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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Ended: Monday, December 21, 2009

When does NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 come out?

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 premiered Wednesday, January 7, 2009 on NPR and ended Monday, December 21, 2009. The season has 30 episodes.

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 release schedule

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 episode release dates
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1. Woven Hand

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

Wednesday · 17 years ago

2. Super XX Man

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

Tuesday · 17 years ago

3. Tom Jones

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Monday · 17 years ago

4. Horse Feathers

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Friday · 17 years ago

5. Benjy Ferree

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

Friday · 17 years ago

6. Great Lake Swimmers

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

Monday · 17 years ago

7. Jason Vieaux

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

Monday · 17 years ago

8. The Avett Brothers

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

Monday · 17 years ago

9. Maria Taylor

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

Monday · 17 years ago

10. Julie Doiron

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

Monday · 17 years ago

11. Bill Callahan

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

Monday · 17 years ago

12. Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

Monday · 17 years ago

13. Sarah Siskind

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

Monday · 17 years ago

14. The Swell Season

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

Monday · 17 years ago

15. Dark Meat

Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.

Monday · 17 years ago

16. The Tallest Man On Earth

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

Monday · 17 years ago

17. Telekinesis

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

Monday · 17 years ago

18. Raphael Saadiq

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

Monday · 17 years ago

19. John Vanderslice

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

Sunday · 17 years ago

20. Rodrigo y Gabriela

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

Saturday · 17 years ago

21. Ralph Stanley

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

Monday · 17 years ago

22. Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

Monday · 17 years ago

23. Sondre Lerche

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

Monday · 17 years ago

24. K'naan

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

Monday · 17 years ago

25. Bowerbirds

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

Monday · 16 years ago

26. Zee Avi

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

Monday · 16 years ago

27. Andrew W.K.

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

Monday · 16 years ago

28. Lightning Dust

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

Monday · 16 years ago

29. Fanfarlo

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

Wednesday · 16 years ago

30. Australian Chamber Orchestra Finale

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.

Monday · 16 years ago

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 guest stars

  • Bill Callahan

    Self

  • Kris Youmans

    Self

  • Andra Kulans

    Self

  • Jaime Zuverza

    Self

  • Luis Martinez

    Self

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 FAQ

When does NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 come out?

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 premiered Wednesday, January 7, 2009 on NPR.

How many episodes are in NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2?

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 has 30 episodes.

Are new episodes of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 finale?

The NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 2 finale (Episode 30) aired Monday, December 21, 2009.

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