Grace Cummings - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Grace Cummings performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2024.
Songs:
Something Going 'Round 00:29
A Precious Thing 06:04
Ramona 12:51
Heaven 19:40
Grace Cummings - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Louis King - Guitar
Jorgen Jorgensen - Bass
Tyler Daglish - Drums
Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Henry Brister
Audio Mixer: Henry Brister
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Jim Beckmann
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[@FMTC11]

I WAS NOT expecting that voice

[@Llixgrijb]

I was expecting her to sing in cursive but she came out in bold engraved block letters instead.

[@sterling8398]

Who decided there was no God or queen ?

[@Michael69]

@@sterling8398 They are metaphors. The same as when she sings about 'Kings'. She has explained in interviews that it's just the concept of something bigger than us, some overarching presence - 'the biggest thing she can think of' - whereby, I think the deconstruction of which allows us to feel more connected to one another with less obstacles to traverse in our everyday lives.

[@EverydayApple1984]

@@sterling8398 Grace Cummings has decided.

[@JaunerTorquato]

Since I was born angry, I love these angry and at the same time lovely sweetie voices.

[@MarkAnthonyTravels]

Hands down, the album of the year. This performance here was top notch. She did AMAZING. Not to mention the band. I loved how they played out the endings of the song.

[@scarface1981]

Such a big fan. Incredible voice, beautiful and intense live.

[@itrywayytoohard]

There may be no God or Queen but we have Grace Cummings so that is close enough!

[@TheBundyboy66]

A voice for the ages!

[@francoisjoly7696]

I didn't have goose bumps like these for a long time. Pure magic.

[@herschelraney2702]

This woman cannot be denied.

[@LatvianLandlord]

Incredible! Shoutout Melbourne Australia for birthing such incredible talent! and a huge respect to KEXP an Organisation that promotes these artists. you just got a new supporter out of me.

[@Michael69]

One of the best KEXP sessions I've seen in a while. The dynamics in these songs is moving. From what's almost a mournful and whimpering whisper and a shallow note from the piano to a raucous bellow of a scream surrounded by fuzzed up guitar and a heavy rhythm section. The theatre aspect of "Ramona" live is also next level and well executed. Grace is an incredible artist, now with three albums under her belt, and I don't believe I'm alone in saying I'm excited for the next output from her. Greetings from FNQ.

[@robertgilbert484]

I actually live in Melbourne but only discovered Grace a week or so ago. That KEXP session was incredible, great voice, great piano playing and great band! The KEXP guy was also a great interviewer!

[@measures_of_distance]

Saw Grace and the band a couple weeks back here in Perth - Was supposed to be going to see my friend's band play but they were the following week - One of the best mistakes of my life and I've made some good ones. Her voice is stunning!

[@edwardnakhla9205]

Grace has an amazing thunderstorm of a voice, moving and soulful.

[@KamaTanha]

I've been following Grace for a few years. So happy to see her land here. Her theater background really serves her music

[@Seattlepsych1]

Omg. Why have I not known of her before? Thank you, KEXP!

[@trltotalrequestlaura414]

A stunning level of talent and artistry - wow. I was transfixed from the first moments of this performance!❤️🎶

[@markevenhuis6182]

Use this as the button to say F you to Pitchfork for giving Ramona the most royally cooked review in recorded history.

[@mxbelle]

@@markevenhuis6182 I stopped caring about that publication a long time ago and don’t bother with anything they write

[@Night_Bacon]

crap review, just like the muppet that reviewed Storm Queen and slagged off her voice as overly dramatic. Dumpster fire publication

[@amduck]

they've given all of her records like high 6's and 7's? i mean, reviews are definitely subjective off the rip, but they're not saying anything negative? do you have beef with it because you find it condescending that someone would listen to this and feel like it's not really that interesting?

[@markevenhuis6182]

@@amduck I quote: "But you know that friend who you love seeing for an hour every once in a while, who shares everything new about their life in an exhilarating but exhausting torrent? That could be Ramona after repeated spins, when Cummings’ lack of restraint, combined with the band’s hidebound insistence on repeating sounds that are often 60 years old, becomes too taxing to take for very long." This just reeks of an unwitting misogynist who becomes deeply uncomfortable whenever a woman fiercely expresses themselves. "Lack of restraint. WTAF.

[@amduck]

@@markevenhuis6182 i think it's less about gender and more about not every single on an album should hit as hard as the first minute of the great gig in the sky. and i do see your point, but the tagline of the review is "Over these soul ballads and torch songs, she holds nothing back-for better or worse." i still think society should do better about the way we dismiss things, because it does start to look a whole lot like loading language against women, and that sucks. but idk, i think here it's just a run of the mill music critic not liking the vocals. intensity and honesty is an important factor in creativity, but it doesn't really factor into whether someone has to engage with the art.

[@matthieushuaxings]

She is going to be recognised one day! Mark my word.

[@wzqdhr]

Agree! Gold is gold, you’ll know its value for the long run.

[@mrp.9312]

Grace, your voice is such an amazing powerful instrument. This session was just a taster, go see her live to be totally blown away.

[@dwreck150]

So glad to finally have a live video of Something Goin Round, love that song. New album is fantastic

[@ljmolly4029]

Arresting and memorizing voice. For me, up there with Chan Marshall, Anohni, Horace Andy, Charles Bradley... a few others... she starts singing and I must listen with full attention.

[@jpanbe]

'love is just a thing I'm trying to live without'. Thanks for your honesty, Grace. A terrible feeling to have, not to feel loved. A feeling that will pass, I'm sure, or maybe already has passed. Thanks for the beautiful music!

[@rowdriguez8273]

I have been living without it for some time but as long as I have this artist I will be content

[@stephbets]

That line hit me so hard, in an album FULL of hard hitting lines. What a talent.

[@AdamMaekju]

For any newbies to Grace, testament to her that she can knock a KEXP session out the park without playing the strongest songs on her new album! Check out 'Everybody's Somebody ' 'Common Man' and 'On and On'. Not to mention the highlights of her previous albums, 'The Look You Gave' and 'Other Side'. 💗 Genius.

[@MarkAnthonyTravels]

Album of the year. Probably have it and her other two albums 100 times each

[@unchartedthickets]

I'm a newbie and I can't believe what I'm hearing. where the hell have I been? jezuz

[@themuteventriloquistfx]

Perfection! The voice of depths!

[@Brian_ON]

So I first heard of Grace Cummings about 7 .5 minutes ago. I had a look on her catalog and saw a song called Paisley. This is a town within 5 miles of where I live in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I live her voice, the music and so far, the lyrics. Brilliant

[@jeremyacton4569]

It's a yes for me.

[@Link122]

What. A. Voice.

[@JB-bw7jy]

WOW!

[@danielkmetz4944]

Thanks Grace and band! Thanks KEXP. That was passionate and wonderful.

[@TeresitaDom]

WOW, what a voice you have! Unbelievable...so strong and it gets under your skin! Beautiful! I love you for that! 🤗🥰

[@pedromatosportugal]

jeeesus, what a sound and voice.

[@joelmolinapalau6811]

I dig her style, she sings one phrase, it blows you away.

[@burmaunderground]

"Love is just a thing, that I'm trying to live without."

[@mrSam3ooo]

Saw her live at a free festival in Hamburg without knowing who she was and I was blown away. Sounded so good!

[@billbloomfield4972]

Nothing short of STELLAR !!! WOW !! I’m buying her albums TODAY.

[@christopherfisher3304]

We saw Grace & Band last night (14 July) at the Brunswick Ballroom in Melbourne, Australia. Power, presence, passion... a wonderful gig from a very special performer.

[@CrikeyCadel]

Will see her Friday in Freo, WA. Feel like an excited kid at Christmas.

[@schtevus]

For me, next Friday at the Valley Loft… so excited! Having observed at the Brissy KGLW residency gigs… Grace and band are insane performers!

[@mxbelle]

Thank you KEXP DJ Lisa LeClair for subbing in and closing out your evening set with Grace Cummings’ Common Man earlier this year. That was my first time hearing Grace’s voice and I was instantly hooked

[@petenstein247]

Lovely. Didn't realise Grace recorded with the wonderful KEXP on this tour across the pond. Always love the sound KEXP gets.

[@Tenders64]

I thoroughly appreciated the interview segments and the authenticity Grace and John had. Great chemistry. And of course Grace is effing powerful with that voice. Damn near guttural but fragile.

[@millymcdowell]

Go see Grace live, you will not regret it

[@robpfeiffer2687]

Yes indeed! My friends, The Lunar Year, opened for her and this band earlier this year in Arden, Delaware and the show was transcendent. The band is incredible and her stage presence is just so laid back yet intense and her voice just ruled and made everyone hug each other all night, like, "Oh wow we're present for this!"

[@CrikeyCadel]

Going to see her in less than 48 hours - counting down!

[@rowdriguez8273]

I concur, nothing short of otherworldly

[@robb6146]

Oh yes. She can whale it out beautifully. Soulful, artful, talented, what an entertainer great group to.

[@giuseppemussi8814]

I'm amazed. No words.

[@progrockjournal]

Your voice is pure emotion...

[@mdee8784]

There’s something magical unfolding down there in Australia

[@Michael69]

There has been since Tame Impala!

[@brownl3082]

@@Michael69 since AC DC

[@marcosvenegasm.1696]

My gosh that voice! is Just like heaven on steroids.

[@AlejandraStamato]

Grace is absolutely wonderful.

[@miter279]

Ramona the song, is a different entity within itself

[@tomward246]

To hear this Womans deep Soul, I Love Her!

[@swarolis]

Que o Papai do Céu abençoe e guarde Grace Cummings.

[@road34n]

Ramona a real fantastic album, cheers

[@craziestboyever]

Saw her play on the king gizz show in Wolverhampton. Loved it!

[@CrikeyCadel]

Wow! With King Gizz...that’d be a great double.

[@davidroe5157]

Powerful

[@privateer9116]

I can confirm that Grace is correct when she says that everyone in Melbourne is in a band, preferably 3 or 4 at the same time. I think I've seen her guitarist Louis King in at least that many!

[@ThePinkpainter]

Profoundly hearttaking ! Wau! Great guests!

[@glomeli2k]

Great stuff on this lovely sunny afternoon or any other time 😎🐢 🐢

[@DaveDaisyCumming]

Hey Grace... Inspired by your music and voice... I'm a Cumming without the s... Drums main gig but write using black keys on piano. Playing by ear always helps 🥁🌞🎸 Be releasing my stuff under Morning Burn shortly... Catch you on the road Cheers Dave 👍👍

[@8ulls3y3]

She's something else.

[@fabster3333]

Love her. Reminds me of Neil Diamond. Powerful and heartfelt ❤‍🩹

[@jkfotonet]

Another awesome Aussie rock chick

[@supersizehead]

❤‍🔥

[@SuperMigueeel]

Mi Banda favorita, te amo!

[@indoornauta]

That Voice

[@mrkjsmt]

Just too good. I'm in

[@CarlosNoedelaTorre]

Yes, please

[@jeffkeogh1982]

Jonathan Wilson mentioned this so I came to have a look. I'm mesmerised just a few minutes in.

[@mildredwilliams8107]

Great!!!🎼👍

[@Allen-rv5dd]

I can't say enough. For once. Smitten, hard, like ya do. And that band!!

[@highpoweredsupernova]

Spiritual awakening performance

[@DethronerX]

Thank you for taking me to 1994, such a badass band. Hear so much of Allison Moorer, Annie Linnox

[@freddyk.151]

🤩👍Brilliant!!!

[@antoniomunozballester1884]

Can´t help but think of Patti Smith when hearing her, but with an even better voice. She is top notch.

[@anadivencent]

Heaven ooo what a song....🤩🤩🤩

[@ronthibideau5779]

Speaking as a 66 year old man-she sounds good

[@Eskaton-d9v]

What a voice. Good Lord. :10:10

[@Auldhelm]

Reminds me of Nick Cave or even Lennox or Bowie - Epic songs - Epic voice!

[@0920121908250727]

Damn!

[@pablosalvadoresfraga1418]

No words….

[@RalphAustin-s6q]

Channeling elements of Patti Smith

[@scottholpainen]

❤

[@marylaplante7261]

Interesting. Reminds me of Nick Cave when he was at peak performance. Good stuff.

[@Alex-dz2et]

Patty smith for me

[@thecharlesfoley]

Well shoot. Magic is real after all.

[@edsonluizcandido718]

Espetacular! Sem guitarras pesadas sujas ela consegue ser poderosíssima ao vivo c vocais entre Nick Cave/ Bad Seeds, Janis etc! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@conde_moto]

TopTopTop...

[@merrylm6276]

Please, transfer this to KZbin. When tunes are interrupted by ads, the products promoted are immediately banned of my purchase intentions. Specially when tunes are so wonderful...

[@saturnineve]

Aoty ❤

[@MichelleFrets]

I am in awe! Incredible :)

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

Chick Cave

[@8ulls3y3]

lol

[@rtclark88]

Is that the drummer from Cuffed Up?

[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

Hayward California

[@highpoweredsupernova]

The most disrespectful I’ve ever seen a host on kexp ! Talk about phoning it in. Reading what the overlords want him to say. You can even catch a view of them, behind the lights, making sure he’s reading it as written. He hosted Amen Dunes alright, my other fav band, but this was unacceptable behavior kexp. You would never see Cheryl mumbling through a written script like that in front of an all star band.

[@tillfordtheiii9238]

She can live with me

[@jpanbe]

I would have loved to hear 'on and on' but I guess there's no trumpet player on tour :)

[@jonathantorrescano1202]

OMFG! great music, great voice, and she's so seductive!!! greetings from mexico!

[@marksopinionservice7043]

Anyone else think her voice is like Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blond) but way bigger?

[@krasnayaplaneta]

some nick cave and PJ Harvey in the room

[@Thomes-Maisling]

Judging by her band she seems to have a thing for beards. I'm a handsome athletic man and would grow a beard for you Grace if you wanted. Just saying! 🙂

[@Littlecesary2k]

She does a great Nick Cave 😂

[@davidgolledge140]

Neil Diamond vibes

[@Miguel_Noether]

The piano

[@intoatlantida9]

Nick Cave female.