Sarah Jarosz: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Bluegrass' most beloved pros often play well into their 80s and 90s, so it would surprise no one if our children's children's children turn up at a Sarah Jarosz concert 70 years from now. The singer and multi-instrumentalist first surfaced as an 18-year-old wunderkind with the release of 2009's Song Up In Her Head, which generated the first of what will likely be many Grammy nominations; now a grizzled 22, she's out performing songs from her fine new third album, Build Me Up From Bones.
That record forms the basis of Jarosz's recent concert at the NPR Music offices, performed with the aid of fiddler Alex Hargreaves and cellist Nathaniel Smith. All polished young pros, the three breezed in happily and knocked us out with a careful mix of technical proficiency and poppy warmth. It's an enduring combination, as this sweet little set of songs amply demonstrates. --STEPHEN THOMPSON
Set List
"Over The Edge"
"Build Me Up From Bones"
"Fuel The Fire"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius, Stephen Thompson; Editor: Gabriella Garcia-Pardo; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Becky Harlan, Abbey Oldham

[@bradmossman7201]

Just one of the best singer/songwriters of her generation.

[@manbehindthebeard3213]

OMG how have I never heard this before!!!!!! I just started listening to Nickel Creek again after almost 20 years and I found this gem. Simply amazing!

[@jamesnorland6598]

Nickelcreek is awesome. God bless us angels , for stumbling across real treasures

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

She is just amazing. I think she was about 16 or 17 for this one.

[@SempreGumby]

My intro was Austin City Limits of this trio doing Tom Waits cover. So blessed to have this to tap my foot to...

[@scottutube1]

Saw Sarah at the Ark in Ann Arbor last summer ... just incredible. I love her voice, but she did an instrumental with the upright bass player, a "dueling banjos" type of thing, that was unbelievable... face to face ... back and forth ... so hot and sultry that half the audience felt they had to light up a cigarette when it was over, and most of them are not smokers!

[@anonymouslyanonymous5987]

She’s so young, but her music is so mature, way beyond her age! What a phenomenal musician!

[@MindGroper]

She loves and plays roots music from a few trees. She is raw and real and sings from the heart. Timeless talent and persona.

[@rievans57]

You could place her in the 60's and she would fit right in.

[@AePhotography100]

Can she get any better... goodness. She is amazing.

[@59markr]

Six years on...the answer is a resounding YES! She is now totally amazing!!

[@MrDeaconEarl]

She can get a lot better.

[@christopherherod1881]

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[@tmode428]

These three were fantastic together. Great arrangements. Excellent musicians. Wish they were still together.

[@timothyhuffman281]

Even though this video has some age on it I still feel Build Me Up From Bones is one of the best album releases, bar none.

[@sebmejia]

I'ts been a while since a singer/songwriter hit me this hard! Sarah's songs are so intricate and delicate yet powerful and soulful. I will definitely keep an eye on her. Lots of love and inspiration!

[@seanmccoy1047]

Awesome. She's my favorite artist of the last decade, and I was lucky enough to see her in concert locally (before she won Grammys and got too big for small venues). I love everything she's done, but I think her time with this trio was the most magical.

[@stephenbusch8518]

Bluegrass is alive and fresh with Sarah, Alex, and Nathaniel. Excellent songwriting, vocals, and wood and strings are so sweet.

[@4ourty5ive]

Also Chris Thile and anything he touches... he's still alive =)

[@kilohertz_original]

she's one of the most talented musicians i've ever had the pleasure of seeing live. brilliant. and to think she's got so many years ahead of her.

[@lw216316]

See what can happen when someone follows their talent and heart instead of what is made popular by the media !!! - real talent, real music

[@ehairgrove]

I love you NPR and PBS. Thank you again for enriching my life!

[@MarkInLA]

Ditto !! I watch 3 TV stations only...PBS and KCET [ch 28 in Los Angeles] both basically public TV, no commercials (little bit here and there). But hey, they do need support..It's all the British dramas, Borgen, the tippy top series from Denmark, Wolf Hall, Forsyte Saga, Scott and Bailey ,Vera , Inspector George Gently, Janet King, Luther, Charlie Rose, on and on with NO interruptions selling burgers, Ford trucks, 9 promos for slo-mo shoot m' up fiery explosion movies, mattresses, and vodka swigging, clinking yuppies with the obligatory skinny jeans..... The 3rd station is for 1 show only ; SNL on NBC...With all this, show pieces like Sarah Jarosz, Japanese documentaries and PBS NewsHour, who needs anything else, and with NO commercial breaks !!! Heavenly !!.... M

[@marcusteblano6376]

NPR will not promote any artists that are critical of the mainstream narrative. PBS is funded by the federal government which keeps tight control over the information they disseminate; a slightly different take from what you get in the corrupt corporate media. The oligarchy rules all, private or "public". For investigative journalism see Benn Swann Reality Check, et al.

[@nikopoa6555]

Marcus Teblano And we never really landed on the moon

[@tom7530]

Alex Hargreaves is the grant master of improvisational fiddle.. absolutely breathtaking

[@WGBHMusic]

Love this! You guys are the best pipeline to new artists. Keep up the great work.

[@LeBurnsy]

Thank you NPR for bring all the right music to my ears.

[@scottutube1]

Just a total pleasure to listen to. So much talent and completely genuine. Love her in "I'm with her" as well. Those three together are the best thing I've heard in years.

[@stoker20]

I'm old and have heard many tunes. To me this is Top Notch.

[@RivieraUnivox]

I miss this lineup of Sarah, Alex and Nat. I hope they reunite at some point. The stripped down simplicity of those three instruments work so well together. It's what drew me to Sarah Jarosz in the first place but I still love her new stuff.

[@petercudd3402]

what a bunch of amazing musicians...

[@alexmetz2206]

WOW! That was amazing! The Octave mando and the banjo with gut strings I LOVE BANJOS WITH GUT STRINGS!!!

[@petersemmens7398]

Sarah's music and turn of Phrase is " Intimidately" bueatiful! Two chaps also. ❤️

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Caught this girl with these two fine musicians herein ..... playing the bill with THE MILK CARTON KIDS .... PBS / Austin City Limits a few years now .... I was Hooked !!! All are wonderful and i will be hanging on for some time to come. GBjj

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

This remains my most favorite album of hers. Just love the words, so different, so unique. Her delivery is refreshing and her phrasing is so all her own. Love the band too, they work in sync.

[@ppierquet1]

oh my, Sarah Jarosz, what a sweetheart! I could listen to her all night! Thank you, Sarah!

[@michaeltingle816]

I LOVE TO HEAR SARAH SING AND PLAY -- YOU CAN TELL HOW MUCH SHE ENJOYS PLAYING AND SINGING -- AND SHE PLAYS MORE THAN ONE INSTRUMENT AS WELL AS SHE PLAYS HER GUITAR AND ENTERTAINS US WITH HER LOVELY VOICE !!!!!

[@kimbolinarino9]

Still one of my very favorite artists, ever since I heard her on Austin City Limits. Thank you Sarah and company for blessing my ears with your sweet music

[@Ellainthegarden]

As a 22 year old myself, I'm astonished and humbled to hear such wise music from someone so young! I'll definitely be the 80 or 90 year old in the audience 70 years from now.

[@mirkovic]

Gorgeous voice, amazing music, this fills me with shivers and makes me happy to be alive

[@oicsaywhat]

Amazing performance! goose bumps!

[@LarryStark-q5l]

Sara Jarozs such a beautiful voice I cannot stop listening to her, I'm totally addicted

[@LaurenAndersonMusic]

Lots of talent in this band!

[@ReverendBenzo]

Beautiful. I've been lucky enough to see them play live and they are amazing.

[@dougleeishere]

I have always loved Sarah, and I always will love Sarah forever is forever baby

[@chasebrowning605]

Almost Adam Scott on violin hahaha Sarah Jarosz has been great to me ever since I heard "My Muse" on NPR one weeknight. Just love her voice.

[@LarryStark-q5l]

Sara Jarozs such a beautiful voice I cannot stop listening to I'm totally addicted

[@Cj12sings]

Intoxicatingly delicate lyric and melody, with that haunt of the wild....... so FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@ravenfeather1467]

I just saw her at The Troubadour in L.A. She was amazing.

[@wanderlust342]

So good. I knew I recognized Nathaniel because he had toured with Natalie MacMaster. Wonderful sound.

[@kevinmonasmith274]

I've just found this...having only known Sarah from more recent live from here casts. Six years. Her voice has aged like a fine wine. Incredible.

[@heidinewman9335]

Nathanial Smith is now my favorite cello player.

[@als3243]

Go watch her version of Crazy that she performed at Bondaroo. Talk about crazy cello and fiddle! Excellent.

[@als3243]

Sorry, Bonnaroo.

[@automatic420]

Heidi, look up Chris Thile, you’re welcome.

[@Pete-z6e]

Heidi Newman ,Heidi, Rushad Eggleston.

[@nicolefreeman6232]

Real Music and Real Talent. How beautiful :)

[@CoachAdamFit]

Wow - something special indeed. A gift to everyone.

[@kaseryn]

This is such a fantastic series.. thanks NPR from the UK!

[@patrickmegan8224]

Well that was superb, the best 3 piece band I've heard/seen in a good long time. The cello sublime, the fiddle perfect and of course Ms. Sarah!

[@saltykoi3007]

On my way to work just happened to listen while skipping around you tube.......simply amazing. The singing, playing, composition, and lyrics....thank you for such great music!!!!

[@rievans57]

Saw this little lady live at "Poor David's Pub" in Dallas, TX back in 2010 I believe it was. She was amazing.

[@NoName-jy9fg]

Saw Sarah on Austin City Limits some time ago, glad to see she's getting recognition. Fantastic musician.

[@williamkeaton9654]

Just found her a few weeks back and absolutely love her stuff.

[@fiasco348]

Really like these guys playing together.. great sound..

[@billmacelroy7577]

Some very talented young talented musicians indeed.

[@BassByTheBay]

Man, I don't get the mere smattering of applause. Sarah and the guys were fantastic!

[@guyfaulkes3035]

There's only a handful of people in the room. No real audience.

[@tsopuaifa]

Wow! I could do with being young again and join a band like this. So brilliant and inspiring. Thanks!

[@olinaip]

Cellist so great! Amazing

[@georgiaraefamilyband]

she is amazing. I just love her! My new and forever favorite! and I heard that Crazy song too! blown away!

[@DaveThomas123]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@jw_bird]

The strings add so much warmth and depth to the sound. Excellent artistic decision on Sarah's part, and unbelievable playing by Mr. Hargreaves and Mr. Smith.

[@saramaemusic]

one of the only musicians that has ever brought tears to my eyes. she holds magic in her music.

[@michaelwattie489]

I have just found you Sarah ,on KZbin, in the last year. First from the cover of John Hiatt 's " Crossing Muddy Waters", with your colleagues in " I ' m with her" You are , and apparently,, have been, for some time, brilliant and beautiful? Great music, everything I have watched of your 's. Many thanks

[@RaminTork]

I just keep listening to her again and again after discovering her on Spotify.

[@laurentcinus]

Wow!!! 🤩🤩🤩 - Your music is sublimely beautiful - thank you 👏👏👏 - Bonjour de France 🙋

[@joneill1155]

Woman of tremendous talent and so many years ahead to contribute!

[@sillystrings]

Love her voice, and the whole violin-cello setup.

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

so nice.... that voice and all these strings together...........

[@kathardy413]

I love this so much. Wish I could like more than once.

[@LuckyDogDave]

Awesome... going into my top videos of the year.

[@johnburgess7528]

Love this gal (& the guys with her!). Truly talented!! AMAZING! This world needs more of their music!!

[@billder999]

I love the musical creations of Sarah, old time wrought new with confounding creativity. There is something about her humble demeanor and simple beauty that is bewitching. This Tiny Desk audience was clearly not interested in the wide genre of Americana, but hopefully she made a few converts. As always, thanks Bob Boilen for giving the mic to another great hidden talent.

[@ppierquet1]

Wow, they really nailed it...."Fuel the Fire"....Such a tasty tune....

[@FumeRiver]

I love that girl, and those guys are amazing!!

[@fishnhomeylod462]

That was some of the puniest applause for one of the best sets I’ve ever heard. What fabulous musicians! Sarah is a dream, with the voice of an angel.

[@paulbutler8308]

They are tiny office concerts :) Not a reflection of the skill of the performers involved.

[@ecurbdnyl]

Sarah!! Still nailing it every time!!

[@thecollectorfive]

They are so great.

[@trigliderider]

Best thing I have heard in years, great voice, great playing!

[@H0le4Fun]

look for their song "1,000 things". It's one of the greatest song I've heard in years too...it's got old charming sound along with something I've never heard before

[@frinchk]

Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much!

[@billyrivers3828]

Beautiful Music!!!!!!! Well Done.

[@FlyLosah]

Those three are pure gold. Keep it up ladz ;)

[@kevincarlson1635]

Amazeballs!! Love your music!!!!

[@emtsnake84]

Man the sound on this is fantastic.

[@LuisZ-io4wi]

🤩😍😁🤩😍sister, such a lovely set. I'm a listen again

[@lindakingshields1126]

Beautiful Sarah! I heard, I am Queen, but can't find it, I need to share it with my sister; who is Queen, come May!!!!!

[@lindakingshields1126]

"IF I WERE QUEEN", sorry!!

[@stephaniepreston-mullins3262]

Omgosh, I love these 3 sooo much!! talented and real!!

[@tanukibrahma]

Man, she just kills me. Fuel the fire indeed!

[@snoek1971]

Beautiful!

[@banjoman6277]

Sarah, es imposible diferenciar su voz en directo o en estudio. Algo realmente increíble. Su voz blanca pero capaz de interpretar a veces un Soul auténtico y capaz de destacar en el gran mercado Country americano y nóminaciones al Grammy. Realmente maravillosa

[@rmatson]

Great performance. Thank you for this.

[@jonmelissamcclain5009]

Wow - can;t believe i just learned of this amazing trio!

[@tittyfrance3540]

elle devient variment quelqu un sur qui on va devoir compter ,such a wonder talented,all the best!!

[@debtismally4472]

What I would love to see... probably an impossible request.... you+Molly Walker+Alison Krause I think it would be... magic. You are so inspiring!!!!!

[@internationalmarineelectro2916]

Spot on, just wow!

[@Manoelluthieri]

thanks so much!!! fantastic

[@CharlesHess]

Bold new musical voice! Bravo! (wow wow wow)

[@amylyons5908]

Love her! ❤

[@jipes]

Beautiful voice and great musicianship combined with energy and simplicity ¨Hats Off !

[@aislinncassidy262]

One of my favourite songs "Build me up from bones" - and I have a wide taste in music!!!

[@garyturner1463]

I love it, thank you.

[@storiesandtalesofthesouth]

You can see Sarah Jarosz in Bartlesville, OK June 12th 2014 for the OK Mozart Music Festival.

[@MegaWavesMusic]

Lovely music and artist!

[@dahooliii]

Oh that's so wonderful.