEXP studios. Jay Farrar and company add to the classic Son Volt sound with some harmonica and keys in this set that features tracks from the release "The Search."

 Midlake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:03

A live set of folk-pop from Texas band Midlake recorded at KEXP.

 The Blakes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:43

This Seattle trio has the recipe for perfect jangley garage rock. It’s slick and catchy with a dirty swagger that won’t leave that nasty sweet taste in your mouth. The Blakes perform tracks off of their self-titled LP live on KEXP.

 The English Beat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:30

An incredible live set from legendary UK ska revivalists The English Beat. The current incarnation of the band is super tight and their mix of punk and pop with the sounds of Jamaica is just as exciting as it was in the early '80s.

 Sparklehorse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:50

Listen in to this exclusive performance of dreary folk-pop from Mark Linkous (AKA Sparklehorse) recorded at KEXP. It’s a dark, innocent and engaging live setwith a variety of vocals tones and some subtle sonic experimentation.

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