NPR Series: Live in Concert from All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15681603&ft=1&f=15681603 Listen online to live performances from some of today's best bands, recorded exclusively by All Songs Considered. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:34:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Live in Concert from All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15681603&ft=1&f=15681603 Benjamin Gibbard, Jay Farrar In Concert Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo) and Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) take the stage together to perform songs inspired by the writings of Jack Kerouac, in a full concert recorded live from Washington, D.C. The performance features music from the duo's new album <em>One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Music From Kerouac's Big Sur</em>. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114010246&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114010246&ft=1&f=15681603 Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo) and Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) take the stage together to perform songs inspired by the writings of Jack Kerouac, in a full concert recorded live from Washington, D.C. The performance features music from the duo's new album One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Music From Kerouac's Big Sur.

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]]> Patrick Watson, Live From CMJ 2009 One of Bob Boilen's favorite discoveries of the year, Watson makes imaginative pop with a cinematic bent. So NPR Music jumped at the opportunity to record his concert at The Mercury Lounge in New York City Thursday, performed as part of the CMJ Music Festival. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114016544&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114016544&ft=1&f=15681603 One of Bob Boilen's favorite discoveries of the year, Watson makes imaginative pop with a cinematic bent. So NPR Music jumped at the opportunity to record his concert at The Mercury Lounge in New York City Thursday, performed as part of the CMJ Music Festival.

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]]> Moby, Recorded Live In Berlin Moby's latest album, <em>Wait for Me</em>, is his best new release in a decade, full of beauty, sadness and celebration. The singer and electronic artist is currently on tour in support of the record, giving sold-out performances to packed arenas and smaller clubs throughout Europe and the U.S. For this stellar concert, recorded live in Berlin on June 26, Moby treated fans to nearly two hours of new songs and old favorites from a career spanning nearly 20 years. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113799246&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113799246&ft=1&f=15681603 Moby's latest album, Wait for Me, is his best new release in a decade, full of beauty, sadness and celebration. The singer and electronic artist is currently on tour in support of the record, giving sold-out performances to packed arenas and smaller clubs throughout Europe and the U.S. For this stellar concert, recorded live in Berlin on June 26, Moby treated fans to nearly two hours of new songs and old favorites from a career spanning nearly 20 years.

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]]> Dinosaur Jr. In Concert Hear the original lineup of Dinosaur Jr., together again in a full concert, recorded live at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. The performance includes an opening solo set by Dinosaur Jr. bassist and former Sebadoh frontman Lou Barlow. Barlow is on tour in support of his latest album, <em>Goodnight Unknown</em>, and he's on tour with Dinosaur Jr. for the band's latest CD, <em>Farm</em>. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113550890&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113550890&ft=1&f=15681603 Hear the original lineup of Dinosaur Jr., together again in a full concert, recorded live at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. The performance includes an opening solo set by Dinosaur Jr. bassist and former Sebadoh frontman Lou Barlow. Barlow is on tour in support of his latest album, Goodnight Unknown, and he's on tour with Dinosaur Jr. for the band's latest CD, Farm.

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]]> The Gossip In Concert The Gossip has built its reputation around its live performances. The post-punk trio, based in Olympia, Wash., mixes incendiary guitar noise with funk bass lines and adrenaline-infused rhythms, while frontwoman Beth Ditto thrashes onstage, sometimes stripping down to her underwear. Fans can experience this sonic jolt firsthand in this full concert by The Gossip, recorded live from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113518554&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113518554&ft=1&f=15681603 The Gossip has built its reputation around its live performances. The post-punk trio, based in Olympia, Wash., mixes incendiary guitar noise with funk bass lines and adrenaline-infused rhythms, while frontwoman Beth Ditto thrashes onstage, sometimes stripping down to her underwear. Fans can experience this sonic jolt firsthand in this full concert by The Gossip, recorded live from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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]]> Sunny Day Real Estate In Concert Launching with "Friday," the reunited Sunny Day Real Estate played a <em>Diary</em> and <em>LP2</em>-heavy set from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. The influential emo-rock band sounded renewed as Jeremy Enigk tackled the old songs with the grit and passion for which he's known. A new song, "10," also showed up on the set list. Hear the concert recorded live by NPR Music. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113214405&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113214405&ft=1&f=15681603 Launching with "Friday," the reunited Sunny Day Real Estate played a Diary and LP2-heavy set from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. The influential emo-rock band sounded renewed as Jeremy Enigk tackled the old songs with the grit and passion for which he's known. A new song, "10," also showed up on the set list. Hear the concert recorded live by NPR Music.

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]]> Yo La Tengo In Concert The alternately dreamy and experimental pop group from Hoboken, N.J., celebrates its 25th anniversary with a brand-new album and a full concert, originally webcast live on NPR Music Sept. 17. The performance, featuring music from the new <em>Popular Songs</em> and old favorites, was recorded live from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112824244&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112824244&ft=1&f=15681603 The alternately dreamy and experimental pop group from Hoboken, N.J., celebrates its 25th anniversary with a brand-new album and a full concert, originally webcast live on NPR Music Sept. 17. The performance, featuring music from the new Popular Songs and old favorites, was recorded live from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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]]> M. Ward, Recorded Live In Concert Hear singer, songwriter and guitarist M. Ward in a full concert, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Ward is currently on tour in support of his latest album, <em>Hold Time</em>. One of the year's strongest releases, the disc features a mix of country-flavored pop songs, with finger-picked guitars, upright bass and shuffling rhythms, all tied together by Ward's achy voice. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112685377&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112685377&ft=1&f=15681603 Hear singer, songwriter and guitarist M. Ward in a full concert, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Ward is currently on tour in support of his latest album, Hold Time. One of the year's strongest releases, the disc features a mix of country-flavored pop songs, with finger-picked guitars, upright bass and shuffling rhythms, all tied together by Ward's achy voice.

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]]> Grandaddy's Jason Lytle In Concert Three years after the breakup of his widely adored space-pop group Grandaddy, singer Jason Lytle has returned with one of the year's best albums, <em>Yours Truly, The Commuter</em>. Lytle showcased the new songs, along with some old Grandaddy favorites, in this full concert, recorded live at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City July 11. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112467067&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112467067&ft=1&f=15681603 Three years after the breakup of his widely adored space-pop group Grandaddy, singer Jason Lytle has returned with one of the year's best albums, Yours Truly, The Commuter. Lytle showcased the new songs, along with some old Grandaddy favorites, in this full concert, recorded live at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City July 11.

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]]> Three Big Bands, One Small Stage NPR Music boldly attempts what few have done before: Deep soul, indie funk and polyglot jazz share a stage and a bill. In Lee Fields and The Expressions, The Phenomenal Handclap Band and Fight the Big Bull with Steven Bernstein, we're bringing you three very different, very large bands, recorded live from Joe's Pub in New York City. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106739062&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106739062&ft=1&f=15681603 NPR Music boldly attempts what few have done before: Deep soul, indie funk and polyglot jazz share a stage and a bill. In Lee Fields and The Expressions, The Phenomenal Handclap Band and Fight the Big Bull with Steven Bernstein, we're bringing you three very different, very large bands, recorded live from Joe's Pub in New York City.

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]]> The Dead Weather, Recorded Live In Concert The 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., will be ground zero for a blistering assault of explosive riff-rock, courtesy of The Dead Weather, in a full concert webcast live on NPR Music Tuesday. The newly formed band is a supergroup featuring members of The White Stripes and The Kills. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106385053&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106385053&ft=1&f=15681603 The 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., will be ground zero for a blistering assault of explosive riff-rock, courtesy of The Dead Weather, in a full concert webcast live on NPR Music Tuesday. The newly formed band is a supergroup featuring members of The White Stripes and The Kills.

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]]> Sonic Youth In Concert Sonic Youth's latest album, <em>The Eternal</em>, is among the band's finest, with a fuzzy, tightly orchestrated mix of psych-punk rock and noisy jams. The band showcased the album in a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106222765&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106222765&ft=1&f=15681603 Sonic Youth's latest album, The Eternal, is among the band's finest, with a fuzzy, tightly orchestrated mix of psych-punk rock and noisy jams. The band showcased the album in a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.

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]]> Video: The Antlers In Concert Despite making one of the year's best albums, The Antlers had trouble finding a label willing to put it out. The band self-released homemade copies of <em>Hospice</em>, but Frenchkiss Records has since stepped in to remaster and formally release it on June 23. See and hear the band's epic, wrenching rock in a full concert, recorded live from the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., on March 11. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105766872&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105766872&ft=1&f=15681603 Despite making one of the year's best albums, The Antlers had trouble finding a label willing to put it out. The band self-released homemade copies of Hospice, but Frenchkiss Records has since stepped in to remaster and formally release it on June 23. See and hear the band's epic, wrenching rock in a full concert, recorded live from the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., on March 11.

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]]> Metric In Concert After a relentless tour in support of the 2005 album <em>Live It Out</em>, the members of Metric scattered to work on their own projects. Four years later, the Canadian group is back with its fourth studio disc, <em>Fantasies</em>. The album is the centerpiece of a full concert by the band, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105478436&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105478436&ft=1&f=15681603 After a relentless tour in support of the 2005 album Live It Out, the members of Metric scattered to work on their own projects. Four years later, the Canadian group is back with its fourth studio disc, Fantasies. The album is the centerpiece of a full concert by the band, recorded live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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]]> Passion Pit In Concert Hear one of the year's breakout bands, recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C. Passion Pit performed selections from its new album, <em>Manners</em>. The concert, which originally webcast live on NPR.org June 9, includes an opening performance by the band Harlem Shakes. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105109499&ft=1&f=15681603 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105109499&ft=1&f=15681603 Hear one of the year's breakout bands, recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C. Passion Pit performed selections from its new album, Manners. The concert, which originally webcast live on NPR.org June 9, includes an opening performance by the band Harlem Shakes.

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