Adrianne Lenker miniconcert with host Stephen Kallao

Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief is an incredible live performer, displaying raw and visceral guitar playing, but also moments of delicate vulnerability. It’s fitting that her new solo album, Bright Future, was recorded live to tape, fully analog, without a computer screen in sight. Recorded with friends at a mysterious studio in the woods called Double Infinity, the album captures what makes Lenker such an essential artist. On the World Cafe, Adrianne joins us to perform a set of songs, recorded at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Lucinda Williams “Lines Around Your Eyes” Sweet Old World

Ben Harper “Mama’s Got A Girlfriend” Welcome To The Cruel World

Adrianne Lenker “Sadness As A Gift” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Adrianne Lenker “Real House” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Adrianne Lenker “Evol” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Adrianne Lenker “Anyhow” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Joan Shelley “River Low” WC Recording

The Band “Stage Fright” Stage Fright

Dawes “All Your Favorite Bands” All Your Favorite Bands

Jackson Browne “The Load Out/Stay” Running On Empty

The Moody Blues “I’m Just A Singer (in A Rock and Roll Band)” Seventh Soujourn

Kevin Morby “City Music” City Music

Iron and Wine “All in Good Time (feat. Fiona Apple)” Light Verse

Vampire Weekend “A-Punk” Vampire Weekend

Tracy Chapman “You’re The One” Let It Rain

Hour Two
The Allman Brothers “Come And Go Blues” Brothers And Sisters

Lo Moon “Water” I Wish You Way More Than Luck

The War On Drugs “Harmonia’s Dream” I Don’t Live Here Anymore

St. Vincent “Broken Man”All Born Screaming

The Killers “Mr. Brightside” Hot Fuss

Maggie Rogers “Dog Years” WC Recording

David Wax Museum “Guesthouse” Live at the World Cafe

Joan Osborne “St. Teresa” World Cafe Session

The Decemberists “Burial Ground” Burial Ground (single)

Tom Waits “(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night” The Heart Of Saturday Night

Norah Jones “Running” Visions

Norah Jones “Come Away With Me” WC Recording

Reyna Tropical “Cartagena” Malegría

Jade Bird “The Lottery” Jade Bird

Waxahatchee “Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)” Tigers Blood