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FUV Vault: Live Concerts

Listen on demand in the WFUV Media Player. Shows listed alphabetically by first name.

Marc Cohn- Live Concert- 2007

From 'Walking in Memphis' to 'Listening to Levon,' Marc Cohn mixes favorites with new material from his latest album Join The Parade, during recent a City Folk Live concert at Bennett Studios in New Jersey, hosted by Dennis Elsas. [10/2/07]

Mark O'Connor- Live Concert- 2007

Recorded at Merkin Hall in New York City, Mark O'Connor performs his Johnny Cash-inspired trio for Piano, Violin and Cello 'Poets and Prophets,' and discusses the piece with host Claudia Marshall. [1/25/07]

Matt Costa - Live Concert - 2013

Matt Costa performs songs from his brand new, self-titled album in an FUV Live show at City Winery.

[Recorded: 01/23/13]

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Funding for WFUV's ongoing coverage of live concerts and festivals comes from The Agnes Varis Trust, supporting affordable access to the arts, education and healthcare.

 

Nada Surf - Live Concert - 2012

From the stage of Rockwood Music Hall, Nada Surf performs songs from its brand new album, The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy, in an FUV Live show hosted by Russ Borris. [recorded: 01/25/12]

Nellie McKay- Live Concert - 2010

Nellie McKay interpreted songs by Doris Day on her last album, Normal as Bluebery Pie, but her latest record Home Sweet Mobile Home has her back writing her own quirky, funny, heartbreaking songs. Nellie talked with 'FUV's Rita Houston and played a show for an audience of 'FUV members at New York's City Winery. [11/22/10]

Nick Lowe - Live Concert - 2011

Back with his new album 'The Old Magic' and an upcoming tour with Wilco, Nick Lowe performs a mix of new and old songs (and magic) in an FUV Live show at The Living Room, hosted by Corny O'Connell. [08/18/2011]

Nick Lowe- Live Concert- 2007

Nick Lowe performs old favorites and new material from his latest album 'At My Age' in a special City Folk Live concert hosted by Darren DeVivo. Recorded in May '07 at Bennett Studios in New Jersey. [5/31/07]

Nicole Atkins- Live Concert- 2011

To celebrate her new album 'Mondo Amore,' Nicole Atkins and her band treat a crowd of FUV Marquee Members to a special FUV Live show at Rockwood Music Hall, hosted by Rita Houston. [3/22/11]

Norah Jones - Live Concert - 2012

Norah Jones takes the stage with her new band at Tarrytown Music Hall, celebrating her new album 'Little Broken Hearts'. And, FUV's Rita Houston talked with Norah backstage about the new songs, and her main collaborator on the project: Danger Mouse. [recorded 04/11/12]

Punch Brothers - Live at SXSW - 2012

You might not think of New York City as the center of the progressive-bluegrass world, but the Punch Brothers have made it so. Their third release - Who's Feeling Young Now? - was written here, and it feels like it. They did a lot of the new songs in their set for the WFUV SXSW Showcase on Friday afternoon, including their cover of Radiohead's "Kid A."

These five guys are such a tight band, they've logged so many miles together, and been buddies forever. FUV listeners know we've got a longstanding love affair with Chris Thile going back to Nickel Creek, and the Punch Brothers have spent a good chunk of their road time dragging large string instruments up to our Bronx studios (Words & Music 2012), and they played our holiday concert in 2010, and they're on the FUV Live 14 CD.

The Austin crowd went nuts for the show, giving them the kind of standing ovation you don't often see in a conference center.

Set List:

  • Flippen
  • Who's Feeling Young Now?
  • Clara
  • Kid A
  • Wayside
  • Movement and Location

Rachael Yamagata - Live Concert - 2011

After releasing the ambitious, two-part 'Elephants... Teeth Sinking Into Heart' in 2008, Rachael Yamagata took the DIY route to make her new album, 'Chesapeake.' Fortunately, that route also led her to Electric Lady Studios for an FUV Live show hosted by Rita Houston. [recorded: 10/4/11]

Red Horse- Live Concert- 2010

Singer-songwriters Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky team up as Red Horse on a new album, and in this FUV Live performance at Fordham University's Flom Auditorium, hosted by John Platt. [12/4/10]

Robert Randolph and the Family Band - Live Concert - 2013

Here is a live broadcast of an amazing FUV Live show with Robert Randolph and the Family Band. It was recorded at Rockwood Music Hall on the Lower East Side here in NYC. We were treated to a preview of some of the songs from the new album, Lickety Split, which comes out in July. The band also performed some classic songs from their catalog, including a very lively version of "I Need More Love." This show demonstrates the awesome control and skill that Robert Randolph has over the pedal steel guitar, and what enthralling performers he and his band are.

Almost everyone (including me) danced themselves into a sweat that night and we all left happy as clams. It was an absolute pleasure to host such a great night of live music. If you feel like hearing some "soul refreshing" music that will make you get up and move, I urge you to listen to this show.

[recorded: 06/10/13]

Funding for WFUV's ongoing coverage of live concerts and festivals comes from The Agnes Varis Trust, supporting affordable access to the arts, education and healthcare.

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Live at Radio City Music Hall - 2012

Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero are virtuosos who together make up arguably the most exciting touring two guitar group of any genre. The question of what genre they represent is not easily answered as they play acoustically with the tremendous speed and dexterity associated with groups like Metallica but with the finesse and technique of jazz and flamenco artists like Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucia.

On their latest album, Area 52, Rod y Gab expanded upon their duo format for the first time when they decided to follow a long held wish to travel to Havana and collobarate with local musicians. They were joined this past Friday at Radio City Music Hall by a handful of Cuban players who provided some extraordinary textures (especially with percussion) to Rod y Gab compositions.

When I spoke to Gabriela before the show, I had to work a little to hold it together as she is beautiful, loves Black Sabbath, and is one of the most innovative guitar players in the world. The interview will air soon. Here's the breathtaking performance from Friday.

- Eric Holland

Ryan Shaw- Live Concert- 2007

Good luck sitting still as Ryan Shaw and his band take the stage at The Cutting Room in Manhattan for an exclusive City Folk Live performance, hosted by Claudia Marshall. [11/27/07]

Savoir Adore at CMJ - Live Concert - 2012

Brooklyn's Savoir Adore, a synth-pop quintet led by best friends Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro, self-released its sophomore album, Our Nature, the same day as WFUV and The Alternate Side's first CMJ showcase on October 16 — a perfect confluence of celebratory events.

The band, guided by Hammer and Muro's sweet vocal interplay and knack for luminous, lush arrangements, got the Living Room crowd dancing — or swaying exuberantly —  with buoyant tracks like "Dreamers" and the current single "Regalia," a vivacious gem that unabashedly embraces a Spice Girls-meets-Bananarama insouciance, but with Brooklyn-brash indie cool. 

In a moment of genuine adorableness, Savoir Adore even showed off some enthusiastic arm choreography for "Loveliest Creature," the song that inspired much of girl-meets-monster love story that serves as Our Nature's overarching romantic concept. Savoir Adore are touring the States this fall; Our Nature drops in the UK/EU on October 22. For more on the band, head to Savoir Adore's website.

See complete coverage of our 2012 CMJ Music Marathon showcase, supported by TuneIn. Listen to the world.

[recorded: 10/16/12]

Shawn Colvin - Live Concert - 2012

Shawn Colvin celebrates the release of her new album, All Fall Down, and her new memoir, Diamond In The Rough, in an FUV Live show at City Winery, joined by Buddy Miller, Viktor Krauss and... Emmylou Harris.

[recorded: 06/04/12]

Shawn Colvin at Holiday Cheer for WFUV - Live Concert - 2012

Shawn Colvin flew in from her current hometown of Austin to perform at Holiday Cheer for FUV and it was great to have Shawn back in town. A big part of her career started here in NYC and what a treat it was to have her onstage at The Beacon Theatre. Shawn played a solo, acoustic set that included 2 new songs, 1 classic and 1 cover. Her masterful guitar playing shines throughout. Shawn is one of the best songwriters out there and such an interesting person, as you'll see in her backstage chat with FUV's Eric Holland.

Listen to Shawn's set below or all of Holiday Cheer for WFUV: Live from The Beacon Theatre, online anytime.

Special thanks to Fairway Market and to MSG Entertainment and The Beacon Theatre.

Shearwater - Live at SXSW - 2012

Jonathan Meiburg was in great voice Friday afternoon for the WFUV showcase at SXSW. Shearwater, the band he founded with Will Sheff out of Okkervil River in '99, has seen a burst of attention come their way this year for their 8th album, Animal Joy, which they did a big chunk of for the FUV live broadcast.

It was a cool set, after starting out with a deeper cut they went into the first half of Animal Joy, in sequence. There's a real arc to the songs, they create an atmosphere that slowly builds to a grand finish -- which you can see the video of the last song, below.

The crowd did what you do during a deep, cerebral, prog-rocky performance: They sat, rapt, nodding their heads, and we agree. Yes, yes.


Set List:

  • The Snow Leopard
  • Animal Life
  • Breaking the Yearlings
  • Dread Sovereign
  • You As You Were
  • Insolence

Shelby Lynne - Live Concert - 2003

'FUV Favorite Shelby Lynne, live in a Members Concert from Fordham University, featuring stripped-down versions of songs from 'Identity Crisis' and a conversation with Rita Houston. (October 29, 2003)

Shelby Lynne at Holiday Cheer for WFUV - Live Concert - 2012

Longtime FUV fave and friend Shelby Lynne started her Holiday Cheer for FUV set with the opening 2 songs from her breakthrough album, I Am Shelby Lynne. Shelby's always transported listeners back in time with her vintage sound, and in a solo, acoustic setting, her incredible voice was able to fill up even more of the room.

Hear Shelby's performance below and see some of the backstage scene, as Shelby catches up with FUV's Eric Holland. You can also listen to all of Holiday Cheer for WFUV: Live from The Beacon Theatre, online anytime.

Special thanks to Fairway Market and to MSG Entertainment and The Beacon Theatre.

Shovels and Rope - Live Concert - 2012

We headed to Electric Lady Studios for an FUV Live show with this husband-and-wife duo from Charleston, South Carolina. Shovels & Rope takes inspiration from forebears like X and The Cramps, but they've got their own brand of folky cow-punk that's both raucous and tender. Their terrific debut album, O' Be Joyful, recently came out, and we thought a live set was in order too.

[recorded: 08/24/12]

Sigur Rós - Live Concert - 2012

Sigur Rós could be forgiven for sounding better on record than in concert. The Icelandic band's songs either billow out deliberately or stomp majestically, and in every case entail the building of layers upon intricate sonic layers. Plus, singer Jónsi — he of the otherworldly voice, singing mostly in a ghostly language of his own devising — is no Mick Jagger when it comes to calling attention to himself. He's created an air of shyly vulnerable mystery that seems antithetical to showmanship.

And yet it's not hyperbolic to suggest that Sigur Rós is one of the world's great live bands, creating a hypnotic, almost overwhelming experience. Just last year, that experience was documented in a gorgeous DVD/CD package called Inni, which showcases both Sigur Rós' epic sonic sweep and an ability to complement it with gripping, enveloping visuals. Now, the band is touring to support this year's gorgeous Valtari — making its first live appearances in four years — and playing career-spanning two-hour shows like this July 31 concert at New York City's Prospect Park as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn series.

The group's first album since 2008 — Jónsi released the effervescent and uplifting solo album Go in the interim — Valtari returns to the roots of Sigur Rós' moodily slow-building, almost impossibly pretty sound. Though it occasionally builds up to a furious clamor, most notably in "Varúð," Valtari floats around in a dreamy sweet spot: calming but portentous, with every moment milked for maximum drama and beauty. On the live stage in Brooklyn, Sigur Rós indulges in its specialty, as it fuses uncommon delicacy with uncommon power, while compromising neither.

[by Stephen Thompson]

 

Set List
  • "Ekki múkk"
  • "Varúð"
  • "Ný batterí"
  • "Í Gær"
  • "Vaka" (Untitled 1)
  • "Sæglópur"
  • "Svefn-g-englar"
  • "Viðrar vel til loftárása"
  • "Hoppípolla"
  • "Med blóðnasir"
  • "Olsen Olsen"
  • "Festival"
  • "Hafsól"

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Encore:

  • "Glósóli"
  • "Popplagið" (Untitled 8)

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Credits

Audio engineers: Ed Haber, Josh Rogosin, Kristin Mueller and Damon Whittemore. Photos: Ryan Muir. Special thanks to Celebrate Brooklyn, BRIC Arts and Bowery Presents.

Steve Earle at Holiday Cheer for WFUV - Live Concert - 2012

Steve Earle only needed a subway to get from his home in the West Village to The Beacon Theatre for Holiday Cheer for FUV. Of course, he's logged many miles living his life as an artist, always gathering inspiration from life's experiences.

At the show, Steve performed a solo, acoustic set that included a brand new song, before joining Lucinda Williams for a few songs too. In between, he talked with FUV's Russ Borris backstage. Check out that conversation and Steve's set below, and listen to all of Holiday Cheer for WFUV: Live from The Beacon Theatre, online anytime.

Special thanks to Fairway Market and to MSG Entertainment and The Beacon Theatre.

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell - Live Concert - 2013

The new album, Love Has Come For You, pairs the banjo chops of Steve Martin with the warm, melodic voice of Edie Brickell. Hear how that combination translates live in this memorable (and yes, funny) FUV Live show where Steve and Edie were joined on the City Winery stage by The Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as the album's producer, Peter Asher.

[recorded: 04/23/13]

Funding for WFUV's ongoing coverage of live concerts and festivals comes from The Agnes Varis Trust, supporting affordable access to the arts, education and healthcare.
 

Suzanne Vega- Live Concert- 2007

Twenty years after 'Tom's Diner' painted a picture of New York City's Upper West Side, Suzanne Vega creates an album's worth of portraits on 'Beauty and Crime' -- her first release in 6 years. Tonight, hear the new songs and more in a special City Folk Live concert recorded at Bennett Studios in New Jersey, hosted by Rita Houston. [5/14/07]

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