Gracie Lawrence steals the show and my heart (Beatles, Hey Arnold and NSYNC covers included)

Lawrence, the band featuring siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence from NYC, live at Sonic Lunch in Ann Arbor on Aug. 25, 2022. Check out lawrencetheban...

[@adamk9700]

Lawrence is simply one of the best things happening in music right now. Period. 🔥🔥🔥

[@graysongoesglobal2830]

So true, what a great band with a mix of genres and PURE energy 🔥

[@christianhick3841]

Damn, yes. The best since the Beatles, since the Stones. Even better in a way! The lead singer is better ;-)

[@alexbridges9751]

Literally just discovered them thanks to Rick Glassman and the TYSO podcast. They're amazing

[@Will140f]

Lawrence, Vulfpeck, and Louis Cole/Knower are the best things to happen in music in YEARS

[@TheWistfulCrocheter]

Seeing them live in Portland Oregon summer tour 2022 was amazing. Everyone single member is a top notch musician!

[@egekonuk]

Thank you for sharing this

[@axxeman6]

In a world where REAL bands are on the endangered species list, these people remind us that human emotion trumps technology every single time.

[@stephaniehernandez_90]

So apparently all these guys are awesome! They are all multi faceted!! 😍

[@2112jp]

Her voice is incredible….

[@peteconsidine]

This reminds me of the time I saw Joan Osborne (before her first album had even come out) and the Spin Doctors at a street fair in downtown Rochester, NY, in the early 90s. Such a fantastic vibe.

[@mr.resistance4015]

They kill it!

[@danthomas9624]

🔥🔥🔥

[@frankb1]

Wow! Talk about knowing how to work a crowd.

[@1travisvideo]

Hey Arnold 4:50

[@tronziebit]

When you see a crowd of all ages grooving, is because there is some serious music event going right there 👀 Such talented group of human beings....don't key the sh!t change you!

[@stevenhs8821]

FWIW it was a free noon summer concert in downtown Ann Arbor, mostly townies in attendance. Probably most of the crowd had never heard of this group. But, yes, they were diggin' it. They returned in 2023 when I saw them.

[@domirago]

How dare you American citizens get this level of damn good music in some random park??? So good even through the screen

[@JamesTock]

Gracie has an objectionally incredible voice, it can give me chills. BUT, Clyde sounds like what Joe Cocker would if he hadn't smoked 3 packs a day since he was 3-weeks old; and I love it.

[@beatsmebydre9966]

I came here to type 75% of what you wrote and then smoking 3-week old Joe Cocker got me lmfao

[@marfaxa]

@@beatsmebydre9966 You shouldn't smoke babies no matter how happy it makes you.

[@islandhomenavigator]

I've always said he has such a strong Randy Newman influence in his voice and writing too.

[@tannerheyl2537]

Hey plays keyboards like billy Preston too!

[@mikecantreed]

Yea I was going to say Randy neuman

[@bettsdn]

To see this audience of mainly young people going crazy over soul and funk music, sax solos, and clavichord does this musician's soul good.

[@firebyte-memearchief2993]

I refuse to listen to these repetitive anno 2022 pop songs

[@paulbradley8654]

Amen!

[@JamesTock]

The crowd put as large of a smile on my face as the music. Well... almost as big. ;D

[@hunterwright4388]

There’s always hope in the margins. Lawrence is that hope in music.

[@Neros_Neckbeard]

as a youngin (alright i just turned 30) i'm glad you have love for us. the music trancends

[@frankdstrack]

My wife and I were out late one night and walked by the Showbox Sodo in Seattle. The bouncer let us in randomly since the show was almost over anyway. We had no idea what we were walking into. This girl can sing like CRAZY!! We were blown away. Their recorded music doesn't capture how much of a groove they have live.

[@ancientfifer]

Can you imagine not being already familiar with this powerhouse group and walking up on this?!?! I'd be all like, "Siri, cancel all my appointments this afternoon!"

[@TonyGambee]

I had the same experience in Fort Collins Colorado with The Burroughs. Go find them too.

[@massyglass]

Kind of looks like what was happening. The crowd just kept growing.

[@artwait]

@@TonyGambee Your comment sent me on a search for them...thanks for the recommendation. I love how they seem to be having so much fun (and I do love a great horn section).

[@jeffmaybee5244]

Yes that’s me just stumbled onto this band

[@DJSwitchPDX]

Been a DJ since '98. Discovered them literally this past Sunday. Pretty much cleared my afternoon to find out what they're about. They're having a moment after this last single of theirs and I'm SO here for it.

[@VPDMesa]

One of the best bands u gonna hear live

[@tombarber8929]

I think we got to witness a Lawrence fan be created. The woman in the pink shirt, first 10 seconds is still, then about 10 seconds in starts dancing a bit, and hten just over the course of the show it looks like she's getting really into it!

[@robertlivingston8835]

They are great and I love bands with a horn section.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Have to agree. HORNS are the special sauce. 🤌💯

[@davewroberts]

Of all the well produced LIVE videos of Lawrence out there, this vid is the one I always send to people when they ask who Lawrence is. It’s like a sampler and shows how incredible of a band they are to play this well in a random park in the middle of the day. And to see all these people totally vibing to Lawrence!! Thanks for posting!!!

[@FlockofSmeagles]

It's so rare to see a crowd groove like that anymore. I appreciate it.

[@mikecantreed]

You must not get out much.

[@FlockofSmeagles]

@@mikecantreed Why the hostility? Theres a difference between a normal crowd and this one. It's obvious to see. This isn't your state fair bob and sway.

[@iceman10129]

Need to get you to a ska show

[@nickdfoxy]

@@FlockofSmeagles No it's NOT obvious to see.

[@FlockofSmeagles]

@@nickdfoxy it is.

[@gdavidfrye]

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BAND

[@marcuswalden1284]

There’s hope for the future! Get the funk outta my face……and bring to my yard!

[@townsemj]

Can we shout out the city of Ann Arbor, MI (GO BLUE) for having this level of live music free to the public in a local park during lunchtime on a Thursday?! 🤯 Good grief I love and miss that city.

[@Braylon18]

Go blue!!!!

[@PhilHull]

There are bands who are in the pocket all the time. And then there’s Lawrence who is so deep in the pocket they’ve gone to another dimension through a black hole.

[@revjustin1]

That bass player is tight AF

[@Sky-on2cy]

Damn she's a powerhouse on that mix, this band is funky as F ❤️🤘👍

[@PaulPX]

Wow . Seriously impressive. This band is outstanding and that singer kills it.

[@wanderingyoutube]

Live soul music in public.... with a horn section. What a treat.

[@PlanetDrewpiter]

Seriously. That transition out of Hey Arnold was stankyyyyyyy

[@drumpetbass]

uhhh WHAT. 10:10 is some NEXT LEVEL tambourine-ing

[@JonathanCurro]

I am deeply in love with Lawrence. All the Lawrences. And their band-members :D Thanks for sharing this. It rules.

[@koledornseifer6567]

0:00 Shot 0:45 It’s Not All About You 1:51 Hotel TV 2:43 Get Back (Beatles cover) 3:55 Freckles 4:48 Hey Arnold Theme Song 5:42 The Heartburn Song 7:49 False Alarms 10:05 Get Busy (Sean Paul cover) 12:06 Casualty 12:42 It’s Gonna Be Me (NSYNC cover) 13:49 Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me? 14:35 Don’t Lose Sight

[@korbit360]

What a "Feel Good" concert! And to see such a diverse crowd groovin' together did this old man's heart good.

[@Furcoatproductions]

That transition outta “hey Arnold”, holy shit

[@fredianacci8283]

I would pay to see these guys live! They are fantastic. Gracie’s vocal range is incredible and Clive reminds me of Randy Newman and Joe Cocker melded into one.

[@vallaindigital]

or Ray Charles ;)

[@poppy5275]

They are on tour right now. Lawrence the band!

[@ADBorrego]

Bro, this looks incredible. Can you imagine if you could throw a bbq and have a band like this playing in the background? (I know it's not a bbq)

[@BigDizl24-7]

It's pretty cool to see younger generations grooving to music that they probably don't even know is funk and soul music,or what inspired it, tower of power,sly and the family stone, Stevie etc., maybe even get into the classics by learning who inspired these talented youngsters, kudos!

[@6seasonsandamovie_]

The unison in which the heads are bopping tho.... 2:00

[@ShinySmack]

I love this band so much. I can't wait to see them live again.

[@mickeylacroix5729]

It looks like the band is having a blast! With that much talent, why shouldn't they?

[@davewroberts]

Love this band so much! So happy for them opening up for JONAS Bros this fall!!! They might just steal the show 😊

[@NeilA24-u6w]

Lawrence are the real deal folks.... stop sleeping on them and join the party.

[@jeremythomas2865]

Rhythm section is so tight too.

[@maxjensen8500]

Ok wow- how did this power house live band show up randomly in my feed ? I love it 😜

[@joseppi4cinqua]

Never heard or seen these guys before. But wow. So freakin good. I might be addicted for a while. Hope more pops up on my feed

[@emi_hga]

Gracie is a vibe! Amazing voice and her facial expressions are so funny 😂😠😆🙂‍↔️

[@KR11111]

Dude holy shit the Hey Arnold theme song at 5:00 hahahaha I love it

[@johnventura1637]

Lawrence is such a great band.

[@agravy7657]

Damn what an intimate show! Tiny crowd. Those are some lucky ppl

[@jamesmilitello4511]

literally insanely good.

[@Alexp36500]

The fact that Gracie sounds like that live still baffles me. If @KellyClarksonShow doesnt have them on and sing with them!!! Also theyre in regular clothes. You cant tell Cyldes shirt has been warn in and Gracie just wears whatever im so jealous.

[@badtriad9684]

Michiganders have a "way" of making you feel WELCOME!

[@marklr5716]

How Gracie Lawrence is not an international superstar is beyond me.. the entire band absolutely rocks it..

[@LCA1985]

what's the name of the first song?

[@davewroberts]

“Shot” and it’s amazing!!

[@dinocore5707]

Clyde Lawrence stole the show for me. That dude can sing, and play!

[@jeremydawson4162]

My man in the pink shirt next to the speakers is GETTING DOWN!!!

[@JabezGill]

I don’t think people appreciate how difficult it is to sound this good outdoors - vocals & instrumentation. Open spaces not built for live music, crazy echoes, the elements messing with tunings and all sorts of other complications. Speaks to the talent of the band and their sound engineer(s).

[@MBVid1]

for a sound engineer, the open field is the best possible spot. In an open field there is no slapback echo, and no room modes to mess with the sound. A large outdoor festival with a tuned PA is the easiest to make sound good. Rooms have echo, mess with tonal balance, and have architectural features that block sound.

[@matthall7359]

>crazy echos >outdoors Lol wat

[@SteveG123]

Band is wonderful but Gracie is out of this world. Wow.

[@DanLoFat]

Gracie is silly good!

[@revinfool]

Love Lawrence! Saw them in San Francisco a few months ago. Incredible band.

[@MrJayman91]

What a band!!!

[@tomstanton476]

I'm a sucker for any band with amazing voices and a monster horn section. It's all here.

[@AndrewsSecrets360]

I only discovered you guys a week ago and I haven’t been able to stop listening.

[@BrammBass]

Legends says Andrew is still listening

[@4stringz.]

Lawrence's music is awesome , but seeing them live is a real treat

[@lindahamilton9492]

Just recently discovered Lawrence. Love them!!!

[@djSmokeShow]

Um, this is incredible. There was a time when I didn't think the younger generations would carry on the music properly, those fears have now been obliterated. Thank you.

[@DominicDonner]

How could you not love them. Perfection!

[@vickyarbaugh7151]

She sangs! If they ever do a Teena Marie biopic it has to be her.

[@SungHa]

The band hits hard in all the right places.

[@manningbartlett522]

My favourite part is the grandma at stage right, looking on and going "holy hell, these kids are amazing".

[@zoelliable]

I saw them last tuesday in Cologne, incredible, a night to remember, they are one of a kind.

[@nydabeats]

One of the best bands out here doing it for sure!

[@jeffreywidom2522]

Fantastic live performers

[@ivomusician]

Just f... ing amazing and absolutely wonderfully beautiful!!!

[@arbordivision]

Here's the full video of their Beatles "Get Back" cover for anyone who wants to see more fully how much they rocked out on that song kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpeqiqyBZrGmr7c

[@treetownsound]

This show was incredible!!!!!!

[@vallaindigital]

That band is all sorts of amazeballs!!

[@davidrosen3970]

GL is the first born child of Janis Joplin and Cyndi Lauper. With a bit of Whitney thrown in for good measure.

[@luthiermatt]

This old guy loves seeing this happening. They have some serious soul.

[@joebarker5719]

Bless you guys for DOING THE THING! LOVE IT ALL! Thanks for capturing and posting this for those who couldn't be there - keeping an eye out for them be playing in AZ!

[@mabi377]

You are an amazing band!!

[@voiceoverandmocapguy]

That Hey Arnold cover was a burst of nostalgia. You all are so talented and doing it live!

[@brucefraser4778]

never seen the like 😳 i dont think i have seen better or ever will

[@markmarramusic]

what year is this???

[@terrysilver9064]

End of August 2022

[@davidsamples]

Did you have a direct line for the audio on this? If this audio was recorded from a cell phone the mix there was insanely good.

[@rasta1673]

Yeah that was my guess to . A recorded sound on a ph wouldn't pick up the lo on that bass sound and would sound distorted on playback

[@Stclairm1]

This is no average band!! Straight funking that park up!!!!!!!!!! Reminds me of SP

[@mikeblack1984]

St- if u don't mind.....Who is SP?? thx 🙂

[@Stclairm1]

@@mikeblack1984 Snarkey Puppy

[@magicalcam99]

I need a time machine go to this concert asap.

[@pttp321]

I was going to skip on by but the voice and the beat kept me here!

[@DannyKellaher21]

Good decision!

[@roberthernandez6323]

Wow! they are jamming & the crowd is right there with them. An amazing performance.

[@skibo4399]

awesome seeing how much fun they're having

[@eyezodiotic3197]

AUGHH I LOVE THIS BAND SO MUCH

[@DannyKellaher21]

Amazing! Saw them in DC this year but I WISH I could go to an outdoor show like this...

[@Blahblahadama]

Of all the shows that have ever happened, I am most sad I wasn't at this one.

[@BACFYF]

20:00 that smooth slide to the whistle 7 is crazy town banana pants

[@kaded_]

such good energy in the crowd

[@BenThere_DoneThat]

It seriously made me cry, it's so beautiful to watch the crowd grow and all sync up in rhythm, enthusiasm and energy. One of the things that makes us human. We apes have been vibing out together for centuries.

[@bradfoster5700]

At 18:25 even the punk with the mohawk is grooving! (Right side of screen)

[@Alexp36500]

Also besides Dont Lose Sight... False Alarms in my fav song of theirs just hate the rap part lol

[@meghanschell6539]

I ADORE the rap part. Reminds me almost of how Blues Traveler's HOOK

[@MrDjslav5]

What a great video. This band is exciting, thanks for the intro. Will be watching out for Lawrence!!