Cinder Well: Tiny Desk Concert

Lars Gotrich | February 23, 2024
On overcast days, there's nothing like a hot cup of tea, a cozy blanket and some mystic music. While taping Cinder Well's Tiny Desk, gray clouds hung over NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., urging the same kind of introspection - sympathetic scenery for a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
Cinder Well's Amelia Baker grew up in California, but has spent much of her time on the Western cliffs of Ireland, soaking in the sea air of both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Her songs, too, reflect the Laurel Canyon's wandering spirit and the droning qualities of Irish folk music. Yet there's space between that Baker occupies, illustrated by this performance: A crimson glow surrounds the dark undercurrent of Cinder Well that only grows brighter as the music goes deeper into the unknown.
SET LIST
"Two Heads, Grey Mare"
"Overgrown"
"No Summer"
"Crow"
MUSICIANS
Amelia Baker: vocals, guitar
Marit Schmidt: vocals, viola
Phillip Rogers: vocals, drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Lars Gotrich
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Technical Director: Hannah Gluvna
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#nprmusic #tinydesk #cinderwell

[@ericgeneric135]

Discovering new bands and artists is why I love NPR Music, and that happened again today!

[@Myriadis]

Oh wow, how did I miss that? Have been a big fan of hers ever for years! Every album is beautiful, but my personal favorite is The Unconcious Echo, give that a listen

[@daneflanigan]

Just hearing her for the first time… OMG!

[@88rain]

She's fantastic! Her music is totally matching my vibe for mellow music on a Monday right now

[@drpepperr]

I have corresponded with Amelia. So jazzed to see today that she has a tiny desk!

[@pbenson56fran]

I too have listened to NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts. Its an enjoyment to find artist you may not find under the big umbrella of a large record label. Thank you NPR.

[@petedazer3381]

Very cool! Earthy, organic, and just plain beautiful…

[@billhughes4731]

Love it. Tiny Desk is the best place to find new favorite artists.

[@jaijames1131]

Love this! Her writing reminds me of Ray Lamontagne.

[@martin-oe4ge]

Thank you Cinder.

[@cab9cab9]

Love this. "Our Lady's" brought me to Cinder Well and I will follow you forever. ❤

[@Dizzula]

This fills me with a nostalgic sadness. Sings like my mum used to

[@joannestazio4495]

That viola gives a lot of tension to the songs, especially the second song. Beautiful set, talented artist.

[@ThePollaton]

Not listened to NPR for ages, not sure why but decided to click on today….glad I did. ❤

[@_tgreg1]

Never heard of them, loved it

[@tpspeed]

I saw Cinder Well live opening for Kristen Michael Hayter last week. Phenomenal performance, excited to hear more from her

[@swampssa]

Been a big fan since the blackbird days. What a phenomenal set.

[@likandokayombo]

Something nice as we enter the weekend 🙌

[@PollaDuraRockera]

She deserves more recognition :)

[@deniscleyet-merle3136]

This brings you something. Thanks Cinder Well, thanks NPR.

[@r.williams8349]

MY HEART!!!! keep it up mimi

[@natesalman2794]

Pure magic!! Love you, friends!!

[@atd62092]

Saw her open for Kristin Hayter and it was mesmerizing

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

Sooo beautiful

[@rockugotcha]

remind me of Jason Molina's great album the lioness. I gotta listen to the black crow again.

[@musicfan8253]

I heard the same thing - immediately!

[@timothygale5288]

yess!!! the reverb and the haunting mystery and the patience in letting the song unfold at the pace it needs to unfold brought me to that same album! so satisfying to read others were on the same page :)

[@jipes]

Beautiful set, sounds like a nice trip to beautiful and windy lanscapes

[@Freedirtrecords]

Get it y'all!

[@kotkaconforza]

New find, right up my alley!

[@jamesmonahan1870]

Wonderful concert. 😊

[@batbeats3009]

Tiny Desk Never Disappoints 👊

[@elliotselmon7581]

NEVER!!

[@marzoaprile9658]

Incredible voice

[@jonathaneennewton9869]

yes!

[@sallysson]

Very eclectic vibe; I'm digging it.

[@jimmydodger4622]

Beautiful

[@Peregrinemar]

Good voice 🎶🎸

[@madAL402]

Love the ambiance, and the haunting tamber in the vocal melodies. Awesome asf

[@jackcowles441]

Excited for this!

[@oh..oh..oh..oh..oh..]

love it

[@Bobwashere1982]

Great stuff. One of my favorite albums last year

[@Ycarc-sv1xu]

Beautiful voice

[@RCshockwave]

This vibe remind me Alina Simone👍 I will love to see her on your tiny desk concert.

[@brendantheprettygood]

Yay Cinderwell!!!!

[@LynusPelletier-zf2yq]

Keep going.

[@eyesears2046]

Her voice!!

[@leszenx6328]

sehr schön, tres belle, beautyfull!!😊

[@janbrien9907]

Ja, oui, yes!

[@leszenx6328]

tres bon super,😂 coolio

[@1343letsgohome]

squier baritone is killing it

[@juliocastillo9973]

Remembering The Corrs 🎉

[@SilvioNobre]

Adorável! 🌹❤️

[@TheRubios03]

Omg 070 Shake would be great vibes on here

[@user-zp2dk3od1k]

She's the best !!!!

[@dacrowster]

Another rough diamond , brought to you by NPR

[@alexalfaro1101]

Nah it’s mid AF . Throat singing tends to get old over time .

[@Fatsimbacat]

Very mellow

[@alanjmasters]

Wow I love them . Please come to London. It’s not far from Clare.

[@BlackPantherStudios]

Cindy is the greatest. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶. Great video

[@Keliiyamashita]

Reminds me of Midlake for some reason.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

I really think the drummer is the most talented member of this trio.

[@user-fy4eq3ey1f]

👍👍👍😇😇😇👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@gregdukes6014]

TRICK DADDY tiny desk concert PLEASE

[@hans-jorg7971]

wundervoll... vielleicht wäre eine Zusammenarbeit mit Dominic Miller not so bad?

[@BlankRami]

Erm... this was great!

[@stephanieluna9860]

Siicccccckkkkkk

[@mmaannuueell]

UNA GRAN ATMOSFERA, QUE EVOCA TIEMPOS LEJANOS, EN UNA PERCEPCION ACTUALIZADA!

[@ashleyable]

Get Nneka to do your Tiny Desk

[@JamGtrMusic]

This music needs a Tarantino movie.

[@scampbell33040]

They all look stiff and nervous. I’d love to see them in a few years.

[@jeffsiegwart]

I hate ads!

[@dearmf2077]

Dear my friends. 엄마는 결코 도덕적이지 않다. 그래서 사랑한다.

[@MelloYellow510]

NPR can we get Lonnie Liston Smith?

[@FoursWithin]

Does he still make music ?;

[@Sunny-Muffins]

Sounds great. But where's Josh?

[@JazzFunk22]

🎻🎼🎸......👍🏾💥🤘🏾

[@matthewallen2890]

I love NPR's Tiny Desk. I challenge NPR to bring in Tom MacDonald and Nova.

[@vec875]

Real good. Love her latest album. To my ears, a hint of Joanna Newsom.

[@SamsungPhone-bd9ge]

Mine too

[@palm5reader276]

The question is when is tiny desk getting dr. Dog back on?

[@iandtexarkana4549]

This band has the same style as the Cranberries

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

say hi to Fonki cheff.

[@luchewigg168]

Reminds me of songs ohia

[@wpbdog1625]

Delores is that you???

[@Paddystaf]

So great! But why are there no karaoke versions of her on youtube?!

[@rustysena2638]

I'm hearing what I think is a bass guitar but I'm not seeing it. What am I missing? Great band!

[@jamiebriggs8277]

whatever electronic device the viola is playing with on the floor when she kneels down

[@Denzel1916]

I think it's just how her guitar's top string sounds

[@alanjmasters]

Yeah the top string sounds like a bass

[@rustysena2638]

@@alanjmasters I thought that too maybe but I watched and didn't see her touch the top strings. Inquiring minds want to know!!

[@interested_in_things]

She was playing a baritone guitar.

[@yassslay8269]

POST THE KELELA TINY DESK

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

Is there a special place to browse the entries?? Or are you just showing us some of them as we go???

[@cerealpeer]

the soundtrack to the ring

[@cerealpeer]

go to thier channel and select playlists perhaps

[@DaniSalgado88]

after Tokischa and Maluma's horrible Tiny Desk It is a pleasure to see artists with musical talent again 👩🎸🎶😍

[@TheRubios03]

Can we please get Kehlani on here

[@jeffersonnascimento4204]

Brings victoria Monét, pleaseeee!

[@sunnysix]

Yeah It would be nice especially since it's Black History Month💃🏾👸🏽❤️‍🔥🙏🏽🎶

[@Puffster]

I feel like music is changing but it’s confused and doesn’t know where to go.

[@yassslay8269]

give us kelela

[@yassslay8269]

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[@yassslay8269]

whos cinder wells ? wrdgaf post kelela

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no shade we dont care

[@anaphylastiks]

Beautiful