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NPR Music Loves The Shins, So Says I.

by Caitlin Sanders

  • NPR Music provided a live video broadcast of the show straight to NPR Music iPad Apps everywhere.
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    NPR Music provided a live video broadcast of the show straight to NPR Music iPad Apps everywhere.
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  • NPR Music set the stage for The Shins' performance.
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    NPR Music set the stage for The Shins' performance.
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  • NPR Music Product Manager Amy Schriefer introduces The Shins at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City.
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    NPR Music Product Manager Amy Schriefer introduces The Shins at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City.
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  • NPR Music called The Shins' guitarist Jessica Dobson "the clear MVP" of the night.
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    NPR Music called The Shins' guitarist Jessica Dobson "the clear MVP" of the night.
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  • The Shins' frontman James Mercer.
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    The Shins' frontman James Mercer.
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  • The Shins rock out at (Le) Poisson Rouge with NPR Music and fans.
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    The Shins rock out at (Le) Poisson Rouge with NPR Music and fans.
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  • Actor Paul Rudd (l) and NBC Parks & Recreation actor Adam Scott (r) chat with guests at the show.
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    Actor Paul Rudd (l) and NBC Parks & Recreation actor Adam Scott (r) chat with guests at the show.
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  • Look closely, the 'I Heart NPR' buttons even made an appearance at the concert.
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    Look closely, the 'I Heart NPR' buttons even made an appearance at the concert.
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Last night New York's (Le) Poisson Rouge music venue played host to The Shins for a concert put on by NPR Music. Over 300 fans and media attended the event, but they weren't the only ones who were able to experience the show as it happened. Audiences worldwide watched the concert live on the new NPR Music iPad App, and public radio stations WFUV New York and WXPN Philadelphia broadcast live from the venue.

One lucky cat, Leroy, even had a chance to catch the live video stream.

Steven Lea Tweeted:@nprmusic Leroy watching and listening to @TheShins Enlarge image i

Steven Lea Tweeted:@nprmusic Leroy watching and listening to @TheShins

Steven Lea/@brokerbiker via Twitter
Steven Lea Tweeted:@nprmusic Leroy watching and listening to @TheShins

Steven Lea Tweeted:@nprmusic Leroy watching and listening to @TheShins

Steven Lea/@brokerbiker via Twitter

NPR Music is rebroadcasting the concert now at NPR Music. Watch The Shins perform a mix of classic hits like "New Slang" and songs from the anticipated new album, Port of Morrow, out March 20 on Columbia Records.

Congratulations to NPR Music and thank you to The Shins for a fantastic show!

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