Season 2009

E1. Woven Hand

Jan 7, 2009 · 14m

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

E2. Super XX Man

Jan 27, 2009 · 16m

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

E3. Tom Jones

Mar 2, 2009 · 13m

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

E4. Horse Feathers

May 8, 2009 · 12m

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

E5. Benjy Ferree

May 29, 2009 · 20m

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

E6. Great Lake Swimmers

Jun 8, 2009 · 14m

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

E7. Jason Vieaux

Jun 15, 2009 · 17m

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

E8. The Avett Brothers

Jun 22, 2009 · 16m

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

E9. Maria Taylor

Jun 29, 2009 · 13m

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

E10. Julie Doiron

Jul 6, 2009 · 13m

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

E11. Bill Callahan

Jul 13, 2009 · 16m

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

E12. 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.

E13. 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.

E14. 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.

E15. 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.

E16. 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.

E17. Telekinesis

Sep 21, 2009 · 12m

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

E18. Raphael Saadiq

Sep 28, 2009 · 12m

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

E19. John Vanderslice

Oct 4, 2009 · 14m

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

E20. 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.

E21. Ralph Stanley

Oct 19, 2009 · 15m

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

E22. 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.

E23. Sondre Lerche

Nov 2, 2009 · 14m

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

E24. K'naan

Nov 9, 2009 · 14m

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

E25. Bowerbirds

Nov 16, 2009 · 13m

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

E26. Zee Avi

Nov 23, 2009 · 13m

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

E27. 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.

E28. Lightning Dust

Dec 7, 2009 · 9m

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

E29. Fanfarlo

Dec 16, 2009 · 15m

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

E30. Australian Chamber Orchestra

Dec 21, 2009 · 15m

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