It’s a tiny idea really, but amazingly executed. The tagline describes it best: Intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered Bob Boilen. I’ve been hooked on this for the past week or so; just wanted to share with y’all.
I found lots of familiar names, playing their hits. Even better, I also discovered a number of new bands & singers that I digged. Here’s a random sampling of some acts that I have watched till now.
John Legend
Adele
Foster The People
T-Pain
Macklemore
Hozier
Daughter
DakhaBrakha
The xx
Punch Brothers
Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi
Anonymous 4 & Bruce Molsky
Typhoon
Gary Burton & Justin Lage
Billy Bragg
Another awesome part of these concerts is the immediate intimacy between the performers and the audience, giving us many memorable moments. (Spoilering this list in case you want to keep the surprise.)
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[li] Elena’s (Daughter) “We are just completely awkward people” comment.[/li][li] Chris Thile’s (Punch Brothers) birthday cake, with a face wearing braces on it[/li][li] The story of John Legend’s ancestor being kidnapped back from freedom to slavery [/li][li] “Height night” (Typhoon)[/li][li] Billy Bragg being interrupted by a handyman working in an adjacent room[/li][/ul]
I am somewhat surprised that I am discovering the tiny desk concerts after so many years. A google search found only one mention of “tiny desk concert” in SDMB. Is this really a hidden gem, or have I been living under a rock all this time?
And, of course, share your favorite performances and moments.