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Jesse Hale Moore tells World Cafe the story of Green End

Jesse Hale Moore | photo courtesy of the artist
Jesse Hale Moore | photo courtesy of the artist

Soulful Philadelphia singer-songwriter Jesse Hale Moore recently sat down with World Cafe’s Talia Schalnger to perform songs from his debut LP Green End, talk about Philly collaboration, playing songs about past heartbreak for your new love, and the inspiration and support he draws from his family’s roots in Rhode Island; the title Green End is actually a reference to his late grandparents’ home, and they are a huge part of the album’s creation as well. Continue reading →

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Greg Sover, Jesse Hale Moore, and Vita and The Woolf will play the XPN Local stage at Philly Folk Fest

Greg Sover | photo via facebook.com/gregsover

Although the Philadelphia Folk Fest is a couple months away, they’ve still got some artists to announce. Thankfully, our good friend Helen Leicht is in on the action, announcing her XPN Local showcase for August 19th from noon to 2 p.m. The showcase (hosted by Leicht) features some of the best up-and-coming locals in the scene, including blues rocker Greg Sover, smooth singer-songwriter Jesse Hale Moore, and electro-rock trio Vita and The Woolf.

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Jesse Hale Moore at Johnny Brenda’s, Emily Wells at Boot and Saddle, Alexi Songs at JD McGillicuddy’s and more

Jesse Hale Moore
Jesse Hale Moore | Photo by Josh Pelta-Heller for WXPN | hellerhound.com

Jesse Hale Moore is ready to celebrate his debut record Green End, headlining over at Johnny Brenda’s to party with a bunch of friends including Rosali, Birdie Busch and more. We took at look at the record earlier this week, and my God is it something wonderful, so come on out to hear the future of Philly singer/songwriting. The show is 21+, and more information can be found on the XPN Concert Calendar. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: The Bigness at Kung Fu Necktie, Jesse Hale Moore at Bourbon and Branch, A Tribe Called Red at The Fillmore and more…

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The Bigness | photo by Bryan Karl Lathrop Photography | http://www.bklphoto.com/

Philadelphia pop-rock four-piece The Bigness hit the stage at Kung Fu Necktie tonight; their debut LP Time Traveler, released last year, combined loud riffage with infectious hooks in a big (hah) way. Tickets and more information on tonight’s 21+ show can be found at the XPN Concert Calendar.
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The Key Studio Sessions: Jesse Hale Moore

The thing about the retro R&B aesthetic that’s surfaced in the indie rock universe over the past five or so years: so many people do it at a merely superficial level. They do it out of irony, they do it to look cool, they do it for funsies. I won’t name names, but if you know what I mean, you probably know who I mean. And you know that Philadelphia’s Jesse Hale Moore is not one of those people.

This singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has a deep appreciation of not only the smooth and suave style of late 80s / early 90s pop, but also the songcraft that lies beneath. Whether your reference points are Sade and Luther Vandross or the more contemporary James Blake, Moore genuinely loves this music, and it shows in Green End, the record he’ll release on April 7th.
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Fall for Jesse Hale Moore’s soulful crooning in the video for “Leave You Lonely”

Jesse Hale Moore | photo courtesy of the artist
Jesse Hale Moore | photo courtesy of the artist

We’ve been smitten with Jesse Hale Moore for quite some time around here. But recently, we’ve fallen completely head over heels for Moore’s passionate, smooth-as-butter R&B ballads.

After premiering his single, “Leave You Lonely” we heard him on NPR’s World Cafe: Next podcast a few weeks back.  And now, he’s released a video for “Leave You Lonely,” which provides a perfectly matched visual to the song’s emotional, sultry vibes. If you haven’t already fallen for those falsettos, this video will do the trick. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Concert Picks: Sunwatchers at PhilaMOCA, Agnes Obel at Union Transfer, Jesse Hale Moore at Bourbon and Branch and more

Sunwatchers | Photo by Breanna Keohane for WXPN
Sunwatchers | Photo by Breanna Keohane for WXPN

New York progressive collective Sunwatchers head to PhilaMOCA for the night with opening sets by Skull Practitioners and Writhing Squares. These free jazz and krautrock inspired musicians define their own genre through jams of epic proportions, making anyone squeezed into Philly’s favorite arthouse freaking lucky. The show is all ages, and more information can be found on the XPN Concert Calendar. Also, check out the band’s Studio Sessions when they stopped by last May. Continue reading →

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Watch Jesse Hale Moore play “Leave You Lonely” on a Steinway for Random Tea Sessions

Jesse Hale Moore | still from video
Jesse Hale Moore | still from video

Philly singer and songwriter Jesse Hale Moore has been enchanting us for the past couple years with his moving R&B ballads that fit nicely in the universe of James Blake, How To Dress Well and Autre Ne Veut. His debut album Green End is out on April 7th, he is featured in NPR’s World Cafe: Next podcast today and he just released a Random Tea Session video — a stripped down rendition of his single “Leave You Lonely,” which we premiered earlier this month, performed on a Steinway grand piano. Continue reading →