Guitar Teacher REACTS: Shakey Graves "Late July"

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[@jackhays6894]

I saw Shakey perform this in Dallas a couple of years ago. When the end of the song came, he let the crowd choose the tempo by clapping. Despite being decently drunk, he was playing insanely fast and ended up turning around and kicking his suitcase drum with his boot. At the very end he kicked a hole straight through the drum head then stumbled off stage. People went nuts. Best ending to a concert ever

[@sethharvell6393]

Lmao I guess I'm not surprised to see you here.

[@artomarto679]

That's how you end a show

[@aussieflintknapping]

Fuck I wish there was a video of this

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

I was there for this. What a fucking legend

[@j_stach]

Saw him at a festival two years ago and he was more than decently drunk, spent the whole time rambling, started songs without finishing them, really let everyone down. I hope he gets his act together before the devil comes to collect

[@Gibson1961SG]

Shakey Graves, performing Dearly Departed on the John Lennon bus. Please give this a thumbs up so he gives this performance a look see!

[@timwhiting6721]

John lennon died !

[@chriselkins7648]

Absolute best version and one of my all time top songs.

[@tyusking7884]

This is 100% my favorite Shakey Graves tune. I think my favorite aspect of it is that he's never truly decided how the song will ever sound. Multiple live recordings of this song by him and every single recording of this song is different. Some people say lazy, I say brilliant. Songs don't need to sound the same every time, especially considering music is such a viscerally empowering activity to participate whether playing or listening to it!

[@tyusking7884]

Also regardless of whether you read this or not, thank you for doing these videos!

[@brucedeloop9494]

You are 100% correct here! How boring to keep it the same everytime

[@jacwalker719]

Could not agree more with this! I've been learning this and also realised that it's always a little unique every time he plays it. Which can be both a blessing and a curse for my perfectionist mentality! 😅

[@paulcaffrey128]

Cannot wait for the Shakey Graves interview

[@genuineimpulse9134]

You should check out his self created three part documentary. They take a 600# two inch tape machine on tour. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HVlJSAbr58pMU

[@aaronrenfroe5199]

Did it ever happen or did it get nixed by the rona?

[@zacharypeters4900]

Check out “The Teacher (interlude)” on Shakey’s newest album “Roll the Bones X” explains the whole inbetween C# and D thing he talks about in this video.

[@davidwilliamson5406]

*soft cry*

[@charlesmonroe3124]

We wandered into Uncle Billy's BBQ at the Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, around 2002. Some guy we never heard of began playing his one man band. It was Shakey. We were beyond amazed. Amazed! I will never forget.

[@arnimellner3357]

also the lyrics in this song are just STUNNING... like "fry like bacon, hang like lace"??? mesmerizing.

[@traciwhite4527]

Genius.

[@OliviaKarschner]

it's about a murdered sentences to the electric chair!! i'm so in love with his man omg

[@jimmythe-gent]

Yeah that was a badass line

[@tobyinhr7700]

“Momma should be proud of me, cause I lived like a man, now I’ll die like a king,” is possibly the greatest song line ever written. The main character is justifying his own actions throughout the whole song, giving an unreliable narrative of how he was living peacefully until he was arrested and sentenced to death, but views death as “the big leagues,” so we know he thinks highly of himself - of course he’s saying he will die like a king. But the metaphor is that kings sit in a throne, with a crown on their head. He views the electric chair as his throne, and the device that will shock him to death as his crown. It’s just…. Brilliant.

[@kylesager760]

I’ve seen him 5-6 times and he seriously plays the songs different every time it’s amazing and imo he’s the best when he’s the most raw

[@alejandrodlp]

This is by far my favourite version of this song

[@beech1120]

I have literally watched that video dozens of times.

[@colinodaniel1684]

Yelled “Droopy Weiners!” at one of his shows in Louisville KY and he said he loves how that still follows him. Check out him playing this song in other videos, he gives very different feel to each version and plays it slightly different

[@victorarredondo9314]

when was he in ky??? i live in indiana and i totally wanna see him live

[@tysallee4217]

@@victorarredondo9314 he tours his balls off. But he’s overseas a lot

[@cracker0190]

Shakey graves is the only reason I’ll tune into open D

[@JURASSIC_JACK1]

For reals!

[@stevim2358]

Dearly Departed with Esme Patterson, The live from Austin one. They perform next to a pool. That’s the first song I heard by him and I was hooked!

[@Later_Nerd]

It's true genius. I've played guitar for over a decade but some people are just built different. They hear things differently and follow their own path. Shakey is one of those people, he marches to the beat of his own makeshift drum lol.

[@andrewjohnson8410]

You need to react to Shakey’s KEXP performance he does on their bowling alley. Granted it’s like 30 mins long but it’s fantastic.

[@veronicamorgan9029]

New Shakey Grave fan. I love his bluesy style.

[@RustyBlumpkins]

Your facial expressions were priceless watching shakey graves.

[@coopercollette8414]

Shakey is incredible. Got the chance to see him live, best concert yet. Need to check out Nick Shoulders Snakes and Waterfalls

[@jackhays6894]

Can't wait for this Shakey interview! Would love it if you guys jammed together too

[@norbertoolavarria9265]

This is the first song I heard of his. Glad you listened to this one; definitely the best version imo

[@chrisnation6406]

Seen him 3 times now. His tour without his whole band was the last show we went to a few weeks before everything shut down for quarantine. Played 3 nights in a row in St. Louis. It was fantastic!

[@MrSHINEYMAN22]

It's always fun to go and watch some of Shakey Graves videos from when he was younger. The way he plays this song has changed so much. I really love the version of this song he plays on Audiotree and also the KEXP performance.

[@benjaminmcwright4524]

Zach Bryan. "God Speed". The song is life changing and id love to hear your take.

[@thewickedbird]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5TYh4Kwo7-gjJI

[@magoo2251]

Heartfelt song for sure but beginner level guitar - wouldn't be anything for him to break down musically.

[@chrisbeebe7337]

@@magoo2251 exactly he literally made a video showing it as he plays

[@thethingwiththehalo]

Thank you for listening to Late July, it's my favorite song by Shakey Graves! I can't wait for the interview if it works out!

[@Cantabinexile]

Shakey Graves, Lincoln Durham and Reignwolf are some of the best. One man bands about

[@muckypups2]

Thank you. I’ve seen Shakey the first 6 times he came to Philly but I’ve missed the last few. This lifted my spirit just when I needed it most.

[@leepeters4957]

open tunings man!!! ( D,A,D,G,A,D / D,A,D,F#,A,D) I love these videos. Get that interview with Shakey Graves on here!!!!

[@shanestritch7578]

Thanks Michael. Once again your enthusiasm and sheer love and enjoyment of music rings true..Uplifting to see.Great artist . Thanks for switching me on.Best wishes.Be good.

[@veravalo]

YES! Instant like just because it's Shakey Graves.

[@katdoesntexist]

If you like Shakey You HAVE to listen to the If Not For You version from On The Boat. It blew my mind how different it is from the original.

[@70sladyalways25]

Talented guy. When I think I know what to expect from Shakey, he proves me wrong. Such a unique and interesting artist.

[@Heffy90]

shakeys one of a kind. talented as ever!

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

this is how i found Skakey grave. this is my favorite iteration of him.

[@samarmistead6987]

Youve got to listen to the on the boat version of "if not for you" by shakey, so dope

[@foneperson]

It's my favourite version so good!

[@rodrigolecona1100]

this!!!!

[@RobbyGuns]

Yes!! This!!!

[@flakeyjay]

Found Shakey a few years back, amazing talent!

[@Travers916]

Another one man show is Lincoln Durham. Who is also from Texas who is pretty darn amazing

[@DonAgnus]

Of any version, im glad you chose this version

[@tonykoval5971]

This song is about him waiting to fry in the electric chair. It took me twenty listens to look up the lyrics. I love him.

[@tonykoval5971]

annaevacek Johnny Cash, Cocaine Blues. Colter Wall, Kate McCannon. Shakey Graves, Late July. NNNNGH. Amen.

[@aidenzakrzewski3120]

I absolutely love the the audio tree version of this song, you can really see his progression as an artist

[@bryanbrown1788]

Saw him in Boston in 2019! It didn’t disappoint! Fucking awesome!

[@DDSRdds]

What a Voice 😱tour to Europe , just amazing

[@CapnMoarGain]

I got to see Shakey live last night. It was amazing. He blew the roof off the place. Tight playing, great crowd interaction, and he's a genuinely funny guy. If you ever have a chance, see him live!

[@wyatthumphreys4046]

Shakey is my favorite artist and I’m so happy to see you watching him!!!

[@nathankoehler28]

I love these videos so much because I also just recently cane across him and I feel exactly the same way about him !🤯

[@rhiannonjohnson1010]

He's my lover because not only is he funny as hell, he's talented as hell too.

[@jonathansmith3649]

BTW Michael - Shakey often plays in open tunings. Nobody’s Fool is open D, Roll the Bones is C# I believe. Speaking of - Nobody’s Fool is a great one to cover!

[@lindsayzasada8554]

"Are those polyester pants?? Lookit this pleat." This is the best comment ever. Also! First time commenter, second time watcher and I gotta watch some of your other stuff. I love watching people enjoying music and trying to deconstruct it for the first time. It seems like Shakey Graves uses some theory (or lack of?) that baffles even you, and that is magical to me. Keep up the wonder!

[@aaronpowell6053]

Houndmouth... Darlin and Comin around again... Super funky, right down your alley bro.

[@nathanielfoster3007]

The version of this song from the audiotree that you did roll the bones was the first version of this song I ever heard.

[@nicholasstuart2357]

Second this, I feel it's so integral to appreciating Shakey to see how differently he plays some of his songs. The way he plays this song on the Audiotree recordings really shows it

[@tartanbessy436]

Love Shakey Graves, such a talented guy!!!!

[@kellyray9431]

Not a musician but LOVE great music. New subscriber to your channel after watching you view Timberlake & Stapleton. I remember seeing that live & had to go back & watch it again knowing that I had just witnessed something truly amazing. Enjoy watching you give your take on these videos. And you just introduced me to Shakey Graves. WOW!

[@MrPOLar7]

I really don't like reaction videos and I stumbled upon your lessons by an accident. Most of the musicians you cover I already knew. I mainly watch them because when I listen to the song with your input, your skills and your sense of wonder I feel like I'm listening to those song for the first time. Love your work, keep on making great content

[@superfan305]

Now that you've heard this version, give his Audiotree version a watch. I know you probably want to showcase different artists, but his Audiotree version of Late July is the most unreal experience I've had. I've watched it hundreds of times and it still gives me chills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXimc6Gti7t0pJI

[@OliviaKarschner]

^^^^ it's unbelievably good

[@bloodgt3]

Dude for real no joke blew my mind when I first hurd that version. He has never really played it the same as he did there, it sounds different every time, but that one was out of this world intense. I really wish he played that video instead,

[@powerchugs]

Agreed! That version is INSANE! It blows this one away by a long shot (and this version here is amazing).

[@mattguz55]

KISS YOU SO GOOD YOU GO WEAK IN THE KNEES

[@87plaid]

I'm so happy that you like this. I love Shakey Graves!! This video and the video of him performing Daisy Chains live on KEXP at Pickathon we're what turned me on to his music several years ago. I remember purchasing the Roll The Bones album from Bandcamp several years ago and now I have the 10th anniversary version of the album on vinyl. If you haven't yet already, check out his live video of Word Of Mouth on Audiotree.

[@jamiechilds766]

I also came across Tyler Childers and Colter Wall a while back, another great artist who I've seen live a few times, an English fellow named Marcus Bonfanti, A great song of his - Devil Girl... hes very bass / bluesy you will love it!

[@SMITHCARICATURES]

C W Stoneking! If you haven't heard him you must. He's Australian and his background is in busking in old styles including blues, calypso and ballads. Check out Good Luck Charm. It's one of my favorites. Lots of great chords. Love your videos!

[@iannix134]

I was at Utopia Fest in Utopia, Tx and he did a surprise appearance during another bands set and blew my socks off

[@albineriksson1641]

You should really listen to "The tallest man on earth" he is a great picker, would recommend The tallest man on earth "Revelation Blues" - City of Music The Tallest Man On Earth - "What I've Been Kicking Around" (Live at WFUV) ONE of the reasons why i started playing guitar Love the vids as always!

[@S4MST3R2001]

Also the Tallest Man On Earth Tiny Desk Concert. That made me a fon of his.

[@ianposh4852]

Samathos me too! When he does “where does my bluebird fly” and you think you know what his right hand is doing for all of 10 seconds and then breaks your fucking ankles if you are trying to keep up. Its magic.

[@ianposh4852]

Samathos rather “wont be found”. Been a while!

[@jonathansparks7558]

I can barely walk and chew gum all at the same time let alone try to play foot pedal drum and foot pedal tambourine for the best. THEN, sing and play the guitar. That’s god given talent.

[@andersonfuller]

Reaction @ 9:52 is exactly how I felt first hearing that gorgeous bass riff

[@jackcmac]

Gotta listen to the entire audio tree set. Amazing music and banter.

[@kraftzion]

I found Shaky Graves through your channel, thanks! You can't just leave this song yet. This gives you the back story, and is the beginning. He has drawn the outline and begins to color. His rendition at the Audio Tree session is haunting. Check it out.

[@brianfrancis_]

Got to buy a Honey Tone amp before this video sells them out

[@Reverend_Mojo]

I love my honeytone. It has an awesome growl

[@busley9837]

Going to see Shakey on Monday! Super excited. I have saw him twice at Winnipeg Folk Festival and he is amazing.

[@cjhooversd]

This version of this song was my introduction to Shakey in the summer of 2018, and was the reason during the same summer that I bought both a Danelectro Honeytone and an Art & Lutherie guitar-not the Palor one Shakey’s playing, but the Concert Hall one-and I’m pretty happy with both. Oh, and also that summer I named an impromptu pub quiz team “Spooky Wagons,” and I’m pretty happy with that too. I ever get back to going to pub quiz nights much again, all teams must be Spooky Wagons.

[@thetannedcalf]

Looking forward to the interview. I love Shakey Graves. Btw Check out Nobody's Fool - Shakey Graves

[@natetrout1]

Used to play shows with shakey graves in Austin.

[@connorfischer3283]

Legend status

[@bronwynhayes4053]

No way that’s so cool! You are a legend

[@miawade26]

Your face when you first hear the riff is great haha

[@MrFartbox77]

A favorite of mine is "Unlucky Skin". The acoustics and setting are superb! Be sure to check this one out!

[@rune288]

Love those chords, this guy is freaking awesome

[@jaymeanderson5121]

Love love love this channel! Please keep digging into this beautiful underground music scene, that so many of us are a part of! Much love ✌️

[@kevinbazarek]

These little descending chromatic melody lines hidden in his voicings make each chord literally 50000x better. He makes it seem like there's literally no wrong notes haha

[@planetaryfizz424]

Hi Michael.. Dig your channel now for many years. I was on the Shakey Graves bus for 10 years now. You are late to the party, but happy you made it. Something super cool about the low key swampy low-fi sound that honeytone amp gives. 25-30 years ago I bought a plastic "Cigarette" pocket amp at a Santa Cruz music store. It was all I could afford, living on Velveeta cheese and top ramen in those days. That little "Cig" amp of mine was the inspiration for this DanElectro honeytone. Cheers to ya.... P-Fizz

[@CptnMadCap]

I found your channel watching some videos about lessons. Been playing for 18 years off and on, your channel has inspired me to really woodshed and git'good.

[@GrasshopperLawnCare]

Looking forward to the interview man, that's exciting! Good stuff

[@AndyKicklighter]

You have got to check out Charles a Wesley Godwin. A live performance of strawberry queen or windmill keep on turning. He’s such a good story teller

[@super7o]

That’s some pretty interesting guitar work going on sounds awesome

[@kwilley9287]

This is amazing! I love Shakey and have been obsessed with watching you analyze these videos. Keep it up, brother!

[@flyingthief2394]

I found your channel right after a Shakey Graves marathon, I guess you'd just reacted to Roll The Bones, and subscribed the moment your eyes lit up & you said that you would check out more of his stuff. I know little about playing guitar, but since then I've found many more cool artists through your reviews. I'm so glad you've checked out another one of his classics! And even better, that you'll probably interview him at some point, wow! Thank you for this!! My all-time favourite Shakey Graves song is Tomorrow, I definitely recommend it :)

[@warriorseagull]

Watching your reaction was awesome. I can tell you dug this as much as I did when I stumbled on this gold. Love shakeys style too. Everything about him. Keep the videos coming man

[@igorsekulic6945]

Look Alive his new EP he released beginning of April is awesome everything shakey does is phenomenal! By far one of my favorite musicians :)

[@marcosluna7792]

Love this version of Late July! Shakes is a BAU5

[@bubblehead119]

Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle ..." Sitting on top of the world" ...epic.

[@evanvdovich526]

Man, I requested this a little while back. This version of this song was the first time i ever heard shakey, so many good memories around it. Glad you're listening to your subs, keep it up

[@tarktime]

Personally I love the story that he tells at the start of this late July video but the performance he does in the Live KEXP (in the bowling alley) is way better Also his tiny desk performance is fire

[@johnathansteele3587]

I’ll watch any Shakey song/interview you do! He’s incredible!

[@cadearnason1504]

He said in a video once hell just tune his guitar to itself, so that could explain why it sounds in between chords

[@TheHazza300]

Please please please please do “Built to Roam” by Shakey Graves!! He’s one of my favourite artists and that whole AudioTree session is incredible

[@TheScruffynerferger]

Been waiting on this one! First song i listened to from him.

[@Luke-dj3ry]

I'd love to hear about this guys approach to song writing and guitar playing in general, hope you get an interview

[@kelliadamswityk7164]

Saw Shakey Graves at Winnipeg Folk Festival in Winnipeg Canada. It is just outside the City in a large park. He is so good live!

[@poop_syndrome]

IVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS ONE. Thank you!!!

[@othos4385]

You need to watch hill country devil daffodil, you will love it 😁

[@kendracallahan]

YES!!!! I love shakey! And I love you! I can’t wait for you to have him on!

[@slack_babbath_hd5737]

Let’s goooo Shakey Graves interview 100%

[@wilmaneely4334]

I live in Austin and Shakey is from here. He is amazing. My dad is Bill Neely and I know my dad would have loved to play with him. My dad is on KZbin too.

[@adventure2073]

Yes, weekend made! You rock Michael! That interview would be awesome to see!

[@natetritt8644]

Where's the Shakey Interview?! Give the people what they want! Love this videos. :)

[@Sean-cv8wu]

Love that you did this particular video. This is how I found Shakey, a friend shared this video on Facebook and next thing you know I’m hooked, I’ve got my girlfriend hooked, and we’ve seen 2 of his shows at red rocks. A live Mr.Graves does not disappoint! Like a folk style Elvis with his ambiance and movements

[@jamesarthur2559]

Someone commented prophets and outlaws - soul shop. I checked, it is awesome. Thank you.

[@ReverendAngerer]

This was THE video that got me and the shaky grants. Dude is so cool. I woke forward to seeing him show up on your channel.