LIVE PERFORMANCES

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Listen to one-of-a-kind in-studio performances recorded live at KEXP. Recent guests include:

Mahogany - 5/23/2012
Multimedia artists Mahogany play a dreamy, spaced-out set of songs live on KEXP.

Bad Veins - 5/22/2012
Cincinnati-based indie-pop duo Bad Veins squeeze a huge sound out of a small setup. They recently stopped by KEXP for a dramatic live performance painted in sweeping, orchestral movements. Give a listen!

Best Coast - 5/22/2012
L.A. surf-pop revivalists Best Coast play a bouncing set drenched in jangling guitars and hooky melodies live from the KEXP studio.

The Pharmacy - 5/19/2012
Seattle pop band perform live in the studio at KEXP, expect catchy hooks in this great performance.

Deep Sea Diver - 5/18/2012
Seattle pop/rock band lead by Jessica Dobson (The Shins, Beck, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) perform a great set from Hood to Hood 2012 in Ballard, Wa.

My Goodness - 5/18/2012
Seattle garage-rock duo My Goodness light it up at Hood to Hood 2012 in Ballard, Wa.

Bryan John Appleby - 5/18/2012
Local singer-songwriter Bryan John Appleby wakes up at the crack of dawn to play a tastefully spare set of songs live from the KEXP parking lot during Hood to Hood 2012.

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band - 5/18/2012
Seattle rock outfit Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band spits out a tight, dynamic set on KEXP, live from Hood to Hood 2012.

Ramona Falls - 5/18/2012
Portland indie popsters Ramona Falls play a set of intricately-orchestrated, ever-shifting rock tunes live on KEXP during Hood to Hood 2012.

Maldives, The - 5/18/2012
Local roots-rockers The Maldives play an incredible set colored with ringing harmonies and crashing guitar freak-outs live on KEXP from Hood to Hood in Ballard.

Caspar Babypants - 5/17/2012
Chris Ballew (of The Presidents of the USA) drops by KEXP in his Caspar Babypants guise with a quartet of fun tunes for the kids.

Poor Moon - 5/15/2012
Seattle's Poor Moon bring their breezy, summery aesthetic to KEXP for a live set full of chiming guitars and ringing harmonies.

Cold Specks - 5/14/2012
Al Spx, A.K.A. Cold Specks, brings her smooth croon and haunting melodies to KEXP for a live set featuring songs from her upcoming album, "I Predict a Graceful Expulsion."

You Won't - 5/12/2012
Boston indie rockers You Won't stop by KEXP to play a passionate live set of songs from their new LP, "Skeptic Goodbye."

Davidson Hart Kingsbery - 5/12/2012
Check this soulful set of rockin' twang from Seattle band Davidson Hart Kingsbery, live on KEXP's Audioasis.

Light Asylum - 5/11/2012
Brooklyn electro duo Light Asylum play a taut live set of dark songs punctuated with stuttering synth lines and yipping vocals, elongated into their own twisting sub-patterns via the liberal use of delay and effects.

Silversun Pickups - 5/11/2012
After a long wait, Silversun Pickups have returned with a new LP, "Neck of the Woods." They recently stopped by KEXP for a pared-down set of spanking new songs featuring Brian Aubert's distinctive vocals and infectious, hook-heavy arrangements. Check it out!

Allo Darlin' - 5/11/2012
London twee outfit Allo Darlin' plays a set of songs from their newest album, "Europe" live on KEXP.

River Giant - 5/9/2012
Local Americana-rock outfit River Giant stops by KEXP for a finely-tuned, dynamic performance full of crashing guitars and sweet vocal harmonies.

Cedric Watson - 5/9/2012
Cedric Watson brings the warm, lively sound of southwest Louisiana to Roadhouse for a live set featuring songs from his most recent album, "Le Soleil Est Leve."

Yann Tiersen - 5/8/2012
Father John Misty - 5/7/2012
Th3rdz - 5/6/2012
Nightmare Fortress - 5/5/2012
Neon Indian - 5/2/2012
Jonathan Wilson - 5/2/2012
Washed Out - 5/2/2012
Denver - 5/2/2012
Shelby Earl - 5/2/2012
Brad - 4/30/2012
Champagne Champagne - 4/29/2012
Touré-Raichel Collective, The - 4/28/2012
Wayfinders - 4/28/2012
Detective Agency - 4/28/2012
Wimps - 4/28/2012
Princess - 4/27/2012
Battleme - 4/26/2012
Tanlines - 4/25/2012
Todd Snider - 4/25/2012
Frankie Rose - 4/25/2012
Ceremony - 4/24/2012
Guards - 4/23/2012
School Of Seven Bells - 4/23/2012
Dog Shredder - 4/22/2012
USF - 4/21/2012
Rootz Underground - 4/21/2012
Real Estate - 4/20/2012
Pontiak - 4/18/2012
Lushlife - 4/18/2012

VIP Club Concert Series:

Donors to KEXP receive great thank you gifts. Donors who support KEXP with a gift of $500-999 receive invitations to four VIP Club Concerts. Donors who support KEXP with a gift of $1,000 or more receive invitations to eight VIP Club Concerts. Recent performances include:

Okkervil River - 6/20/2011
The Wedding Present - 9/25/2008
Okkervil River - 9/17/2008
DeVotchKa - 5/3/2008
Sons and Daughters - 4/29/2008
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - 12/11/2007
Stars - 11/16/2007
Peter Bjorn and John - 5/13/2007
Dean And Britta - 4/11/2007
Sebadoh - 3/4/2007
My Morning Jacket - 1/8/2007
Hidden Cameras - 12/2/2006
Robyn Hitchcock - 11/28/2006
Joseph Arthur - 10/12/2006
Billy Bragg - 10/2/2006
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 3/19/2006
Nada Surf - 2/26/2006
Rosebuds, The - 11/13/2005
Iron & Wine with Calexico - 10/22/2005
New Pornographers, The - 8/23/2005
Bob Mould - 8/1/2005
Sufjan Stevens - 7/23/2005
Aqualung - 6/2/2005
Low - 3/24/2005
Kings of Convenience - 3/13/2005
Interpol - 2/11/2005
Citizen Cope - 11/11/2004
Michael Franti & Spearhead - 10/29/2004
Concretes, The - 10/17/2004

Special Performances:

KEXP Live from Sasquatch 2011
KEXP Live from Chicago 2008
KEXP Live from NYC October 2007
KEXP Live from NYC November 2006
KEXP Live from Chicago 2006
KEXP Live from NYC May 2006
KEXP Live from NYC September 2005
KEXP Live from NYC April 2005
KEXP Live from NYC October 2004
KEXP Live from NYC June 2004
KEXP Yule Benefit
KEXP Live From NYC
WOMAD 2001
Capitol Hill Block Party 2001
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Rockabilly Ball 2001
The Morning Show Live from NYC

KEXP and Seattle Channel are now offering full-length videos of these VIP Club Concert Series performances (*Real player required).

Joseph Arthur
Billy Bragg
Jose Gonzalez
The Black Angels
Elbow