8:15 when the drummer gets back to the new rhythm and the band turns and all smile at eachother. One of my many favourite moments of this.

I love the way Shakey Graves can make the same song sound drastically different. Reminds me of old bands that would allow people to set up recording equipment at their shows to get copies of that "one awesome performance".

Seen him in concert, he is the most genuine musician, humble and just lives on cloud 9 being able to make music for anybody willing to listen.

@AdamVagabond

22 күн бұрын

I saw him live at this little dive bar when he first started and it blew my freaking mind! With the suitcase drum and tambourine.

Best version of Perfect Parts he ever recorded.

@WilliamPacheco-dc4th

6 ай бұрын

100%

@AshleySherrets

Ай бұрын

I love the KEXP bowling alley version the best personally, but this is divine 🤩🤩🤩

Im so glad I stumbled upon this guy. Dont even have words to describe how amazing he is.

@Saekes

5 ай бұрын

He's incredible live man. I try to catch a show whenever he's in town.

@rosehannah4845

Ай бұрын

I love him like Sierra Ferrell. Which is a lot.

His voice is unbelievable.

Don't get me wrong, it's great to see shakey playing with others, but holy shit, he's so intense alone. That audiotree performance.

@MusicJay88

5 жыл бұрын

This comment is what I was looking for!

@susanharper2836

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, either way is fine though. Just a cool cat!

@absoloodle37

4 жыл бұрын

Link to the audiotree spot?

@travelinpocket

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with you 100%

@alancollins8294

4 жыл бұрын

@@absoloodle37 you'll find it on youtube real Quick

This rendition of The Perfect Parts is absolutely amazing

@WilliamPacheco-dc4th

6 ай бұрын

my favorite version

@darrenburchfield7936

6 ай бұрын

This version is prob the best version , But u got to check out the one show he does at KEXP i think its in a bowling alley, It is absoulutley unreal look at it please and tell me if its just me or is on another level

@WilliamPacheco-dc4th

6 ай бұрын

@@darrenburchfield7936 That version is incredible as well. such raw talent

this is what country music should be like. pure, geniune Americana, unfiltered and raw. Emotional and charming, and completely free of the "style-over-substance" that plagues modern country music. Thank you for making music that allows me to say "I like country" without any shame.

@chrisoverman6933

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Szparagowski This doesn’t exactly fit the country music genre at all.

I LOVE THIS DUDE. Just having fun? well he's having fun, but theres also a deep place a reservoir of emotions and wisdom he pours out and into our lids, our ears and right into our spirit. woo! I feel alive listening to this!

This is by far one of the best tiny desk concerts to date

Can't get enough of this guy! Music is in his soul. His lyrics are stunning. His timing is perfection. He has a good time with it. And so wise for such a young man. Oh, and kinda cute too. My my

@illumiNaughty-hr5jv

5 жыл бұрын

Kinda?? He is the personification of perfection 😍😍

@ronindebeatrice

Жыл бұрын

He's smouldering. I'm funny though. I think a voice elevates a 6 to a 10 in a whiplash.

The version of “The Perfect Parts” was absolutely amazing

1. The video quality is always amazing with these sessions 2. The microphones are just...unbelievable 3. I wish I could just listen to music all day.

@corpsegrinder3369

Жыл бұрын

I strongly agree

8:10 you can see how pleased Shakey is that his drummer (and band) was astute enough to remain on his wavelength.

I feel like shakeys live performances will always be better than the studio ones

@thelukabaruka

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Avila just wish he’d release a live album

@mclainpoole3729

5 жыл бұрын

thelukabaruka he has two of them, the live album we all deserve, and west of Calgary

@oliversmyth-commodari4810

5 жыл бұрын

Very true

@ColemansU2B

4 жыл бұрын

@John Smith right...

@tystoll804

4 жыл бұрын

John smith maybe he has a good voice and projects well

He always looks like he's fresh off a bender when he performs.. so haunting in the best way possible.

his facial expressions while playing make the whole experience 100x better-so much playfulness and humor and emotion and sexuality. every time he looks at the other musicians I melt a little bit..

@motorcitymangababe

6 жыл бұрын

Michelle Fan right? I always have to stop and watch shakey

@charlieferrell8757

2 жыл бұрын

Over shared a bit there Michelle Fan….

He warmed up for Thehead and the Heart last summer at Meadowbrook Mi. So glad we got there in time to see him! I had never heard of him but he blew us away! What a talent.

I just noticed they all have matching tattoos. Sweet!

He's so adorable. I love that gravelly voice that pours like silk.

Simply the best version of this...and a voice that says it all. . Respect . 🤙🤙.. love your stuff!!.. clever music and song writing 💪

That first song is the best version of it.....that mandolin hits my soul hard...love you guys

What a presence. This is one of those, change your life, now I have to go see this act live videos. So impressed by this performance, couldn't imagine being there in person.

This gets better every time I watch it!

Just stunning music. The whole band. My favorite tIny desk concert and shakey graves and band are incredible.

I'm glad Shakey played these three songs. He's always talked about wanting to branch out and wanting to constantly change. I love his other songs which have already become popular, but there's something admirable about how he just constantly puts out new music rather than sticking to what has worked in the past.

i never thought I could be more in love with this band. and here I am.

@diary9204

4 жыл бұрын

shakey isnt a band. shakey is shakey

I love Shakey, and have seen him 4 times now. He is an amazing live artist and very personable with the crowd - very funny. His drummer is awesome too - I miss the days when it was just the 2 of them for a show now that he has a full band with him. He's still so amazing.

Never been in love with a cowboy before today, but here we are.

OMG, not only are these songs beautiful,, & beautifully performed, but leads facial expressions are to die for. Thank you!

this rendition of perfect parts was one of the coolest ive ever heard and ive seen him 3 times

We need so much more of this kind of music from them!

Saw live tonight finally~✔️✔️✔️

Finally!!! Shakey on NPR My life makes sense again :)

Oh...soooo great...I love the way how he express his feelings into his music. Nobody else couldn't do like he does.

man, at 13:58 when they stop and shakey waves to his band, then stares into the camera with a smile before starting back up in full chorus gets me everytime.

@edgarzamora3861

Жыл бұрын

His expression is like "wow, we sound amazing together"

This dudes talent is so unreal

The first song is a sanctuary for my wondering soul... This is the first song that has made me feel that bliss. Blessings to Alejandro.

Dam that's a superb set. Only Son is off the wall. Wow! This is a world class three song set across genre's, and certainly as good an Americana set as any other- top notch and he's effortless and playful. I could go on and on... thank you for this content.

There is still great stuff like this out there to be discovered. You will never find it on the radio anymore tho. You have find it. Guys like this are too talented to be on the radio.

@johntullar2873

6 жыл бұрын

Ironic, since this is from National Public Radio.

@maroonblood151

5 жыл бұрын

Radio takes a different type of talent and usually it’s music that’s at the forefront of pop culture. It needs to be sexual, provocative, and modern. Stakey graves is a more traditional sound. Extremely talented but it’s a sound that’s been around for decades. They won’t be on Hot 100 radio stations but they can still get radio play on indie/blues/folk stations

this is an all time world class performance plus song writing- not to mention song choice props to NPR for capturing their sound so proper this is truly an all time performance captured thank you very much

That really young looking guitar player is just a fucking fantastic folk backup singer. Hot damn. I wanna sing with him.

@stansmx

8 жыл бұрын

I want to sing all over him too.

5:58, best version of "The Perfect Parts" I've heard--so good!

@Ryan-vn7de

8 жыл бұрын

+42elliott It's crazy that they just changed it up on the spot

@IanSlatas

8 жыл бұрын

+42elliott That is one of my favorites of his and I agree! Killer arrangement!

@darkbreeze9009

8 жыл бұрын

I agree, I kept listening to it. So wonderful!

@rerere175

8 жыл бұрын

This is the best version out there!!! should be on album

@akillersandwich8360

5 жыл бұрын

I dunno...that bowling alley version is pretty insane

I love how they all can't help but smile during The Perfect Parts, great tunes

The world needs a Shakey Graves and Gillian Welch collaboration right now.

The more I listen to this set, the more I am entranced. Superb stuff, it should be compulsory listening for all music and peace lovers everywhere.

This is one of the best Tiny Desk concert's I've seen

i have waited so long for this

@combomlambam

8 жыл бұрын

me toooo!

@scarypoolparty

8 жыл бұрын

+SkenkBeg sameeeeeeeee.Hes so freakin talented

@gardenstateweather

8 жыл бұрын

+SkenkBeg so loving this

@wowitsjameslast

7 жыл бұрын

You've waited so long for what now?!? ;)

0:00 "To Cure What Ails" 6:02 "The Perfect Parts" 12:27 "Only Son"

@bikerchad16

7 жыл бұрын

(one year later)...nice, thanks!

@herospiritawmczbz6560

6 жыл бұрын

I’ll maybe do Roll the Bones. For duck some girls. Thanks

@JayMartMusic98

6 жыл бұрын

Trollderpful thanks Lionel

@Dudedisguisedasadude

2 жыл бұрын

5 years later thankful for this 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

If NPR could split this into 3 songs and make a play-list than I could actually like it 3 times.

Are you kidding me right now? So. damn. good.

I just can't stop listening to this, and beside the fact that I LOVE the songs and musicians, the sound is truly incredible!!! Like really outstanding in terms of each component being co-mingled into perfection to the ears. All of the tiny desk concerts are great, but this is one of my favorites 💕

I've been waiting forever for this show!

@Kia-vh7li

8 жыл бұрын

Same!

@steventhefunky

8 жыл бұрын

sssaaammmee!! hahaha

@tokiburoak7457

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Goldman His new audiotree performance should be out soon. I watched it live online a couple months ago and it was incredible.

0:00 To Cure What Ails 5:53 The Perfect Parts 12:25 Only Son

The best part of this performance is how much fun he’s having!

holy shit perfect parts. holy shit. one of those times that casual late youtubing turns into you going on a intense jog at 1 am because you fucked around and got inspiration shoved in your veins.

@MarsLonsen

7 жыл бұрын

dude, you have no idea how much i can relate XD

@LifewiththeMostHigh

7 жыл бұрын

And jogging is the result of inspiration? What a waste of inspiration. I reserve inspiration for things that will last beyond my ability to do things like jog.....but if that's all you can contribute with your inspiration....cool. We are not all artists, and at least it's healthy.

@MarsLonsen

7 жыл бұрын

well, a little inspiration before exercising can't go wrong. but the man does not claim that he only gets inspired at 1am, and with that inspiration he goes for a jog. that's a weird presumtion dudeXD

@LifewiththeMostHigh

7 жыл бұрын

Yea, looks like I was being a sarcastic jerk, apologies. I must have been in a foul, uninspired, mood. I do think that when one is inspired they should grab that moment and use it for all it's worth. Jogging is just basic exercise you can do any ole time...so use the inspiration productively, because inspiration doesn't happen on command.

@MarsLonsen

7 жыл бұрын

Hey no problem mate. but I get what you're saying. I'm a musician myself and can relate to not feeling inspired all the time. in my case tho, all I need is a cup of tea and a J man, then I'm good to go ;-)

"I Was like rawr rawr raaw and people were like ok, cool." Best story ever lol

God I adore him so much it feels unreal seen him 3 times now and once upon a time, I was walking through a festival and I saw him walking toward me I just stopped in my tracks and looked at him He could immediately see how much I loved him, and without a word wrapped his arms around me 😂❣️ he’s the best

@th25tina

4 жыл бұрын

You lucky, lucky girl... I'm jealous. He is wonderful, isn't he!?

I can’t get enough of these concerts. Brilliant audio engineering. Camera work is great too.

I've been saying that i liked shakey as a one man band, but everytime so far i have seen him collaborate with other musicians, it is the most beautiful thing i have ever heard. Amazing.

Closing my eyes and imagining hearing it on the radio in an old chevy driving along route 66

Anythings a kick drum if you're brave enough

@thepinkerton657

5 жыл бұрын

I usually say that about a dildo

@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn

4 жыл бұрын

Me, not wanting to pay my child support has nothing to do with being brave. Now let's make some music!

@tylercohen3730

3 жыл бұрын

EVERYTHINGS A DRUM! EVERYTHINGS A DRUM!

@LukeParodiMusic

2 жыл бұрын

The Pinkerton wow wow wow wowwwwww

I love reading Americana novels of the early 20th century. And this set beautifully personalized that. Well done Shakey. Keep crushing it.

Absolutely amazing and talented!!! Love your music writing style 👌.. love the name too.. Shakey. 🤙🤙

So incredibly talented. Medicine for the soul.

@annemneelon1387

Жыл бұрын

Agreed - I described him to others as "intoxicating ".

He's such a beautiful man.

He can take a stroll in my skin.

this was a really killer performance, but what most don't know is whoever is doing the audio engineering and mastering on this is fricking killing it.... you don't have each instrument/voice that isolated and clear on a live performance without those guys fucking blowing it out of the water...

By far the most underrated tiny desk out there

Such a great version of "the perfect parts".. Can't stop listening to it!

... oh you’re songwriting gives me goosebumps ... I love the tune in multiple odd meter❤️... fUkn gorgeous ... & beaUtiful musicianship as well! I just discovered you on Spotify & I’m a little obsessed🙃

Being present and alive can be read all over on Alejandro's face..

this version of the perfect parts is so insane

Just discovering this band is the best thing to happen to me in 2020. Sounds kind of like Rod Stewart trying to channel Dave Matthews covering Johnny Cash

@gregorybowe9383

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that rasp, depth, range, rawness. Perfect for conveying the beautiful pain of being alive.

Oh, Alejandro... LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Love how the whole band, including shakey adjust the beat of the music. Great musicians!

I Love this! Loved Shakey Graves from the First time I saw His audiotree Performance and his "dearly departed" Performance with Esme. I Wish WE could see Corey Heuvel on tiny desk that would be 👌!

I come back to this video a lot. It's marvellous

Love seeing him with a band.

that's awesome. I've been looking this live at least 3 times a week since you uploaded it. great songwriter, great voice, great guitar player.

New to Shakey Graves.. Great to see musicians having fun when performing! If this is one of his weaker performances, (as mentioned in some of the comments) they are pretty damn good! really enjoyed it..

Oh my god, Jerry Jeff Walker isn't retired after all! What a breath of Texas this is, amazing find.

amazing. nice shovels and rope shirt too.

The chords for "To cure what ails" are Am, D, C, D7

@mclainpoole3729

5 жыл бұрын

Jonatan Barjau and g

The Tiny Desk i've been waiting for... excellent, as always!!!

His bounce/head nod when performing reminds me a lot of young Paul McCartney’s body language when performing

Shakey is the F**king man. I absolutely love listening to his music and watching him play. His live performances always seem better than the studio version...all is good but live is always amazing to watch

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SHELTERS!

Ive been listening for a long time but here did he not sleep? Still sounds amazing!!!

Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Matthew Good in one person ! He is his own thing, don't get me wrong. But the vibes are there, and they are Fantastic ! Keep'm commin !

why was such a big man standing with such a small instrument lol.... i love this band... i’ve seen them in concert thrice and they never cease to amaze... the energy is great, keep doing what you’re doing!!

@kimhoitomt8527

25 күн бұрын

What a weird thing to say or concentrate on but honestly, I was thinking the same thing. 😂😂

Well this city's put me through the wash Mhmmm, I've been living here for you Well I used to take my women on the rocks Yeah, they used to wear out my ballroom shoes Well you know that I had one too many drinks Oh I found hope on your machine Well you didn't answer my request You left my whole world on your string Well that's your thing so Well I see the words left on the screen Yeah, you know they're bursting just for me Well you know that I've known you since we were three Oh, we fell in love at seventeen Well so I say, what did I learn, what did I learn? I said, oh you learned me the heart Well your lies will burn in alcohol To sterilize the perfect parts Well at least that's a start

I generally thoroughly todays country music but the way Shakey Graves does it is pretty awesome. Makes me think of the Eagles or CCR.

Shakey is the main man for old school jams in the modern time. The man can jam good.

That's talent...hungover and still producing beautiful music.

the swing version of The Perfect Parts is so good

So god damn beautiful. Gotta love the nod to Shovels & Rope.

What an odd looking assortment of players brought together here to make some very good music. NPR turns out the real music that more people should listen to. Authentic and fun.

I'm really surprised Shakey Graves hadn't gotten a Tiny Desk Concert before. Seems long overdue.

@ikoikjji5548

8 жыл бұрын

Ikr he's done the world cafe on npr before so....

@roblong8717

7 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for Devil Makes Three. They would crush it. Perfect setting and atmosphere