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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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'.
(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...
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.
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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
pete nichols seeing this right now makes me so jealous!!! that sounds incredible!! wish he would come back to San Diego :(
goosebumps
*Great* ~ Your own..
You LUCKY PErson
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.
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.
Is John Darnielle also in your top 5?
@@patricklove3337 haven’t listen to him. Will remedy that soon.
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.
Talk to me Ss🙏🏼Zoo
His voice had me from the start. Never heard of him but he's got a new fan in 2020.
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.
A true Seattle gem
Same here!
Damien Jurado is one of the true songwriters: the real deal. Thank you Damien for your beautiful music, lyrics and singing.
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.
This version of Cloudy Shoes is phenomenal. One of my songwriting heroes right here. Amazing.
Yeah it's absolutely beautiful.
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.
i love mewithoutyou
this is a great comment
Same here
I feel like mewithoutyou is always touring with such great artists of many different genres of music
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!
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
SETLIST
0:08 "Cloudy Shoes"
3:40 "Newspaper Gown"
7:11 "Arkansas"
10:28 "Beacon Hill"
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.
Protect this man at all costs
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
Woohoo! I’m an 80s baby from Kitsap County, just recently was in Sequim.
I come back to this anytime I need to be grounded. It's like a reset button. God bless Damien Jurado.
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.
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.
Dude is the best songwriter you have never heard of. He is amazing live...
Damien Jurado and Gregory Alan Isakov are the Bob Dylans of our generation.
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...
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.
I've loved his music for many years. It has helped me through tough times.
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
This man is talent..
Much Love from Ireland Damien 💚
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.
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!
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!
Damien IS the Townes Van Zandt of this generation! Beautiful human being........
He has become my favourite. So making. True artist. Keep doing what you do.
Simple chords, simple songs = beautiful music. Thank you!
Damien Jurado is amazing! I'm hopelessly addicted to these performances. I hope I get my own Tiny Desk Concert someday!
Magic will do what magic does, living in your eyes.
I don't know how many times I've watched this video. It's so relaxing and perfect
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.
I seriously think his lyrics are absolutely wonderful!
A beautiful language full with well chosen and meaningful words. awesomeness!
0:04 Cloudy Shoes
3:38 Newspaper gown
7:09 Arkansas
10:18 Beacon Hill
Thanks, dear Damien, to share your music with us.
Watched this again for the umpteenth time. Love this guy. Only saw him once with @chrispureka here in Cleveland. Amazing show.
Raw and you feel every note, every reflection.
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.
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.
Damien Jurado is just so lovely
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.
They’re still here. Hope you’re still finding new great music
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
this is beautiful. He looks like a chill soul.
just got home from playing a power ambient set opening for Damian. His music was really sweet tonight.
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...
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to see him in my town this June
Love this guys voice so pure . . . Thank you so much
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.
Here from Wild Wild Country doc. Great voice and writing.
Love that he plays an Alvarez. Bought one ten years ago and still love it.
i have not seen this man live yet but I hope to one day. Damien, i love you. your music kills me.
From the moment his voice starts...chills. Beautiful.
jeeze, this guy is amazing. NPR is doing good things!
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.
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.
Just discovered Damien Jurado on Pandora, love his stuff! Very heartfelt and real.
Thank you, words could never express what your music and singing carries.
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.
beautiful music. thank you Damien
This man, and Mark Kozelek- my favorite American songwriters of this generation. Thats all I have to say about that.
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'.
This is the tenth time I've hit reply. His voice hits the heart. Can't wait to hear more songs...
That richard swift pic is haunting man
Seriously. Rest in Peace.
came to this comment section to say the same thing. breaks my heart.
His and Rosie Thomas concert in Umeå, north of Sweden, 2003 or 2004 is still my best concert.
Wow I'm sitting here completely mesmerized!
Saw Damien with Chris Pureka here a week and a half ago here in Cleveland . Amazing!!!
You gave a beautiful set in Brighton Music Hall. Very gracious with your listeners afterward also. Thanks for the experience.
dpludd mid forties I think.
I can listen to him for a whole day
This version of Cloudy Shoes is so darned pretty
Beautiful music, lovely chords
Love you ! You are God of melody, you are an extremely powerful writer , love your work,💥
The Great Natural Musician. Simplicity and The Melody :)
(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...
i cant even believe how good that last song is.
yes, thanks you little desk! He is wonderful.
Very nice heartfelt and such great talent.
Wow :)
Another great artist from TDC
Thank you!
Wild Wild Country will bring this guy a new audience... like me. Good stuff man!
Damn, this song is amazing!
man this guy is elite, just like the length of the video. ;)
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.
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.
fuck that sounds like an amazing gig!! just got tickets for the show in london in november, cant wait!
Bravo My Friend, Amazing Performance !!
its crazy how I only just found out about this legend. I have never heard somthing so amazing.
I'm watching him at a bar in little under a week. So excited! Hopefully I can meet him. :)
can't wait to see him on Friday!
wow i have just find you man... I think i'm gonna love all your music!!
Beautiful
So glad music like this exists :)
I just want to hold him God, like every word is so raw.
This couldn't be more perfect
Stop watering down my beer with my own tears.. well done!
How you doin? 11 years later!
Heartbreakingly beautiful.
I can feel his heart.
RIP Richard swift
Definition of perfection in my dictionary.
Good music . . So relaxing yet deep
Totally amazing talent!
simply perfect
A very musicasl and talented guy. Well done damien.
I was just reading all the look-alike comments but yours takes the cake.
so beautiful
Sweetest shout-out I have ever heard at 6:30--to Richard Swift.