BARDO: Full concert with The Milk Carton Kids

[@nata7083]

SETLIST:

[@grahamashby1409]

Utterly sensational performance, harmonies, lyrics and talent, as ever. I never tire of their songs, their humour (missing here, sadly) or their amazing live performances. This recording is an absolute treat with a stage full of outstanding musicians and some top-notch mixing, filming and editing.

[@Tibulle85]

Setlist of a great show (simply regret that all their extraordinary banter has been cut off and that the Monterey album is totally ignored in this setlist... :-///) : 0:00 - Hope of a Lifetime (Ash&Clay) 3:28 - Mourning in America (All I did & didn't do) 6:40 - No Hammer to Hold (Prologue) 9:58 - Years Gone by (Ash&Clay) 14:54 - The Ash & Clay (Ash&Clay) 18:25 - Girls, Gather Round (Retrospect) 23:50 - I've been loving you (All I did & didn't do) 27:52 - As it must be (Retrospect) 34:38 - Queen Jane (Retrospect) 38:03 - A Sea of Roses (All I did & didn't do) 41:28 - Honey, Honey (Ash&Clay) 43:37 - Michigan (Prologue) 49:35 - Younger Years (All I did & didn't do) 53:49 - All the Things... (All I did & didn't do) 58:38 - Big Time (All I did & didn't do) 1:04:52 - Snake Eyes (Ash&Clay) 1:07:30 - New York (Prologue) 1:10:30 - Promised Land (Ash&Clay)

[@BrunoSantos-bb8tc]

Thanks so much !

[@VermontPublic]

Check out our main episode for plenty of banter! ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KVhHmlapiAl6s

[@Tibulle85]

@@VermontPublic I confirm! Thank you for all the good work!

[@TheAdamMacD]

Emmanuel Trouillard I also came here for the banter and was upset to see it was cut.

[@SmackWaterJack001]

their dialogue between songs is half of the show ! why the hell would someone cut that out ?

[@nickhowell2810]

No hammer to hold. With a full band. 200% chills . Absolutely amazing

[@rebeccasalzman4712]

I really love this concert. The audio is perfect, and the extra musicians and instruments complement your beautiful songs.

[@VermontPublic]

Thanks for listening

[@willardfarkwark835]

I did not like the mixing. Nothing like ACL. Ken’s guitar work was way too low. JMHO. Thanks for the work and great concert..

[@TheRamsberg]

@@willardfarkwark835 Conversely, I adored the mixing. For me, it gave a perfect blend of all of the musicians on the stage, and gave new dimensions to the songs as compared to when they've performed them as a duo. But, music is art, and art is subjective, and people are all different, which is what makes it all so magical. So, to each their own.

[@Crazymelvis]

@@willardfarkwark835I agree, guitar was quiet

[@JellyBean-uy4fj]

These guys are supreme, whether just the two of them, or with a band. I enjoy their music immensely. I hope they don't stop changing it up and surprising us, at the same time staying true to their origins.

[@lawrencehaw8780]

Thank you Vermont PBS for your sponsorship and support of the Arts! Well appreciated! Excellent concert and performance!

[@VermontPublic]

Our pleasure!

[@geraldschneider9050]

Many thanks to VT PBS for one of the clearest and richest distillations of their full-band phase ♥️♥️

[@Bogeyfire]

This is so beautiful. I've followed Milk Carton Kids as a duo. This concert is 2019. They were thriving as new musicians rising! They've been around, but finding their crossover niche here. I hate COVID! Let there be live music again. Let those rising, like the Milk Carton Kid rise again! This is so good...

[@christinebogart3477]

This tour's version of "As It Must Be" with the full band playing held me so spellbound at the Clearwater, FL show. I could hardly move or take take a deep breath while they played it. I really hope MCK release this song again with all the additional musicians playing. It adds so much depth to the tapestry of sound. It may be my new favorite MCK song!

[@krroebsu]

Yes, as much as I adored the full band of Queen Jane, As It Must Be left both numb and on fire simultaneously. That's why I was so excited to find this video, was for a performance of that song. Between it, and the encore of Promised Land, I still get chills thinking about the show.

[@christiana8820]

When Simon and Garfunkel DNA is infused with the wit of Flight of The Conchords...

[@vratyadeleon1928]

This live version of "The Promised Land" strikes me as so much deeper and more touching than the one on the album. The Milk Carton Kids are for me the most beautiful musical discovery of the last weeks - and I discover a lot all the time.

[@christinegeiger7142]

who are the 5 very sad people who voted this down? wow. I love them as a duo, but the full band is amazing. so good.

[@joem7572]

I think they are deaf and were disappointed there wasn't an interpreter.

[@danisoaresduarte]

Man, this is beautiful! Thanks so much! EDIT: came back to watch again, and praise the mixing engineer! Top notch job, sir or ma’am, you’re a master.

[@TheRamsberg]

Seconded! The mixing was perfect!

[@tealeaffreeleaf949]

This is a slice of heaven. Saw them live in Cincinnati on feb 27th. Do it if you get the chance, can’t recommend it more.

[@59markr]

Gorgeous music. Nice job on editing out all their hilarious banter. Its so annoying laughing so much with tears in my eyes that I can’t hear their sweet tunes.

[@RazeAndJadith]

Whew, this sounds so clean. GJ everyone.

[@honeysucklewoes1627]

Been listening steadily for days. Enjoying the back up band, but still prefer the duo. Either way, just a treat to listen to, both musically and the hysterical wry commentary that actually makes me laugh out loud, which is rare!

[@moleratical1232]

Seeing them tomorrow in Houston, I can't wait

[@filipkouba4108]

what a music! thx

[@jakesilver1569]

Every moment that didn't feature the slide guitar was amazing

[@Observer285]

At the risk of being a drag, we are still mourning on America especially after the insurrection of the Capitol a week ago today. I hope better days are coming and seeing the MCK live is one of the first things I want to do. Live music...such a great loss in 2020.

[@joshuabrande2417]

A great and wonderful concert. Thanks for putting it here.

[@nata7083]

this is like my favorite concert

[@JohnGieschenJr]

Kenneth and a Telly!

[@timothyarmstrong2314]

Thank you !!

[@Charlie-S]

I love it!

[@frankenclouds5740]

Fantastic

You are so good even with the ads.

[@vratyadeleon1928]

Just use adblock for free !

[@charlesbyrne1437]

I beg to differ. Adding the band has made this a much richer experience. Musicians need to go on exploring not repeating the same old things. Clearly Kenneth's personal recent heartbreak has given him a spurt of creativity.

[@JohnGieschenJr]

I never even bothered with retrospect. Guess I'll need to go check it out

[@zachthomas5272]

It's incredible! Hopefully you liked it.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Thanks for sharing this glorious concert. Is it available on DVD?

[@jadenhamm9276]

Man you guys have to control where the ads are placed. I get that you need them, but midsong?!

[@jaybharti4610]

its been 9 months but still, if you don't, use adblocker Jaden

[@joem7572]

@@jaybharti4610 While I understand the want to avoid the ads I don't mind them if they are placed in between the songs. If it wasn't for the ads, small bands and other small artists wouldn't get paid and therefore, we wouldn't get to see this. I can suffer through a short commercial in order to support things that I enjoy. In that respect, I hope Jaden doesn't get an ad blocker and others with them perhaps think about removing them.

[@Belfastpasta]

Love the new album and songs. Have to say though the dynamic is somewhat lost watching it live with the band.

[@zigsrig]

SHIT! These guys are great!!!

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

mck are awesome in any presentation, but i still much prefer them and two acoustics.

[@paulcrowe6586]

Sounds like Jayhawks at 8:00....Minnesota song.

[@markveteto2103]

I thought they were great!!! With band or without...

[@vipelere]

Noo not with a band ! Aarrrgh I hate to say that but I prefer them alone, but if they needed change I would have understand

[@tophboph]

In an alternate timeline, The Milk Carton Kids’ delicate balance of power and grace was shot in the face with mediocrity and noise. This video is from that timeline.

[@mahoganyhollow]

22:53 you're welcome x)

[@oribrosh3283]

I have followed TMCK for about 6 years. Iv e loved them so much and I love that they changed their style abit but the full band on every song was not a good thing, what I loved about TMCK is the simplicity of their music. on this setlist queen jane was just butchered, one of my fav songs and the new jazz thing they tried with it was not good. i thing the band for some songs is fine but not for the entire show (P.S where is all of the amazing banter we are used to?!)

[@VermontPublic]

Check out their full Bardo episode for plenty banner :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KVhHmlapiAl6s

[@rhoadshendrixpage]

I'm concerned you don't know what jazz is.

[@strangescribe1]

Simon and Garfunkel for the new millenium

[@ethanenspace8193]

No Joey/Kenneth banter....? A band? Kenneth on electric guitar... in DENIM? This show is weird to me.

[@majorpain1251]

I know, it's weird. Still a good show but very different. I'd be disappointed to miss out on the banter. Joey is a funny guy.

[@moleratical1232]

I saw them about a day or two after this was posted, they had plenty banter, I don't remember what they were wearing but there was the backing band. They still sounded amazing, were very nice and stayed to talk to everyone after the show. The lack of banter was probably because it's PBS, or maybe it was edited out.

[@ethanenspace8193]

@@moleratical1232 glad you saw them. My comment is mostly due to the complete 180 from their usual show - Just the duo, suits, no band, acoustic, etc. :)

[@hannahmcqueen3678]

So good it's annoying

[@emlyngriffith5846]

This was very good.....but with a backing band they become....just another band. Yes they have to progress but I miss the quality of their simple duets with guitars.....and the repartee which is missing here.....

[@Chupacvabra]

Violin/piano yes. Slide guitar? Not so much

[@paulprusha9230]

I Cried was a bummer (too Roy Orbison), but the rest was good

[@paulprusha9230]

the kids shoulda just stuck to the duo. It was magical, inviting, intimate, forgiving. The band has killed this band IMHO. Joey just always looks distraught compared to his usual amusing sarcasm. Kenneth looks and sounds strange without the 52 Martin O-15.

[@sachinpaul2111]

Paul Prusha saw them in Boston 2 days ago. Looks like they’re back to the two guitars and vocals

[@crazymelvis5877]

Back to the two! The band ruined everything. Kenneth and Joey were making jokes about me because I dress in 1920's wear all ways, and I am 13, Kenneth gave me his guitar pick after finishing the last song, and we met them afterward. Good times.

[@geoffwales8646]

Love these guys. Kenneth is a really sweet player, but I think he should be less busy during the vocal parts. Save it and make your statement in good time. Not sure they gain a lot by having a full band with them, TBH.

[@crazymelvis5877]

I hate the full band. Just them is so wonderful.

[@ambroggiolorenzetti3437]

No with a band, terrible mistake .... Their essence was the athmosphere created by two acustic guitars and voices. They totally killed a big part of them, such a pity.

[@paulprusha9230]

and now it's so boring and story-less that I have to move on. Never would I imagine that this would happen. Ditch the band boys. Get back to what worked.