Live Concert Broadcast and Webcast Fridays At Noon
From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk, country and more.
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Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson have developed a style of indie folk that does more than nod to alt-country influences. Their Southern belle charm, their close-knit harmonies, and their inclusion in the LA folk scene all combine to sell out venues throughout California. Be sure to sign up for their free performance at this Friday's show before it is sold out as well.
The twins grew up in the midst of Southern country and roots traditions, then relocated to California in the late '90s to establish a local band, Slydell. At the same time, they began to collaborate with some of the other well-known musicians in Silver Lake, including Jenny Lewis. Collaborations with Rilo Kiley (the main project of Lewis) soon brought the sweet, soulful vocals of the two sisters to the attention of critics and fans alike.
Since then, The Watson Twins have collaborated and released four albums. Their fifth release, "Talking To You, Talking To Me" is due February 9 on Vanguard Records. The record seems to pull more for vintage Southern influences than previous releases, incorporating sultry soul and old-time country into their electric guitar confessionals. A retreat to a Yosemite cabin for creating the album seems to have given the album a revelatory feel.
Join us this Friday to catch the duo at the first of their album tour.
Website: http://www.thewatsontwins.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thewatsontwins
Recent Release: Talking to You Talking to Me
Release Date: February 9, 2010
Label: Vanguard Records
Origin: Louisville
PARKING NOTICE
Due to the construction in the area, free parking is no longer available for XPN Free At Noon shows. Metered parking on 31st street is no longer available, and metered parking on Walnut Street is extremely limited as a result of the closure and reconstruction of the South Street Bridge, and the rerouting of traffic onto Walnut Street.
Public transportation to XPN Free At Noon is recommended. WXPN has made arrangements with the University of Pennsylvania to open UPENN Lot #26 on Walnut Street between the hours of 10:30am and 2pm every Friday. If you must drive, you can park there (Cost is $5.00). Entrance to the Lot 26 is on Walnut Street, just east of 32nd street. Here's a link to Penn's Parking map.
Serving People in Need - Help Drive Hunger from Our Communities
When you come to XPN's Free At Noon Concerts, bring a can of food to support Philabundance, Delaware Valley's hunger relief organization. We have drop-off boxes to collect canned goods for the needy. Current priority items include: canned pasta, chili, beef stew, tuna, mac & cheese, ready to eat cereal, pork & beans/ baked beans, green beans, corn, fruit cocktail, creamy peanut butter and/ or grape jelly (plastic containers only), and boxed sugar. Thanks!
WXPN and NPR Music Live Friday Free At Noon Concert Archives Include:
Dr. Dog, Carrie Rodriguez, Annuals, DeVotchKa, Adele, Angel Taylor, Winterpills, Sharon Little, Ollabelle, Andrew Lipke, The Low Anthem, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Sean Lennon, Chris Smith, California Guitar trio, Joan Osborne, Disco Biscuits, Damien Rice, Cold War Kids, Marc Broussard, The Slip, Arlo Guthrie, Alice Smith, The Dears, Barenaked Ladies, and more...
 WXPN Free at Noon Photo Gallery at Flickr
Click to visit our gallery for photos of the Free At Noon Concerts! Previous concerts include Hall & Oates, O.A.R., Citizen Cope, Old Crow Medicine Show, Kaki King and many more!
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