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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2009

Season 2009 Episodes

1. Woven Hand

January 7th, 2009

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

2. Super XX Man

January 27th, 2009

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

3. Tom Jones

March 2nd, 2009

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

4. Horse Feathers

May 8th, 2009

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

5. Benjy Ferree

May 29th, 2009

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

6. Great Lake Swimmers

June 8th, 2009

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

7. Jason Vieaux

June 15th, 2009

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

8. The Avett Brothers

June 22nd, 2009

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

9. Maria Taylor

June 29th, 2009

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

10. Julie Doiron

July 6th, 2009

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

11. Bill Callahan

July 13th, 200917 min

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

12. Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy

July 20th, 2009

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

13. Sarah Siskind

July 27th, 2009

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

14. The Swell Season

August 10th, 2009

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

15. Dark Meat

August 24th, 2009

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

September 14th, 2009

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

17. Telekinesis

September 21st, 2009

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

18. Raphael Saadiq

September 28th, 2009

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

19. John Vanderslice

October 4th, 2009

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

20. Rodrigo y Gabriela

October 10th, 2009

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

21. Ralph Stanley

October 19th, 2009

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

22. Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros

October 26th, 2009

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

23. Sondre Lerche

November 2nd, 2009

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

24. K'naan

November 9th, 2009

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

25. Bowerbirds

November 16th, 2009

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

26. Zee Avi

November 23rd, 2009

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

27. Andrew W.K.

November 30th, 2009

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

28. Lightning Dust

December 7th, 2009

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

29. Fanfarlo

December 16th, 2009

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

30. Australian Chamber Orchestra

December 21st, 2009

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.

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