Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter and G. Love performing “Rodeo Clowns”, “Heading Home”, and “Rainbow” in the Orange Room.
Of Fredericton, New Brunswick, David Myles performs “Give You Up” at the ECMAs.
I’m not a huge fan of Coldplay, but this is an unbelievable performance of a really, really good song.
Please enjoy “See You Soon” by Coldplay.
The Crusaders, pioneering funk-jazz since the 70s, perform “Put It Where You Want It” at Montreux Jazz Festival. Real musicians playing some very real music - a little soul food.
Radiohead in studio recording songs from “In Rainbows”. The video was released on New Year’s Eve in 2007 for free through their website.
Johnny Lang… at 18 years old… performing “Good Morning Little School Girl”. Really takes off at 3:12.
Dave Matthews’ video for “Eh Hee”.
The Frames’ “People All Get Ready”.
If you haven’t seen Glen Hansard (lead singer) in the independent film Once, make sure to - the soundtrack is full of gems.
You can also check out their more popular “Falling Slowly” (scenes from Once).
Bon Iver performing The Wolves (Acts I and II) live. *shiver*
From a remote cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin came one of the most successful independent records of all time: For Emma, Forever Ago. Ranked #29 on Rolling Stones Top 50 Albums of 2008, please enjoy a powerful live performance of “Skinny Love” from the album by Bon Iver.
The under-appreciated singer-songwriter Amos Lee performing “Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight” in the Abbey Road studio. All three of his albums are very much worth downloading.
Cheers.
From the same cat that brought you “Lean On Me”, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, and “Just the Two of Us”, Bill Withers performs “Use Me”. Uhn.
John Mayer jamming with drummer Steve Jordan (of the John Mayer Trio) to “Stitched Up” on his 8-string guitar(/bass).