Iron & Wine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Iron & Wine performing live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded March 16th, 2013.
Songs:
1:08 Grace for Saints and Ramblers
5:26 Jesus the Mexican Boy
9:46 Woman King
13:17 Winter Prayers
16:44 Lion's Mane
19:33 Glad Man Singing
23:59 Upward Over the Mountain
28:00 Boy with a Coin
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett, Scott Holpainen & June Zandona
Editor: Scott Holpainen
www.ironandwine.com

[@carolinagrey4290]

This version of Lion’s Mane, trip up and all, is everything

[@islacustomcoffees]

This is my favorite version of Lion's Mane, by far.

[@taxi_eats_192]

Same I just need to learn it on guitar

[@jarboe1000]

I love how quiet the room gets when he starts playing!

[@bobobandy9382]

Yeah, that's because the guitar is horrendously out of tune and everyone walked out.

[@Mousymusic]

@@bobobandy9382 Get a new pair of ears

[@JMIRULEZ]

The earth is always warmer when you laugh :)

[@mikeswift8155]

# John Mayhem I chuckle light heartily in total agreement brother.

[@bigbattenberg]

Just discovered this guy. Fell in love right away.

[@jordangagnon2099]

you have a lot of different stuff to listen to then. And its diverse.

[@Dottor_J]

This version of Upward Over the Mountain..... goosebumps!!

[@davidgrynspan3822]

the version of upwards over the mountains is so deeply moving in such a dignified way

[@TheZacek]

I was just gonna write that - Mother forgive me cause I sold your car for the shoes that I gave you - is the greatest tune line ever that can be applied on the lives of all the children and women and men of all ages. Cause everyone owes something to his mother. :)

[@TheZacek]

Tuk man *their mother of course :-)

[@davidgrynspan3822]

Tuk man Agree and that line is a nice literary reference too...in the Bible several times (Jermiah for example) the prophets chastise the people for "selling (out) the poor for shoes"...

[@Driver8takeabreak]

Yes. Forceful. Love it. Brings a different dimension to the song. We could all use a little bit more hope right now.

[@MarkTitus420]

I love this guy - he has a beautiful soul.

[@Alistairvlog]

It's sad that most people would complain about the 'mistakes' but this concert is such a real representation of him as a guy. Just a plain good song writer and a nice dude.

[@greenngray634]

Good

[@ursulawalter]

it's sad but not strange, cos the world is crowded by assholesss

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Shows he's real

[@william4661]

I haven't seen anyone complaining, but his flaws are no mistakes to me. They just make it more perfect somehow. I love his soul, or the way he expresses himself at least. It's nice and true/

[@Maximuss1999]

I don't see anyone complaining about the mistakes

[@DAlexKablack]

i love bikes and iron and wine

[@Eyeseeyooh]

D. Alex Kablack will u marry me?

[@MrSpyruz]

Everytime I see this guy in a live performance a smile comes to my face. Such a humble guy, great voice, great lyrics and so underrated. Better for us though, who enjoy good-inspiring music.

[@AlreadyAUser]

This dude is so good!

[@WGBHMusic]

Agreed. Doesn't get any better than a great voice, great songwriting, and an acoustic guitar.

[@cribbageman07]

This performance never gets old.

[@logancrossan4132]

that one guy reeeeally wants to hear Boy with a Coin.

[@unabashedindividualist6232]

I wish my life were as perfect as his performance of Glad Man Singing.

[@PapaSmurf11182nd]

Upward over the mountain is one of my favorite I&W songs; based on these comments, I'm expecting something nothing short of amazing.

[@matthewfoster9132]

He's such a cool guy seems like he would be fun to have a beer with

[@barrettgrissett2740]

Or smoke a joint with.

[@ujhbvgjhunh]

Sam I named my child after you. The music you create is absolutely beautiful.

[@yam3sam]

his beard fits perfectly around the mic

[@FolkListener]

my favorite band/artist. Seeing them live for the first time in May!! Finally I can scratch "See Iron & Wine live" off my bucket list.

[@thelastwavemusic1518]

And what a crazy astonishing version of Uward Over The Mountain

[@AdieBurton]

Living in the UK i got to say a big thank you to KEXP for without i would not discover talented musicians such as Sam Beam. & many more. & of course Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop just the coolest venue ever!

[@usualweirdo8654]

He sounds amazing as a live performer. I'm just getting into this music and its 2022. Where have I been?

[@1ShaneGarvey]

Truly fantastic. Seems like a lovely guy too.

[@331kekoa]

I wish Sam would release a live album. Seeing him perform Cinder and Smoke at Sasquatch changed his music for me.

[@JGD444]

Thanks so much KEXP for this gem! I love I&W

[@reubent.4800]

So true

[@TheMissteal]

such a beautiful voice.. always when I hear a song for the first time I cry...engulfing beauty

[@Josiahjjr]

I love how real this guy is. I only know a few songs, but I'd love to see him live.

[@AlfTheHarPianoGuy]

Thank god for " Upward Over The Mountain " guy

[@noslonor]

Beautiful. Thank you Sam and thank you KEXP.

[@outdoorenthusiastenl4907]

Love his music!!!!

[@JosephCadieux]

He's having fun by not playing Boy With A Coin when they call it.

[@tinrobot10]

It took me twelve minutes to realize he's playing in a bike shop.

[@hlugerth4485]

I've seen the movie about twelve times before I saw your comment, which made me recognize it's a bike shop!

[@robertgomez7414]

Mellow Johnny’s bike shop in Austin Tx.

[@caittompkins3456]

so much raw talent

[@BatmanPuncher]

Give this guy's beard a Grammy already!

[@GrantYoungPhotography]

and they all sound perfectly well.

[@88bartq]

love thats its in a bike shop

[@adrianacatalinotto2667]

This just got me super excited. I'm seeing Iron & Wine for the first time live next month! It's going to be absolutely incredible.

[@all1videoproductions]

thanks for posting this. awesome!

[@NinotchkaAndMe]

No words... I love this man ! Thumb up for Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop !!

[@userxxx-sl7mr]

All time fav artist next is tallest man on earth

[@mackenzieyarish2717]

I’m so happy you played Jesus the Mexican boy, and woman king! Both favourites of mine!

[@genXcripple]

i love this being. has such an amazing soul ❤️🙏

[@riccoelho]

What an amazing afternoon concert, I appreciate his patience with those shouting guys... My favourite performer in activity, no doubt! Thanks Sam

[@barrettgrissett2740]

Great little mini concert at a bicycle shop of all places

[@Teona1212]

I love this singer and his music.

[@BigDoorOpen]

This is just awesome! Your voice reminds me of Michael Hedges. Thanks for your music!

[@Idastein1]

Oh, so lovely!

[@Crambo90ify]

That's how it is at SXSW: They fit them in where they can, all over the city's downtown. I saw Castanets in a church. Good times. Highly recommended if you can afford the tickets (I paid by the day the year I went).

[@michaellanger2624]

Sam's fuckin funny!! At like 28:00 A dude yells out "I love you Sam Beam!" and Sam's like "I love you too. Thanks for coming Dad." LMAO

[@talalahmed608]

That smile....

[@PaulPerkinsMusic]

Amazing set!

[@spencerm293]

Can't get enough!

[@caseymartinvideo]

Beautiful set.

[@alejandrapuigaubeyzon8231]

love itt!!!!

[@drintashi]

i think he's the kindest man ever.. he's just so kind...

[@andstr4150]

this guy plays a different version every time. boy with a coin was so nice

[@sareybug]

Hey I am too! So excited!!

[@hollyraeraeful]

SO SO SO EXCITED!!!! gonna see him in the fall of 2013, n am SO SO SO excited :) thank you for your talent! :)

[@zachengland8208]

Yes, yes, and yes!

[@BeardedBetts]

Why not? it was fantastic! He rarely plays his studio versions live. When I saw him he said something along the lines of "You can listen to the CD at home. I'm here to give you a musical experience." Anywho, it's different, but I think it was a good acoustic/solo version.

[@YoungSmo214]

23:59 Upward Over the Mountain That was such a beautiful performance. :)

[@bozboz4414]

i finally found me some real mountain music...Man how i miss them

[@pelotasdad]

great show.... and in a bike shop. classic seattle. these more informal music gatherings are big fun to watch. learning a little about the people behind the songs is special, and this dude has such a cool vibe about him. thanks to kexp for hosting this and sharing the results. may your children have children.

[@placebojesus5652]

He’s in Austin, Texas

[@pelotasdad]

@@placebojesus5652 thanks. i knew not….. should have picked up that it was part of sxsw

[@Overton_Windows]

Agreed. I think that was one of the best songs in this performance....

[@CaalamusTube]

What a great version of "Woman King" !!!

[@everybodymustgetston]

a poet! get the man a Pulitzer instead of a grammy

[@MisterBolticus]

Stave the ego, Feed the soul This guy embodies that statement

[@aaronfranklin2387]

get to see him on Monday in Atlanta so excited.

[@Maximuss1999]

aaron franklin I love you for loving both Bon Iver and Iron & Wine

[@KraKra768]

amazing!

[@MrPeter924]

Great music song. Great guitar 🎸. 👍🔥

[@TheZacek]

thanks

[@damonking9938]

glad man singing is my new favorite song

[@brighteyesbutterflyz]

amazin..ty

[@PhettMango]

Oh man look at his mustache caress that microphone head, it must be in heaven.

[@DaveKaramazov]

That's hysterical. Great comment! (And rare, too.)

[@xosenogueira6259]

Iron & Wine delivering an awe-inspiring performance in São Paulo last 2nd September is going to be one of my fondest memories ever. Hearing his voice feels like home. I was so overwhelmed that I hardly noticed the bloody mobile/camera freaks and pissing Twilight Saga twats taking stupid selfies during the concert (there should be a law against these people even breathing). But Sam is a perfect gentleman, so he rose above it. He played for 2 hours straight and that was the case when just a man and his guitar suffice to transcend. I’ve been a fan for 10 years or so but only at the concert did I realise the prodigiously gifted (and yet kind and humble) instrumentalist Sam is. Sometimes, when playing a bluesy tune, he’d go into a solemn trance-like state, meaning every word coming out of his mouth. That was sheer awesomeness! But he had fun as well, cracking jokes now and then. So I can hardly wait for his next Brazilian tour.

[@joshuabrown5760]

"NAKED AS WE CAME, I SAID" lmao

[@katiew5258]

Milwaukee is a deaf ear for winter prayers.

[@RedSoxFan701]

Sam Beam may be the best lyricist ever. At least since Paul Simon.

[@YoYes17]

+Kevin Lajoie Paul Simon and Sam beam started their career far after Bob Dylan. Saying duh is just a word to make you feel superior, you should stop that. No one likes someone who is belittling and worse yet, someone who is belittling and wrong

[@neil676]

R-R-R-Roger Waters.

[@reubent.4800]

Him and bob Dylan. Bob has just great lyrics

[@bigbenjiman]

that falsetto during the lion's mane...

[@dkirchner4773]

Great!

[@Lewigi94]

Sam beam is by far my favourite artist

[@TheZacek]

That is too wide question. For example my favourite is three by the river. Makes me cry almost everytime :)

[@bzboarder122]

I started crying when i read this. cheers hahahah

[@Swingfinger]

saw him at the Bottelrock festival complete with a horn section playing atonal jazz sections. All of the songs he played were completely redone and filled to the brim with energy

[@astnpwrs3696]

11:45 Now that's some real swag.

[@chillestbread9166]

i wanna rob this bike shop!! i love biking!!!! good shit from this mang too.

[@bernlin2000]

He might be tired, but definitely in good spirits :-)

[@atlrunner96]

i'd love to see you come up with it then

[@dawnscott3703]

❤

[@Figurethat111]

Iron and Wine, when will you play the great room at the Sierra Nevada great room in Chico, CA? Bring Jesca Hoop, if you can.

[@cheifgc9387]

New Album Purchased.

[@ishmayal]

I'd love to see you do what he does. plain and simple

[@truthnowmusic]

my cousin is in that horn section. trumpeteer Jordan Mclean. the tallest man in the band.

[@travisthornton1792]

Cool minor key version of Glad Man Singing

[@CarolinaKingCrow]

Went to school with him and this first song is all chapin

[@jarednew13]

i like upward over the mountain personally

[@itsmechaseb]

wish theyd show the crowd some more..

[@easerafini92]

check out Half Moon, NPR Tiny Desk concert :)