The Lemon Twigs - Live at Amoeba

[@Stroxicity]

You can really tell that the drummer is inspired by Keith Moon

[@hurkamur1]

Joseph Villalon With a Steve Perry hairdo

[@chrismnj]

I thought I was watching a clip from that long rumored Keith Moon movie..

[@briantruitt5218]

He looks like a young Pete Townshend and drums like a young Keith Moon.

[@lptomtom]

He's got the Townshend boilersuit as well

[@indiecalms]

Keith Moon is exactly what I thought. The kid destroys on drums!

[@gjd2437]

The brothers switch between singing and drumming. They're both amazing in both.

[@modestoney1577]

HAhaha, that dude is like the who in one person. give him drum sticks and he´s Keith Moon, give him a guitar and he turns into Pete Townshend - and he even looks like both of them in a weird way.

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

I've been saying !!!

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Modestoney so he doesn’t have his own unique style

[@johnvicaireiii5537]

@@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631 I disagree. He has a lot of personality in his style of playing.

[@reubensane5539]

So true ! He looks like if Pete and Moony had a baby haha

[@UgotThemWorms]

F'in love this shit, yeah its the Beatles, the who, the beach Boys throw in some radiohead, and these brothers are solid musicians/showmen. Putting on a hell of an interesting, lovely eclectic thing nobody else is doing

[@lptomtom]

No one's commented on the basslines, they're pretty cool! Melodic in a Macca way (the Rickenbacker helps)

[@willfudge8131]

lptomtom you have to check out their performance at WFUV: it’s even better!

[@dylanlyons1972]

Anyone else hear a little bohemian rhapsody at 2:27?

[@milk_cow_blues]

No :I

[@papareto1]

absolutely right!

[@luispalacios8628]

yep when he said to me

[@mararedpanda]

michael's mic literally did a 360 at 6:02 and he never misses a beat,, these brothers are so cool with immense talent. long live the twigs~

[@DUDECOWSYR]

Sounds like electric catholic choir music and singing. And dont you dare try to compare them with a Prince Zep crossbreed. Precocious and just very bad.

[@darthwolf2592]

@@DUDECOWSYR jeez whats up your bum. "Dont even compare them with a prince zep crossbreed" Sorry people have opinions that differ from yours

[@DUDECOWSYR]

@@darthwolf2592 Sorry my opinion is I don't like them or think they are even very good. I like what they want to be. They're just very far from being there. Maybe someday.

[@darthwolf2592]

@@DUDECOWSYR its not that you dont like them, thats fine you just not gotta tell ppl what they can or cant compare them too

[@isaiahskidmore6644]

Martie Sweeney you cant tell people who to compare them with. That’s their opinion and since you have a lot of that, why don’t you respect others’ as well..

[@microplasticsrule]

i saw this video when it came out, and six years later im still coming back to it. the whole band's performance was amazing, but michaels drumming in These Words was actually incredible. and he was 17 in this too...

[@m-tetsuo]

same

[@0fend0]

same

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like lemon twigs you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@gaston.arrieta]

Turned the 70's rock :) Incredible band. Greetings from Argentina.

[@amoeba]

Thanks for watching!

[@ssch9846]

nazareth

[@samabbottt]

these are like Wes Anderson's dream come true

[@Talialovdal]

If Wes Anderson was a music genre

[@zachsmith3]

@@Talialovdal No, Wes Anderson is a person.

[@zachsmith3]

You misread the comment Tallax

[@jadenwaz9585]

Zach Smith Lol how ironic.

[@Mmolg790]

Mmm no

[@JimWarp93]

Invite them for what's in my bag - that would be so cool

[@tom255uk]

**********ERM... Yeah the drummer's alright, the lead singer's certainly got rhythm... WHY THE F*** has no-one mentioned the awesome bass lines and sweet keys??

[@dantefloressq]

Those two are amazingly talented as well!!!!

[@kevinquinn4499]

I watch this performance at least once a year to remind myself of all the good in this world.

[@rloasby]

This band rules so much. Queen Of My School, WOW. That bass work on that song is genius, the drumming is blisteringly good, so much character and fun in this music. I hope these guys go the distance and give us many more great albums in years to come. Lemon Twigs rule!

[@Cherrytea558]

Yep that girl has serious talent. Her touch and timing is sensational. The whole band is seriously good.

[@budnap47]

t pain influence is crazy

[@fperdomo]

Not only was I there that day.. but I was the guy that helped them out lending them a sustain pedal.. Now we are friends.. love that band so much!!!!!

[@betsjuso]

They should hire you, they are so great love the make up, cloth's and most of all the music.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

fernando perdomo u dumbass

[@ALWTunes]

Hey Fernando, you're awesome, dude! I picked up the Dreaming In Stereo records off Bandcamp and they are incredible.

[@barkybarkbarkbark]

Sweet, Fernando! From a fellow Todd fan. . . .

[@mikehadlow399]

Awesome performance. Lemon Twigs deserve to be huge.

[@suburbanindie]

They are little rock stars man. The brothers are only 17 and 19

[@tyj2029]

no, i prefer them not to be mainstream and be commercial ugh i don’t want that to happen :( let our lil beans be who they are x

[@youmakemyworldrock9930]

Discovered The Lemon Twigs a few weeks ago and listening to their album is like hearing the past while seeing the future. Absolutely love it! Can't wait to hear more. Thanks for uploading this performance, Amoeba.

[@chaziast]

Michael D'Addario has such amazing stage presence, I feel like he was destined to be a rockstar

[@thomasdupont7186]

i kinda find him annoying tho, he's trying too hard to be cute sometimes;;;;

[@michaelpate6700]

He's Keith Moon re-incarnated!

[@courtneyboulds]

@@michaelpate6700 The perfect definition.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@thomasdupont7186it doesn’t seem to me like he’s trying to be anything but himself. But what do i know, i’m just a dumb professional musician in my 50s, who has seen many musicians rise and fall over 3 decades. 🤷‍♂️

[@shakieron8719]

i need to practice the drums more

[@earlyautumnstation]

...And guitar.

[@itaintmebabe714]

And my high kicks 8:17

[@TheJahNica]

2016 took Bowie, and Prince but it gave us The Lemon Twigs.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

AL C Lemon Twigs: walking oldie stations

[@lazydobo1094]

i aspire to be that drummer.....

[@rosso3439]

which one

[@brianchidester3334]

I feel like the drumming sets this act apart from practically every other retro group around these days, because they can actually go from all this drippy melodic stuff into something that is off the charts powerful in a second.

[@rosso3439]

I meant which drummer...

[@brianchidester3334]

I know. Sorry. I didn't respond to your response; only to the original post. But, yeah, both great drummers. The first one in this clip, though, is off the hook. He's incredible.

[@rosso3439]

I agree

[@angeloinna7295]

It seems that Keith Moon from The Who has reincarnated.

[@peachesnscream]

Gotta give props to Megan on bass, unreal

[@backyardbassist893]

Yeah but she's now gone from the band.

[@charliesazo1230]

The scream at 1:35 always hits me like a tidal wave

[@zachsmith3]

That bit better than the studio version

[@ellencarey2495]

6:47.. A bit of Big Star! These kids have good influences.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

This is definitely one of the most inspiring bands of the newest generation, and already a great fav of mine.

[@julesromeuf3140]

I knew, Keith Moon would reincarnate one day.

[@rexk4208]

I'm very enthusiastic right now.

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

and the prog revival begins...

[@WallyBrando]

Malcolm Ekman closer to 70s pop/rock with some power pop. The songs are much too concise and non experimental to be prog

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

Robert Paulson idk id say the first one is very much in line with queen, yes, genesis. I agree the other present factor is rundgren/big star/wings but they were all progressive in their own way as well

[@theactorjohnlarroquette]

as most good power pop is a little progressive

[@KlausinhoSAFD]

0 prog on this

[@ORDER4STU]

"A great Snake" the last song on their debut album, has a lot of the writing characteristics you'd see in prog stuff

[@lukebennett9758]

I prefer this live version of Haroomataa to the album version, so good!

[@Puggo13]

Luke Bennett it’s his screams entering the second chorus

[@MrCaradechancho]

Me too

[@TheRealAdamT]

These Words too

[@MulletKid]

Michael is Keith Moon crossed with Pete Townshend

[@palomarrk]

dont forget about Entwistle`s hair...

[@antvic123]

Crossed with Alex Chilton...Amazing talent!

[@peachesnscream]

This is some of the best drumming I've seen Michael do, the instrumental break at the end of These Words was so great!

[@derekpulliam]

this performance of as long as we're together is ridiculously incredible

[@olivia3419]

wtf this is so good I'm pissed

[@clapadamclap]

their musical direction floors me...

[@jburnspw4961]

I love these guys so much..Michael just has it..idk what it is but everybody will be drawn to him...You guys are the next biggest thing in music..please save rock n roll!!!!

[@dancingcheeseproductions4127]

Probably his energy

[@paulnottherealmccartney8558]

DANCING CHEESE Productions a man of talent

[@lennonperez5342]

Love the band, look, sound! 70s vibes. I want them to be huge!

[@Geopholus]

Their look is maybe 70's,... their sound is 60's and that is the best of the 60's.

[@antoniopp7169]

the two sons of Todd Rundgren. And the Devil. one looks just like young Alex Chilton, the other plays Big Star between songs. And he's Keith Moon while on the drums, Pete Townshend as he switchs to guitar. I mean, this is ridiculously incredible. They're just too much. Gotta love them.

[@alexnguyen0511]

The "Toooo Meeeeeee" at the end of Haroomata sounded so much like Bohemian Rhaposdy!!!

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

Fun Fact: The Twigs actually don’t really care much for Queen, as bohemian rhapsody used to play over their school’s PA system for a year during high school. Funnily enough, the “to me” ending of Haroomataa ended up with several queen comparisons lmao

[@Alesma76erHemerotecaCiclista]

What a band! They sound so good, so complex and so mature that it´s difficult to believe that they are only teenagers. Great vocals and great performance with the instruments, specially Michael, who plays the drums as if his life depended on them.... althought in reality they are the others who are in danger of being kicked when he plays the guitar. Awsome, simply awsome. Regards from Spain.

[@NikoMoraKamu]

la verdad es que tienes toda la razon , se puede escuchar en ellos un poco de los grandes del progesivo siendo unos chavales muy jovenes

[@Alesma76erHemerotecaCiclista]

Y además tienen la sonrisa del jugón los muy jodíos. A ver cómo evolucionan estos chicos y si son capaces o no de introducir elementos más actuales con el paso de los años y si saben gestionar la que les va a caer encima porque, a pesar del éxito seguro que les auguro, son casi unos niños y habrá que ver cómo se manejan y si saben ser firmes para manterer su estilo libre de las grandes discográficas y los gustos mainstream. Pero el punto de partida es bueno a más no poder.

[@buzzow]

Totalmente de acuerdo con lo que comentas. Y el punto de partida, como dices... ufff, han sabido coger buenas influencias de aquí y allá: Beatles, Queen, Who, tantas otras bandas de buen rock setentero, mezcladito en una coctelera con power pop y unos toquecitos de rock progresivo, y lo han sabido aunar en un estilo propio. La verdad que semejante talento y las tablas que ya tienen los mamones con esa edad ensancha la sonrisa hasta quebrar los tendones en estos nefastos (por la industria) tiempos musicales.

[@yaelroe]

this is the best video on youtube.

[@yahstino]

It's up there no question

[@supa4ys843]

Wow, I just clicked this out of curiosity 😮 They got another fan now

[@mickaelpinto693]

They fucking rock ! This solo at the end... Ritchie Blackmore Junior !

[@AllTheBestCO]

C'mon man, over-the-top with the automotive jumpsuit. Possible signs of hearing problems @ 6:24 Tommy can you hear me

[@gageiiiiitttt]

They're all such great musicians! Big respect x

[@Schpinki]

I love their drummer, he reminds me of John Bonham, crazy as hell. I'd listen to any band he's a part of, dude's amazing.

[@gabriel74]

great vocals! Sometimes it reminds me Mutantes...

[@grambo4436]

Don't know they sound more like "Queen" or "The Beatles" more alike.

[@Andrew.Stuart]

or Wings

[@WallyBrando]

Andrew Stuart. definitely wings, drummer is giving off major 70s Macca vibes and the bassist kinda looks like Linda too. Lots of beatles/wings influence in the music too

[@GreenshieldKnight]

both (plus a bit of supertramp and beach boys)

[@alexandrepelletier3193]

Definitely Queen! The outro to the first song was clearly a Bohemian Rhapsody quotation... The drummer also quoted Mike Myers' face at 5:29 haha!

[@alemartinsart]

The Who

[@pickinboogers4u]

So glad I clicked on this.

[@Bartman487]

I saw these guys yesterday :O started listening to there music today so good wish i knew who they were at the time

[@wide-dot]

Studio sound for live show !

[@claudiapad9432]

Michael always brings me back the energy. 😂❤️ 5:40

[@alexanderrolfs6539]

Dear lord keep it up boiz

[@natezurawski7073]

I want a full What’s Going Ahn cover!!!!

[@Routzculture]

Why do I have to follow you To know just who I am? I have enough previous worlds To know which one I'm in These words, these words Mean nothing to my soul These words, these words Serve only to fill up a hole Why can't I flow softly downstream Without the violent surf If I knew who I was talking about Perhaps I'd know my worth These words, these words Mean nothing to my soul These words, these words Serve only to fill up a hole These words, these words Mean nothing to my soul (Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) These words, these words Serve only to fill up a hole

[@saifulidris]

That shimmy by Danny at 16:20.

[@pauldediste9426]

These guys are nearly alien So talented. Even in their teens they are better than 99.99 percent of everything else.

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like lemon twigs you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@pauldediste9426]

Thanks they sound very promising.

[@tomitstube]

terrific band. a lot of retro influences but they take it to a whole new creative and original place, wow.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

Still trying to figure out how they can be so good, being so young?!

[@MountainBlade]

They were raised by a talented musician.

[@robotswithwands]

These guys sound great and put on a great show. What more could you ask for? Plus Elton approves!

[@adamhartman3510]

Michael is a musical genius. He'll be looked at as one of the greats one day, give him time

[@metalandlml2656]

OMG!! These guys are too funny!! :D LOL Brian came forward!! 11:29

[@Kkidzz]

Bring back The Hudson Brothers Show

[@razizal182185]

6:01 Nice Mic flip you got there

[@NikoMoraKamu]

this perfomance looks pretty much better than in Conan's show , i'm glad i give this guys a second chance cuz in conan sucks xD

[@EddyMad20]

Nicolas Mora agree 💯

[@AnnaBlanchard]

my new favorite band!!!!

[@AnnaBlanchard]

I covered, These Words if you wanna check it out (:

[@Tommy-TwigFan]

Came here to remember how good Brian is at drums too. Guy is a machine.

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like lemon twigs you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@CIRCLEOFTONE]

Shared. Loved everything about this.

[@CIRCLEOFTONE]

They have blown up recently. Awesome.

[@rloasby]

Fuckin' hell these guys are great! Last song reminds me a bit of the Nazz

[@d4dens743]

at 11:25 the townshed moon hybrid chooses to jump instead of singing his part, he kinda excuses himself to his brother and the keyboard player almost pisses himself. Awessome!!

[@ge7296]

they're crazy talented i really love listening to them

[@apolloc.vermouth5672]

Haven't heard new guitar pop this good in a loooooong time - and they look like Big Star's kid brothers! Perfect.

[@MillenniumGW2]

the drummer remains me of keith moon

[@cutterjuergen]

Which one? ;-)

[@superpotiron]

I think it's one of his influences.

[@superpotiron]

...and the first drummer is also influenced by Pete Townshend when he plays guitar.

[@suburbanindie]

SOOOO fucking good guys. SO good.

[@pickinboogers4u]

I hear a big 10cc influence.

[@福原洋-n3o]

こんなすごいライブ　本人でも２度と無いよね。 でも　この時には本当にあったんだ その奇跡を楽しみに　これからも音楽を聴き続けられます。 ありがとう((´∀｀))

[@memorandom7484]

Jesus, when he started singing _What's Going Ahn_ I actually got teary. Damn, these kids are so, so good. Such talent _already._

[@mistertibbs74]

Love love love, thanks for sharing - from Manchester UK

[@jackabbott4085]

I wander how many cymbals he has broken

[@__W_73]

Okay... what is this ?! I do not know how I discovered it, but I'm loving it. wonderful band

[@seanbrennan5192]

The OG line of of the twigs really had something special man

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Lemon Twigs

[@scottmasson3039]

Can’t argue with pure talent. Maybe it’s not your cup of tea, but you definitely can’t say these guys aren’t making great music.

[@coolbro6969]

it took me 10 min to realize the bassist was a girl

[@DanielFerrellMusic]

Simply the best.

[@Happyharold666]

bring back this original lineup!

[@funlittlefish]

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Lemon Twigs

[@jattebrafilmab]

@@funlittlefish Hey you might like bringing back the original lineup if you like having migraine

[@ild4099]

2:28 **Bohemian Rhapsody starts**

[@larrykhulmann6262]

I'm very impressed with this band. Very enjoyable all the way through

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

If you like lemon twigs you might like a band called The Doublejumps

[@thuythuynguyen8043]

At 6:02 Michael is nearly losing his mic in his energy😂, love it when he catches it with one hand and the other drumming what he can with immense talent !!!

[@claudiapad9432]

"Haroomata" is so Bi-polar like me :'v Love it!!

[@muskokajoel954]

They are naturals. Wow. Like they came out of the womb playing.

[@purorockyaguita]

this band would shuld be called The Drummer and hes lemon twigs

[@Dodgers3435]

Been listening to their album for a month now! Can't get it out of my head lol! Love it!

[@faunoram]

wow !

[@maxperez7793]

he's not fucking keith moon, this kid is a god among us.

[@rudymelo4723]

Love it sound a bit like a rockin version of Beatles

[@davidholloway6950]

Bless the KZbin gods for recommending this to me 🙏

[@little.maggie]

Saw them in oxford, MS last week opening for Sunflower Bean. CRAZY guys, crazy good

[@darksun973]

2:31 Can't think that the "to me" is looking like the "to me" of bohemian rapsody by accident. Anyway it's pure genius

[@jamesbrousseau2159]

While I like the direction the band has gone I DO miss the original band but hey, ya gotta grow or face the possibility of stagnation

[@Addiktism]

There must be life after death : Moon, Mercury, Bowie, they're still alive !