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wrote this on 13 Nov 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

We’ve already told you about the awesomeness that is tomorrow night’s concert with Diplo, Abe Vigoda, Blaqstarr, Telepathe, and Boy 8 Bit, but we forgot to mention that (A) it’s Diplo’s birthday, and (B) there will be free pizza.
From R5 Productions:
This is going to be real life fun, get really crazy, watch weird people dance in pizza costumes and Elmo suits while you get drunk and stupid for DIPLO’s BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE STARLIGHT BALLROOM. …

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wrote this on 10 Nov 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

WPRB and Sherman Arts are proud to present screenings of CHRISTMAS ON MARS, a film by Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. It features ADAM GOLDBERG, WAYNE COYNE, ELIJAH WOOD, FRED ARMISEN (of SNL) and other MEMBERS OF FLAMING LIPS. It also features music from FLAMING LIPS.
We have two screenings!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 10thAt National Mechanics (22 S. 3rd St)Doors 9:30 PM, Screening at 12 MidnightFREE!!!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13THAt the Marvelous (208 S. 40th St)Screenings at 8PM, 10PMAll …

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wrote this on 9 Nov 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

WPRB & R5 Productions are psyched to bring you an evening with Philadelphia’s own DIPLO, along with BLAQSTARR, ABE VIGODA (the band), TELEPATHE, and BOY 8 BIT on Friday November 14th at the Starlight Ballroom (460 North 9th Street) in Philadelphia! This is an all-ages show and starts at 8PM!
You probably know Diplo already from his work with M.I.A., but he’s an amazing DJ in his own right and runs the Mad Decent label. …

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wrote this on 2 Nov 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

We’re not here to tell you who to vote for, but we do think it is important for you to go out and vote. Below is some quick information about the basics of voting and some useful links.
Here’s Yo La Tengo and Chris Stamey (of the dB’s) to tell you about voting.
NEW JERSEY
When are the polls open?6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How do I know if I’m registered to vote?Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE or contact your local …

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wrote this on 12 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

Sometimes, we make music too. I used only samples from The Dirty Projectors to compose this, it was recorded using my two Monome 40h Tupperware. You may have heard some of this live during the Membership Drive.
After the jump, full details about the piece!
“Dirty Projections” by Altitude Sickness (2008)All original samples by the Dirty Projectors.
This project was created entirely from samples of The Dirty Projectors. Ableton Live …

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wrote this on 10 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

As part of the “closing ceremonies” for the 2008 WPRB Membership Drive, we decided to host our own half-assed version of the late, great television game show $25,000 Pyramid, dubbed the $103.30 Pyramid for obvious reasons. (I should point out that no one actually won money, and it was a [cheap] ploy for donations. -m.)
Random Acts of Music’s Ian Auzenne hosted, with Cody (Development Director) and Sam (PNP Department) playing against Maria T (Her Jazz/Pop …

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wrote this on 8 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

This is it: the end of our annual Membership Drive! Don’t touch that dial, because we’ve got some amazing stuff planned for the finale! As you can see, the WPRB webcam is up and running.
If that doesn’t work, click here!


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wrote this on 8 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

WPRB & R5 Productions are downright honored to present an evening with the legendary, god-like JONATHAN RICHMAN (OF THE MODERN LOVERS) this Sunday, October 12th, in the sanctuary space at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia). This show is a seated, ALL-AGES show and starts at 8PM!
Shhh — do you hear that sound? It’s the sound of WPRB’s brain collectively melting. We can’t believe Jonathan Richman is coming to Philly, and we get …

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wrote this on 7 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

WPRB & R5 Productions are proud to present an evening with post-punk legends WIRE on Friday, October 10th at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia). This is a 21+ show, and the night kicks off at 9PM!
Since 1976 Wire have, if we may crib from Roxy Music for a sec, remade and remodeled punk in ways that continue to impact thousands of bands today. Pink Flag, Chairs Missing, and 154 sound just as fresh as …

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wrote this on 4 Oct 2008. Share this story: Twitter this, Share on Facebook or Digg it

Yes, if you donate $103.30 to WPRB, you can get this amazing AM/FM radio, along with a bevy of other goodies.


WPRB 103.3 FM (Princeton, NJ)
Community supported independent radio!
http://www.wprb.com/

Love what we do? Help keep WPRB going strong!
Make a tax-deductible donation today.