Clawhammer Medley - Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers | Live from Here with Chris Thile

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Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers perform a medley of clawhammer banjo tunes on our December 10, 2016 broadcast
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[@richarddudley9920]

You know what I think , Steve Martin is a damn good comedian for a banjo player!

[@MikeKobb]

I could listen to Steve Martin play clawhammer-style banjo all day.

[@carltonmorrison2148]

Me too

[@kitboysen441]

One of the Best Banjo Men ... and he takes it so seriously...

[@nanb8767]

The expression on Steve Martin's face when he was playing was very interesting. You could tell he was really enjoying playing that, and like his mind was somewhere wonderful while he was playing it.

[@plucknpick6414]

Few entertainers bridge many generations....Steve is probably at the top of the list.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Wow-That Steve Martin kid...some day he’s gonna MAKE IT.

[@briangupton7967]

good song

[@archywiseman]

Ya think?

[@marshavanvoorhis5992]

LOVE HIS CLAWHAMMER MEDLEY‼️Add the Steep Canyon Rangers and you have the GREATEST ❣️”Boy Band”❣️EVER‼️ I love them ALL ♥️M

[@stevenkoehler6018]

@@marshavanvoorhis5992 Yes!

[@kattat919]

This man has been blessed with many talents.. And he's used them well

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

That poor black child sure has come a long way. All I need is this banjo. All I need is this banjo and this chair.....😎🇺🇸

[@dalegribble60]

....and this ashtray! All I need is this banjo, this chair and this ashtray...AND I NEED THIS!

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@dalegribble60 Yep. He GOTTA have that. But he doesn't need anything else but......

[@peteespinosa2186]

Paddle ball game, this lamp and thermos. That’s all. Almost forgot the Opti-grab.

[@DarkFiend69]

Steve: "I'd like to take a moment to recognize the band." *stares at them intensly*

[@dalegribble60]

I knew he was a picker, didn't know he was a frailer.....as a newbie clawhammerist I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@olliehays3206]

upvoted for teaching me a new word, and I grew up going to the fiddler's convention in Athens AL 😄

[@juliestevens6931]

Man, every time I see Steve Martin playing the banjo, my respect for him just keeps going up. I liked him before for his comedy, but MAN, as a musician, I have new levels of respect for him - and envy!!!

[@markdemell8056]

So ; your saying ; you liked him less, because he did less. So his respect meter went up after he displayed a better dance, sounds very , conditional respect .Tsk , tsk.

[@clayman1565]

@@markdemell8056 that's kinda how respect works. You don't just respect people, you gain respect for people after learning things about them.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Clay Fenlason thank you

[@juliestevens6931]

@@clayman1565 Yes, thank you. A lot of people seem to think they automatically have respect and don't understand they have to earn it. And also don't understand how easy it is to LOSE it, and possibly NOT get it back!

[@dandurkin5186]

Perfectly said.

[@zoemorosini4553]

I got chills when the rest of the band joined in

[@peterdelmonte9832]

I know from the past that yours is the majority view about the band adding to the effect but for me it’s always the killer. The tension of the troubadour solo is for me the best. When the others join in, the spell is broken and it’s instantly ordinary and my close attention is gone. That man sure can play clawhammer though.

[@petelavelle7987]

.me also.... They are a very gifted troupe!

[@crasherdgrate]

I love that the band joined in on the song "So Familiar"

[@vincentmckiernan4975]

I am watching again. After a day of being a nurse, you are relaxing. Thank you.

[@johnsarab4500]

Blue Grass and Steve Martin are both greatly under rated! I'm a Chicano, who grew up with Beatles, Hendrix, Santana, Mexican music, Motown and I love Bluegrass.

[@dandurkin5186]

Steve, thank you so much for adding so much enjoyment to our lives. No finer way to use your talent.

[@whatincarnation]

Theres only a few left like Steve Martin

[@bonechip01]

the man with one heart

[@TheReal7Bit]

You can see his love for the music and his instrument in his face. Beautiful playing, beautiful to look at

[@SethBeck]

How could this not make you happy?

[@carolhansen4657]

Here we see a genius focused on one of his many excellent talents. I love you, Steve Martin.

[@ThompsonSmith505]

Hello Carol How are you doing today?

[@ST-kr7hz]

It is difficult to describe how much I love this man.

[@janemeyer794]

ME TOO. MEEEEEEEEW TOOOOOO

[@carolnewlin2756]

I close my eyes and see my dad playing clawhammer banjo with 2 brothers on fiddle and guitar and didn't stop til homecoming. They started as kids...Thanks Steve Martin for this style of music!

[@ThompsonSmith505]

Hello Carol How are you doingtoday?

[@nicholasbrush1498]

Steve Martin is the greatest Steve Martin ever !!!

[@RikardPeterson]

I don't know the other Steve Martins, but I can agree that this one is pretty great.

[@markdemell8056]

He managed to not get beat up by fame and Hellywood er Hollywood.Did you all know that a witches wand is made of Hellywood er I meant , Hellywood. Hollywood .

[@ladyspeed18]

I love bluegrass music....Thank you Steve for making it awesome again

[@AlexBoan94]

Nothing like seeing a man at peace with his instrument.....

[@moe42o]

He really goes far and takes us with him on these journeys! Like no one else! Pure magic!!! Mad respect for his talent.

[@wesleurs]

The following songs are played: 00:10 : Promontory Point 01:00 : The Great Remember (for Nancy) 02:17: So Familiar

[@anitamason9152]

thank you... I thought I heard the great Remember

[@blainechappell5383]

Wes Leurs thanks, I was wondering about the first one. I want to find tabs

[@SirShakeJunt]

@@blainechappell5383 I've been really wanting to learn those riffs too since I heard him play his tiny desk concert. I didn't realize it was an actual song. I thought it was just clawhammer improv before So Familiar. Let me know if you find tabs for it, I'd appreciate it!

[@blainechappell5383]

Ryan I've found the tabs for all 3

[@SirShakeJunt]

@@blainechappell5383 Did you find your tabs elsewhere besides what I just linked for Promontory pt?

[@gittar]

Touched me. Just plain beautiful music

[@avgjoe-cz7cb]

well he said, 'Look it up,' : Clawhammer , sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction.

[@bradsexton2315]

Such a beautiful piece. Not too many can capture clawhammer like Steve Martin.

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[@iansloan9309]

utterly brilliant.

[@janemeyer794]

Yes. Brilliant.

[@wmmichaels4877]

Wow ! You can tell that his heart and soul is here in his music. I love this so much. Thanks Steve.

[@cliffordholloway6291]

saw Steve Martin in 1971, he opened for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Great!!

[@castercamber]

Somewhere, Stringbean is smiling to hear this.

[@edwardpate6128]

Grandpa Jones too!

[@thomas7johns]

I hope Steve and SCR release this particular medley on their next album. I could listen to this song loop all day long.

[@patriciajrs46]

Steve is quite good. I'm always impressed and entertained.

[@jaluck]

I'm SO happy these clips are now available on KZbin. Thank you!! 8-)

[@AnthonyJones-zo7dy]

...watched one of his interviews and introduction to one of his songs played in claw hammer style... ‘this song captures the combination of sadness and melancholy... much like I wish I had a photo of my agent when I told him I wanted to go on a banjo tour...’ Well... I’m glad he did it anyway... what an amazing musician... writer... play write... comedian... and genuine person. All the (continued) VERY BEST!

[@billspooks]

Brilliant. So much more than one may realize, Steve Martin is an accomplished musician.

[@Buth1983]

When the band joins in its a whole other level

[@Judymontel]

oh god - I love you Steve Martin - you are SUCH a fine musician!!

[@jonmars9559]

Heck yeah! I love where Prairie Home Companion is going.

[@blainechappell5383]

I've FINALLY learned how to play this, and I think I play it daily.

[@nsiepmann]

That second tune, 'The Great Remember' is one that has stuck in my head (and my fingers, whatever I may be playing) for years.

[@julylady24]

I was about to say - who dislikes this? It's gorgeous!

[@chrisf247]

People see Steve Martin when I send them this clip and laugh, but I can't think of anyone else who could play it better.

[@michaelmuir5293]

....Love Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers... any dark clouds--just gave way to sunshine "don't die--with your music still inside"

[@Judymontel]

Steve Martin - that's one FINE musician!!!

[@JW-ev3if]

Who knew??? I didn't that's for sure. This extremely talented man has music mastered on that banjo. Go Steve! Never cease to amaze me.

[@donnymcjonny6531]

Pretty sure he's in the rock n roll Hall of Fame (or bluegrass, can't remember). Steve Martin is the real deal

[@kentstringer4160]

Nostalgia, longing, love, loss. I have a painting of a dirt road by meadow. A tree arches over the path creating a sorta of frame of the path ahead. I can feel the presence and wonder as if I were in the picture. Reminds me of how the expressions you create bring an image of Un describable images. Who knew a banjo and an old song?

[@silverfoxy3527]

Awesome! So happy this is available on youtube to watch. This is our favorite show

[@alexisjones9267]

This is beautiful and incredible. I am so in awe.. cant wait until i can play this some day.

[@19ruby58]

It's a pleasure to share the planet with you, sir.

[@marysmith8128]

Beautiful.

[@mrzog12]

I love his style of CH. so melodic

[@lynphillips2109]

I got to see Steve Martin and Martin Short with The Steep Mountain Rangers. They played this medley and one more number. It was my favorite part of the show. I would've loved listening to Steve Martin and the band play for a couple more hours. I love Martin Short too, but he and Steve sure did a lot of low-brow comedy. The music was the best part.

[@janemeyer794]

I LOVE YOU STEVE MARTIN

[@thrux900ful]

Was never a fan of his comedy, but his claw hammer is amazing! What a talent!

[@Sylkenwolf]

Love this! Never knew he could play a Banjo. Now I wanna learn 😊

[@fractuss]

He has played for his entire career, including his standup days as his fame took off.

[@wadedixon6595]

Beautiful and artsy and rambling and whimsical and professional.

[@patmesenchuk7683]

These guys are GOOD!

[@pipertripp]

Crackin' wee tune, Stevo! That was mint!

[@masondixon2675]

That was pretty nice of him to let the band come in when it was more than halfway through.

[@galeparker1067]

Listening to the strategic logic of the ongoing 3 Rd world war..... Thank u for THIS popping up..... Yahoo!!!! 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@AngryHatter]

He is amazing.

[@surgeryjenny9533]

He is a huge talent

[@thelonewolf8333]

There are some interesting people out there with a lot of talents and Steve is one of them, what a life!

[@brianparis6892]

been a fan all my life. love you steve

[@Porgie1999]

This is mind blowing

[@GTHarmonica]

Great to see him playing clawhammer

[@ronniewilloughby2035]

Pick it Son ! Keeping the Music alive .

[@greentie792]

Steve has his own style. It is actually quite unique. If I could play half as good I would be completely happy.

[@zymelin21]

Steve is the Mann!!

[@attilatasciko4817]

Thanks.

[@sandybanjo]

Wow, and double WOW!

[@mikecox3659]

I just like the way you pick.

[@stareeagle]

Amazing!

[@flyingcutless]

you gotta love Steve martin ...

[@jamestierney2531]

OK, Steve. We already knew that you are an incredibly gifted writer, actor and comedian. Did you have to rub it in and show us that you’re a talented musician as well? Please give us mere mortals a break!😀

[@patriciajrs46]

Nah.

[@mid-ohioguardian6927]

clawhammer adjective claw·​ham·​mer | \ ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər Definition of clawhammer of relating to, or being a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction

[@johntolvstad7210]

Thank you Steve you are super

[@herbieschwartz9246]

Makes me smile.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

Steve Martin from the "Jerk" to an outstanding musical talent. I knew he could play the banjo but awesome.

[@AnnLippert1]

actually, Steve Martin was on Johnny Carson in 1975 playing the banjo!!!! 6 years BEFORE the Jerk. just trivia. oh and guess he was playing in 71 also.

[@janemeyer794]

Music is his special purpose.....

[@patriciajrs46]

Do you know why he said dead men don't wear plaid? It's because he could tell the man was not a wild and crazy guy.

[@cillian0.068]

Love him! Oh my lord he is so good! He's also awesome at acting like oml i cant begin he's my favorite comedian

[@matthewnotch8331]

NerdyGirl one time I was on an Internet forum and somebody made a topic about who’s the coolest person ever and I picked Steve Martin and I have never changed my mind about that

[@eagletpants8634]

He’s a monster on the banjo

[@johnjackson7464]

aging gracefully. Thanks Steve.

[@darrellinkster7385]

Fantastic.

[@Mikelavoridesbikes]

beautiful

[@ianpeden2906]

Wonderful!

[@luckylady7542]

Besutiful!!!!

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I can't hear someone say they are going to play a medley without cracking up, thinking about Townes Van Zandt saying that he was going to play a Medley of his Hit.

[@GarnettM]

Cool tune

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Dat bass drop @ 2:50

[@tylerhill9510]

Different than the recorded version, I like it

[@ZorgShip9]

Holy shit, he's really good!

[@davehochella2502]

What kind of banjo is Steve Martin playing? It looks beautiful and expensive.

[@robcase6299]

I would buy an album of Steve solo.

[@withelisa]

Same here! Solo old-time banjo is already so difficult to find...

[@chris7hunt]

Yay 😁

[@MrGourdman1]

Looks like the claw grass style played by Mark Johnson? Mark Johnson won the banjo player of the year award that Steve gives out but I don’t remember the year.

[@brandonperkins6279]

All I'm taking with me is my thermos that's it....and my banjo ..that's it my thermos and my banjo

[@jasonstahl1327]

And this chair...