Jon Batiste on Austin City Limits "We Are"

Jon Batiste performs "We Are" on Austin City Limits. His episode premieres October 16, 2021 on PBS. Watch live or stream later at pbs.org/austincitylimits
Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 47th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell Technologies, Workrise, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@Mary4Music]

Ain't nobody doin' it as good as Jon Batiste. Jon is this generations Stevie Wonder.

[@thejonegcle7759]

Dang - Jon Batiste revival taking ACL to church ! What you got brother - don't stop ... it's a gift from God. thank you thank you !!!

[@edwconr]

Mr. Jon Batiste is like a tall version of the legendary Mr. Sammy Davis Jr, yet totally original. Thanks for posting.

[@thejonegcle7759]

Jon Batiste ... don't stop doin' what you do ... it's a God given gift !

[@Hvamp]

I can see why he won tonight! He is bringing good music back:)

[@EmmaRV-2018]

Just speechless. There is nothing like it out there in this time and age. Thank you, Jon. You rock! A true musician.

[@neogigo]

This DESERVES WAY MORE VIEWS

[@ccalogero6074]

So right. His video for We Are only got 126K views, maybe 2K likes. I was shocked.

[@originalfunkyfry]

This was the best "Austin City Limits" I've seen in decades! I would buy this on DVD. Please.

[@AletheaThomas_47]

I love this guy! He's MULTI-TALENTED and knows how to rock your soul with his mixture of Jazz/Rock/Spiritual/Classic and where in the hell does he get all that energy! He's all over the stage without breaking a sweat only to sit calmly down and play the hell outta the piano while getting the crowd involved! WHEW!! What an entertainer!

[@mousamas]

groove!!!!!!!!!!!!bass line out of space!!!!!

[@rebeccarainier4770]

We ARE! Luv It!

[@ccalogero6074]

I love this kid. GenXGenZ; trying to fix what the ones before them f'd up. Bought this album for the littles in my life.

[@violetagarcia]

Hola, buenos días para ti!! En mi familia todos fascinados con Jon desde que lo descubrí, su música es mágica, magnífica, me eleva!! Mi nieta de 3 años quedó totalmente hipnotizada cuando lo vió cantar y bailar , desde entonces me pide ver sus videos, y quiere bailar!! Admiro tanto lo que hace este chico , es impresionante!! Lo hace todo bien: canta, hace música, puede bailar como los dioses!!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🙏💪♥️🧡💜😍

[@vw1649]

A unique talent indeed. Many blessing to Mr. Jon Batiste on your Grammy Award...

[@tomchristopher71]

That band is smokin'!

[@DAFGEEZY]

No jon u can put anyone there to replace him

[@sameerrajakumar]

Brilliant version of this song and it’s live

[@camillejamesharmanactress]

Wonderful musician!

[@518morningstar]

Jon and Band ...Knocked it out of the Park !!! , Great job,uplifting ...This message and show needs to hit the mainstream News and channels...Thank you..

[@nowkohnaoko]

bass guitar going HARD 🔥

[@annamariesf]

Just WOW!!!!!

[@kristasargent5361]

UNIQUE ❣ BRILLIANT

[@lindagreenwood1989]

Love him!!!🎵💜💃

[@michellekush986]

I just caught this show on WVIA.... awesome concert,great job to Jon n everyone!!!✌️💜😎🎶 It's exactly what we all need!!

[@jeanclaudebossonney7520]

The bass player makes a fantastic job

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

I saw he won the Grammys and did not know anything about him but this is pretty good

[@DAFGEEZY]

Ant it. Very very hyped up hes silk sonic personified

[@david100r3]

Love You guys, saw you in Paris at the duc des Lombards on thursday night, man that was craaaaazyy

[@fakegucci2244]

Jesus Saves!

[@creid1367]

Does anyone know WHO is on the bass???

[@jeanclaudebossonney7520]

I have the same question. The guy is smoking HOT. Reminds me of the bass line of "The Bottle".

[@molkur2000]

Thaddeus Tribbett

[@jeanclaudebossonney7520]

@@molkur2000 Thank you so much

[@latonyahemingway3752]

Is that Cree Summer on drums ?

[@lbc5402]

Brandon Taz Niederauer is the best upcoming guitarist!!! Keep an eye out for him!!!

[@janetownley]

The second comment

[@nya_samuel2085]

The first comment

[@Anonymous-lc8zo]

congrats

[@ronnykornfeld3941]

The energy is great..but he is NOT the vocalist he thinks he is..off key way too often...especially falsetto..

[@sickvokals]

Nothing voice lessons won't cure. That's nothing

[@jeanclaudebossonney7520]

Don't forget it's a live performance in a festival. Sound on stage is not perfect he may have trouble in hearing himself. Anyway, he might not be Phillip Bayley in his best days but he's still a decent singer (much better than many) and the song, the groove and the message remain.

[@poohbear9174]

Always a hater..with a failed music career. he sounds fine.. a lil hoarseness from the touring, etc. BTW what's the name of your record?... put the links in here of you singing live so we can hear what u sound like.