XPoNential Music Festival 2012

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July 25, 2012 | 2:15 PM | By

XPoNential Fest: John Wesley Harding’s Cabin of Wonders (photos, audio, setlist)


On Sunday, a new twist for the XPO Fest included a comedy/musical variety show hosted by John Wesley Harding entitled “John Wesley Harding’s Cabinet of Wonders”. Harding curated, hosted, and performed during the set renouncing stories, live poetry, and sing-a-long’s. For each show, he handpicks different artists to collaborate together to perform weird, out of the ordinary pieces. This performance featured guests, Megan Reilly, Rhett Miller, and others. To learn more about the show go to NPR’s website. Check out the photo gallery above and listen to the entire set here (via the XPN media player). Continue reading →

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July 25, 2012 | 1:55 PM | By

XPoNential Fest: The Hold Steady ends Day One on the River Stage (photos, setlist)


Following up on their last performance at our festival fest three years ago, we were happy to welcome back the lyrically literate indie rock troupe, The Hold Steady who finished off the first day of XPoNential Fest with an exceptional performance. Having releasing three studio albums since 2004, they played an abundance of tunes from all, including “The Swish,” and ended the evening with “Stay Positive”. Lead singer, Craig Finn speaks like a storyteller in the midst of rock ‘n roll riffs and rebellious tribulations. Check out the photo gallery above and the set list below. Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012 | 5:30 PM | By

XPoNential Fest: Lee Ranaldo plays an explosive set on the Marina Stage

Expressionistic, explosive guitarist Lee Ranaldo was a founding member of avant-garde alternative rock band Sonic Youth, and remains an adventurous songwriter in his own right. During a Saturday afternoon set on the Marina Stage at XPo Fest, Ranaldo and his four-piece band (featuring fellow Sonic Youth alumnus Steve Shelley on drums) delivered the musical wizardy and pop hooks showcased on his recent solo album, Between the Time and the Tides. Ranaldo played his guitar with a violin bow, broke a few strings, and serenaded the crowd with warm, reflective anthems like “Off The Wall” and “Waiting on a Dream.” Check out a photo gallery above, and see the setlist below. You can listen to his performance in its entirety here (via the WXPN media player). Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012 | 3:56 PM | By

XPoNential Fest: Diego Garcia serenades the Sunday afternoon crowd (photos, audio, setlist)

Former frontman of the indie rock band Elefant, Diego Garcia turned his sensitive side to the Sunday afternoon crowd at this year’s XPoNential Music Festival, serenading them with selections from his 2011 album Laura. Check out a photo gallery above, and see the setlist below. You can listen to his performance in its entirety here (via the WXPN media player). Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012 | 3:12 PM | By

XPoNential Fest: Last but not least at Wiggins Park, Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers (photos, audio, setlist)


Finishing off the last day of XPO Fest at Wiggins Park was Rhett Miller (former lead singer of the Old 97′s) and his band The Serial Lady Killers. They played songs from Miller’s latest album, The Believer – including singalong opener “Lost Without You” – as well as selections from Miller’s back-catalogue (“This Is What I Do” from 2003′s The Instigator), even reaching back to his time with Old 97s for “Rollerskate Skinny,” “19″ and “Barrier Reef.” Check out photos above, and the setlist below. You can listen to his performance in its entirety here (via the WXPN media player). Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012 | 1:48 PM | By

XPoNential Fest Photo Recap: Counting Crows and Delta Spirit at Susquehanna Bank Center

Bringing the 2012 XPoNential Music Festival to a close was an exciting lineup of American rock music at the Susquehanna Bank Center. Counting Crows and Delta Spirit played in the amphitheater, while their companions on the Outlaw Road Show tour – emerging artists We Are Augustines, Kasey Anderson and Field Report – delivered punchy and enthusiastically-received sets on The Key Stage. Check out a photo gallery of the two headliners above.

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