Damien Jurado: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@kinatom1]

I saw damien at the casbah in san diego. I was the only one there. There were some drunk marines at the bar making noise and one of them got sick at the bar so out they went. I sat in the middle of the floor and he asked me what I wanted to hear and I told him just play circus. strange it was a sunday night. that will never happen again

[@ciara9414]

pete nichols seeing this right now makes me so jealous!!! that sounds incredible!! wish he would come back to San Diego :(

[@PeterEnis]

goosebumps

[@ast1476]

*Great* ~ Your own..

[@TeachBeag08]

You LUCKY PErson

[@ryanblauer547]

I’ve seen him four or five times now. Every show has been one of the best I’ve seen. Rocky votolato joining him on stage playing harmonica on Ohio or him talking to my at the time three year old about what he was going to be for Halloween. I love Damien, what a wonderful human.

[@mattmcbrayer2687]

I am firmly convinced that Damien Jurado is a top-five lyricist is our time. His lyrics are extremely poignant. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe them.

[@patricklove3337]

Is John Darnielle also in your top 5?

[@mattmcbrayer2687]

@@patricklove3337 haven’t listen to him. Will remedy that soon.

[@SaZooCaballero]

When I'm low,.. and I'm low a lot. Damien your music stop me from hitting the bottom. Thx you. This gave me peace today.

[@TeachBeag08]

Talk to me Ss🙏🏼Zoo

[@sirbanjorochambeaux]

His voice had me from the start. Never heard of him but he's got a new fan in 2020.

[@loucat2779]

One of Sharon Van Etten"s band mates suggested him on "what's in my bag" from the record store. Never heard of him either. Kinda reminds me of a young John Prine lil bit. Wonderful.

[@anthonylalonde6987]

A true Seattle gem

[@geniemedford9200]

Same here!

[@72damien]

Damien Jurado is one of the true songwriters: the real deal. Thank you Damien for your beautiful music, lyrics and singing.

[@CAl3vara]

Acoustic guitar always reminds me of my dad sitting outside my room and playing guitar as I went to sleep. Thanks for the nostalgia Jurado

[@JK-ot9os]

This rendition of Beacon Hill is like a punch to the gut. Beautiful and haunting. There's no doubt in my mind that Damien Jurado is one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation.

[@KingPhoey]

This version of Cloudy Shoes is phenomenal. One of my songwriting heroes right here. Amazing.

[@evangelionl0vr857]

Yeah it's absolutely beautiful.

[@paulapuche7]

I had the incredible chance to see you in La Mar de Músicas in Cartagena, Spain, and I wouldn't be able to describe how you made me feel with your music. And so you do now, I can find peace just listening to your music, thank you so much Damien.

[@simone_asleep9953]

SETLIST 0:08 "Cloudy Shoes" 3:40 "Newspaper Gown" 7:11 "Arkansas" 10:28 "Beacon Hill"

[@justindtackett]

I saw Damien Jurado with Mewithoutyou about 5 years ago at the Musica in akron. It was my first time even hearing of him. After his performance, i went right over to his merch table and bought two of his cd's. His songs make me feel more at home with my self, and i gain more perspective on our world and humans.

[@marktully367]

i love mewithoutyou

[@colterlewis3623]

this is a great comment

[@rudimentaal]

Same here

[@Thenumber12pwns]

I feel like mewithoutyou is always touring with such great artists of many different genres of music

[@crescentfreshbret]

Adam s Yeah, I have them to thank for introducing me to the great bands Buried Beds and Murder By Death. Now THAT was a great show!

[@tucodusty]

i've been listening to damien jurado since high school. it blows my mind how consistently he can release incredible music. i still remember how i break chairs moved me all those years ago. if you haven't seen him live, DO IT! it's so worth it.

[@crescentfreshbret]

Table Top Joe I saw him on that album’s tour. Unwed Sailor and Pedro the Lion opened for him, and all three bands had the same members (apart from Damien, who only performed during his own set). It was an amazing show, and it was very cool getting to see David Bazan reunite with his former bandmates, Jonathon Ford and Damien Jurado.

[@Built-By-Sage]

Been Following Damien since 96……he pierces straight to the Heart…..you are blessed to understand his music…..thank you Damien……I saw you play in Sequim Wa in 96…..I appreciate you so much

[@jane5049]

Woohoo! I’m an 80s baby from Kitsap County, just recently was in Sequim.

[@MA1JLSMITH]

Dude is the best songwriter you have never heard of. He is amazing live...

[@evangelionl0vr857]

Damien Jurado and Gregory Alan Isakov are the Bob Dylans of our generation.

[@willblake72]

I come back to this anytime I need to be grounded. It's like a reset button. God bless Damien Jurado.

[@lukeangelo1120]

Protect this man at all costs

[@thetsar7384]

I've loved his music for many years. It has helped me through tough times.

[@logisthenewlinear]

I'm sort of amazed how few people have heard of him....glad to see lots of people finding new stuff they like, but Damien Jurado has been around a long time!

[@jw6948]

I used to love this guy back in the day but had forgotten about him. I was listening to something on Spotify and he was a suggestion of other artists I may like. Talking about taking me back in time! Man, his music is just heartbreaking, definitely contributes to a young man's melancholy lol!

[@riparianranger11]

So beautiful the love he had for Richard Swift. They were both two musicians signed to the same label, and Damien wanted to make sure the world knew how important Richard was as a musician and friend

[@JonathanDiggsDuke]

I don't understand why comments comparing this man to famous actors are the top comments. This is the first time I've heard his stuff and that wasn't the first thing I thought. Anyway, he writes nice songs and I would definitely play this while hanging out with friends or something.

[@scruffystrat]

Damien IS the Townes Van Zandt of this generation! Beautiful human being........

[@brucewee8802]

This man is talent.. Much Love from Ireland Damien 💚

[@JeremyHurtt]

I've been a huge fan of Shawn James' cover of 'Arkansas' for some time, and decided to look up the original...I was so impressed with that, I had to look for more Damien Jurado. I'm seriously glad I did. Fantastic songwriting, and execution.

[@pimvanlotringen4344]

It's astounding to realize so much later than this recording of tiny desk that Damien was close friends to Richard Swift, the same Richard Swift Nathaniel Rateliff wrote "And it's still alright" for when he passed. It never dawned on me that Richard influenced two of my favourite artists who could very well not even know of eachothers existence...

[@territribe2204]

He has become my favourite. So making. True artist. Keep doing what you do.

[@MathewGrigsby]

Damien Jurado is amazing! I'm hopelessly addicted to these performances. I hope I get my own Tiny Desk Concert someday!

[@MrNiidraatz]

I seriously think his lyrics are absolutely wonderful! A beautiful language full with well chosen and meaningful words. awesomeness!

[@jonathanconklinminneapolis4063]

Simple chords, simple songs = beautiful music. Thank you!

[@graf0king]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video. It's so relaxing and perfect

[@msbeadingchef]

NPR music tiny desk concerts are so wonderful! I keep getting turned on to great music. May you keep your funding for programs like this, I would be so sad if you were not here.

[@treyhudson7976]

They’re still here. Hope you’re still finding new great music

[@davidsiuraneta]

Thanks, dear Damien, to share your music with us.

[@ericpaulband]

Watched this again for the umpteenth time. Love this guy. Only saw him once with @chrispureka here in Cleveland. Amazing show.

[@fallofegg]

I’ll be seeing him for the first time this year. The venue he is playing is very small and in a even smaller town. I grew up going to punk shows there and down the line my wife and I held our reception at this spot. I love when music and love comes full circle.

[@wordgifts]

Here from Wild Wild Country doc. Great voice and writing.

[@oceansinheaven]

Magic will do what magic does, living in your eyes.

[@herinethoroughly1287]

I fell in love with someone a year ago and he finally told me he loved me back. We've been listening to this video in bed.

[@gkelly185]

Dude's coming to San Francisco next month. Can't wait to see him live. I recommend "Sheets" and "Denton, Tx." if you want to hear a few other songs.

[@lillyandruben]

I have really got into listening to him now, been watching some of his concerts in Europe in particular and he does have a good following

[@stephentymruk8206]

I only chanced upon DJ in 2016 when I heard QACHINA on Radio 6 in the UK. I'd been listening to the soundtrack 'Searching for Sugar Man' by Sixto Rodriguez in my car a lot, and when I first heard QACHINA i was bowled over. as it seemed to come from the same bubble if you like. So now I'm catching up on more of DJ's back catalogue, and this stay at home recording is just ace amigos...

[@kenyattehay8502]

Raw and you feel every note, every reflection.

[@jddasher]

Love that he plays an Alvarez. Bought one ten years ago and still love it.

[@jeremiahoakes1896]

0:04 Cloudy Shoes 3:38 Newspaper gown 7:09 Arkansas 10:18 Beacon Hill

[@miguelmunro]

this is beautiful. He looks like a chill soul.

[@davidbendover8036]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to see him in my town this June

[@108870sro]

Just discovered Damien Jurado on Pandora, love his stuff! Very heartfelt and real.

[@frothywalrus]

Damien Jurado is just so lovely

[@jokelly2502]

Love this guys voice so pure . . . Thank you so much

[@jasonsweat956]

Intense, emotional, and raw and its all over his face. I dig his style, reminds me of Buckley but a little rougher around the edges.

[@PoetClbrown]

Sometimes we over decorate our houses trying to make a home, but love always prefer the simpler ways. I don't know how long I'd been listening to Damien before I was conscious of him. I cycle through so much music, especial when I'm writing or wanting to write. That's how he came into my path. I became conscious of just in the last few days watching the Last of Us and losing myself into the soundtrack. He is so good.

[@carlosdiaz2731]

Thank you, words could never express what your music and singing carries.

[@sergios.2276]

That richard swift pic is haunting man

[@rubercoober]

Seriously. Rest in Peace.

[@nkflynn882]

came to this comment section to say the same thing. breaks my heart.

[@bonhomie_g]

i have not seen this man live yet but I hope to one day. Damien, i love you. your music kills me.

[@dpludd]

You gave a beautiful set in Brighton Music Hall. Very gracious with your listeners afterward also. Thanks for the experience.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

dpludd mid forties I think.

[@mrtabitha31]

This man, and Mark Kozelek- my favorite American songwriters of this generation. Thats all I have to say about that.

[@dreamdiver235]

just got home from playing a power ambient set opening for Damian. His music was really sweet tonight.

[@asburytheo]

From the moment his voice starts...chills. Beautiful.

[@Bobakradbin]

This is the tenth time I've hit reply. His voice hits the heart. Can't wait to hear more songs...

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

I just bought tickets to see him. I'm one to only listen to a song's melody rather than listen to the lyrics. After reading all the comments I'll be sure to LISTEN to his lyrics at the concert.

[@ElieAzar]

beautiful music. thank you Damien

[@aintcreative]

jeeze, this guy is amazing. NPR is doing good things!

[@samuelssonjohannes]

His and Rosie Thomas concert in Umeå, north of Sweden, 2003 or 2004 is still my best concert.

[@ericpaulband]

Saw Damien with Chris Pureka here a week and a half ago here in Cleveland . Amazing!!!

[@emcb1230]

always funny to hear a grown man use the term "best friend." NOT criticizing him just amusing. I think he's awesome and incredibly talented.

[@thehidropony]

wow i have just find you man... I think i'm gonna love all your music!!

[@Crishyish]

man this guy is elite, just like the length of the video. ;)

[@thepixalking6589]

Wild Wild Country will bring this guy a new audience... like me. Good stuff man! Damn, this song is amazing!

[@10djpro]

Beautiful music, lovely chords

[@roffus420]

Bravo My Friend, Amazing Performance !!

[@TheSceneSister]

Sweetest shout-out I have ever heard at 6:30--to Richard Swift.

[@ashissaha6135]

Love you ! You are God of melody, you are an extremely powerful writer , love your work,💥

[@Oakheart]

Very nice heartfelt and such great talent.

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

(English) I remember when he was acting in Málaga..., he began to mourn... I had separated from my girlfriend... everything was magically sad... this was at the Teatro Cánovas in 2009, and still retains that "magic" that thrills... / (Spanish) Recuerdo cuando estuvo actuando en Málaga..., él se puso a llorar..., yo me había separado de mi novia..., todo fué mágicamente triste..., esto fué en el Teatro Cánovas en el año 2009, y todavía conserva esa "mágia" que nos emociona...

[@SteffieEhm]

This version of Cloudy Shoes is so darned pretty

[@kjirstenstickney9324]

I'm watching him at a bar in little under a week. So excited! Hopefully I can meet him. :)

[@cartmonium]

Wow I'm sitting here completely mesmerized!

[@arfurlife]

A very musicasl and talented guy. Well done damien.

[@lamm1991]

Is there an album where he sings with just a guitar, like he does on this Tiny Desk video? I like this bare, stripped-down sound that he's doing here.

[@nancybabbage1169]

the album Just In Time For Something.

[@mattmcbrayer2687]

His new album “In The Shape Of A Storm” is very similar to this. He includes “Newspaper Gown” on it

[@tictocbang7443]

Maraqopa, Rehearsals for Departure also has a number of acoustic gems.

[@heroinelullaby4476]

I am a long-time fan of Damien Jurado. I am the frontman for an alternative acoustic band 'Heroine Lullaby', our songs are emotionally driven, and honest. We are based in South Wales, and I thought the subscribers on this channel may like to support a band like ours to allow music like this to be appreciated and have a place in an already convoluted market of 'radio friendly unit shifters'.

[@blackarm3265]

Your voice is unique extremely soothing

[@SirTide9300]

I can listen to him for a whole day

[@tess_johnston]

its crazy how I only just found out about this legend. I have never heard somthing so amazing.

[@yamanylon]

Wow :) Another great artist from TDC Thank you!

[@filmstarist]

The Great Natural Musician. Simplicity and The Melody :)

[@Thepoetrycookervideo]

I just want to hold him God, like every word is so raw.

[@BEWARE365]

Good music . . So relaxing yet deep

[@Lwplwplwp]

Nary have I heard such honest and heartfelt lyric. Why have I never heard of this guy?

[@phlips01]

yes, thanks you little desk! He is wonderful.

[@nancybabbage1169]

i cant even believe how good that last song is.

[@DaDavid15]

RIP Richard swift

[@scottay69]

never even heard of this guy before i saw him open up for The Tallest Man on Earth at the Royal Albert Hall last month. Hit me like a hammer. So good.

[@S4MST3R2001]

I will remember this concert for a very long time!!! The way he stood up on the chair after his set, you could tell he was so hyped to be there. I can totally empathise with your reaction, his music just pierced me.

[@Drabee]

fuck that sounds like an amazing gig!! just got tickets for the show in london in november, cant wait!

[@mrkylegregory]

can't wait to see him on Friday!

[@bigjagjim]

Beautiful

[@chrisb11062]

So glad music like this exists :)

[@elmmalynne8587]

This couldn't be more perfect

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Totally amazing talent!

[@kidsmoked]

I can feel his heart.

[@jane5049]

Neil Young meets Nick Drake. Such a beautiful tenor

[@JamesJessenfedden]

I was just reading all the look-alike comments but yours takes the cake.

[@krisgeisendorff9074]

so beautiful