FINALLY!! on 6/4/2025. a DJ that played great music!!! BB King, Bob Dylan so sorry it ended at 3!!! So refreshing!!! Tired of rap, country and "one hit wonders" by "local" one hit wonders. I often have to hit the next station more and more. ESPECIALLY from 6am to 10!!!!!! read more

THE Best non commercial Radio Station on the freakin Planet hands down. Their call letters WXPN, or just XPN has come to mean Experimental Pennsylvania Network to all who are lucky enough to be able to receive their signal on the radio dial 88.5 FM [can also be streamed digitally]   Throughout the course of time I've been one of those lucky ones who has always been able to show support through donations and in turn have received a non stop musical value that I can never put a price on. They literally play EVERYTHING on this station from Classic Rock, Funk, Blues, Hip Hop, and Alternative all entirely commercial free. They rely solely on donations from listeners who have had enough of crappy commercial radio. It is such a Killer venue for incredible music that I find myself writing this Review for this one-of-a-kind Amazing Radio Station. Come And Get Your Tunes On!! read more

WXPN Radio - WXPN Radio Station 88.5FM [Community Not Commodity] - Radio Stations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

awesome station and music go to station to chill out im 57 and love all kinds of music and this station adds to the music in my head lots of new tunes you can only hear from a local station great info on local bands read more

Who doesn't like WXPN? Great music venue and decent restaurant in the lounge. Easy to get in and out of too!

I was reading a Wiki article about a classic rock song, and the article mentioned "WXPN's All Time 885 Greatest Songs" list, created in 2004. I was surprised that WXPN would be named like an authority, like Rolling Stones, or Billboard. I was also surprised that this list, which I assumed was another randomly created gimmick for a holiday weekend countdown, or just for kicks, is some kind of mentionable reference on a reference website. Well, clickbait biter that I am, I took a look... what's at the top of the list? Springsteen! Springsteen? "All Time 885 Greatest Songs?" Springsteen? At the top? Then Lennon, then Dylan... my own fave band doesn't come in until 171! (Grrrr) But the strange thing is, you will rarely hear any of this pop on XPN anyway, so why are they making this list? Ahhh XPN... Home in the summers from college, it was XPN, WRTI, or WMGK on my radio commuting from my summer jobs. I loved their shows, and even ended up listening to the kids' show a few times... ha ha ha, and buying a CD, which I am now whipping out decades later for my son! Am I misremembering or did they broadcast NPR straight from XPN? It is a blur, but I remember hearing at least ads about stuff going on on NPR while listening to XPN. What I KNOW XPN did for me, was introduce me to R. L. Burnside, Lucinda Williams, Jude, and some other indie-ish bands, which really helped to round out my playlists, and sharpen my tastes. They played a lot of tunes that later became pop 40 hits, waaaaay before Billboard had them on their radar. The "Star's End" show on Sat nights (technically Sun 1am-6am) is New Age zone-out tunes, which I listened to waaaay too many times when I was up all night painting one, or both of our house renos, and had paint on my hands, so I couldn't change the station. I developed a fondness for it, though it did freak me the heck out sometimes at 5am. "American Routes" with Nick Spitzer broadcasts on XPN, and that is a pretty good show about blues, jazz, zydeco, and other rock roots. Spitzer adores Lucinda Williams, who I already knew and had seen in concert thanks to XPN. (Routes was on, then off, and is now back on XPN.) "World Cafe" was always interesting, though, I admit, I haven't tuned into that one for a while. They loved David Byrne's Brazilian stuff, back when. I have a bunch of World Cafe CDs... yes, CDs. I can make you a mix on a CD, but don't ask for anything more techie from me. I have a fondness for Penn's station because it offers funky stuff, which you may or may not like, but they will push your musical boundaries, and introduce you to hits or misses. Dedicate some time and an open mind, and overall, you will come away from it musically richer, for sure! Thanks, Penn, free education! Springsteen? read more

Yes, I'm a fan of 'XPN and have been for many years. That being said I miss the days of yore w'/such eclectic shows as Diaspar and Crossroads. Since then they have become extremely commercial. Glad to see the old shows such as Sleepy Hollow, Folk Show, Stars End, Blues show. Love the Free @ Noon; saw some great shows there. You have turned me on to a lot of fantastic music. Many Moods of Ben Vaughn & Sound Opinion are great new shows. However; the move towards commercialism annoys me. You play the same songs repeatedly. Two months ago(around Grammy time) it seemed like every 5 min. I heard Adele or Bon Iver. Don't get me wrong I love both artists but don't need to hear them repeatedly in the course of a day. Currently I keep hearing the same new J.Mayer and Norah Jones songs (both of which suck ) being played alot! How come when a new artist has a new release you only play ONE song from the CD? Does the rest suck so bad? Sometimes , yes But your dwelling on one song is the main reason I choose not to financially support XPN. read more

This five star update is dedicated to XPN Free at Noon. I mean how in the hell can you go wrong with a radio station that hooks up your easily acquired chance to hit up a live recording for free every week? I certainly couldn't go wrong with it when I saw the Meat Puppets a week ago! It's been going on for 5 years and it has managed to bring in a lot of big time acts. other than the Meat Puppets they have recently bought in acts like Peter, Bjorn, & John, White Rabbits, and They Might Be Giants! For free and recorded live! So the next time you find that your going to be free on a Friday afternoon you best jump on http://www.xpn.org/wxpn-concerts-events-calendar/free-at-noon. I'm also going to give a shout out to my friend Andre who hooks up Y-Rock on WXPN with some awesome music every week! read more

XPN Live at Noon, a Canadian group the Arkells and a group of local musicians playing a tribute in honor of John Lennon's 75th birthday. The Canadian band was a little rough due to the early hour, noon... but they were good. The Lennon tribute band was excellent. Nice facility at 30th and Walnut just off the university district. Nice performing space with elevated stage, table seating for about 100, a large standing area in front of the stage and a full bar in the back. There's also a balcony area but that was closed. A great musical treat, in a great facility provided by a great public radio station. It's good to listen and support public radio! read more

WXPN Radio - Live at Noon! - Radio Stations Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If I could give this radio station zero stars, I would not. The only reason being that there are a select few programs I would keep. The rest of the programming, deejays and upper management should be rolled up into a ball and thrown right in the garbage. XPN likes to tout itself as a hip, alternative music station offering musical diversity that can't be found anywhere else. What it actually is is a collection of uninspiring deejays who spend each day playing lifeless selections from wishy washy singer/songwriters then begging for donation money during every break between songs. The station holds fund drives every quarter, begging for listener support through monetary donations while claiming that the entity is in such financial jeopardy that its very existence is at stake. As I'm writing this review, I just switched on WXPN figuring now would be an appropriate time to listen. They're in the middle of a fund drive and Bruce Warren, whom I believe is the station's program director, is trying to guilt listeners into giving them money. " It's just pennies a day, $12.00 a month. I think you can afford that to pay your radio bill. " Really. Several times over the last couple of months, I've heard spots on this station informing listeners that they can now leave money to the station in their wills. To discuss will and estate planning listeners are given a phone number at the station to call. I find this pathetic and down right creepy. As far as what is salvageable at WXPN, there are a few programs that hold true to what should be expected of a public, college radio station. Sleepy Hollow is a great way to slowly wake up on both Saturday and Sunday mornings with deejays Keith Brand and Chuck Elliot playing eclectic, mellow sounds from such diverse genres as jazz, classical, international and film scores. Deejay Robert Drake is also a keeper. When he's not filling in for other on air personalities, Drake has a show called Land of the Lost which concentrates mainly on the 80s underground scene. Very entertaining. On weeknights from 7 - 8p.m. Kathy O'Connell has a great show for children called Kids' Corner. An educational show where kids get to call in and offer their opinions and stories. If WXPN wants us to buy into it being a member supported, public radio station it should offer more creative shows like these. I first listened to WXPN about 30 years ago when I was in my teens. Back then, the station was pretty much what it claims to be now, a college radio station offering cutting edge, underground programming. Today, the same three weekday deejays who have been behind the microphone for at least the last 20 years are trying to sell listeners on the cutting edge attributes of wimpy performers like Dar Williams, David Grey and old heads like James Taylor and Jackson Brown. Pretty sad. Here's a suggestion for WXPN. Create less of a need for listener support by firing the pros on the dayshift, bring back University of Penn. student deejays and get some young blood in that program director's position. Until then, I'll be up the dial listening to a real college radio station like 103.3 WPRB from Princeton University. XPN can learn a thing or two from them. read more

This is one of the finest music radio station you will find. Tune in once and you'll make this aural jewel one of your most listened-to stops on your radio or computer (wxpn.org). The musical selection is beautiful, stimulating and diverse (vs. the over used 'eclectic' descriptor--which has become a cheap rationale for "what the programmer likes-- regardless of quality") accompanied by discreet but very informative hosting that perfectly compliments the musical fare. An original offering of live performances--punctuated by engaging interviews--along with a thoughtfully assembled recordings permeate the broadcasts. Particular kudos are due to the delightful "Sleepy Hollow" weekend morning shows (be forewarned: your Saturday and Sunday starts will be delayed as you won't want to pry your ears away). What is particularly enjoyable about XPN is that it's really about the music--with none of the obnoxious political/cultural proselytizing of other NPR stations (case-in-point: KCRW). Alas, twice a year you will have to endure fundraising marathons--hence only 4 stars here--as there are some stations that don't feed at the both the tax and public troughs and still remain commercial free (e.g. the charming WDVX of Knoxville, TN). read more

I've had to change my review since moving back to this area. As a commercial station, this might warrant 3.5 stars. But for public radio, I'm disappointed. They aren't as groundbreaking as they claim. With so much classic rock on the airwaves in Philly, I wish XPN would stop playing so much of it. It skews toward adult contemporary too often, playing "safe" new artists. The Y Rock hosts play some good music, but that whole agreement worries me. With the World Cafe Live venue in the same building, I fear that XPN is no longer a college radio station that allows students to learn and experiment. read more

WXPN is an island of sanity in an insane radio world. They will school you on the difference between the high quality indie rock played here from the indie crap proliferating the universe. The jockeys are intelligent music lovers who do their homework about the artists. Playlists frequently include clips of sister World Cafe's concerts and interviews. And don't forget to check out Kids Corner at 7pm---it's really for kids of all ages. Where else can you listen to cute home schooled kids call in about why their favorite color is blue? SO PRECIOUS EDIT: I just have to add another element of their awesomeness: They will play the BEST nuggets--songs that were never released on the radio (Ashley MacIssac, anyone?) but then POOF! there they are, blasting through the airwaves and touching my heart. There is no station like it in the world. Stream live at wxpn.org read more

WXPN is a good station, but I liked them much more when they relied on school kids for on-air talent in the mid to late 1980s. The format was raw and anything could happen... and usually did. The play list (there was no play list) was eclectic. Frank Sinatra could be followed by Frank Zappa. Lots of flubs and interesting pronunciations of names of local streets and locales by obviously own-of-town student deejays, hopefully on their way to broadcasting careers of some kind, but probably not ones in front of the mic. Today, it's kind of like top 40 Alternative Radio during the morning and evening drives. When they feature an artist, they often play one track to death. I wish the station would can Michaela Majoun, the morning deejay, or encourage her to move on. She is still on the same kind of narcissistic kick since she started there TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO(!!!). I suppose I will never forgive her for playing Steely Dan's "Daddy Doesn't Live In New York City No More" the morning after 9/11. Classy, Michaela.Three thousand dead New Yorkers and you make a stupid joke about it. I know she is not an idiot, so I guess that means she is just a thoughtless jerk. Thank God for David Dye, Dan Reed, and Helen Leight, my favorites. David is an encyclopedia of music. Helen has been one of my favorites going back to the 1970s when she was at the old WMMR in their golden era. Dan has this very cool in-depth knowledgeable and laid-back approach to music. In addition, he has a great rapport with the very funny, dry, and sharp lady who does traffic reports, Lauren Valley. They play off each other so well, it's almost like Kate and Spence... almost like they have a kind of on-air mid-life platonic-romance thing going. Also love their Saturday and Sunday morning shows, Sleepy Hollow, where the format is quiet and eclectic and romantic and fun. read more

I've missed WXPN since I moved away from Philadelphia 13 years ago and I'm happy to report that they're still playing great, eclectic music. Keep up the good work, 88.5; it's good to have you back as #1 on my car radio presets. read more

Listened to XPN alot growing up and in college. Nowadays it just doesn't cut it for me, but for a college station it's pretty well run. For real. read more

Definitely miss the days where the students ran the station and were on-air. It's much different now!

I love XPN absolutely. It is pretty much the only radio station I listen to. Not only is the music good, it's also a great place to find out about all sorts of local happenings. However, I will subtract one star and concur with a few other reviewers who have termed the music selection "safe." For the most part, I love what they play, but every now and then I'll hear a Five For Fighting song and go, WTF? read more

I really like xpn. It gets me through the day and the ride home. I really enjoy Y-rock on Fri evenings, I wish it was during the day! Good mix of music. Can get really 'folky' sometimes and I have to change the station but I always come back because everything else is pure crap. Thank you xpn for introducing me to several bands, bands that no other station will play. and yes, I am a member. a $10 a month member, but a member nontheless. Xpn is like a breath of fresh air when everything else is like tear gas. (ugh, 100.3 the beat! 94.1! 104.5!) I'm partial to 91.7 and 103.3 but I can't get them in as well. read more

XPN would get 5 stars if it had Y-Rock on 50% of the time. I love Y-Rock. They've sent me to 13 shows over the last two years. I enjoyed Y100 to a point, but Y-Rock is almost as good as the best indie station in the US, Seattle's KEXP. WXPN's offerings of folk, jazz, and new age (ambient?) are all nice and appeal to a wide range of listeners. I'd say I don't enjoy 75% of their non-Y-Rock music, but lots of people do. I love going to sleep to Star's End on Saturday nights. Ambient, new age, space music program that has gone on for like 30 years. read more

Probably the best radio station in the area. They do offer a variety of music, like Blues night on Saturdays. And funky Friday is another time they focus on one genre of music. Although, I am no fan of funky Friday. But, they tend a little towards not taking a lot of risks with the music during the week. They used to play more stuff you could not find anywhere else. Now they are kind of stuck in a funk with AOR. They are a public radio station for be ready for lots of funding drives. read more

I think calling WXPN a college station is a misnomer. It is a station for 40-60 yr olds that historically has skewed from pop music/Top 40. I listened to it when I was at Penn and it wasn't really college music even then. It seems like the music has barely changed from then (some 20 years later). The World Cafe still features some of the same artists, and if not the same, at least very similar. XPN seems stuck in time. That said, I do like a lot of the music, a mix of blues, folk, vocalists, indie-adult contemporary. Just kind of sad that Penn's college station doesn't represent the musical tastes of its students (for the most part). read more

XPN is pretty much the only radio station that I want to listen to anymore. Far fewer commercials and constantly changing music (when compared to most other radio stations). I love Funky Fridays especially, but I don't know many of the other shows. Most of the time, I enjoy whatever they are playing. World Cafe Live has had some really great live recordings of interesting artists. I have found new artists through listening and have attended a couple of local band shows at the World Cafe. The fund drives stink. 4 times a year the station basically becomes worthless to me. I stop listening and check back every few days to see if it is over, but it is the price that you pay to listen I guess. For those of you listening over the internet, there are extra stations that don't play the fund drives and will just stick to music. One problem that is more annoying than the fund drives. I get out of work at 7 pm most days and all I want to do on my way home is listen to some XPN. 7 pm on weekdays is Kid's Corner = THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE! I usually catch the last 30 seconds of a normal song as I am getting into my car, then hear that damn kid's music! (calm down) I guess it is good that they play something for children. read more

I could not love WXPN more if I tried. Upon moving to Philly, I turned my radio on and started unpacking boxes. There was no other station playing actual music, so I landed on 88.5. I don't think I turned the radio off for days. I wake up to XPN, I get dressed to XPN, I listen to XPN while I work, and I blast XPN and dance around my room. It's exactly what a radio station should be. Other radio stations don't come close. The best part is that I'm always learning from them. Whether it's engaging interviews with intelligent people, or introductions to new music and new artists, I get so much out of the station. And I'm proud to be a member. All members get treated equally no matter how small your donation, and I know that any amount helps them stay excellent. The XPoNential Music Festival in Wiggins Park, Camden this year was outstanding. Who would've known Camden was nice? And the artists appreciated being there and all thanked XPN for playing their songs when no one else did. There is one small downside that I am able to overlook, but which annoy my boyfriend incessantly. Those the fund drives. I understand the need for them, and they are what spurred me to become a member, but they do get old quick. Problem is that XPN is smart and plays their best music during the drives. I keep it on, tune out the talk (I'm used to that from listening to crappy stations my whole life), and rock out. Nothing but love for you, XPN. read more

Station is becoming more formula based and less esoteric.The management and relic dj's are ruining the station. They need a complete change with Dye,Reed,Leicht and LeMay being relieved of their duties Bring in a new younger staff and cut expenses. read more

I think I was a little harsh in my initial review. While I still think the regular programming would do well to take a chance or two (or six), the specialty shows are awesome, really awesome. Monday night is just a slam dunk, and Stars End is always a good time (though as much as I like the music its hard to make the whole show). Mountain Stage is quality and Land Of The Lost needs to be on more often (the radio show, not the television show...though that needs to be on more too). So, those shows alone are worthy of 4 stars alone, and if the basic programming stepped it up a notch we'd have 5 stars, I think. That goes for you too, World Cafe. read more

The best radio station in Philly, period. They play an eclectic mix of new and old, local and worldwide, and upbeat to acoustic music. They play it, as long as it's good. It's non commercial so you don't need to sit through 25 minutes of commercials every hour. Great hosts and some cool shows thrown in. The "indie rock hit parade" is one of my favorites. If you're a late night kind of person, Echoes is a great show as well. Lastly, the WXPN Xponential Festival is one of the highlights of the summer. read more

I love WXPN, listener-supported radio from the University of Pennsylvania. The DJs are all really professional and truly love music, and it reminds me of home to tune in and hear the same people from 20-25 years ago--and their voices sound exactly the same as they did then. read more

In my mid 20s, I'm a weird place when it comes to adult contemporary radio. While WXPN incorporates tasteful teens, this independent radio station (who gets big checks from UPenn) is of that genre. I need something I can hold onto. You can introduce me to two new artists, or show me a new song from an old artist, but I wish that during the day, XPN would mix in some traditional favorites - not Pop, but music prior to 2000. That's my own preference, and it's the factor that gives me a shorter attention span with them lately. I do love the Friday Funk show more than anything... though as a Funkologist myself, I'd debate heavily with David Dye that anything after 1983 is not Funk at all. There's nothing worse than grooving to some deep cuts from the past and hearing that wonderful radio voice say, "Okay, and here's one from Phish/Ozomatli"... it makes me want to flip over Volkswagens and pull Funk cards. read more

Have tried to listen this station for awhile now. Guess it is just not going to be what I was hoping it to be ... that is a truly independent radio station. Yes there are no commercials, but the constant over playing of 'new' artists re: Ryan Adams, Jenny Lewis, etc. is not what I am looking for in an indie radio station. And by the time the new CD comes out the song has been so overplayed I am not as excited as I used to be for new music to hit the shelves. Oh well ... read more

Lucky to have a station like XPN but... I really wish they would stop looking to the 40-50 YO demographic for selecting music for their playlist. Way to little emphasis on what's going on in music NOW vs stuff from the past. When a good chunk of you music you play is, ahem, "oldies" then the listener is not exposed to a lot of the young current artists that are out there. An awful lot off cool bands bypass Philly to play in DC or NY because Philadelphia's music scene lacks the dynamism that can be generated by a station that plays their music. My message to XPN? Stop looking for those middle $$$. Play to the 20 something's and watch the Philly scene grow and be more relevant. read more

Ever since discovering 88.5 on the radio, I can no longer listen to commercial radio. The member-supported station is its own non-profit, and they take seriously the input of their membership. DJs are very approachable and smart about music. Tons of opportunities to get involved as a volunteer or check out new music, local music as a part of a very welcoming community. read more

Seriously, how could you possibly give WXPN anything less than five stars?! I've been listening to WXPN faithfully for 20 years, and haven't lived anywhere near Philly in the past 10 years, which means I stream it online no matter where I am working. WXPN offers me occasional new music selections and discovers upcoming artists - and yes, they play some names that are "big", but guess what you baby hipsters? Bands like your precious Vampire Weekend and Citizen Cope were getting airtime on WXPN and hitting more people before any other station. Also, the DJs are like old friends to me, offering me the same voice I knew so many years ago but also always keeping the chitty-chat to an absolute minimum. You young-uns that complain about the DJs being "old" and not "hip" enough seriously need a reality check... these people are pros, not some pissant college kid trying their hand at being a radio personnel and constantly searching for some incredibly obscure - and crappy - musician trying to get airtime for whatever they're passing off as music. The shows they broadcast are amazing in both content and diversity. My office life would be absolutely dreary if I was no longer able to depend on WXPN to get me through the days. Yes, I donate monthly... but to give you an idea of how awesome this station is and how devoted I am, I even sit through pledge week without changing the channel. read more

I listen to XPN much less in the last 5-10 yrs. Very predictable, safe, rotating soundtrack. I like Julian Booker a lot on Sundays. Used to really like the World Cafe but the new girl is pretty annoying and the show can't be taken as seriously. Dan Reed is cool and funny but his music is not always my music. Again, pretty safe. Helen Leicht needs to go, I rarely listen to her show and the morning show is much too rambunctious for my mellow feels in the morning. XPN seems to cater to where the money is- the white, middle aged, angry Whole Foods/Amazon crowd. But I digress. If I'm not listening to Spotify, I've been listening a lot lately to WFMU public radio out of Jersey City. Check it out, it's great. Or 103.3 Princeton. Drexel's Station is great. Also 94.3, a very small station out of Takoma Park, MD is very good. It seems as things are around for a long time like XPN they become more controlled and have more people to answer to, they enter the mainstream. But as I thing back, even in the early 90s when I started listening, XPN, you were never that cool. read more

The best, simply the best. Never-ending stream of new music that constantly surprises and delights. It never gets stuck either in the land of Classic Rock Dinosaurs or in the land of Today's Top Hits. Long live XPN! read more

I listen to this station whenever I'm in the car. Great music, great mix. Where else can you listen to soul music one minute and punk rock the next? Great selection of music and great DJs. I still love my satellite radio, but if I'm not listening to that, Wxpn is the only station I will listen to from "regular radio." read more

Now that I can receive XPN clearly in my new apartment, my life has significantly improved. They play the most amazing selection of music, repeating old faves (Neil Young, Dylan, Chili Peppers) while expanding your horizons with new artists and unique covers. On Saturday afternoons you can call in and request pretty much anything (perfect for frigid days when all you can do is bake indoors while wearing long underwear and airplane socks, I mean...pajamas). I even love the Folk Hour on Sunday nights. XPN is a true music lover's station. I feel privileged to have it in Philadelphia! read more

Back in the day when I was a teenager (before I found killrockstar and thus my soul) I used to listen to WXPN. They played a variety of cutting edge stuff and some that was really really old but still sounded good. They have since gone down hill with their music rotation. The reason I still give them four stars is because they have the NPR news programs which are beyond excellent. Sometimes they will still have some nifty avantgarde stuff (like a John Cage marathon) but more often than not, if they aren't talking, I'm not listening. read more

WXPN has been my go-to radio station for years now. I like the always dependable mix of new music and classic stuff. The DJs are very good. I love Dan Reed's enthusiasm and knowledge of music, and Kristen Curtis is a great new addition for the morning show. I especially appreciate their support of musicians like Elvis Costello and many others like him, who might have faded from their peak, but still have tons of great music to contribute. The amount of music played per hour is head and shoulders above commercial radio, as is the variety. However, as good as they are, a little more variety, mainly in the form of deeper cuts from albums rather than concentrating on one song would be great! Another thing I really like is the special shows - Ben Vaughn, The Geater (I love 50s music!), Mountain Stage, Sound Opinions - all great listening. The Free at Noon concerts are wonderful! Big time, new, obscure, and just generally wonderful musicians in a nice intimate (and free!) setting is just so darn nice! Davey Knowles recently brought the house down. Fantastic! And if you can't make it in person, you can listen on the radio or the web. read more

This station has got to be one of the best in the nation, let alone Philadelphia. Their live music lunch hour every Friday is incredible. They offer commercial free programming and an independent format that caters to people with a more diverse musical background than most other stations. The quality of the content and the production level are superior to all of the commercial enterprises, which nowadays are merely jukeboxes. Contrary to popular belief, XPN is not a "college station" now, it has been re-identified as a non-profit entity that does not derive any of its operational funding from the university. read more

No matter what your favorite style, you'll find music that you love. From blues to rock to rap to soul to funk to hip hop to all kinds! The people, the music, the free at noons, the summer festivaL, the welcomes, the benefit shows, non comm and the list goes on! I've met the nicest people while hearing the best music! Mutlu, the roots, diego, mayer hawthorne, dar, amos lee, zem & zade, dr. Dog, dr. John, Joni, citizen cope, Fred! The best music venue. Keeping the music alive! read more