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In Concert

Pickwick On World Cafe

Jun 18, 2013 — Hear three songs from Pickwick's debut album — and the story behind the Seattle band's reinvention.

Tift Merritt On Mountain Stage

Jun 18, 2013 — In this concert, the singer-songwriter performs songs from her latest album Traveling Alone, which she recorded over the course of eight days in Brooklyn. It's now been a decade since Merritt burst on the roots-music scene with her solo debut, Bramble Rose.

KCRW Presents: TOKiMONSTA

Jun 18, 2013 — Los Angeles producer Jennifer Lee (a.k.a. TOKiMONSTA) has toured with Skrillex and Diplo and collaborated with Flying Lotus. She recently brought an assortment of gear to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic studio for a live performance of her song "Go With It," with guest vocalist and labelmate MNDR.

Billy Bragg: Tiny Desk Concert

Jun 17, 2013 — One of the world's finest folksingers channels the spirit of Woody Guthrie at the NPR Music offices. As he has throughout his long career, Bragg finds a way to blend politics and music with grace, charm and a rough edge.

The National On World Cafe

Jun 17, 2013 — The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, Trouble Will Find Me.

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The UpNorth Concert Hall specializes in recordings of live performance in regional venues. Listen to guest artists or submit your own digital audio from your garage band, string ensemble, church choir or poetry slam.

Latest Performances

Hagfish

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Performed by Flakjacket in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

The End of Summer

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Performed by Flakjacket in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

Flakjacket

About Flakjacket

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Don't be mislead by the name: this is NOT a heavy metal band. Friends Alex Hyatt and Liam Irwin are the songwriting heart of this band that describes its sound as alternative acoustic pop/rock. Sound engineer Joel Hurd was pretty interested in the classic Fender Rhodes keyboard they brought to their session. Go to full article

When I Sleep

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Performed by Shu in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

Black Horse Radio

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Performed by Shu in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

Shu, in a television appearance in Glens Falls

About Shu

by UpNorth Music

Oct 04, 2007 — Ska, a rhythmically up-tempo precursor to reggae, is a strong musical influence on this band's sound. Like most of the bands we've recorded, though, their songs reflect other musical interests. Shu toured the Northeast extensively in the 1990s, mostly performing for university crowds. Go to full article

Stand Alone

by UpNorth Music

Oct 03, 2007 — Performed by Daniel Monroe in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

Fallen Angel

by UpNorth Music

Oct 03, 2007 — Performed by Daniel Monroe in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

Daniel Monroe

About Daniel Monroe

by UpNorth Music

Oct 03, 2007 — When he was 15, the band Light House inspired Dan to become a musician. Since then, he has learned to play the guitar and written a lot of songs in the hope that listeners will relate to them in the way that he relates to some of his favorite bands' messages. Go to full article

Every Square Inch of the Earth

by UpNorth Music

Oct 03, 2007 — Performed by Gary Moon in Lake George, NY for UpNorth Music. Go to full article

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