Shakey Graves - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) 

I will never understand why Shakey Graves is not one of the biggest names out there. It's unbelievable how talented this guy is.

Thanks for the kind words y'all! It was a serious honor to accompany such an amazing talent.That guy is as original as they come and good people to boot. Can't wait for the next album!

I've probably, in the last 5 years, watched this 300 times. No one does it like Shakey.

Good gracious. This guy has more talent in a strand of his hair than any current top 40 artist has in their whole body.

Song Time Stamps: Slay Time Blonde - 1:05 Call It Heaven - 3:45 Hard Wired - 8:08 The Donor Blues - 12:22 Kiss The Girl - 16:02 / 16:56 The Perfect Parts - 20:41 Dearly Departed - 25:30 / 26:44 Late July - 31:20

If he doesn’t burn out I think this guy is the next Bob Dylan.

"this dude, wha...seriously?" LOL - he killed it.

I've decided that Shakey Graves is #1 on the list of musicians that I need to play beer pong with.

this set never gets old. saw him live in london and it was AWESOME!!

I can never get enough of him.

That cover of Kiss The Girl threw me for a loop, never saw it coming

Just saw Shakey in Philly. I’m in awe and smitten. What a talent and down to earth guy. Can’t wait to see him again ❤️

some people are just absolutely born with a voice for singing.

I opened Shakey's roadies edible in front of the Paramount and he sang about me, "the girl with the pocket knife and the yellow ostrich boots" and that was my 15 seconds of fame.

I saw him live tonight. Amazing show. 💕💕💕

Way to go Cody!! Pretty freaking impressive for an improv performance! Is anyone else as jealous of him as I am?! That would be a complete dream come true to sing with Shakey Graves!!

Shakey popped up in my music feed while driving 2 days ago. Have been listening nonstop since. So great to see real music being made... REAL GREAT MUSIC!!!!

The solo sets with him playing drums and tambourine too are way more compelling than full band sets. So damn talented.

First time listening to Shakey Graves. Completely blown away only 3 minutes in.

i love how when he sings his voice gets like an old-timey accent lol, he even gets a lisp outta nowhere lol

I just can't even with Dearly Departed. So freaking awesome.

He can sing to me 24 hours a day for the rest of my life and I would never get sick of his voice!!! Amazing talent sir 😍

Best. Artist. Ever. Heard. Can actually play the ish out of the guitar. Feel it on a soul level, it's so familiar and comforting to listen to. The lyrics are so unique and your flow / vocal range is beyond anything I've heard before. I wish to see every live show on RU-vid. Dream to get to Austin one day 🎉

Man, I feel that every time he performs his songs sound different, but in a good way. I can't imagine the talent it takes to write a song and perform it hundreds of different ways. I wonder if he even rehearses or just makes it up on the spot. What a great musician!

Yo Shakey. I can barely chew gum and walk straight. you are amazing. my dream to come on stage and sing. made me cry. that guy has soul man.

What a gem we have been given! Its so amazing to watch him play and his lyricss to boot! You think a song is about one thing and then one lyric will show you he means the opposite lol he's the best!

The rendition of dearly departed is so funny and so great!

I love this whole set, but whenever I'm down, I come back and listen to the Shakey/Cody duet and it never fails to bring a smile.

The Cody and Shakey Graves together moment was magical!!

I am pretty totally straight... but man... when I see tis guy play, he is like, sexuality itself, a blood and flesh representation of attraction. Gorgeous, confident and funny at the same time. Also his physical features aren't ones that aren't worth mentioning. I am a jealous as hell, also feel like he's sexy as fuck.

Three years later and this is still one of the best concerts of all time imo

One man band is an understatement this guy is AMAZING!!!!!! Chills Everytime he hits the strings

Why can't all people be this awesome?

Dearly Departed brought a smile to myself.

What a man, what a performance.

Wish this dude got more recognition!

I always come back to this video, good for my soul

To anyone who liked the first song, its been renamed to 'Dining Alone', & it's FANTASTIC!!!

I know Shakey Graves sounds the same live as in the studio but this is one of his best performances and it speaks volumes about the sound engineers at KEXP.

Late July, Inarguably the best Shakey song ever , and best performance of it that I have heard right here

Incredible how one man and a guitar can fill up a room the way he does! Hands down best singer/songwriter out there.

Found him last night at 2 am and been up sense then its now 2 45 pm, still watching him perform and lookjing at othe bands that show up with him on the play list seeing if there similar. HE NEEDS HIS OWN GENRE!!!!!!!

That "Kiss the girl" cover MY GOD

Shaky style reminds me of New Orleans and great street performers pure 🎁 with so much talent it pours from him.

Thank you RU-vid for recommending me this video. This guy is dang good.

I wish I could like this video every time I watch and listen. He is magical.

Something else after roll the bones you are a gift from god be heard 🙏 ❤Scotland

Impossible to not watch the duet and not smile, music bringing pure joy to a bunch of strangers!! love it!!!

I can't wait to listen to this all the way through again

He has total command of his guitar. Props to him drinking a beer during pauses.

What a badass..much love..Shakey..Graves

KEXP audio mixing as always so fantastic! even on a bowling alley. and of course shakey is the best!

This guy is something spectacular. Wow.

Saw him for the first time on June 10, 2016 opening for City and Colour at Rexall Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. I had never heard of "Shakey Graves" before and normally the opening band is forgettable at best. I've been a die-hard City and Colour fan for years, but I can honestly say, Shakey stole this performance. He opened with "Word of Mouth" and I fell in love. I've since downloaded a few of his recorded tracks and I much prefer him live. He embodies the music and makes it his own on stage. Wonderful enthusiasm and emotion in his voice. He's also quite funny! Very likable musician and I can't wait to see him in concert when he's not just the opener :)

That duet was damn near as good as the original.

Shakey Graves is an incredible musician and a real inspiration. Thanks KEXP for all the tunes you spin and the artists you bring to the world. Going to blast this and go driving now because sitting in front a screen when you feel bad is a curse.

Oh, hell yes! That duet is THE best moment I've seen yet on KEXP! :)

The goosebumps are real af right now

I get a warm and fuzzy feeling listening and freak out when I watch him perform, he's wild, Ilove it

this is my favorite performance by him..

And The War Came!!! Shakey is crazy talented! Love the sound and I was glad I was able to see him and David Ramierez in Houston.

crazy to hear how slay time blonde transformed over the years into his melody for dining alone !

He was AMAZING at Blues on the Green this year, absolutely unbelievable- love you Shakey!!!

Amazing to hear how "Dining Alone" from his new album got started with "Slay Time Blonde".

this guy is great! he doesnt even need to loop his stuff.

So, I've been listening to Shakey for quite some time now and there's one thing I noticed. 100% of his songs start with "well" and about 75% of those start with "well I"

I've decided to wait two hours at the backdoor to get to talk to him, finally the band went to the van and in that moment a group of teens got there, I missed the opportunity. god bless

Cody killed it man!

Shakey Graves is extremely talented! Sounds even better live!

So many Shakey Graves songs start with "well..."

Absolute Performer. Checks all the boxes as a musician/songwriter. Shakey delivers.

Beautiful! Absolute artistry at it's finest! Funny and charm! Way to go brotha!

True genius, this is pure talent, one word:THANKS

Thank you Alejandro!!! And thanks kexp for such awesome quality!

Holy shit the beginning of this is the same tune as Dining Alone on his latest Can't Wake Up album but with different lyrics. This is like finding buried treasure y'all.

I love how he plays a different version of his songs across every session you find of him!

You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with all of the young people like me out there desperate for any sign of decent music in this pathetic generation of mine.

So glad I found this guy before he comes to munich this november. Awesome live act.

its amazing how i saw this 6 months ago and only enjoyed Late July. I thought the other songs were meh, but i knew that i would grow to like the other songs. I've learned a few shakey songs, tabbed a lot out. Came back today, and absolutely love the rest of the songs as much as i love Late July.

Shady Graves is just WOW! Amazing sound, vocals, and story teller. Love this guy!

Dude, you hella ROCK! I mean seriously...thank you for sharing your oh so beautiful gift with the world.

That duet at the end puts a smile on my heart every time.

Exceptional performance with Jade Bird in Spokane! A real treat!

An absolute BOSS! sending put good energy and some positive vibrations and also some healing frequencies plus mad respect 🙏 SKAL, my brother. Thank you for all you do and all you have done.

Dearly Departed was the funniest shit I've seen in awhile

Shakey Graves....amazing as always

He’s somehow done it. Somehow killed it improved beyond the audiotree live vids. Was almost impossible to top but I’m watching it. Bravo.

Just saw this dude at Philadelphia Folk Festival a few days ago. His studio output is great, but seriously- MAKE IT A POINT TO SEE HIM LIVE.

That was the most enjoyable duet of the year

I hope you become a teacher... teach young ones to carry on the art that you deliver! All the best mate! Hands down!

This hard wired is the best version I’ve heard. Great job👍🏻

Amazing sound! congratulations Kevin Suggs!

i know this video is a bit old, but SO GOOD anyway! Shakey, you keep saying ""thank you" through the vid, but i just wanted to say, "THANK YOU" for being being such a talented, and creative musician, and your music makes life a bit easier for the rest of us! Keep doin what your doin!

So talented. And seems such a nice guy. I cannot get tired of listening to his music.

Cody, you really are a delight. You made me chuckle and smile inside.

These versions of Call it Heaven and The Donor Blues are so good... I’d buy this set if it came out as an album (hint hint KEXP...).

Wow, I just cruised into a random play list and here you are! Love and will share!

L O L @ the duet! Good stuff, made me smile watching the whole thing

This is the best version of call it heaven!!!

I love it. The balls of the man who put it all on the line.