Shakey Graves: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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December 15, 2015 by BOB BOILEN
When Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, breaks out his guitar and suitcase kick drum/hi-hat, a palpable rush of swooning adrenaline hits the room. I felt that at the Americana Festival in Nashville, at the Newport Folk Festival and here at the Tiny Desk.
The Texas singer's charisma is matched by his warm, sometimes frenetic music - he attempted a stage dive at the Tiny Desk - which mixes country, blues and rock 'n' roll. If you don't know Shakey Graves' music, the best way to fall in love with him is in a live setting like this one.
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Set List
"To Cure What Ails"
"The Perfect Parts"
"Only Son"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski; Photo by Julia Reihs/NPR
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@blahblah9090 Год назад

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 4 месяца назад

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.

@thoraxe8889 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

This comment is what I was looking for!

@susanharper2836 5 лет назад

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

@absoloodle37 5 лет назад

Link to the audiotree spot?

@travelinpocket 5 лет назад

Agree with you 100%

@alancollins8294 5 лет назад

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

@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn 2 года назад

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.

@geoffadkins7893 Год назад

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

@Saekes 8 месяцев назад

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

@rosehannah4845 4 месяца назад

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

@Mosey410 2 года назад

Best version of Perfect Parts he ever recorded.

@WilliamPacheco-dc4th 10 месяцев назад

100%

@AshleySherrets 4 месяца назад

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

@burpitola 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@cometome255 5 лет назад

This rendition of The Perfect Parts is absolutely amazing

@WilliamPacheco-dc4th 10 месяцев назад

my favorite version

@darrenburchfield7936 10 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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

@ambismagee3207 8 лет назад

His voice is unbelievable.

@brandonavila6187 8 лет назад

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

@thelukabaruka 6 лет назад

Brandon Avila just wish he’d release a live album

@mclainpoole3729 5 лет назад

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

@oliversmyth-commodari4810 5 лет назад

Very true

@ColemansU2B 4 года назад

@ right...

@tystoll804 4 года назад

John smith maybe he has a good voice and projects well

@DIGITAL7Media 8 лет назад

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 Год назад

I strongly agree

@sbar091 2 года назад

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".

@toniacollinske2518 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

Kinda?? He is the personification of perfection 😍😍

@ronindebeatrice Год назад

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

@tehpwnerer1000 8 лет назад

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

@michellefan7983 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@charlieferrell8757 3 года назад

Over shared a bit there Michelle Fan….

@codylotuscobb2548 6 лет назад

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!

@lilguava70 8 лет назад

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.

@doctorstrainlove6318 3 года назад

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

@bwalk_97 4 года назад

The version of “The Perfect Parts” was absolutely amazing

@mel3004 7 лет назад

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

@colby791 4 года назад

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

@diary9204 4 года назад

shakey isnt a band. shakey is shakey

@fleuressence4712 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@abbyrupert5555 Месяц назад

Those boys might look rough but their sound is so beautiful. This might be my favorite Tiny Desk Concert ever.

@Etakon. 8 лет назад

I just noticed they all have matching tattoos. Sweet!

@leftylugnutz9117 8 лет назад

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.

@JaynusHerschel 5 лет назад

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

@marioflores5176 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@LifewiththeMostHigh 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 ;-)

@jodylowe8476 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

Ironic, since this is from National Public Radio.

@maroonblood151 6 лет назад

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

@thehairysun8897 8 месяцев назад

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

@johnyy1388 8 лет назад

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

@amandadasilva4498 5 лет назад

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

@Pickledpepperpicka 3 года назад

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

@williamlindner4582 8 лет назад

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

@kyleb5514 3 месяца назад

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

@jeffwells3110 3 года назад

This gets better every time I watch it!

@palmagranite 6 лет назад

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.

@42elliott 8 лет назад

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

@Ryan-vn7de 8 лет назад

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

@IanSlatas 8 лет назад

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

@darkbreeze9009 8 лет назад

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

@rerere175 8 лет назад

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

@akillersandwich8360 5 лет назад

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

@chriseast2494 4 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@nullnixxie8233 Год назад

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.

@SkenkBeg 8 лет назад

i have waited so long for this

@combomlambam 8 лет назад

me toooo!

@scarypoolparty 8 лет назад

+SkenkBeg sameeeeeeeee.Hes so freakin talented

@gardenstateweather 8 лет назад

+SkenkBeg so loving this

@wowitsjameslast 7 лет назад

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

@Arhenn69 8 лет назад

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

@bikerchad16 7 лет назад

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

@herospiritawmczbz6560 6 лет назад

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

@JayMartMusic98 6 лет назад

Trollderpful thanks Lionel

@Dudedisguisedasadude 2 года назад

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

@matthewkuck2524 5 лет назад

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

@droogo9070 3 года назад

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.

@ari0803 8 лет назад

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

@derekmorse8171 11 месяцев назад

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.

@nstewart1623 3 года назад

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

@karlschwab8459 Год назад

Saw live tonight finally~✔️✔️✔️

@TurkeyTurkey808 3 года назад

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

@Jbalzer9 8 лет назад

This dudes talent is so unreal

@kyleb5514 3 месяца назад

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

@JeremiahObediah 8 лет назад

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

@stansmx 8 лет назад

I want to sing all over him too.

@agatelicker1095 3 года назад

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

@BrianLGoldman 8 лет назад

I've been waiting forever for this show!

@Kia-vh7li 8 лет назад

Same!

@steventhefunky 8 лет назад

sssaaammmee!! hahaha

@tokiburoak7457 8 лет назад

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

@gregdawe2786 8 лет назад

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.

@rscamp81 Год назад

Oh, Alejandro... LOVE LOVE LOVE!

@georgeianta2088 7 лет назад

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

@thenewtowncryer 8 лет назад

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

@thenewtowncryer 7 лет назад

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.

@googurll09 4 года назад

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

@patrickboylan4901 4 года назад

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

@susanharper2836 5 лет назад

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 💕

@carsonschwalbe6845 5 лет назад

By far the most underrated tiny desk out there

@graceadamarie 2 года назад

So incredibly talented. Medicine for the soul.

@SmartahHari Год назад

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

@HaydenHancock0 8 лет назад

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

@ryantaylor5297 6 месяцев назад

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

@FunknMunky77 4 года назад

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

@magneato981 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@sgim43 5 лет назад

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...

@auroraeddy1038 4 года назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@vanessasaurin3335 8 лет назад

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

@PaulThomasV 6 лет назад

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

@jonathanbatzios6252 8 лет назад

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

@stefanatzema9077 7 лет назад

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

@ChristinaGöbel-s2h Год назад

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 👌!

@nickymccann9614 6 лет назад

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

@jonatanbarjau6190 8 лет назад

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

@mclainpoole3729 5 лет назад

Jonatan Barjau and g

@Hello_Gorgeous 7 лет назад

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

@combomlambam 8 лет назад

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

@samg5980 3 года назад

this version of the perfect parts is so insane

@caitlinwilliams4010 4 года назад

No matter what I listen to or what comes on the radio, I always find my way back to Shakey Graves. Like an old pair of blue jeans.

@moisesmagana9509 3 года назад

I know EXACTLY what you mean

@hirningt1010 4 года назад

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

@lifequotient 3 года назад

Love seeing him with a band.

@milo8425 8 лет назад

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

@hthompsen 8 лет назад

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

@abelramirez7320 8 лет назад

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

@ambertheprofessional 5 лет назад

He's such a beautiful man.

@Remynator 3 года назад

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 !

@chriswilson6630 5 лет назад

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

@lauracassidy5044 4 года назад

... 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🙃

@ryanbartlett8940 8 лет назад

That drummer is actually Andy Barnard from "The Office." He went on to pursue his career in music after wrapping the last episodes of the hit NBC series. He is now playing percussion with Shakey Graves, his long time and former Accapella group/ alumni from Cornell.

@hoornii4576 8 лет назад

Hahaha man I love you

@ZyTHuuM 7 лет назад

Yes.

@georgegetson7393 6 лет назад

Also Edward Furlong on Guitar, and John Travolta on the baby guitar.

@Eyes_Unclouded 6 лет назад

LMAO😂

@willwilkinson7961 5 лет назад

the earth is also flat.

@TMQmusic 8 месяцев назад

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

@elii4788 7 лет назад

arcade fire tiny desk concert would be my dream come true!!

@dawsonrutledge2552 8 лет назад

That was a beautifully done performance of only son! Loved it!

@calebbrown7973 8 лет назад

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

@hugolopes7815 5 лет назад

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SHELTERS!

@totalpokemon6912 8 лет назад

amazing. nice shovels and rope shirt too.

@georgegetson7393 6 лет назад

If this was the line up I would for sure listen to this band even harder. These guys rock!

@paulkarausche4140 4 года назад

Shakey Graves with The Wild Reeds would be an amazing combination i think.

@AshleySherrets 4 месяца назад

Both are tied for top two bands and you are absolutely right! (Sharon Van Etten is my absolute favorite, but Shakey and the Wild Reeds are right behind).