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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram delivers a fiery performance at Ardmore Music Hall for Free at Noon
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The Dedicated Men of Zion bring a spirit-raising set to World Cafe Live for Free at Noon
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Beth Orton previews ‘Weather Alive,’ revisits ‘Central Reservation’ and more for Free at Noon
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Langhorne Slim spreads love at Ardmore Music Hall’s divine dancefloor for a freewheeling Free at Noon
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Lo Moon celebrates ‘A Modern Life,’ plays their first show since 2018 at Free at Noon
Anthemic Los Angeles rock band Lo Moon released their second album today, the stirring A Modern Life, and they celebrated with a whisper-to-a-scream Free…
Anthemic Los Angeles rock band Lo Moon released their second album today, the stirring A Modern Life, and they celebrated with a whisper-to-a-scream Free…
Lo Moon celebrates ‘A Modern Life,’ plays their first show since 2018 at Free at Noon
Anthemic Los Angeles rock band Lo Moon released their second album today, the stirring A Modern Life, and they celebrated with a whisper-to-a-scream Free…
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Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
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Nation of Language throws a new wave dance party at World Cafe Live
There was a lot of open space on the World Cafe Live stage when Brooklyn three-piece Nation of Language — all they brought with…
There was a lot of open space on the World Cafe Live stage when Brooklyn three-piece Nation of Language — all they brought with…
Nation of Language throws a new wave dance party at World Cafe Live
There was a lot of open space on the World Cafe Live stage when Brooklyn three-piece Nation of Language — all they brought with…
Events
Pom Pom Squad bring hooks and high energy to Free at Noon
Brooklyn indie rock four-piece Pom Pom Squad brought a jolt of energy to a rainy Friday afternoon at today’s Free at Noon concert. The…
Brooklyn indie rock four-piece Pom Pom Squad brought a jolt of energy to a rainy Friday afternoon at today’s Free at Noon concert. The…
Pom Pom Squad bring hooks and high energy to Free at Noon
Brooklyn indie rock four-piece Pom Pom Squad brought a jolt of energy to a rainy Friday afternoon at today’s Free at Noon concert. The…
Events
Free at Noon Flashback: Nashville shredders The Infamous Stringdusters showcase ‘Toward The Fray’ at World Cafe Live
It was clear out the gate at The Infamous Stringdusters’ Free at Noon concert that a lot of pickin’ and shredding was going to…
It was clear out the gate at The Infamous Stringdusters’ Free at Noon concert that a lot of pickin’ and shredding was going to…
Free at Noon Flashback: Nashville shredders The Infamous Stringdusters showcase ‘Toward The Fray’ at World Cafe Live
It was clear out the gate at The Infamous Stringdusters’ Free at Noon concert that a lot of pickin’ and shredding was going to…
Events
Eric Bazilian shares old faves and new collabs with Alexis Cunningham and Danny Black at Free at Noon
Veteran Philly singer-songwriter Eric Bazilian of The Hooters took the stage at Free at Noon today with two friends. He and guitarist Danny Black…
Veteran Philly singer-songwriter Eric Bazilian of The Hooters took the stage at Free at Noon today with two friends. He and guitarist Danny Black…
Eric Bazilian shares old faves and new collabs with Alexis Cunningham and Danny Black at Free at Noon
Veteran Philly singer-songwriter Eric Bazilian of The Hooters took the stage at Free at Noon today with two friends. He and guitarist Danny Black…
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The Mavericks bring ‘En Español’ and holiday cheer to Free at Noon
Before heading up to The Keswick Theater in Glenside, The Mavericks took the stage to a sold out Music Hall at World Cafe Live…
Before heading up to The Keswick Theater in Glenside, The Mavericks took the stage to a sold out Music Hall at World Cafe Live…
The Mavericks bring ‘En Español’ and holiday cheer to Free at Noon
Before heading up to The Keswick Theater in Glenside, The Mavericks took the stage to a sold out Music Hall at World Cafe Live…
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Brittney Spencer showcased her range at Free at Noon
Brittney Spencer‘s Free At Noon performance started off with a high-energy Ramones-style drumstick countoff into a high-energy honkey tonk, into a gentle melodic verse…
Brittney Spencer‘s Free At Noon performance started off with a high-energy Ramones-style drumstick countoff into a high-energy honkey tonk, into a gentle melodic verse…
Brittney Spencer showcased her range at Free at Noon
Brittney Spencer‘s Free At Noon performance started off with a high-energy Ramones-style drumstick countoff into a high-energy honkey tonk, into a gentle melodic verse…
Events
Ron Gallo plays a high-energy homecoming set for a holiday weekend Free at Noon
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
Ron Gallo plays a high-energy homecoming set for a holiday weekend Free at Noon
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
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Houndmouth return to Free At Noon to promote new album <i>Good For You</i>
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
Houndmouth return to Free At Noon to promote new album <i>Good For You</i>
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
Events
Wesley Stace and his bandmates deliver a suave and sublime Free at Noon set
Boasting a muted pink pinkstripe suit and mixing breezy bossa nova melodies with witty wordplay, Wesley Stace‘s vibe was very lounge chic as he…
Boasting a muted pink pinkstripe suit and mixing breezy bossa nova melodies with witty wordplay, Wesley Stace‘s vibe was very lounge chic as he…
Wesley Stace and his bandmates deliver a suave and sublime Free at Noon set
Boasting a muted pink pinkstripe suit and mixing breezy bossa nova melodies with witty wordplay, Wesley Stace‘s vibe was very lounge chic as he…
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Cosmic Guilt packs the stage and the house at Free at Noon
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
Cosmic Guilt packs the stage and the house at Free at Noon
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
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Free at Noon Flashback: Slothrust shows off their stylistic range at World Cafe Live
Wrapping up their first leg of tour in support of the new album Parallel Timeline, Boston three-piece Slothrust played to the midday crowd at…
Wrapping up their first leg of tour in support of the new album Parallel Timeline, Boston three-piece Slothrust played to the midday crowd at…
Free at Noon Flashback: Slothrust shows off their stylistic range at World Cafe Live
Wrapping up their first leg of tour in support of the new album Parallel Timeline, Boston three-piece Slothrust played to the midday crowd at…
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Jade Bird was introspective, vulnerable, and occasionally angry in her acoustic Free at Noon set
“Respect to those drinking!” Jade Bird said a few minutes into her Free at Noon performance today at World Cafe Life. “I guess it…
“Respect to those drinking!” Jade Bird said a few minutes into her Free at Noon performance today at World Cafe Life. “I guess it…
Jade Bird was introspective, vulnerable, and occasionally angry in her acoustic Free at Noon set
“Respect to those drinking!” Jade Bird said a few minutes into her Free at Noon performance today at World Cafe Life. “I guess it…
Events
Listen to Hamilton Leithauser debut new music and bring ‘The Loves of Your Life’ to Free at Noon
After fronting The Walkmen for 13 years, New York’s Hamilton Leithauser has become an esteemed singer-songwriter — and over the past year and change,…
After fronting The Walkmen for 13 years, New York’s Hamilton Leithauser has become an esteemed singer-songwriter — and over the past year and change,…
Listen to Hamilton Leithauser debut new music and bring ‘The Loves of Your Life’ to Free at Noon
After fronting The Walkmen for 13 years, New York’s Hamilton Leithauser has become an esteemed singer-songwriter — and over the past year and change,…
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An explosive Heartless Bastards set marks the return to in-person Free at Noon
“We’re back!” shouted Dan Reed at the top of today’s Free at Noon — XPN’s first in-person midday concert in 574 days — and…
“We’re back!” shouted Dan Reed at the top of today’s Free at Noon — XPN’s first in-person midday concert in 574 days — and…
An explosive Heartless Bastards set marks the return to in-person Free at Noon
“We’re back!” shouted Dan Reed at the top of today’s Free at Noon — XPN’s first in-person midday concert in 574 days — and…
Events
Pat Finnerty and the Full Band bring the rock of the 80s to XPN Studio for Free at Noon
As #XPNMTVWeek winds down, we welcomed Pat Finnerty and the Full Band into WXPN studios today for a celebration of the first golden age…
As #XPNMTVWeek winds down, we welcomed Pat Finnerty and the Full Band into WXPN studios today for a celebration of the first golden age…
Pat Finnerty and the Full Band bring the rock of the 80s to XPN Studio for Free at Noon
As #XPNMTVWeek winds down, we welcomed Pat Finnerty and the Full Band into WXPN studios today for a celebration of the first golden age…
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Hoots & Hellmouth play a wholesome set for Free at Noon from XPN studio
Friday’s virtual Free at Noon concert was a true celebration as local favorites Hoots & Hellmouth played the first installment of the series broadcast…
Friday’s virtual Free at Noon concert was a true celebration as local favorites Hoots & Hellmouth played the first installment of the series broadcast…
Hoots & Hellmouth play a wholesome set for Free at Noon from XPN studio
Friday’s virtual Free at Noon concert was a true celebration as local favorites Hoots & Hellmouth played the first installment of the series broadcast…
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HAERTS pares down <em>Dream Nation</em> to solitary acoustic pop for Free At Noon
From the cozy confines of their Los Angeles living room, the indie pop band HAERTS appeared in a dreamy acoustic trio configuration for today’s…
From the cozy confines of their Los Angeles living room, the indie pop band HAERTS appeared in a dreamy acoustic trio configuration for today’s…
HAERTS pares down <em>Dream Nation</em> to solitary acoustic pop for Free At Noon
From the cozy confines of their Los Angeles living room, the indie pop band HAERTS appeared in a dreamy acoustic trio configuration for today’s…
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Sean Danger Smith returns to Ortlieb’s and celebrates <em>Sad Disco</em> at Free at Noon
In about 15 minutes, Sean Danger Smith took listeners through a whole alcohol-addled night under the haze of Ortlieb’s red lights. Celebrating the release…
In about 15 minutes, Sean Danger Smith took listeners through a whole alcohol-addled night under the haze of Ortlieb’s red lights. Celebrating the release…
Sean Danger Smith returns to Ortlieb’s and celebrates <em>Sad Disco</em> at Free at Noon
In about 15 minutes, Sean Danger Smith took listeners through a whole alcohol-addled night under the haze of Ortlieb’s red lights. Celebrating the release…
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Rodney Crowell reflects on intimacy and compassion during solo Free at Noon set
Veteran singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell‘s recent Free at Noon performance was quite intimate, broadcasting from a pocket-sized room of his home as he performed into…
Veteran singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell‘s recent Free at Noon performance was quite intimate, broadcasting from a pocket-sized room of his home as he performed into…
Rodney Crowell reflects on intimacy and compassion during solo Free at Noon set
Veteran singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell‘s recent Free at Noon performance was quite intimate, broadcasting from a pocket-sized room of his home as he performed into…
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Martin Courtney takes a walk down memory lane on the latest edition of Free at Noon
A love letter to the band that has shaped his life for the last decade, Martin Courtney, the frontperson of Real Estate, gave an…
A love letter to the band that has shaped his life for the last decade, Martin Courtney, the frontperson of Real Estate, gave an…
Martin Courtney takes a walk down memory lane on the latest edition of Free at Noon
A love letter to the band that has shaped his life for the last decade, Martin Courtney, the frontperson of Real Estate, gave an…
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Dylan Cartlidge gives a kinetic one-person Free at Noon performance
One person, one synthesizer, one Bluetooth keyboard; a pink and white backdrop, a bass named Salvatore, a slick pair of shades. These were the…
One person, one synthesizer, one Bluetooth keyboard; a pink and white backdrop, a bass named Salvatore, a slick pair of shades. These were the…
Dylan Cartlidge gives a kinetic one-person Free at Noon performance
One person, one synthesizer, one Bluetooth keyboard; a pink and white backdrop, a bass named Salvatore, a slick pair of shades. These were the…
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Carsie Blanton wears her politics and her heart on her sleeve in a soulful Free at Noon
Over the past twelve years, Carsie Blanton‘s music has explored an eclectic array of souns from folk to swing to kitschy jazz-pop. Opening her…
Over the past twelve years, Carsie Blanton‘s music has explored an eclectic array of souns from folk to swing to kitschy jazz-pop. Opening her…
Carsie Blanton wears her politics and her heart on her sleeve in a soulful Free at Noon
Over the past twelve years, Carsie Blanton‘s music has explored an eclectic array of souns from folk to swing to kitschy jazz-pop. Opening her…
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Zach Bryan is upfront and introspective in an acoustic Free at Noon
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan wasn’t much for conversation in today’s Free at Noon concert. Playing acoustic from Whidbey Island, Washington — where he’s is…
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan wasn’t much for conversation in today’s Free at Noon concert. Playing acoustic from Whidbey Island, Washington — where he’s is…
Zach Bryan is upfront and introspective in an acoustic Free at Noon
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan wasn’t much for conversation in today’s Free at Noon concert. Playing acoustic from Whidbey Island, Washington — where he’s is…
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LP delivers a dynamic Free at Noon performance on west coast time
It was 9 a.m. California time when today’s Free at Noon concert got under way, but LP and her band — performing live from…
It was 9 a.m. California time when today’s Free at Noon concert got under way, but LP and her band — performing live from…
LP delivers a dynamic Free at Noon performance on west coast time
It was 9 a.m. California time when today’s Free at Noon concert got under way, but LP and her band — performing live from…
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Langhorne Slim brings relatable emotion from Nashville to Philly for Free at Noon
Langhorne Slim joined us live from his living room for today’s virtual Free at Noon to share songs from his new album, Strawberry Mansion.…
Langhorne Slim joined us live from his living room for today’s virtual Free at Noon to share songs from his new album, Strawberry Mansion.…
Langhorne Slim brings relatable emotion from Nashville to Philly for Free at Noon
Langhorne Slim joined us live from his living room for today’s virtual Free at Noon to share songs from his new album, Strawberry Mansion.…
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Maddie Medley gives a captivating performance from Nashville for Free at Noon
Maddie Medley joined us live from her Nashville studio for today’s virtual Free at Noon. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter packs unexpected moments of intensity into…
Maddie Medley joined us live from her Nashville studio for today’s virtual Free at Noon. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter packs unexpected moments of intensity into…
Maddie Medley gives a captivating performance from Nashville for Free at Noon
Maddie Medley joined us live from her Nashville studio for today’s virtual Free at Noon. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter packs unexpected moments of intensity into…
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The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto
Tamara Lindeman knows how to win over a Philly crowd. After kicking off The Weather Station‘s Free at Noon concert with a breathtaking performance…
Tamara Lindeman knows how to win over a Philly crowd. After kicking off The Weather Station‘s Free at Noon concert with a breathtaking performance…
The Weather Station balances levity and depth in a virtual Free at Noon performance from Toronto
Tamara Lindeman knows how to win over a Philly crowd. After kicking off The Weather Station‘s Free at Noon concert with a breathtaking performance…
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Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC
Singer-songwriter MC Taylor and his long-running musical project Hiss Golden Messenger have dabbled in many sounds and styles over the years: psychedelia to country…
Singer-songwriter MC Taylor and his long-running musical project Hiss Golden Messenger have dabbled in many sounds and styles over the years: psychedelia to country…
Hiss Golden Messenger reflects on hope in a spirited, soulful Free at Noon from Durham, NC
Singer-songwriter MC Taylor and his long-running musical project Hiss Golden Messenger have dabbled in many sounds and styles over the years: psychedelia to country…
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Jon Batiste channels some spirit for an elegant Free at Noon performance
“I could feel y’all through the camera,” singer-songwriter Jon Batiste said during a break in his Free at Noon performance. “I love you even…
“I could feel y’all through the camera,” singer-songwriter Jon Batiste said during a break in his Free at Noon performance. “I love you even…
Jon Batiste channels some spirit for an elegant Free at Noon performance
“I could feel y’all through the camera,” singer-songwriter Jon Batiste said during a break in his Free at Noon performance. “I love you even…
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The Hold Steady go from a whisper to a scream at today’s #FreeAtNoon from Brooklyn Bowl
New York rock faves The Hold Steady have a big weekend ahead of them as their Weekender livestream gigs continue tomorrow. To warm up…
New York rock faves The Hold Steady have a big weekend ahead of them as their Weekender livestream gigs continue tomorrow. To warm up…
The Hold Steady go from a whisper to a scream at today’s #FreeAtNoon from Brooklyn Bowl
New York rock faves The Hold Steady have a big weekend ahead of them as their Weekender livestream gigs continue tomorrow. To warm up…
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Slaughter Beach, Dog brings introspective songs and birthday greetings to Free at Noon
Surrounded by ferns and the wood paneling of a Bushkill, Pennsylvania cabin, Jake Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog gave a stirring performance for today’s…
Surrounded by ferns and the wood paneling of a Bushkill, Pennsylvania cabin, Jake Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog gave a stirring performance for today’s…
Slaughter Beach, Dog brings introspective songs and birthday greetings to Free at Noon
Surrounded by ferns and the wood paneling of a Bushkill, Pennsylvania cabin, Jake Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog gave a stirring performance for today’s…
Recordings
Cautious Clay unpacks the complexities of love in a pre-V Day Free at Noon
“Love is just passion with a four-letter name,” sang Cautious Clay in today’s Free at Noon performance from his Brooklyn apartment. Opening on “Dying…
“Love is just passion with a four-letter name,” sang Cautious Clay in today’s Free at Noon performance from his Brooklyn apartment. Opening on “Dying…
Cautious Clay unpacks the complexities of love in a pre-V Day Free at Noon
“Love is just passion with a four-letter name,” sang Cautious Clay in today’s Free at Noon performance from his Brooklyn apartment. Opening on “Dying…
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Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Events
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Bette Smith channeled old-school soul and gospel from a stage in Brooklyn
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Bette Smith channeled old-school soul and gospel from a stage in Brooklyn
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…
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#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard blasts modern glam rock across the Atlantic Ocean
Today’s virtual #FreeAtNoon concert broadcasted T Rex hooks and massive swagger across the Atlantic Ocean when Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard took the stage at Clwb…
Today’s virtual #FreeAtNoon concert broadcasted T Rex hooks and massive swagger across the Atlantic Ocean when Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard took the stage at Clwb…
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard blasts modern glam rock across the Atlantic Ocean
Today’s virtual #FreeAtNoon concert broadcasted T Rex hooks and massive swagger across the Atlantic Ocean when Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard took the stage at Clwb…
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#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…