Akron’s own, Devo performed on NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series recently. The concert was released by NPR yesterday and it features some deep cuts the band has not played in over 40yrs.
Playing was original members Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh and bassist Gerald Casale with drummer Jeff Friedl and guitarist Josh Hager filling out the lineup.
The producer of the concert, Robin Hilton gave a little behind the scenes glance. “Shortly before beginning the band’s set, Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh learned we have a closet full of stage props and costumes, everything from lab coats and wigs to a rubber chicken and fake blood. After quickly rummaging through the boxes and racks of clothes, he returned with a stack of hats that he eventually — and repeatedly — swapped out during a sometimes breathless performance.“
SET LIST “It Takes a Worried Man” “Blockhead” “Praying Hands” “Come Back Jonee”
Check it out:
Photo by Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR
