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Three Big Bands, One Small Stage NPR Music boldly attempted 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 brought three very different, very large bands, recorded live from Joe's Pub in New York City.

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Three Big Bands, One Small Stage

  • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen introduces the night's events.
    All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen introduces the night's events.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Bryan Hooten of Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Bryan Hooten of Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Matt White of Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Matt White of Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The trombone section of Fight the Big Bull lights up as guest slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein looks on at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The trombone section of Fight the Big Bull lights up as guest slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein looks on at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Fight the Big Bull performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • John Lilley of Fight the Big Bull takes a solo Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    John Lilley of Fight the Big Bull takes a solo Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Joan Tick of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Joan Tick of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Bing Ji Ling and Laura Marin of The Phenomenal Handclap Band perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Bing Ji Ling and Laura Marin of The Phenomenal Handclap Band perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Luke O'Malley of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Luke O'Malley of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Joan Tick of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Joan Tick of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Daniel Collas of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Daniel Collas of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Laura Marin of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Laura Marin of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Bing Ji Ling of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Daniel Collas of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Daniel Collas of The Phenomenal Handclap Band performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen introduces Lee Fields and The Expressions.
    All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen introduces Lee Fields and The Expressions.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • A member of Lee Fields and The Expressions performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    A member of Lee Fields and The Expressions performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields reaches out to an audience member at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields reaches out to an audience member at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields performs at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff
  • Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Lee Fields and The Expressions perform at Joe's Pub in New York City, July 21, 2009.
    Jacob Blickenstaff

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