NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008)

Episodes

1. 1 1. Woven Hand2009-01-07 · 14mDavid Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.
2. 2 2. Super XX Man2009-01-27 · 16mHear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
3. 3 3. Tom Jones2009-03-02 · 13mHear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
4. 4 4. Horse Feathers2009-05-08 · 12mSee the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
5. 5 5. Benjy Ferree2009-05-29 · 20mFerree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.
6. 6 6. Great Lake Swimmers2009-06-08 · 14mSinger Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.
7. 7 7. Jason Vieaux2009-06-15 · 17mThe classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.
8. 8 8. The Avett Brothers2009-06-22 · 16mHear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.
9. 9 9. Maria Taylor2009-06-29 · 13mHear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
10. 10 10. Julie Doiron2009-07-06 · 13mAfter a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
11. 11 11. Bill Callahan2009-07-13 · 16mWatch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.
12. 12 12. Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy2009-07-20 · 18mOr, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.
13. 13 13. Sarah Siskind2009-07-27 · 16mIn this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.
14. 14 14. The Swell Season2009-08-10 · 34mHear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.
15. 15 15. Dark Meat2009-08-24 · 13mDark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.
16. 16 16. The Tallest Man On Earth2009-09-14 · 12mThe young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.
17. 17 17. Telekinesis2009-09-21 · 12mReduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.
18. 18 18. Raphael Saadiq2009-09-28 · 12mThe Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
19. 19 19. John Vanderslice2009-10-04 · 14mVanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.
20. 20 20. Rodrigo y Gabriela2009-10-10 · 12mThe duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
21. 21 21. Ralph Stanley2009-10-19 · 15mSee and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
22. 22 22. Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros2009-10-26 · 15mAt 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
23. 23 23. Sondre Lerche2009-11-02 · 14mThe Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
24. 24 24. K'naan2009-11-09 · 14mThe rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
25. 25 25. Bowerbirds2009-11-16 · 13mBowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
26. 26 26. Zee Avi2009-11-23 · 13mAvi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
27. 27 27. Andrew W.K.2009-11-30 · 15mThe fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
28. 28 28. Lightning Dust2009-12-07 · 9mLightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
29. 29 29. Fanfarlo2009-12-16 · 15mThe charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
30. 30 30. Australian Chamber Orchestra2009-12-21 · 15mMembers of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.