Greta Van Fleet on Their First Canadian Show, Detroit Music, Wanting To Play The Fox Theatre + More

Doug Elliott interviewed the guys from Greta Van Fleet, just moments before they took the stage for the very first time in Canada!
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[@mwm9262]

" I worked on this all night" "Curling iron?" "No, pillow"

[@amber5910]

kiszka boys got glowing skin in their dna

[@ErnestLemmingway]

I bet if you ask they'll give you a few drops of it.

[@jluciow]

sammy "haha josh they can't hear you" josh *uses sign language*

[@official_veronica]

Jake, being the mediator: “I’ve got the mic”

[@deanamedina7855]

Jake trying to forcibly remove the mic from Josh's hands😂

[@tokyofang]

Beauty & Balance me with my siblings, always trying to be the loudest to talk

[@rebelpanther1784]

cute and funny to me, hahahaha.

[@ElleHartStrings]

I find it hilarious that he thought Sam and Jake were twins, even though Sam is like 6 inches taller.

[@paulablissett9396]

Right on,he had to have had a blind moment, he he!

[@junebugsnicklefritz876]

I thought they were fraternal twins (👬Sam n Jake) it’s the hair that threw me off with Josh/Jake.

[@user-fs4jv1se3m]

they are so cultured and polite i mean you don’t see rock stars speaking like that when they were their age

[@MrLump]

Pure Michigan

[@McMrs]

I feel like it might be because they are trying to influence the younger generation and bring the 70's rock and roll sound back. So swearing and acting out luke bands did in the 80's just wouldn't really fit.

[@tonyandthebattlefortruth4840]

Michigananders

[@tonyandthebattlefortruth4840]

They don’t “ try “ it’s a natural share of what reaches them.

[@CDO1113]

Proud fellow Michigander here :)

[@Zosojuan]

Sam is my favorite for no reason whatsoever lmao

[@nicolejarel5953]

ZosoJuan ME TOO!!!

[@orley104]

He's not cute. Josh and Jake are cute. Danny has a face full of features, but SAM IS BEAUTIFUL. And I'm not gay.

[@chrisc3697]

agree

[@avalondreaming1433]

The face of an angel

[@paulablissett9396]

JOSH IS MY FAV. HANDS DOWN!

[@linkyloo1370]

what a beautiful looking band

[@lpchris]

DONT DO DRUGS PLZ GUYS UR OUR ONLY HOPE

[@desalma9889]

they are our only hope cause they've done drugs on the right way man

[@cameronleb6508]

I mean it’s pretty obvious they probably have smoked weed

[@alcapone6736]

If you come to Canada ,just smoke Marijuana Men,its legal here...😂😂😂

[@raeray2235]

Mm drugs r bad ok

[@STARRUBY156]

they drop a lot of acid and mushrooms

[@Jette...]

The lighting makes them look even more beautiful!

[@CheriS33]

My Gosh, if I was 20 years younger, I'd have massive crushes on all of them... but alas, it was all burnt out on Jimmy. LOL! Keep Rockin, guys!

[@paulablissett9396]

It's Jimi, and i know he's up there in AWE!

[@Takisfueg0]

Give the poor Sammy a mic hahahaha

[@gentleblasphemy9394]

Jake was like “damn Josh give me the fucking microphone!!!”😂😭

[@andrewclark237]

No swearing, no vulgarities.........there is hope....... :-)

[@stussy0530]

Andrew Clark they do cuss

[@wyattlepage]

@@stussy0530 yeah mostly Sam, lol

[@tacoma5543]

No tattoos either!

[@ChickMcNuggie]

"We want to play The Fox" Well boys, you did it! And you sold it out 3 nights in a row!

[@JB111-b4d]

I’m glad these guys aren’t from LA. One of the keys to their success is that they actively listened to each other. Pay attention up and coming new musicians. These guys don’t spend their time drunk with Facebook.

[@savingaidan1494]

You Me Uh... I wouldn't say that now.. LoL

[@bevturner4459]

You Me. So love your comment!

[@r0esheen]

okay but like, I knew the twins were small but beside Sammy and Danny they look tiny

[@PatrickHealy]

Here's an idea: give them all their own mics, perhaps? Hmmmkay....

[@Wrennyyy]

I am so happy for their success. I have a feeling that they will only continue to climb. I will be seeing them for my 3rd time at CalJam this Fall. They are absolutely incredible live- completely feed and thrive off of the crowds' energy.

[@karenforbes2272]

Veronica Renaker - Yes he really projects live. I saw them for first time on Sunday in Toronto and they are definitely a force to be reckoned with! I uploaded a video yesterday on KZbin but pretty new to this and Im not really sure where it is lol!?!

[@Wrennyyy]

It looks as though your upload made it on your channel! I'll go take a look at it right now! I'm happy that you were able to see them live! :)

[@paulablissett9396]

THAT'S AWESOME, DUDE!

[@karenforbes2272]

Veronica Renaker - Thanks Veronica !saw them again 2 weeks ago and took another video 💞 Guess you will be seeing them when they hit Cali again end of summer? 😀

[@avalondreaming1433]

Jake is such a good twin holding the mic for Josh

[@loriholman6125]

This is one of the BEST BANDS IN A DECADES,JUST YOU GUYS STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AND YOU WILL GO FAR ❣❣❣

[@paulablissett9396]

I COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER!

[@dogstalk1020]

real band, real musicians, real deal!

[@WendyRMT07]

I did not realize that 94.9 was the first to play GVF on Radio. How Kiszka Kool is that! In Canada!

[@klee8960]

Cole Riley Ian Wendy Thompson I thought 101 the wrif was the first, but I listen to 106.3 and other Canadian stations

[@gaboliciousa133]

So much hair in this one video hahaha LOVE THIESE GUYS!!

[@rhyanmitchell305]

Josh is beautiful 😭😭

[@paulablissett9396]

Whew, AGREED!

[@andrewpappas9311]

I'm from Toronto and I had no idea they played here, I just started listening to these guys and they're freaking awesome

[@lenak66]

sam is just standing there aw, JOSH LET GO OF THE MIC

[@milkamichellevladic7514]

Nice polite extremely talented guys. Love their sound!

[@nicolejarel5953]

They are all so lovable!

[@joymunson6867]

Saw these guys in concert in Rochester NY in May 2019 - each of them gives 200%! So you get 800% when you see them - fantastic!!

[@cathywiebe3223]

MC5 mentioned....these guys have listened to a great variety of music, and have their influences from those.....awesome.

[@oliviahurley3497]

They are all BEAUTIFUL

[@renedefourneaux3561]

A perfect storm of talent

[@euphoricwitch9972]

Take a shot every time they say yanno

[@mikewagon1770]

Hopefully they have a manager that wont rob them blind. Too many stories from the far to near past where managers/record producers screw the hell out the band.

[@jaydenwilkinson834]

Seeing them next Wednesday for the 4th time in Pittsburgh!!!

[@deniceleon6436]

Jayden Wilkinson i’m so upset i couldn’t go to the show in pittsburgh:(

[@ryanjarvis2178]

I fkn love this band!!

[@annaseabreeze6987]

and now they are playing the FOX. Wish I could go!

[@mikemajor10]

Guys are wicked!

[@sunburnttongue1759]

won a contest for a private show from this station back in march.. show was set for april while i was still living in the greater toronto area, then it got cancelled.. moved back up north in may and found out the show was rescheduled for july.. was so excited and booked a flight just to see them.. long story short, my girlfriend and i were waiting months because of a cancellation to finally get the chance to see them, then our flight gets cancelled at the last minute and we missed the show.. wish we could’ve seen them before their first album dropped

[@savingaidan1494]

sunburnttongue 17 You still can if you travel. They haven't released their first album yet.

[@sunburnttongue1759]

Saving Aidan crossing my fingers for another opportunity

[@Godzilla593]

Saw you guys in Minneapolis and 2nd show in Toronto, love you guys, hopefully for Winnipeg one day :)

[@GroovyBabyYeah]

I feel like josh and jake symmetry is reversed on their faces and Sam has that same side favored so it looks like they look more similar at times

[@gantz1978]

Did you know that "Kiszka" is a Polish word? It is pronounced like "keeshkah" (the "h" is silent) and it means: either "bummer" (like in "that's a bummer") or a colloquial way of saying "intestine", “gut” or even "blood sausage".

[@jaffacake8035]

gantz1978 I have read it is also the name of an extinct Polish noble family.

[@MONDEOFIVE]

Michigan spits out a lot of musical talent. Factory working blue collar people.

[@channingaustin]

Joshs accent is just the greatest thing ever... aside from his singing!!!

[@emiliechris5865]

But where the hell does it come from?

[@sarahwalker4017]

L0ser em it’s a Midwest accent - where they’re from.

[@lillys4507]

Give danny the chance to talk.....

[@lancedonohue3224]

CLASS!!! KEEP THOSE EYES CLEAR

[@McMrs]

In hoping to see them in May in Toronto. It would be such an amazing experience

[@andreseloyguevara]

I cant wait to see them in a few days in Boston, MA.

[@vincentfreeman4808]

I wish they'd let Sam & Danny talk more...i think they articulate much better than the other two

[@russclewley6945]

The fox is awesome! SLO bones..... I am from Bay City. Don't forget your roots.

[@SPILLTHEBLOOD_]

"Namedrop him" lmfao

[@rottendahlia]

this is one of my all time favorite interviews just because of the energy between the twins it makes my heart go "🧡💓❣💟💓🧡💜💖💞💙💚💕💜💞🧡💞💕💓💗💗💟💝💌💘💝💙🧡💓💗❣💜💖💛🖤💜💓❣💟💟💘💌💝💓❣💗🧡💚💗❣💓"

[@rebelpanther1784]

0:09 0:10 Jacob hahahahah 3:28 3:29 3:42 3:47 I find it so cute, omg hahahahahhah...

[@mayrasuarezcantu3387]

Josh is the dominant one

[@wintersherry9867]

no,Jakey is the dominant one

[@dash0173]

usually the lead singer is the dominant one for very obvious reasons though, right?

[@paulablissett9396]

YEAH!, if i were 50 years younger, DAMN!

[@noname.___]

@@dash0173 lead singers not always leader

[@gabriellewashburn6395]

Can anyone come up with some new questions???? my God they have answered all these same questions over and over.

[@faykonicek]

come to Vancouver Canada

[@carolyndefiore874]

"would love to play at the Fox"! Well now you are!! ..see you on Dec 29th for one of your 3 sold out shows at the Fox!

[@edmuniz52]

Having spinal tap situations like getting lost while trying to find the stage is not uncommon just don’t lose perspective at what is important and try to learn something about the business end of things.If you ever consider about flying abroad, make sure the aeroplane is new and not used.Would you boys ever consider playing some shows with Uncle Ted?( the Nuge)He’s great people.

[@christinelc61]

Michigan band!!! hooray.

[@Mari-cl2sl]

I LOVE SAM !

[@bwill578]

Really hope they stay clean. Fantastic group

[@tracyrichards6545]

Luv em so much ☮🆒🎼

[@jackgorenc6967]

Josh’s speaking voice sounds like Steve-O with a hint of Gilbert Gottfried

[@kareybarey13]

and adam sandler

[@yahkobhok4051]

@@kareybarey13 because...their all Jewish

[@avalondreaming1433]

yahkob Hok they are Polish

[@anaho1193]

7:08 😂😂😂😆😆😆

[@savingaidan1494]

It's so funny that their so young they have absolutely NO idea what that Cleveland joke even ment... Aww.. so cute though! KYGIRLUSA!

[@bluebubbles4646]

Saving Aidan Can you please explain the joke.

[@evanpeltier]

Interviewer looks like Mo from the 2011 Stooges movie lmao 😂😂😂

[@dash0173]

hmm... i honestly didn't expect justin bieber to ever be at one of their concerts. that's pretty cool

[@crazycanuck2578]

Didn't 94.9 have 3 extra microphones for these guys??? Josh looks like a young Johny Rivers from in the '60s.

[@949TheRockToronto]

Our audio recorder on the day only had two inputs, sorry!

[@avalondreaming1433]

Take it Sam!

[@KandL0921]

One thing for sure I hear a lot of Zeplin and rush in their music

[@casey4602]

SNL performance brought me here. I love these guys! I hope drugs and booze don't taint these kids!

[@wandajames143]

MOM APPROVED! Wholesome! Nice kids! No vulgarity! No tattoos!

[@mikemaydonik2608]

wanda James what's wrong with tattoos?

[@richiedownik189]

No bad word , no trashing anybody ....just fun to be with 😀

[@koolkitties8552]

Tatoos aren't bad

[@davidconley3734]

Tattoos arent bad... Relics need to stop shitting on tattoos because they dont like them..

[@ritammukherjee1276]

Fuck you

[@dro408]

Love to check out the comments from bitter old rock dudes who know they could never compete with these guys! I worried about this rock generation......not anymore.....I think Geddy, Plant, and Daltry have some splanin to do! Maybe some babies in Michigan???? hmmmmmmmmm

[@andrewclark237]

Australian tour???

[@marc8828]

For people who say Josh uses a forced, British accent: You have to understand one thing first. He has an incredible voice. I've seen countless videos/reviews of vocal coaches reacting to them and they all say one thing in common: "He sings this way, with such LITTLE effort". And no, this is not saying he doesn't sing with passion. They're saying, his vocal coords ARE SOOO accustomed to his insane talent. Even if the average person were to replicate the magnitude of his voice, they would be using ALL THEIR energy and would not last long. Some people tend to forget just exactly WHAT is going on in his throat/vocal region (whatever its called) when he's singing. THIS PUTS AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF STRESS on that region yet he has mastered the ability to control it and USE IT! So to address the British-accent bull shit. 1) If you were smart, you would know it doesn't even sound British, it just sounds like someone who is trying to force it (sorta the reason why people believe this) 2) The main point: HOW can you imagine that through the SHEER stress, work, and intensity of his vocals, that his normal everyday voice isn't going to be impacted in some way??? The kid has been working this thing with his voice for years and we're surprised when his "talking voice" stands out from the rest of the band's voices? EDIT: I'm not saying he's the greatest singer of all time. It just so happens that the style of singing that he chose to pursue happens to be one in which requires lots of energy and work.

[@SuperBerselli]

Didnt read it

[@Lunabandit]

josh bringing the feathers

[@cherylb2008]

Great group. For the love of Pete let Jake hold the mic. Josh goes a bit out there.

[@aidanbabinski2541]

that interviewer seems cool

[@loganwarnermusic]

Y doesn’t the drummer talk at all

[@sammy6764]

5:48 jakes lil lip bite

[@henaokatherinekh]

He sounds so much like Pete Davidson

[@MISSJONASFOREVER2]

ikr!

[@mariannahammet8920]

Why don’t you name em why don’t you name drop

[@hananihapuque5728]

Fofos!💖💖💖💖

[@WasteSixx]

“You Know”

[@adampalermo6203]

they fucking blew the roof of the rebel last night.

[@reynaldoalbano9348]

Greetings from Lambda Upsilon Theta Omicron 1989 - The Lutians

[@jeremyz4623]

Why don’t they ever let the drummer talk?? Multiple videos I’ve seen where he tries to say stuff and it’s like he’s not even there.

[@darrellbrock5687]

Oh well what is in a grammie? I have a grammie you have a grammie. In fact I have two. I love my grammie especially when she is cooking!

[@hananihapuque5728]

Josh passe por favor o microfone para o grandão da guitarra. Queremos ouví-lo também. Nada contra sua linda voz. 👄⚘

[@Mariana-ct3xf]

Josh is like, "Wish I could tell ya it was the Shrooms and the LSD suckaa!"

[@pabloc106]

zeppelin tatoo... make sense

[@exanthus9131]

Why does Josh ALWAYS look high as fuck lmao

[@camilaacevedo7170]

who tf gave the mic to josh?!(

[@Jaegerpark]

... and: no tattoos, as far as one can see ...

[@MrFrost-wn7dy]

STOP WITH THE DAMN FEATHERS

[@huginn-muninn5916]

Whos the chick on the far left?

[@potatopoison1130]

Danny Wagner

[@Wik3dNuTS4k]

Toronto is lesser canada, manitoba is best canada

[@jimdalgetty]

Gretta von screech

[@bevturner4459]

trump. Scroll on by then. Its easy to do.

[@societydwellingifd8080]

Dudes wearing a scarf in July. Not quite the fashionista