Other bands that should've bean huge from that era: Whiskeytown, Lucero, Hold Steady. The fact that those bands aren't huge signifies how dead rock is, at least commercially.
@Ken Clarke it seems weird to me that anybody would just be coming to Okkervil for the first time at a tiny desk concert. Having seen them live several times, and watched a ton of them online, This only seemed awkward when you mentioned it. And yes, I know this was a year ago, but it's definitely not the first observation I would have made about this little show
Since I couldn't find em anywhere else, here are the names of the performers: Will Sheff - Guitar/Vocals Lauren Gurgiolo - Electric Guitar Aaron Johnson - Acoustic Guitar Justin Sherburn - Keys Michael St. Clair - Trumpet Patrick Pestorius - Percussion
I would never have heard of these guys if Don Henley hadn't said something disparaging about them doing a cover of one of his songs. I love the songs, I love the voice and the sound, and the lyrics. The writing here is something special.
Truly one of the most amazing group of musicians! my wife and I have been fans for a long while now and are amazed at the emotion and feeling they put into music.
I recently discovered these guys and have been slowly familiarizing myself with their work. Thanks for having them on Tiny Desk; it gives me a taste of what they're like live. Also, is it just me that thinks the trumpet player looks like Bill Hader?
love these guys...really need to catch them live but i'd be mildly disappointed because i know they wouldn't play every song i'd like to hear - which is most of them
+jimjambiz Would definitely be one of those shows where after the initial, adrenaline-fuelled euphoria wore off you would realise your heart is slowly breaking into pieces for the fact that you are not watching Okkervil River any more.
It looks like the lead singer, Will Sheff, has had a tracheotomy at some point - anyone know what that's about (you get a tracheotomy when your airway gets blocked and you're about to, or already have, stopped breathing)?
Really love the girl guitarist Gurgiolo's playing, especially on "Down, Down the Deep River" - wonderfully creative little filigreed layers, subtle, precise and gentle - just the right touches in the right places. Nice figure, legs, hair and outfit too - love the LDB paired with that gorgeous guitar.
