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About Me

Philly Local Pick of the Day : Monday - Friday, 1pm
Philly Local Music Hour : Tuesday, 9pm - 10pm
If you would like to submit music to Philly Local, send 2 CD's (with e-mail and website information attached to each, along with TWO tracks selected which you feel represent your strongest work) along with a bio to:
WXPN
Attn: Helen Leicht/Philly Local
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Check Out the Philly Local Message Board and discuss your favorite tunes!

And don't forget the XPN All About the Music Blog , the place for the most up-to-date Pick-of-the-Day and Philly Local happenings info!
Upcoming Philadelphia Concerts & Events
See below for links to local venues
Visit XPN's concert listing page for the most up-to-date listings of concerts at all Philadelphia area venues.
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Local Venue Links
Burlap and Bean
Fergies Pub
The Fire
First Unitarian Church
Grape Street Philadelphia
The Khyber
The M Room
North Star Bar
Silk City
Starlight Ballroom
Tin Angel
Theater of the Living Arts
Trocadero
World Café Live
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If you are interested in having your band's upcoming Philadelphia show posted on the Philly Local MySpace and Bulletin Board just e-mail all pertinent information to [email protected].

WXPN Philly Local is your connection to new local musicians. It’s also the non-commercial and member-supported radio service of UPENN. XPN.org and XPoNentialMusic.org .

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/6/2006
Band Website: xpn.org/phillylocal
Band Members: Host Helen Leicht & the Philly Local Team
Influences: The City of Brotherly Love (and surrounding areas).
Sounds Like: A-Sides, Adam Acuragi, Aderbat, Lili Anel, Ben Arnold, Audible, BC Camplight, Birdie Busch, Bitter Bitter Weeks, The Blue Method, Jim Boggia, The Brakes, Lelia Broussard, Buried Beds, Cabin Dogs, The Capitol Years, Derek Chafin, Codename, The Donuts, Dr. Dog, Stepehn Dijoseph, Matt Duke, Fooling April, John Francis, Future Tips, Kate Gaffney, Melody Gardot, Gillian Grassie, The Happy Dog, Christina Havrilla, The Hooters, Hoots & Hellmouth, Seth Kallen, Lizanne Knott, Amos Lee, Caryn Lin, Lotus, Man Man, Marah, Matt Pond PA, Milton & The Devils Party, The Novenas, Okay Paddy, Trisha O'Keefe, Nicole Reynolds, Bill Ricchini, Riddem Nation, The Rigbees, The Situation, Slo-Mo, Spinto Band, The Sw!ms, Townhall, The Twin Atlas, Wabi Sabi, Walker Lundee, Denison Witmer and much more...
Record Label: XPN Blog
Type of Label: None

My Blog

In Memory of Josh Sack from The Brakes

We have some very sad news to share today about 22 year old drummer Josh Sack from philly local band, The Brakes. Yesterday, Sunday May 4th, Josh's battle with leukemia sadly ended. Our thoughts and...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:29:00 PST

XPN Local CD Release PARTY!

Philly Local listeners...join us Thursday May 1st to celebrate the release of the brand new XPN Local CD, and enjoy live performances from artists appearing on the CD! What: XPN Local, Volume 2 CD Re...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:02:00 PST

Fourth Annual Philly Bands Together

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Philly Bands Together: a fantastic night of music to help support an amazing cause!  WXPN Musicians On Call is the non-profit partnership between WXPN and th...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:48:00 PST

WXPN Members-Only 885 Countdown Costume Party

Hey Philly Local myspace friends!  We have an amazing event coming up on Friday October 26th, 2007 exclusively for WXPN MEMBERS! WXPN Members-Only 885 Countdown Costume PartyThe bands are r...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:44:00 PST

Looking for Original Songs!

Are you a songwriter or an aspiring songwriter? Have you got a special musical moment that you'd like to sing about? WXPN and 6ABC are looking for your original songs to be included in the 885 Most Me...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:55:00 PST

Philly Local Sings Sgt. Pepper!!!!

Good Morning Good Morning!On June 1, 1967 the Beatles released the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and the band as we knew them, changed forever. Often referred to as the band's magnum o...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Wed, 23 May 2007 07:21:00 PST

'Tis the Season to send us some MUSIC!

Forget the Play Station 3. What Philly Local wants most for the holiday season is music!!!! Philly Local is gearing up to get people in the holiday spirit and needs your help! If  you are a ...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:19:00 PST

Helen's big 3-0! THANK YOU!!!!

Hello all! With such a successful night last night, the only thing left to do is shout out some "Thank You"s. First- To the Bands: Thank you, thank you, thank you! We knew this would be an undertaking...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:39:00 PST

XPN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Support Philly Local Back!

THE WXPN FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS GOING ON NOW! Support XPN & Philly Local! ________ Now is your chance to help XPN and Philly Local continue to do what we do best: play truly great music for...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:16:00 PST

Philly Locals at the Fringe Fest!!!!! (What What)

Helllllllo everyone out there in MySpace land. Hope your space is as well as my space! First, let me just say THANK YOU to Bebek and The Dave Quicks Band for RAWKING the Fringe Fest last night. We all...
Posted by WXPN Philly Local on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:57:00 PST