On November 21st, WXPN will celebrate the finalists from their 24-Hour Songwriting Challenge at World Cafe Live for the free event, Homegrown Live! The three finalists include indie rocker, Best Bear, soulful singer-songwriter, Mackenzie Johnson, and the genre-blending, Yuneer Gainz. WXPN is known for their support of the bountiful musical talent found in Philadelphia and beyond and is delighted to present these three emerging artists—freshly picked from their own backyard.
“For decades, WXPN has made a major commitment to local musicians showcasing their creativity and talent on all of the WXPN platforms,” says Associate General Manager For Programming, Bruce Warren. “From Free At Noons to the XPoNential Music Festival; to our on-air, studio sessions and digital coverage spearheaded by John Vettese with Mike Vasilikos. Recently, with our Homegrown Originals vinyl compilation and the 24-Hour Song Challenge, it only made sense to feature three of the finalists in this free music showcase, with the hopes of doing more on a regular basis. Philly and the surrounding areas are rich with incredible musicians, and we’re excited to be creating yet another outlet to showcase this music.”