Live Video: José González

Live Video, KEXP New Home
04/25/2016
Jim Beckmann
photo by Matthew B. Thompson (view set)

Fifty fans christened KEXP's live room during an exclusive tear-soaked performance with José González, all to benefit KEXP's New Home. The Swedish singer-songwriter, whose history with KEXP dates back over a decade, broke listeners' hearts for a full set of gorgeous, heartbreaking bliss, while sharing songs from throughout his catalog. Rarely does a hushed performance evoke so much emotive power, but José González, alone with an acoustic guitar, transported those lucky viewers to another world. Now you can join them for this hour-long journey through the soul.

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