Lord Huron: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

by BOB BOILEN

Lord Huron is a band for just about anyone: The rich harmonies are welcoming, the lyrics relatable and the live performances thrilling. The group started out as a solo project for singer Ben Schneider, but is now a full assortment of terrific musicians, all based in Los Angeles.

The band's first album, Lonesome Dreams, just came out — you might have seen the Western-style film that accompanied the first single, "Time to Run," which Scheider describes as, "A tragic tale of the foolish things a man might find himself doing for a woman, and the consequences that foolishness may bring upon him and those around him."

Dig into this Tiny Desk Concert, and pay no mind to the fact that, like me, Schneider showed up in the office wearing a hat and bolo tie — and, like me, plays the same black Martin guitar. We aren't in any way related, just kindred spirits.

Set List
"She Lit A Fire"
"Time To Run"
"Lonesome Dreams"
"Ends Of The Earth"

Credits
Producer and editor: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Claire O'Neill, Christopher Parks; photo by Ryan Smith/NPR

[amaryb]

@NPR Can y'all PLEASE get Lord Huron to do a 10 year later Tiny Desk?? Can't believe it's almost been 10 years since this! And Lord Huron has released so much awesome music since.

[ellengwaltneybales]

I'll be 69 years old in three weeks and Lord Huron is my new favorite band!

[DH-ijpe]

Learned about these guys back in 2014, and they never fail to impress even in 2023. Most underrated band on the entire planet.

[kk]

Since I couldn't fin em elsewhere, here are the names of the musicians:
Ben Schneider - Vocals/Guitar
Tom Renaud - Guitar in the back
Karl Kerfoot - Guitar up front
Mark Barry - Percussion

[tedduncan]

Went to Colorado, and Lord Huron was the soundtrack for two weeks. We made a baby whilst there and she's beautiful.

[Stepherner]

that moment you found a new cool band at youtube, and then you realize they have been to the tiny desk nearly ten years earlier. :-D

[hankwojo]

I forget how I stumbled on to these guys but they are one of those rare finds. Something you don't want to lose, something you want to pull out of your hidden place and listen to to reflect.

[aburtch]

"Lonesome Dreams" is one of those rare albums where every track is amazing. Not a dud on the entire thing.

[TheDurgh]

I can't take my eyes off their percussionist. The guy completely stole the show. Throughout the whole set, different guys kept looking back like "Dude! You're killing it back there! Keep it up!"

[angelkz]

LOVE this. Ends of the Earth is my spirit's song. Brings tears.

[HenriJawad]

I keep coming back to this video after so many years... Imagine the magic!!

[knockoutslap]

Please get these guys back on, they're better than ever and have a new album dropping.

[mikemckenzie]

Never knew my favorite band did am NPR desk show, so psyched I found this today needed something to brighten up my day

[sarayusarayu]

They stole my heart the first time I heard them.

[jlstal]

their lyrics are amazing, he really paints a picture.

[debraphillips]

Phenomenally awesome music. I am so excited about finding this band. Better late than never at 61.

[weaesq]

From the Lonesome Dreams Album: She Lite a Fire 0:00; Time to Run 4:40; Lonesome Dreams 8:50; Ends of the Earth 13:35.
Great way to promote your band.

[caseyhogan]

Bring these guys back! They've changed a lot since this in the best way possible

[jonathanrossjones]

I can’t tell you how happy I was when I found this. This band is amazing!!

[lisamcfarland]

My dog and I sang this song almost every day while driving to the dog park. 💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾