Season 2009
30 episodes · Jan 7, 2009
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S2E1Woven Hand
Jan 7, 200914mDavid Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.
S2E2Super XX Man
Jan 27, 200916mHear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
S2E3Tom Jones
Mar 2, 200913mHear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
S2E4Horse Feathers
May 8, 200912mSee the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
S2E5Benjy Ferree
May 29, 200920mFerree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.
S2E6Great Lake Swimmers
Jun 8, 200914mSinger Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.
S2E7Jason Vieaux
Jun 15, 200917mThe classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.
S2E8The Avett Brothers
Jun 22, 200916mHear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.
S2E9Maria Taylor
Jun 29, 200913mHear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
S2E10Julie Doiron
Jul 6, 200913mAfter a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
S2E11Bill Callahan
Jul 13, 200916mWatch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.
S2E12Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy
Jul 20, 200918mOr, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.
S2E13Sarah Siskind
Jul 27, 200916mIn this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.
S2E14The Swell Season
Aug 10, 200934mHear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.
S2E15Dark Meat
Aug 24, 200913mDark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.
S2E16The Tallest Man On Earth
Sep 14, 200912mThe young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.
S2E17Telekinesis
Sep 21, 200912mReduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.
S2E18Raphael Saadiq
Sep 28, 200912mThe Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
S2E19John Vanderslice
Oct 4, 200914mVanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.
S2E20Rodrigo y Gabriela
Oct 10, 200912mThe duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
S2E21Ralph Stanley
Oct 19, 200915mSee and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
S2E22Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros
Oct 26, 200915mAt 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
S2E23Sondre Lerche
Nov 2, 200914mThe Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
S2E24K'naan
Nov 9, 200914mThe rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
S2E25Bowerbirds
Nov 16, 200913mBowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
S2E26Zee Avi
Nov 23, 200913mAvi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
S2E27Andrew W.K.
Nov 30, 200915mThe fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
S2E28Lightning Dust
Dec 7, 20099mLightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
S2E29Fanfarlo
Dec 16, 200915mThe charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
S2E30Australian Chamber Orchestra
Dec 21, 200915mMembers of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.