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Monday July 27, 2009

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Sarah Siskind: Tiny Desk Concert

July 27, 2009 • In this charming performance at the NPR Music offices, Siskind performs two of the highlights from Say It Louder before closing with a requested "Lovin's for Fools."

Monday July 20, 2009

Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy: Tiny Desk Concert

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Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy: Tiny Desk Concert

July 20, 2009 • NPR Music was serenaded by a trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba and truncated drum kit playing a Rufus Wainwright cover (and several clever originals) in rich, soulful polyphony.

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Friday July 17, 2009

Monitor Mix

Phish Update No. 9: Phish Fan Meet-Up Video

July 17, 2009 • During this week of learning to love Phish, I wanted some curatorial help from the people who know their music the best. A handful of kind people showed up, bringing with them CDs, books, and stories. I extend to them my thanks and gratitude.

Monday July 13, 2009

Tiny Desk

Bill Callahan: Tiny Desk Concert

July 13, 2009 • Hear and watch Callahan perform at the NPR Music offices.

Audio Only: Bill Callahan's Tiny Desk Concert

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Tuesday June 30, 2009

Favorite Sessions

Dixie Bee-Liners: Musical Hospitality

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June 30, 2009 • With roots coming from everywhere, it was refreshing to find the same Southern charm and friendliness effused through every member of The Dixie Bee-Liners at Folk Alley's studios. The band performed its sweet mix of bluegrass and roots music in a session.

Dixie Bee-Liners: Musical Hospitality

Monday June 22, 2009

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The Avett Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert

June 22, 2009 • If The Avett Brothers could put on a three-song acoustic concert at every workplace in America, the band would be a world-beating colossus.

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Friday June 19, 2009

Studio Sessions

How Eric Lewis, Jazz Pianist, Became ELEW

June 19, 2009 • He's been wowing audiences since he was barely able to walk. But, fed up with the standard jazz career path, Lewis -- or ELEW, as he calls his latest musical identity -- has embraced a new repertoire: rock songs. He performs live at NPR.

How Eric Lewis, Jazz Pianist, Became ELEW

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Monday June 15, 2009

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Jason Vieaux: Tiny Desk Concert

June 15, 2009 • The classical guitarist has a wide ranging appetite for music, and plays with a clear, lyrical technique.

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Monday June 8, 2009

Tiny Desk

Great Lake Swimmers: Tiny Desk Concert

June 8, 2009 • Singer Tony Dekker sheds his backing band, Great Lake Swimmers, long enough to perform three of his songs at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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Friday May 29, 2009

Tiny Desk

Benjy Ferree: Tiny Desk Concert

May 29, 2009 • Ferree is a character with just enough charisma to draw you into his oddball world. While his subject matter is dark, his music often hints at humor, as is evidenced by his Tiny Desk Concert.

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