# Event Details - **Event Name**: WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons Sonic adventurers, punk rock fundamentalists, exuberant luddites, willing outcasts. “The mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ‘n’ roll” – wrote rock critic Lester Bangs��The genre-defying mekons formed in Leeds, England in 1977. Born from the emerging British punk scene, they progressed from art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. This current classic line-up has remained intact since the mid-1980s, continuing to regularly tour and release new music through to now. Theirs is an improbable history – a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music with occasional forays into the art world. They have always worked collaboratively and collectively with all work credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and has included exhibitions in the UK and US, a deranged pirate musical recorded and staged with Kathy Acker, an art performance with Vito Acconci, and several books including the unique art catalog/unfinished novel Mekons United. "Revenge of the mekons", a documentary about the band received nationwide release in 2015 on Music Box Films. The mekons continue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and they remain one of the truly great live bands. The band released their latest album "Horror" on Fire Records in early 2025. A dub album of Horror remixed by Grammy nominee Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu) will be released on Fire Records in the summer of 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/wxpn-885-welcomes-mekons-at-the-latvian-society-of-philadelphia/200029304507914 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, live-music, country-music-festivals, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 122 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Latvian Society of Philadelphia - **lat**: 39.961815 - **long**: -75.149521 - **full address**: The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3501, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/811f31ea6cae4424348fecabdfab87daba2394971f9b3be177e30e5b37b25bfd-rimg-w1200-h909-dc2c1c13-gmir?v=1775288483 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia being held? - **A:** WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3501, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia? - **A:** WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia is organized by R5 Productions. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at R5 Productions's events? - **A:** R5 Productions has 123+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. R5 Productions has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WXPN 88.5 Welcomes mekons at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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