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