Episode guide
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: Season 2009
30 episodes · first aired Jan 7, 2009
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- 1 Woven Hand Jan 7, 2009 · 14m David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.
- 2 Super XX Man Jan 27, 2009 · 16m Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
- 3 Tom Jones Mar 2, 2009 · 13m Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
- 4 Horse Feathers May 8, 2009 · 12m See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
- 5 Benjy Ferree May 29, 2009 · 20m Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.
- 6 Great Lake Swimmers Jun 8, 2009 · 14m Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.
- 7 Jason Vieaux Jun 15, 2009 · 17m The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.
- 8 The Avett Brothers Jun 22, 2009 · 16m Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.
- 9 Maria Taylor Jun 29, 2009 · 13m Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
- 10 Julie Doiron Jul 6, 2009 · 13m After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
- 11 Bill Callahan Jul 13, 2009 · 16m Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.
- 12 Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy Jul 20, 2009 · 18m Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.
- 13 Sarah Siskind Jul 27, 2009 · 16m In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.
- 14 The Swell Season Aug 10, 2009 · 34m Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.
- 15 Dark Meat Aug 24, 2009 · 13m Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.
- 16 The Tallest Man On Earth Sep 14, 2009 · 12m The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.
- 17 Telekinesis Sep 21, 2009 · 12m Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.
- 18 Raphael Saadiq Sep 28, 2009 · 12m The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
- 19 John Vanderslice Oct 4, 2009 · 14m Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.
- 20 Rodrigo y Gabriela Oct 10, 2009 · 12m The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
- 21 Ralph Stanley Oct 19, 2009 · 15m See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
- 22 Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros Oct 26, 2009 · 15m At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
- 23 Sondre Lerche Nov 2, 2009 · 14m The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
- 24 K'naan Nov 9, 2009 · 14m The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
- 25 Bowerbirds Nov 16, 2009 · 13m Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
- 26 Zee Avi Nov 23, 2009 · 13m Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
- 27 Andrew W.K. Nov 30, 2009 · 15m The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
- 28 Lightning Dust Dec 7, 2009 · 9m Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
- 29 Fanfarlo Dec 16, 2009 · 15m The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
- 30 Australian Chamber Orchestra Dec 21, 2009 · 15m Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.