Chicago radio station WXRT will release ONXRT: Live from the Archives, Volume 15 tomorrow, Dec. 3. The collection features live performances from many artists who have passed through the XRT studios through the years or live recordings from Chicago venues.
This volume includes performances from 15 different bands and musicians, including Passion Pit, The National, The Lumineers, Jim James and The Postal Service.
Portions of the proceeds will benefit OXfam America and Cure Violence. Oxfam America is a global initiative to develop long-term solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice. Oxfam America has been active in the United States since 1970, and the Chicago Oxfam Action Corps have been in existence since 2008. Cure Violence has a mission to reduce violence by using disease control and behavior change methods. The organization's methods have now been adopted in 25 U.S. cities and 8 countries.
The limited edition ONXRT: Live from the Archives, Volume 15 CD will be available in Chicago-area Target stores and online at Target.com.
ONXRT: Live from the Archives, Volume 15 Tracklist:
1. Phoenix: "1901" (Official XRT Lollapalooza Aftershow at House of Blues, 8/8/10)
2. Churchill: "Change" (XRT Shamrock & Roll Party at Mystic Celt, 3/16/13)
3. World Party: "Put the Message in the Box" (XRT studios, 8/30/12)
4. The Lumineers: "Ho Hey" (XRT Sunday Night Concert from the Riviera Theatre, 9/20/12)
5. Serena Ryder: "Stompa" (XRT Studios, 4/3/13)
6. Dave Matthews Band: "Gravedigger" (Dave Matthews Band Caravan at Lakeside, 7/10/11)
7. Jimmy Cliff: "You Can Get It If You Really Want" (XRT Sunday Night Concert at Park West, 11/11/78)
8. Jim James: "A New Life" (Live from Studio X at the Vic Theatre, 4/20/13)
9. Passion Pit: "Take a Walk" (Live from Studio X from Reggie's Rock Club, 2/22/13)
10. The National: "Don't Swallow the Cap" (XRT studios, 8/3/13)
11. Shemekia Copeland: "Ain't Gonna Be Your Tattoo" (XRT studios, 2/5/13)
12. Cheap Trick: "I Want You To Want Me" (Chicago Auto Show and McCormick Place, 2/8/07)
13. Mayer Hawthorne: "The Walk" (Live from Studio X at Abbey Pub, 5/17/12)
14. The Postal Service: "Such Great Heights" (Official XRT Lollapalooza Aftershow at Metro, 8/4/13)
15. Blondie: "Heart of Glass" (XRT Sunday Night Concert at the Riviera Theatre, 8/14/99)
