"Weary Blues' - Tuba Skinny on Royal St.

[@CHRIS-xm1do]

The icing on the cake would be if Erica was singing.

[@michaeljohnson-yr6uc]

I’m an 82 Years old English drummer still working and have just discovered this fabulous band love the washboard played one of these in the 1950s in a skiffle band

[@VladimirLukovRussianHistory]

One of the best symbols of Free Spirit of the USA! Go ahead guys!

[@johnliddle8410]

Audible Sunshine!!!! Always a joy to hear this great group.🎺🎶

[@stanmarshall9184]

Hi I was a professional musician for 40 years in New York and Florida playing conventions weddings private parties etc. member of the local 802 New York and 655 in Miami , I played mostly drums with some trumpet The highest compliment I can give another musician is “you play your ass off “ and you & your guys certainly do. Stan

[@slimpickins9124]

I'm an old rocker, but sure am enjoying this jam session. Even I recognize the roots.

[@frederickwise5238]

Good to see you back o Royal St. I'd like to think our letters to the mayor did the trick. Maybe my threat to have a convoy of trucks descend on New Orleans helped. ;-).

[@JamesSterling]

This video was recorded earlier in the day before the policeman showed up.

[@frederickwise5238]

@@JamesSterling Oh.! I watched the video shot during the police visit (and noted how their cars had no difficulty traversing the street with the band there) I immediately sent a lengthy email. and Ive not heard back from the mayor of any of her minions. So has Royal street been reopened to foot traffic, a shopping area and the numerous bands being allowed to perform there?

[@JamesSterling]

@@frederickwise5238 I have not heard of any change since last week. But as the Greek philosopher said "The wheels of the gods grind slow but exceedingly fine." If it happens it will take some time. What will be interesting is what happens to Royal Street during French Quarter Festival where bands are staged all over the Quarter and tourists are milling around by the hundreds of thousands.

[@frederickwise5238]

@@JamesSterling I wonder if I should try contacting my trucker friend.? New Orleans isnt all that far off of I20. LOL

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Tuba Skinny sounds great anywhere they play but nothing beats the sound of them on Royal St. and James you captured them with perfection!

[@williamgunter6801]

This group is one of our national treasures here in the U.S.!! They completely nail it for being such a young bunch. The original players from the 30's and 40's would definitely approve.😊👍

[@docholst5404]

Great performance 👏 Love this band!!

[@thomastimlin1724]

Barnabus has got Kid Ory down for sure. Great performance. Also Mr. Eastwood is top notch. It still amazes me how tourists and others walking by act like they or actually have no clue WHO Tuba Skinny is while others stop to listen. It's just laughable. What do they expect out of New Orleans, the corporate radio classic play list? The Rap station? the Country playlist? This is just perfection here. Jesus help us all...certainly the city council, mayor, and other politically powerful for profit motivated rich don't seem to care what ambassadors they are to other countries, and the impression they have made around the world and the country, about how great New Orleans is supposed to be. it does not get nay better than this. Open up Royal Street, it's time, it's musical heritage and culture to return for the tourists and little kids to see and hear. Hands on music education. Something the USA needs to value more than all the other superficial commercialism junk and violence they are expose to 24/7.

[@royhiser9313]

I love dixieland and it doesn't get any better than Skinny Tuba.

[@nunya2954]

I honestly think that most of the folks standing around listening are enjoying the music but think that Tuba Skinny is just some folks that come together a "jam" together for a bit for fun and a little extra money and they have no ear for really, really, good tight music and these folks are not a weekend band, but are all professionals. Oh and that they are playing some old second hand super inexpensive insturments.

[@ap8309]

OMG - wie kann eine Band nur so verdammt gut sein?

[@jeanlouisclaret8219]

Sans doute les meilleurs au monde actuellement Et sans prétention je connais le sujet Ce sont des gens très sérieux qui travaillent sûrement beaucoup Bravo et merci beaucoup

[@PopsCoffee]

Many thanks again, James, for driving all the way to New Orleans to film this historic return by the band to Royal Street. Time stamps: 00:03 : Theme A (12 bars in F), played ensemble, cornet taking the break on bars 3 - 4 00:17 : Theme A (12 bars in F), played ensemble, clarinet taking the break on bars 3 - 4 00:32 : Theme B (12 bars in F), played ensemble 00:45 : Theme B (12 bars in F), again played ensemble 00:59 : Theme A (12 bars in F), played ensemble, trombone taking the break on bars 3 - 4 01:14 *KEY CHANGE* 01:14 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), played ensemble 01:33 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), played ensemble 01:52 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring clarinet 02:10 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring clarinet, with harmonising support from sax, cornet and trombone 02:28 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring trombone 02:47 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring trombone 03:05 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring soprano sax 03:23 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring soprano sax, with trombone and cornet support 03:42 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring sousaphone 04:00 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring washboard against stop chords 04:18 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), featuring washboard against stop chords 04:37 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), ensemble 04:56 : Theme B (16 bars in B flat), ensemble.

[@markhorton3994]

My personal opinion is that the biggest difference between Tuba Skinny is the amount of ensemble playing they do. Most bands seem to follow "everyone gets a long solo every song" as written in stone. Tuba Skinny is pleasantly more flexible. Tuba Skinny's other great strength is that they have no weak link.

[@PopsCoffee]

@@markhorton3994 Agreed. For my opinions about the strengths of Tuba Skinny, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnzYqWqMoLhrgZo

[@JazzCountryAmericana]

Thanks, Jim. So glad you could videotape Tuba Skinny's return to busking!

[@nathanandrews639]

I saw Tuba Skinny by luck in Chicago. Im planning my trip to New Orleans to see them play live on the street. Truly a special band

[@brendamello2202]

I don't think anyone ever gets ''weary'' of hearing them doing this tune. Energetic performance all around. The band sounding as tight as ever. Shaye at 4:05 ever the organizer retrieving the cash put in Barnabus's case. Got to love her. A special Thank You to Mr.Sterling for recording the band's triumphant return. Outstanding job!!!!!!

[@marysebicheronet9611]

Un TUBASKINNY tous les jours , du bonheur chaque jours !

[@kennethlamb2926]

I saw them coming to Annapolis, MD. In May and immediately bought tickets, knowing it would sell out. This will be a true event for me as I have followed them for years on KZbin, and even thought of going to NO for a show.

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

Absolute treasure .

[@nelsonvega3444]

OMG I love them ….great music ….they are terrific…you guys make my day everyday ….

[@denioclean9520]

Amazing!!! Regards from Brazil!!!

[@roberthain8404]

Wow wow wow, love this jazz, brilliant, love how you all do your own thing and bring together such brilliant sounds, oh boy, my uncle Bert played in the temperance seven, he played the trumpet and piano, so jazz has always been in my family, they’ve all passed away, but you lot playin this music takes me back, a very big thank you to each one of you, loving this, oh wow, !! Fantastic,

[@charlescopes]

I’m still amazed by the folks walking by oblivious to the greatest band in the country. Many years ago I worked on Poydras street. My lunch hour was used by walking all way to Jackson Square listening to Grandpa Elliot or whatever musicians were playing on the streets. Fortunately TS wasn’t on the streets in those days or I would have been fired for not returning to work. Thanks TS for reminding me what is good in NOLA since it has so much negative press.

[@harrywinslow3946]

What the hell is NOLA?

[@charlescopes]

New Orleans LA.

[@JamesSterling]

Grandpa Elliot passed away about a year ago. Along with Tuba Fats the old line of street musicians are fading away.

[@charlescopes]

@@JamesSterling I was aware of his passing. Sad. Playing for Change captured some of Grandpa Elliot's work supported by musicians around the world. So glad it's on KZbin. I'm guessing that Tuba Skinny is a recognition/takeoff as a tip of the hat to Tuba Fats.

[@JamesSterling]

@@charlescopes Yes, the story is that Todd Burdick, the sousaphone player, was riding his bike with his tuba through the quarter when Tuba Fats was alive and someone shouted to him "You must be Tuba Skinny."

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow thanks so much for both see if I live within 200 mi I would see them every week

[@jamesconnor4686]

Oh how sweet those standing clarinets! Fantastic group. May God bless them and keep them making joyful sounds.

[@JiveDadson]

The guy on the right is playing a soprano sax.

[@jamesconnor4686]

@@JiveDadson realized it after posting, Thanks and God bless , my friend

[@dalebannon8503]

I am non musical. But, still, I love this band. I’m thinking that many people passing by the band think they (the band) are just messing around, not realizing that if you asked the band to repeat the song, that the band could repeat, note for note, the entire piece.

[@ВадимБурцев-ц8ш]

Какой кайф слушать эту музыку! Спасибо вам большое ребята.

[@peter53k]

I have to give 381 thumbs up, one for every happy second. I love them all. Thank you James for great recording and sound quality.

[@alanoffer]

This is the most authentic trad jazz out there , you can almost hear the scratches on the old shellac records

[@marksmusicCC]

So good .. as a busker myself I can appreciate the time and effort they put into this

[@gregmock6808]

I needed a shot of this! Glad to see y'all at it in the Big Easy again and may you never thirst!

[@JazzFan2]

You are a treasure and I love your music! From sunny So. California 🥰

[@mikosax]

Oh, it's so good! Thanks to Jim and the musicians for that.

[@stewartfenton7660]

Shaye even times her absences to the second. She dealt with the cash, strolled casually back and was playing again exactly when she was supposed to be. In a club she can take a minute out to hit the dance floor, and know the exact moment to dump her partner and be back there playing as if she'd never been away. Dance with her if you want your heart broken.

[@musicmike1960]

Simply the best band in the quarter and I love them.

[@misfozje3434]

The final audio touch by the videographer, is priceless. Really cool. Thanks James. Jazz is great, blues is great...Tuba Skinny cosmically great.👍🍻

[@chesterraybon3442]

Glad to see the guys keep playing and dodging cars. Maybe the city will wake up one day. Love that tune from TS. I call that traveling music. The longer the music goes the faster you mash the gas. Old Louis Armstrong's version I guess is the second best. Many thanks James for all your hard work. Take care and God Bless

[@joekinnyhartman]

Tuba Skinny, marvelous musicians, with terrific fans!

[@valvass4960]

How nice hearing my prerably team again! So fresh, so bright..in short, spring is coming! Thank you, dear Sterling! And Tuba Skinny!

[@peter53k]

They are all great, but Barnabus nailed it absolutely.

[@Microblitz]

On a street corner, no fancy uniforms, no shiny instruments.... just music..... The way Dixie should be played ..

[@josephinebennington7247]

So who doesn’t play Dixie as it should be? Eh? Eh?

[@dougreid2351]

Nice work, James! DOUGout

[@anthonymahoney4329]

I second that

[@frankfrank7921]

Seen a lot of their videos, never saw them with a soprano sax before, nice. As always all praise to Shaye!

[@loreymediengmbh7785]

Just fantastic - I wish I had been there. Simply great. ❤️

[@danherrmann8755]

Good old fashion beer drinking music. Bring on the beer festival. Enjoyable. Great music to listen to. Thanks.

[@yvesclairevannier8616]

On est heureux de les écouter ! Ça donne "la pêche"! et à mon âge encore plus !.. (octogénaire..) ..

[@ruftime]

Thank you James and Tuba Skinny, greetings from SoCal, can’t wait to get back to NO! Letter going out to mayor Latoya Cantrell!

[@emanuelec1399]

Come sempre ottima musica. H 8.00 a.m. colazione e avvio di giornata in modo meraviglioso. Grazie.

[@colinbryan7811]

And I didn’t believe my letter to the mayor would make any difference! Welcome back from a UK fan.

[@JamesSterling]

This was recorded earlier in the day before the policeman showed up. Thanks for writing the mayor though, hopefully it will make a difference.

[@colinbryan7811]

Thank you for your reply James, I didn’t realise that this performance preceded the event. I was so upset to see these wonderful musicians being treated by the full force of the law in this way that I immediately put pen to paper, literally, since I believe a letter grabs more attention than an email. It looks like it did some good, together with 1000’s of others I guess! They’re back and long may they continue bringing joy everyone and to the world through your amazing videos. How I’d love to visit and hear them in the flesh but sadly, like Pops, my travelling days on aeroplanes are over.

[@JamesSterling]

@@colinbryan7811 Yes, the street returned to a pedestrian mall earlier this week. Thanks to all who wrote emails (and letters!)

[@SPennell]

@@colinbryan7811 No desire to visit the carjack and new murder capital of the US I'm happy to enjoy the videos in the safety and comfort of my home in Ohio.

[@jesusmariomaciasgonzalezel799]

Tuba SKINNY, lo máximo, cada dia tocan mejor el Jazz, mis respetos y admiración. Bendiciones.

[@flemingcourt]

Gotta love this band!

[@dancemad1000]

Wonderful. ❤️

[@enricodomenicobossi9594]

James sempre bravissimo

[@thehappyplace4u]

Oh I love them. Thanks!

[@joannelivote9803]

Welcome back! Love Pennsylvania ❤️

[@lindien6848]

je suis Français et cela fait 4 ans que je suis fan 😃😃😃😃, it’s so good thanks

[@ullrichlammert4144]

well done - that has been my sutarday pleasure, thanks

[@JaniceNattress]

Fantastic! Loved it all..

[@patbaldwinson8137]

Fantastic ~ thanks TS! as always.

[@marcgravier6375]

Parfait, excellent- Merci.

[@dale9724]

It’s so glorious! Heaven on earth. Thank you.

[@HelmutZeller-cb8jo]

Geile Truppe !!!!

[@lapinosbargeot6416]

Hello vous êtes formidables, toute la musique que j'aime. Very tanks. un "frenchy"

[@ioanungureanu9775]

Sunteți minunați dragii mei

[@jesussalvador7912]

Saludos James y un saludo para Tuba Skinner. y Para Sayer Con.

[@УчебникФизикиЛистаетНаХоду]

Спасибо, James! Хорошее видео. Хороший звук. (даже слышно как Robin гудит от усердия :)) )

[@edug1520]

!! Magnificos ¡¡. !! Geniales ¡¡

[@dougmiller254]

Looks like the busking on the street situation has been resolved. Glad to see the LPs are selling-the large format shows off Shaye's artwork better, too.

[@JamesSterling]

Doug, this as taken earlier in the day on April 1st. The police incident was the last song of the day. All future videos from Royal Street (unless I get some more during FQF) will be from this same day. You will see cars and trucks passing in the other videos. One passed by in this one. There has been no resolution of the issue as far as I know.

[@july8xx]

You would think that the shops on Royal St would be on the city to have the draw of the bands.

[@edwardmcgee494]

I love these people.

[@MrBornfisher]

Awesome, thanks for this!

[@talbahir]

Love you guys!

[@gregtaylor8327]

What an amazing recording job.

[@JamesSterling]

Thanks.

[@oldenslo4141]

Dang, it! We were just there in NOLA, we asked, checked your website and we missed you by a day!! Dang, it.

[@elbertchambers]

Tuba Skinny ! Now they are a band!

[@VladimirLukovRussianHistory]

You are always on my mind!

[@grahamtapper3383]

Whow what an amazing rendition. Even by the top rate standards of Tuba Skinny this performanance is true perfection. Catchy, cool, metiiculouse in every respect. I have just listened and have to replay over and over - its astonishing and yet Shaye is unphased enough to wander out to tidy up the cash.... The hoots of banter between the troop suggest that even they themselves know that they have pulled out a super cracker number from the box. Ace to you guys - Many thanks !!!

[@todaynow1563]

Exceptionally talented.

[@valeriearnon3846]

Absolutely charming!

[@riccardoscateni9018]

Great!!!

[@valendezal1330]

GRACIASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GENIOSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@geabyrne]

Hot and sweet! 😊 Slide it on out there Barnabus!

[@jamesconnor4686]

A blast as usual. Just had a funny thought as I listened to sax solo, what would a accordian sound like with TS. I know not part of tradition, just wondered. God bless.

[@saxophonejimmy2382]

La Tuba del Flaco es muy bueno. La Shaye es muy bonita y playo una Corneta muy incredible.

[@eugeniuszsmardz9171]

Piękna muzyka i piękni muzycy, tylko ich kochać. Pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@chrismoody1342]

This is what I remember the most about NO; the music on the streets.

[@groblerful]

Great stuff

[@sigvardronnholm]

Very fine rythms/.

[@naturbursche1975]

I would love to buy cds from Tuba skinny. Unfortunately they are not available in my country.

[@JamesSterling]

You can download them from tubaskinny.com then burn a CD.

[@boyziejon]

What a fantastic sound, by far the best ever but where’s Erica

[@dabprod]

Yeah....I was thinking the same thing.....?

[@marioreali5925]

@@dabprod I understand she had some health problems but also moved to the Carolinas. She is going to tour with them. We have tickets for a concert in August in Massachusetts, looking forward to it.

[@dabprod]

@@marioreali5925 OK....thanks for the info update. Hope she is well. I missed them in NY State a couple of years ago due to my own health reasons. I used to live in Biloxi MS, on the Gulf and went over to NO often and partied in the Quarters. But that was way before TS was around. I love all those street bands.....fun times. Enjoy your concert, know it will be great.

[@chrisfournier6144]

Awesome!

[@MarkBlairs-Stooge-Channel]

Barnabus' T-Bone work is just great on this tune. Did Brian Eastwood join them as part of the Clarinet trio on Postage Stomp a while back?

[@alfching2499]

Without A Doubt,The Man On the Bone is Very Good.

[@luizvalentimziliotto9273]

Sempre SENSACIONAL 🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏😆😆😆😆🇧🇷

[@anamorales3736]

Muchas felicidades....me gustan mucho...reciban saludos desde ciudad de mexico....cuando vaya a Broadway los buscaré

[@yvesclairevannier8616]

Les meilleurs et les plus sympathiques

[@mstasz2108]

Shae is so beautiful and talented. As are they all.

[@davidfestnostre]

I ❤ YOU 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹😎🤙🏼

[@cargotrailerkenny]

lovely. tuba skinny kicks ass

[@sergebeaucamps7647]

Je les adorent

[@zofiazdanowska3507]

Pozdrowienia z Polski.

[@leandrovillegas1725]

Son geniales.