Best Live Performances of 2011: Episode 1

Soundcheck | Dec 22, 2011

In the first episode of a five-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of this year's most memorable live performances in our studio. This show includes artists such as:

St. Vincent
James Farm
Foster the People
Devil Makes Three
Loudon Wainwright III
Wild Beasts
Kiran Ahluwalia
Lonely Forest
Gregory Porter
Homeboy Sandman

VIDEO: You can watch many of the sessions from the "Best Live Performances" series on the WNYC Culture page

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