Lucius: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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We brought Lucius to the Tiny Desk because I fell in love with one joyous, catchy song: "Don't Just Sit There." That's all I had to go on - I'd never seen the group live - and though I expected fun, we also got fabulous. Not only are Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig a winning singing duo, but their charisma and charm helps turn good pop songwriting into an endearing performance.
Both Berklee School of Music alumni, the two women moved to a Victorian home they'd found on Craigslist. As it turns out, that old Brooklyn home had a 60-year history as a recording studio and music school, complete with an old Steinway piano; it was there that they found their future bandmates. Danny Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri fill out the group with guitars and drums and an uncanny ability to create songs with vastly differing character.
One minute, Lucius sounds like a girl group circa 1961; the next, you could be hearing an Emmylou Harris outtake. And, though only four songs turn up on the band's 2012 EP, I feel a strong album on the way. Pair that with a dynamic and lovable stage presence, and what you're witnessing from Lucius at the Tiny Desk sounds like the early days of a long career. --BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Go Home"
"Don't Just Sit There"
"Turn It Around"
"Genevieve"
Credits
Producer: Bob Boilen; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Christopher Parks, Ryan Smith; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR

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  • @michaelmichaelmotorcycle87
    @michaelmichaelmotorcycle872 ай бұрын

    Found in 2013 and still listening in 2024

  • @amandafeliciano542
    @amandafeliciano5424 жыл бұрын

    I've watched this an embarrassing number of times, never gets old

  • @czapnation

    @czapnation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amanda Feliciano same!

  • @accuser_of_the_brethren7816

    @accuser_of_the_brethren7816

    4 жыл бұрын

    Samsies..Genevieve is my fav but the way they bled the 1st two songs together is amazing too tho

  • @theofficalrutama2332

    @theofficalrutama2332

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are awesome!

  • @moleratical7634

    @moleratical7634

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah me too, their KEXP show is also fantastic

  • @TheRealWinsletFan

    @TheRealWinsletFan

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're not wrong, I'm back yet again. Lost count some time ago. I bought the records, but this performance has such great energy

  • @spaceinvad0r
    @spaceinvad0r2 жыл бұрын

    it's been 10 years and this still lives in my memory and heart.

  • @sprednxtnd
    @sprednxtnd2 ай бұрын

    "...and what you're witnessing from Lucius at the Tiny Desk sounds like the early days of a long career." Solid prediction, Bob.

  • @michaelmichaelmotorcycle87

    @michaelmichaelmotorcycle87

    2 ай бұрын

    2024 gang

  • @timfha
    @timfha11 жыл бұрын

    does anyone else find that they prefer these tiny desk concerts to the more produced versions of the songs?

  • @madelinesault5678

    @madelinesault5678

    6 жыл бұрын

    iTunes just doesn't feel the same :/

  • @blazeandcyrus

    @blazeandcyrus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out Teri Gender Bender from La Butcherettes on Tinydesk

  • @bgfischer565

    @bgfischer565

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've seen them live twice...it was not bad.

  • @kellybaker1758

    @kellybaker1758

    2 жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @kianjohnson9804

    @kianjohnson9804

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Michael Morgan I have ALWAYS thought this--"Genevieve" is so much simpler and more powerful here. I like the one on the album, but this so raw and I feel like it gets to the heart of the song.

  • @StillOnTrack
    @StillOnTrack6 жыл бұрын

    I think this is my all time favorite tiny desk concert.

  • @allysaurus96

    @allysaurus96

    5 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Pixies tiny desk it's so good! As well as Xenia Rubinos, Haley Hendrickx, and Aurora.

  • @delewan
    @delewan10 ай бұрын

    10 years later, and Wildewoman is still a go-to in my library. It's one of those great albums that doesn't age, and they still play tracks at their live shows - and they still give me goosebumps. Absolutely one of my favorite bands of all time.

  • @noQuarter
    @noQuarter10 жыл бұрын

    holy crap...this is the best stuff Ive heard since the last thing i heard on NPR

  • @cayennejohnson730
    @cayennejohnson7305 жыл бұрын

    i literally will never get over this concert. one of the most magical performances i have ever seen via video. in complete and utter awe every time i turn it on.

  • @bobgray1226

    @bobgray1226

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't of said it better myself...how on earth can 2 voices sound this amazing...who helped them all find eachother?

  • @stuartrblythe
    @stuartrblythe10 жыл бұрын

    First heard Lucius yesterday. Got all goose pimply over the refrain to "Go Home." Immediately bought the album, which is consistently catchy, fun, beautiful. At my age, musical obsessions don't come around as often as they once did. I'm grateful for this one.

  • @reddwarf74

    @reddwarf74

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me Too!

  • @roydedrick8370
    @roydedrick8370Ай бұрын

    Just saw this band on Austin City Limits and I have to say What a breath of fresh air. I am in my mid 60’s and I love the sound and positive energy of this band. Great job, I will follow.

  • @davidrothfels9295
    @davidrothfels9295 Жыл бұрын

    Lucius is one of my favorite bands ever, and one of the big reasons is because they become one in their music. At 14:30, you can see the two singers get off beat on their percussion together, while still filling in as what is right automatically. One isn't catching the other one off beat and covering, they literally don't even realize they swayed a bit cause the whole phrase is mostly there. Their music is so natural, subconscious, and real. They are so amazing.

  • @teresarobinson1153
    @teresarobinson1153 Жыл бұрын

    I am new to the music. I loved hearing the Indigo Girls. And Lucius is my 2022 Indigo Girls.

  • @arj-peace
    @arj-peace9 жыл бұрын

    This band makes me happy to alive.

  • @secret.dog.powers
    @secret.dog.powers8 жыл бұрын

    this performance had a profound effect on me. i love them

  • @mrcreosote44
    @mrcreosote445 жыл бұрын

    Just popping in, since I see some of the comments are five years old. This is still one of the greatest things to have ever been witnessed. Considering I saw them play in my local park, I am beyond pleased to see they are still thriving.

  • @MickeyMolad

    @MickeyMolad

    3 ай бұрын

    still kicking :)

  • @aeons7836
    @aeons783610 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful conversation those two guitars are having...

  • @danieltyger8977
    @danieltyger89772 жыл бұрын

    The vocal harmonies and power in "Go Home" bring me to tears every time.

  • @elektra805
    @elektra80510 жыл бұрын

    The way they come up with the percussion on the fly during that last song...fricken impressive! Great sounds... (14:06)

  • @commentposter8872
    @commentposter88728 жыл бұрын

    Omg that song Genevieve. Amazing.

  • @mjkrein
    @mjkrein10 жыл бұрын

    "I broke your cashew tin," lmao. The fun they had with that is SO infectious- l smile every time I watch it. Awesome.

  • @BigCheeseRumble
    @BigCheeseRumble Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen them live, listened to their CDs, watched their videos, but I love this one because they’re having fun and happy.

  • @musicfangirl7403
    @musicfangirl7403 Жыл бұрын

    I’m about to go see them for the 3rd time live in 2022 and they never miss!

  • @Learnamericanenglishonline
    @Learnamericanenglishonline8 жыл бұрын

    No words. Just in awe.

  • @strace67

    @strace67

    5 жыл бұрын

    ditto

  • @grrwuff4099

    @grrwuff4099

    2 жыл бұрын

    3 words - 'Less is more'

  • @amandafeliciano542
    @amandafeliciano5426 жыл бұрын

    The blend of their voices never fails to fascinate...I absolutely love that I cant tell whose voice is whose, so beautiful. Thank God they found each other. :)

  • @ZitherBeast
    @ZitherBeast10 жыл бұрын

    OH Good GOD!!! This is why I Love KZread..... found you guys by accident, now it's a Love Affair!!!!!!

  • @johnnywhiteshoe
    @johnnywhiteshoe5 жыл бұрын

    saw them for the first time yesterday at brooklyn bowl in LV. they opened with "go home" and it brought me to tears. amazing voices

  • @vlushairlines
    @vlushairlines9 жыл бұрын

    this is the most organic perfect charming tiny desk concert. hopefully whoever thought these up was crying watching this.

  • @lorilink5872
    @lorilink5872 Жыл бұрын

    What a treat, watching and listening to their creative process near the session's end! A unique sound, with pure vocals. Can't wait to see them live shortly...

  • @katyoursler3330
    @katyoursler33305 жыл бұрын

    I revisit this tiny desk concert often, a favorite! EPIC!

  • @mrcreosote44

    @mrcreosote44

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have a feeling in 20 years, we'll be sitting in the room still listening to this perfection but with KZread vr

  • @tylerwhitney3443
    @tylerwhitney34435 жыл бұрын

    Saw them in person for the first time in Portland Tuesday night....oustanding and moving show! I listened to their set on KEXP in 2014 a bazillion times. Dusty Trails makes me cry everytime.

  • @jbonsoldc
    @jbonsoldc8 жыл бұрын

    Will never forget trekking out into the frigid Chicago winter to see you guys perform at the Cubbie Bear 2 years ago. So amazing.

  • @richardknutsach1042
    @richardknutsach104210 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing vocals and creativity. I'm not easily blown away, but this group does it for me!

  • @greyback123
    @greyback12311 жыл бұрын

    they were absolutely amazing! saw them 3 times... heres to more in the future!

  • @RyanMcMusic
    @RyanMcMusic2 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this video back in the day and it blowing my mind- still does! What a performance!

  • @stp1977
    @stp1977 Жыл бұрын

    I have watched this sooooo many times. It gets better every time .

  • @ISeeNature
    @ISeeNature9 жыл бұрын

    It's quite possible that I have played this one hundred times and may play it one million more. Because... Damm. Good Music!

  • @Kyuditsky
    @Kyuditsky9 жыл бұрын

    Been watching Tiny Desk all day, and wow. This band really takes the cake. such power.

  • @edens6thday
    @edens6thday10 жыл бұрын

    NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts make me so happy. This was so much beautiful fun!

  • @TheMrsJohannesen
    @TheMrsJohannesen11 жыл бұрын

    These guys are absolutely amazing! To sound that good live is incredible. LOVE them!

  • @polymathematics_
    @polymathematics_10 жыл бұрын

    Their energy is so great to watch.. and that last song was soooo dope

  • @markmywordsreviewchannel3860
    @markmywordsreviewchannel38602 жыл бұрын

    Hauntingly beautiful. They are better Live than recorded. Love Lucius! Chills when I listen.

  • @7elduderino7
    @7elduderino710 жыл бұрын

    The vocals are simply stunning for a live performance.

  • @JR-hs4ir
    @JR-hs4ir11 жыл бұрын

    These songs have been stuck in my head for days now. Incredible talent, just pure musical genius! Love, love this.

  • @flipchick88
    @flipchick8811 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love how their sound is unique in each song! I'm digging this band! NPR... How do you find such rare talent?!

  • @niallhussey8023
    @niallhussey802310 жыл бұрын

    Can't listen to this enough. Sultry, bittersweet, joyful. Thank you

  • @realizenreality
    @realizenreality10 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing. They've got soul.

  • @youareveryundude
    @youareveryundude7 жыл бұрын

    incredible - I'm 55, mainly rooted in jazz, but these girls are killing... no words to describe the beauty, power and emotion of this band. PERFECT... keep on groovin'

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    herbert ebenbauer they are just musically outstanding...a real pleasure

  • @turbotwerp
    @turbotwerp10 жыл бұрын

    Just saw them last night in Portland, ME. Super strong bass in your face and hypnotic banshee vocals. I loved every minute of it!!

  • @cimtook
    @cimtook6 жыл бұрын

    I was introduced to these amazing musicians at a Watkins Family Hour at Largo. LUCKY ME! They are so wonderful!!!

  • @KevinMerinoCreations
    @KevinMerinoCreations6 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could Like this more than once! It was this video that introduced me to Lucius and I have been checking out all there other web content since! Great band!

  • @MikeySiegel
    @MikeySiegel11 жыл бұрын

    I love Lucius! Beyond amazing...

  • @jackthompson7533
    @jackthompson75337 жыл бұрын

    If you ever get a chance- see them live. One of my top concerts.

  • @SoothingSundaySounds
    @SoothingSundaySounds8 жыл бұрын

    Love this so much! Your harmonies are beautiful.

  • @khaitihallstein6639
    @khaitihallstein66398 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely breathtaking tiny-concert, I so love this band! So original, and an intimate & gorgeous sound in this recording.

  • @supervike1
    @supervike18 жыл бұрын

    This band is fantastic. Amazingly good.

  • @SLA239
    @SLA2396 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered this band.. love it...

  • @ronfreeman5857
    @ronfreeman58573 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!! Jess, Holly and the guys, amazing...

  • @grrwuff4099
    @grrwuff40992 жыл бұрын

    Guys, guys, guys - how is this even possible..? Perfect harmonies, counter-point vocal arrangements, understated acoustic-electric abundance... HOW..? ANSWER ME...!

  • @thejakemeister1
    @thejakemeister110 жыл бұрын

    Lucius, simply LUSHIOUS,Luv this Band!

  • @jeremiahgustafson
    @jeremiahgustafson10 жыл бұрын

    Resourceful and understands their sound, loving their energy as well.

  • @rhythmguy1
    @rhythmguy1 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been listening to this NPR session for the past 6 months - over and over again. It is so good on so many levels: lyrically, musically, vocally, and the arrangement and stage presence are phenomenal. It hits me personally every time and it also makes me think of the hearts of my daughters. Thank you so much for this raw and real and stripped down performance. Cannot be any better💙

  • @kingrichardgozinya
    @kingrichardgozinya10 жыл бұрын

    I saw you in Seattle. The goodbye in the middle of the audience, and unamplified was absolutely spectacular. Plus I ran into the band outside the theater. Great show ! Thank you again !

  • @amandafeliciano542
    @amandafeliciano5425 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit! Just found out from this video they're playing in Columbus TOMORROW and got a ticket!!! Hellll yesssssss!!!!!!

  • @TeddyTegu
    @TeddyTegu8 жыл бұрын

    Lucius...please have a concert in my area so I can see and hear you live.

  • @AvelolynMage
    @AvelolynMage3 жыл бұрын

    Lucius is hands down the best concert I have been to. Magical, mesmerizing.

  • @johntrussell7228
    @johntrussell72288 жыл бұрын

    They are amazing musicians and singers. You can immediately tell they are professionally trained. Amazing.

  • @adrianeallynghrayeb6509
    @adrianeallynghrayeb650911 жыл бұрын

    I cannot get enough. Come down south and play!!

  • @kiwigirl2008
    @kiwigirl200810 жыл бұрын

    My new favorite band. I can't get enough of this video!

  • @anetchi
    @anetchi11 жыл бұрын

    These concerts are freakn kick ass! Makes life better.

  • @yasminmcewen3749
    @yasminmcewen37495 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous Harmony! So put together ~ ❤🎤🎵

  • @blazeandcyrus
    @blazeandcyrus3 жыл бұрын

    the talent on display here from those five folks is nothing short of amazing, not really something I normally would listen to but I can't get enough

  • @ns6035
    @ns60353 ай бұрын

    Such a special and unique sound! Love it!

  • @donnapavlosky5518
    @donnapavlosky55189 жыл бұрын

    This band inspires me! Real musicians!!!!

  • @jeffyoder9697
    @jeffyoder96978 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, talented, inspiring. A breath of fresh air. Lucius, keep doing what you do! It's perfect!

  • @tashiareed7207
    @tashiareed72076 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @sshindeldecker
    @sshindeldecker11 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop listening to this! It's so good, and so addictive. Fantastic.

  • @charliekaepplinger122
    @charliekaepplinger12211 жыл бұрын

    These are my favorite two girls singing together ever. Im in love with both of em

  • @tasiframpton3031
    @tasiframpton303110 жыл бұрын

    SO detailed. From their appearance to the dynamics of the music. New Favorite Band. Can't wait to see you in UT on Valentines Day!! :)

  • @czapnation
    @czapnation4 жыл бұрын

    Still obsessed with these vocal melodies

  • @suegha
    @suegha7 жыл бұрын

    What a talented bunch of people! Really, really enjoyed this gig! Love it!

  • @nogirlisagoddess
    @nogirlisagoddess10 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @tdurst1083
    @tdurst10833 жыл бұрын

    This is Pure Magic!!! Love from Nigeria

  • @NowWatchHere
    @NowWatchHere4 жыл бұрын

    this is straight rocking my world. Thanks +Lucius!

  • @TeddyTegu
    @TeddyTegu8 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love these girls, such great wonderful talent...I could listen and watch them everyday

  • @rurucook8295
    @rurucook82952 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this!!!

  • @beaureedy6686
    @beaureedy668611 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly addictive and pleasing to watch them have fun

  • @Marieq
    @Marieq7 жыл бұрын

    Go home is my favorite of their songs

  • @markkrall
    @markkrall8 жыл бұрын

    I love this group! What a fresh approach to today's music!

  • @QueerAndUnplugged
    @QueerAndUnplugged9 жыл бұрын

    Peter sent me here and he was RIGHT. This is indie music at its best. Thank you Peter, you have my respect and more....

  • @admuscoreil
    @admuscoreil11 жыл бұрын

    Great sound ~ look forward to seeing them live!

  • @sheacharles1702
    @sheacharles170211 жыл бұрын

    I am a longtime listener of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They have turned me on to dozens of bands and reinforced my respect for those I already had the fortune to encounter. This is truly one of the best performances I've seen on youtube in quite sometime.Thank you NPR!

  • @josephseremak87
    @josephseremak878 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Gorgeous!

  • @yogabbaalice03
    @yogabbaalice0311 жыл бұрын

    The attention to rhythms and harmonies is awesome. Truly talented.

  • @01ConeHead
    @01ConeHead10 жыл бұрын

    i wish i got the same chills from listening to their studio recordings, nothing beats this live performance

  • @MoShang
    @MoShang11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I've watched this video at least ten times and have bought the EP. I've been through a bunch of other Tiny Desk Concerts to find another gem like this, but so far no luck - the musicianship just shines through on this one.

  • @erikbeck3662

    @erikbeck3662

    Жыл бұрын

    9yrs later and this still holds true

  • @sherriedavis8688
    @sherriedavis86886 жыл бұрын

    Loving this group!

  • @howlinhoward
    @howlinhoward3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to NPR and tiny desk concerts for introducing me to this band. Seven years on I hope to see them again post-pandemic

  • @Annafly11
    @Annafly1111 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. These guys are mind blowing. I don't think I've ever seen a band with so much style and charisma. Just watching them makes me want to get up on stage and play. So unique. So good. 10, 000 thumbs up!

  • @tammiehayward7098
    @tammiehayward70988 жыл бұрын

    YESSSSSSS!!!! love love love them. what charisma and talent!!!

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