Watkins Family Hour: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@jazconinternet]

WE NEED FIONA ON HER OWN TINY DESK!!!!!

[@mattmieks5787]

Fiona...❤❤❤ come on npr!!!

[@hunternewbold3338]

SERIOUSLY ON EVERYTHING!!!!

[@manul2008]

yes pleaseeee

[@TheVoxinator]

I watched this to see Sara Watkins - was blown away when Fiona popped out! Love love love Fiona Apple.

[@willmclean6428]

fiona is just so frickin cool. i loved her little dancing in the back

[@patti.boersma8379]

Fiona's social awkwardness is so endearing to who she is…I just LOVE her!

[@KiraFORTHEWIN]

I love that Fiona just appeared from the floor like she was summoned

[@geoffjones6444]

she is truly an earth angel. and the best of us as musicians.

[@FeistyGirl23115]

I saw her perform with Watkins Family Hour in Newport. She did the same thing at that concert. She likes sitting on the floor next to the piano. She is a gift! It was a very special concert.

[@jravensc]

She just pops up like someone resetting a Guess Who board.

[@tashaprather]

I saw her with them some years ago. On the songs she didn't sing on she sat by the piano and drank tea.

[@mlbeaumont]

Great to see Benmont Tench playing in this company, its like my music worlds colliding, im in heaven.

[@madlift]

I love every single moment here. Just a magical blend from Sean and Sara, plus the other musicians were killing it, and then Fiona Apple??? Couldn't get better!

[@aa306911]

For all the greatness in this video, don’t overlook Benmont Tench on the piano. The *legendary* keyboard player for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

[@matthirn7858]

I keep coming back to this session. Not only does Tiny Desk do a great job recording, you would be hard pressed to find a higher quality mix of musical talent presenting an old-time song set with such nuanced perfection.

[@orgelssecondrule9221]

Perfect words

[@sumitkinger7142]

Always and always good to see Fiona.. Feels good to see you sing..

[@amisha25211]

Yeah✨

[@staliepop]

Where is Fiona's full tiny desk set? My heart aches.

[@TeddyLovesBacon]

i hope so.. i love fionna

[@sillystrings]

The way Sara plays backup fiddle is amazing. Like obviously her solos are awesome but also her fills and the way she fades in and out of the texture and her general sense of phrasing...I've watched this video so many times just trying to imitate that. It's like the instrument is an extension of her voice, she just knows how to work it

[@ruby-rv6cj]

Sara's voice is seriously the best thing ever!!!!

[@hoyvintagecycles2936]

truth, pure.

[@allisonwhiston9290]

Agreed!

[@kevinkeith3530]

First time hearing them, and I've watched the first track 10 times. Shes so melodic with little touches without overdoing anything or even coming close. So great!

[@LarkVsOwl-de3op]

Hats off to the sound guy...perfect mix

[@powbobs]

Lark Vs. Owl It’s always so good.

[@rashmika9742]

I followed them on Spotify after 20 seconds of this set. What an amazing homage to bluegrass musical tradition.

[@52rickenbacker]

I didn't realise I liked this type of music until now! That was kind of life affirming.

[@janosik150]

Ohhh...beautiful girl... And Fiona Apple...wow...its been 20 years I think since I listen to her..wow....I love you Fiona!!!

[@surdazar7792]

I miss Fiona everyday of my life. Great to see her here. Still waiting for another solo record though... Had to say it.

[@sorcerer1975]

I agree ... can't wait for new Fiona material ... I adore her and her music !

[@kshafe17]

+Nuno Duarte SAMMEEE!! Got to see her in DC whenshe did her tour for Idler Wheel and it was unbelieveably amazing. Took a couple videos too that you can see on my page.

[@rootypoots]

Won’t need to wait too much longer, I think!

[@jakedmagic]

Oh man I bet you're jazzed right now.

[@nerdonic]

Four years later I’m sure you guys are happy now :)

[@Workshop-oe7er]

Can't believe I've overlooked this gem for 2+ years. Tiny Desk never disappoints. Crazy good stuff. We need more of this during these days. Thank you.

[@jacasadia]

And Sebastian just keeps playing. They are all such gifted musicians!

[@lorenmiller3797]

There's something just so amazing and unique about Sara's voice. It's genuine, and vulnerable, and real. Then there's also her incredible songwriting...

[@flakeyjay]

Amazing! Loved the enthusiasm from Fiona Apple and the power of Sarah's voice and Sean on guitar. Love them as Nickel Creek and other works.

[@rinnswimmer]

They make their playing look so effortless... pros👌👏

[@shaunspeers2656]

Just when I think I’ve heard all of Sara’s ethereal, goosebump making songs, I hear Love will steal your heart away. Wow.

[@2ManyNamesTaken]

We're all in love with Sara. Beyond her talent on violin and her voice, she lights up the room as if she were an angel, sent to make us feel the splendor of Heaven. -- Indeed, that is a room FULL of talented people making some stirring music!

[@artnouveau4332]

I just found this band. Thanks NPR Tiny desk What a joy to be listening.

[@GeneRogers-en2xv]

I truly enjoyed nickel creek but it has lead me to Watkins family in so greatful and all the great artist and apple Fiona lol so beautiful to warm my empty life

[@GeneRogers-en2xv]

The Watkins family and the other artists have brought so much joy a dollar can't touch it

[@SandraNevermind]

The piano-player is just . . . 😮. Wow.

[@SempreGumby]

Those Solos in Hop High. OOOgh so smooth. Yesh Yesh.

[@beng8488]

My 2-year-old just spent half an hour directing me to this, apparently his favorite, rendition of In the Pines. He described it by the howling chorus! Thank you all so much. This is terrific stuff.

[@pathoscatz1]

What a wonderful group of musicians came of of that collective, I can't get enough

[@thenovatones-music]

Wow, I've been listening to band in this genre all night, just exploring and seeing what I can find. This is by far THE BEST band I've heard. Probably ever.

[@Hardbody94]

Fiona Apple! I haven't heard of her in a while it's nice to see her around.

[@jaynecobb5774]

This is what we call 'good'... just so we are all clear. This is what music can be when its done right.

[@beginningtosee7457]

This old man in Alabama agrees- and they are kind also.

[@ArepoEn]

This is fantastic, so much musicality and emotions! Bluegrass at its best. And of course, Sara is from another world...

[@cristianobaruffaldi8049]

Nice to see Fiona Smile, allways in my heart😉

[@ebaristogringo]

after watching this 200 times,i fell in love with Fiona even more...

[@52rickenbacker]

juan timmers I have lost count of how many times I've watched this.

[@RobbiesVideoArchives]

That's one of the best things I've seen/heard in ages.

[@tobiasdeleij9536]

I cried.. ;,)

[@tobiasdeleij9536]

and now again..

[@clutch1141]

I have a whole new level of respect for Fiona Apple

[@GeneRogers-en2xv]

You and your music family bless my small life with happiness

[@ThelastDJ1976]

When the set started I thought to myself that piano player sure looks like Benmont Tench but there's no way... When they introduced him I nearly fell out of my seat! With an all-star cast and a fantastic set this has become one of my favorite Tiny Desks shows yet - keep up the great work!

[@akeithing1841]

Right?! They go way to the Largo days. Speaking of which check out Fiona's song 'Largo'. Satisfaction guaranteed

[@bcsuda]

That was awesome! Such a great and fun group. I could listen to them all day!

[@delewan]

+Brian Suda I know! Can we petition for a "Much Larger Than Usual Desk Concert"?

[@GeneRogers-en2xv]

It warms my heart to see so many great artists together

[@nolandionne1262]

Such a diverse group of musical people! A wonderful Tiny Desk.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

TEARS OF JOY IN MY EYES!!!

[@allenmissenis6437]

fiona"s eye color changes as she sings.. amazing

[@rickblackford8494]

What a great band! I love coming here for this set. All pros.

[@hollywilson9327]

Fiona, you sound amazing and look amazing! I am sending you love and perseverance. Your music speaks to many souls.

[@carolynblake498]

That first song. It's so good!!

[@penta5676]

Wonderful session, that I'm watching regularily. Very sensitive playing and nice close-up of drummer Don Heffington. R.I.P.

[@JumpingMountainGoats]

Sara Watkins has such a beautiful voice. I hope Sean does some more Fiction Family with Jon Foreman soon!

[@deangasinowski8015]

Another NPR Tiny desk that I will be listening to over and over.

[@SneakyPete0007]

North Alabama,born and bred. Haven"t heard music like that in a while.

[@grantburgh1]

ive watched/listened to this about 30 times since discovering it 3 days ago

[@mistercolin1234]

I wish my family sounded like that!!

[@sorcerer1975]

Such a great group ... New music Fiona !

[@organicistheway5956]

Man oh man, Sara's voice is so perfect!! I LOVE HER!!

[@tg071407]

Let's give a little love to the drummer! Nice job back there.

[@dmhowe2001]

Pretty awesome music. I particularly like "Hop High".

[@manimok]

O Fiona , hope you will recover totally - cause you are the best.

[@bjoxers]

FIONA I LOVE HER WITH MY ENTIRE SOUL

[@GeneRogers-en2xv]

Was such a blessing to see some many great people sing a great song

[@StephenBilski-dq3ml]

I vannot stop listening. It is energizing, beautiful and thought provoking. It makes me pause and think, Who is truly inspiring us. Peace be with you. Thank you.

[@errmoc5682]

i love the way sara dresses

[@YouTubricant]

Oh my god that's actually Benmont Tench. Ooooowhoops!

[@musettemusic8261]

Hey, Sara Watkins is a rockstar!

[@michaeltingle816]

I THINK THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS I HAVE HEARD SARAH WATKINS SING !!!!! IT IS SO CLEAR AS WELL AS THE INSTRUMENTS !!!!!!

[@martinamenescal2710]

I love the song "Remember me (I'm the one who loves you)" sooo much

[@thebonebox488]

Loved Fiona before, but I think my head just exploded. What a fantastic, talented group of musicians.

[@paulelliott3220]

Absolutely fantastic What a great set of artists collected to play with Sara and Sean - love the album too Wow !!!!!

[@marcotrosi]

the mix/sound of the first song and the song itself is amazing. love it.

[@PoopiteeScoop]

Oh WOW these guys are great! I think a banjo would add a lot to their lineup, but love what they've got! Heading over to Apple Music to hear more 😂

[@rayfinkle7064]

I freaking love Sarah Watkins ...

[@mattmieks5787]

love the music,,love the tiny desk....love the Watkins Family..❤💛💚💜🤎🖤🤍

[@davevallelunga5796]

Saw em all here in Redding Cali with Fiona and they nailed it hard!I Awesome!

[@SteveShaha]

Wow, everything Sarah Atkins touches turns to gold.

[@rickblackford8494]

This is great. I love Sara but they are all perfect.

[@laperez80]

Largo brought me here and I left my heart at Largo.

[@petejameson4392]

I've enjoyed this series since its inception. "In the Pines" is a singular moment for TDC...bravo, amigas y amigos, pedro in pa

[@AnElectricLlama]

God damn that guitar sounds beautiful

[@thepatriotfarmer3580]

+Jacob They all do when Sean is behind em'

[@mezasergio27]

Jackson Browne gave Sean that guitar!

[@rob8872]

I agree with TheMusicWell

[@excavatoree]

Reminds me of something a drummer said: "These drums don't sound good; I sound good. You're hearing me, not the drums." We're hearing Sean.

[@VeeDubR32]

Really like the rasp that Sara's voice has developed

[@jerrysmitelfinger]

Holy wowzas!!! What a line-up! I was super happy to see and hear Sara Watkins, then you peel the layers away and boom, there's Benmont Tench tickling the ivories, then Fiona Apple pops out! I love everything about this! Can't stop listening to Steal Your Heart Away. I love their rendition of the Grateful Dead's Brokedown Palace. Think I saw that on a different performance but if you've never heard Watkins Family Hour's Brokedown Palace, do yourself a favor and look it up. What a cool band this is.

[@cometome255]

Man I loveeee Fiona. I missed her. I really like the sound of their music, never got into bluegrass but definitely something I'll check out. ALSO, amazing guitar.

[@mmariethomas34223]

Love Fiona’s vocals♥️♥️

[@AlexanderRogers-tz6hs]

But sharing how great you and your family is and you with nickle creek was so priceless. Sincerly Savannah ga Gene. 🎉

[@rickblackford8494]

love the piano with this world class bluegrass. so great. great band. love sara!!

[@jamenb7344]

love a full dose of sara

[@carlhowden9261]

This entire video fills me with joy

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

The last and the first place I would expect to find Fiona... I swear i pooped myself.

[@brentwalker8596]

Yeah, I was like, oh, just Fiona Apple . WTF!? Looks like she's having fun.

[@leepshin]

@@brentwalker8596 Fiona looks ..........erm........"ILL". Anyone know if she's she actually alright health wise?

[@richardradcliffe5567]

The Watkins Siblings and Fiona and other assembled personnel played outdoors at Lincoln Center in NYC this summer. Their project was reenacting Dylan's album "Highway 61 Revisted."

[@BenTheThird]

So awesome that NPR has them on!!! :)

[@allenmcclain2745]

An amazing gift for my ears!

[@StaceySonder]

Yes, we need more Fiona. She needs to come up and see me and Idaho spend some time and we have lots of fun.

[@adrianbrien5249]

That was some mighty fine pickin' and and a singin'!

[@hippiechick2755]

Adrian Brien I wish I could love this comment. One if the best lines of that movie. ;)

[@fergieNH]

She seemed so shy, but when she opened her voice…. Wow! made her even more attractive! great band!

[@prairiedan]

I'm unfamiliar with this first song song, but as with everything Sean and Sara play it turns to gold in their care. No amount of recognition does justice to their talents.

[@thepatriotfarmer3580]

Saw them in Nashville at the City WInery recently, great show! I will be at their next Nashville show too...

[@eddiesilguero1060]

Ain't my style of music but this is talent, its better then alot of other crap I've heard over my lifetime of 33 years. Raw talent

[@skyzefawlun]

So fantastic to see Sebastian Steinberg and Fiona Apple with Watkins Family Hour! Two artists that I have loved for a long, long time. While Apple is certainly a household name, Steinberg might not be as easily recognized by some. For those curious, he was a member of Soul Coughing ;)

[@walkingbassline]

+skyzefawlun Yeah! Great band.

[@thepatriotfarmer3580]

+skyzefawlun I had not made the connection between Sebastian and Soul Coughing, thanks for that! I still play a full SC list every month or so, loved those guys... such fun music. The people at the office used to look at me kinda funny when I played SC there, lol!

[@saraschroeder6374]

Never see anyone talk about soul coughing, one of my fave bands

[@skyzefawlun]

@@saraschroeder6374 Thank you for reminding me of this gem! I don't think I had listened to this since I wrote that comment 9 years ago. Not sure if you heard, but Soul Coughing just had their first tour in like 25 years very recently! I wasn't able to get out of working the night they were in town, so sadly missed them, but there are some videos of the shows, including a pretty solid full set of them at The Filmore in SF! from 3 weeks ago!

[@saraschroeder6374]

@@skyzefawlun need to check it out! i saw mike doughty live about 5 years ago

[@上塚貴嗣]

Very beautiful! Another good culture of the US!