January 9, 2013 | 12:18 PM | By John Vettese
Listen to John Francis’ appearance on the Leicht Lunch (playing the City of Love festival on 1/12)
Philly singer-songwriter John Francis appeared on The Leicht Lunch on WXPN last week to play some music and chat with host Helen Leicht about The City Of Love Festival, the benefit concert he’s staging at Underground Arts this weekend. With a massive 13-band bill ranging from rapper Kuf Knotz to singer-songwriter Kwesi Kankam and rock foursome The Districts, the show will raise money for Broad Street Ministry and its hospitality initiative to help Philadelphia’s homeless. Below, download Francis’ on-air performance of his song “Just a Moment Ago,” and hear his entire interview with Helen Leicht. For more invormation about the festival, visit WXPN’s concert calendar.
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