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Who Is That Guy Singing ‘Lost Boys’ With Phoebe Bridgers on TV?
On 15 July, Phoebe Bridgers returned to The Tonight Show to perform a stripped-back version of "Lost Boys," joined onstage by an unassuming 70-something man in a baseball cap who turned out to be Dan Reeder, a German-based folk singer-songwriter, visual artist and instrument maker with a devoted cult following. His appearance introduced many viewers to a musician who has quietly become a favourite among prominent artists despite rarely touring or seeking the spotlight.
Reeder has released albums since 2004 on the late John Prine's Oh Boy Records, after mailing in a demo cassette unprompted, and is known for turning simple or crude lines into unexpectedly profound songs. He has picked up admirers including Bridgers, whose band boygenius covered his song "Stay Down, Man" in 2023, as well as Jack Antonoff, Jason Isbell and Whitmer Thomas. Following a 2026 live album recorded with his daughter Peggy Reeder, he is preparing for a full American tour in 2027, including a show at New York's Town Hall.
In short
- Dan Reeder joined Phoebe Bridgers on The Tonight Show for "Lost Boys"
- He's a cult folk artist signed to John Prine's Oh Boy Records
- Reeder plans a 2027 US tour after years rarely touring
Explained simply
Dan Reeder is a 70-something German-based folk singer-songwriter and visual artist who has spent over two decades recording music largely outside the mainstream. Despite remaining relatively unknown to the general public, he has developed a devoted following amongst fellow musicians and artists. He is known for writing songs with deceptively simple or crude lines that reveal unexpectedly profound emotional depths.
Reeder has released albums since 2004 on the record label owned by the late folk musician John Prine, a label he joined after sending in an unsolicited demo cassette. His admirers include prominent artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Antonoff, Jason Isbell and Whitmer Thomas; the band boygenius, which features Bridgers, covered his song "Stay Down, Man" in 2023. He has largely avoided touring and seeking public attention throughout his career.
Following the release of a live album recorded with his daughter Peggy in 2026, Reeder is preparing for a significant shift by announcing a full American tour scheduled for 2027. This marks a departure from his previous reluctance to tour widely, with planned performances at major venues including New York's Town Hall.