Two sets!
First Set: 10PM
Second Set: 12PM

With a diverse lineup of fine Philly musicians, influences ranging from Bulgarian brass bands to Sun Ra, and a reputation for inciting mayhem, West Philadelphia Orchestra is a bizarre ensemble in today's musical world. They began playing Romanian ballads, Macedonian folk-dance songs, Bulgarian wedding music, and various klezmer tunes in late 2006, and have continued expanding and/or corrupting their sound and repertoire over their 3 blurry years of existence. The band also plays original tunes which blends other sounds, like jazz and classical, together with traditional sounds. As much a community as a band, WPO's performances are celebratory events. With blistering beats and walls of brass, they inspire audiences to hold hands, dance, and slip the yoke of the culture industry. Their debut record, released in fall of 2008 and called 'WPO,' is a unique combination of traditional Balkan music and sounds, and is an expression of their radical collectivity.