Justin Townes Earle: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nickmayer1383]

This guy used to live in my apartment building in Nashville. I got the unique chance of drinking whiskey and playing guitar with him on several occasions. Imma novice guitar player and he always tried giving me tips. Super humble guy with a lot of passion.. rest easy and thanks for all the cigarettes

[@robertbenedict5648]

That's about the coolest thing I've read today. Just recently discovered him, though I've known of Steve Earle for a while, and it makes me sad that he's already gone. He seems like a good soul. What kinda whiskey did he drink?

[@SoChillWrites]

that'd rad ! I know Dyland Leblanc who would always tell me how great of a Musician Justin is and how I would like him... He was right

[@robertbenedict5648]

@@nickmayer1383 that's such a cool experience, man. I'll have to drink some EW tonight and listen to some ole JTE.

[@levithomas915]

Great Dude. Pretty much the same. Lived next to me in PDX. Don’t do Drugs kids. If you have to, test them.

[@Noblesavage77]

​@@levithomas915 Truth

[@benwright9238]

I come back to this often. God rest your soul Justin. Wish I could have seen you

[@drvp1997]

2 years since his death and his music is still incredible and touches millions of lives

[@jenrutherford6690]

Huh? He died in 2020 I believe?

[@reallyfunnyanimations5949]

I just started listening to him on spotify and was so sad to find out what happened when I finally read his bio on spotify

[@magnificentfailure2390]

Thinking that I missed his entire career makes me very sad. I can't stop listening to him.

[@aleksandratruskolaska7426]

RIP 🙏 ☮️ Awesome not sure why but reminds me of Robin Williams passing

[@rosie3469]

I know what you mean. But, really when you think about it we aren’t missing a thing :). It’s still nothing more and nothing less than little bite-sized pieces of himself accompanied by music. He was such an intimately charged artist that his music truly has a way of making the listener feel truly special and at times even privileged. RIP traveler

[@kateandryan3494]

Theres alot of us who feel that way. Some people only get famous after they are gone and it's a shame. He deserved to have known how much he impacted people

[@wolfe-kz4ep]

Me either

[@martyallenbrowne1195]

Justin is the spark that resurrected Americana music . To me he gave me hope. Growing up a punk rock kid and finding your own voice with this style of music. And the struggle with addiction. He has given me a voice and a passion along with many others ...even after his death . And those of us that knew about him all these years it's like we were part of a small club that was aware he existed and no one else did. He was the coolest person ever. Thank you Justin .

[@roberthoffman1793]

Thank you - you said what I've been looking for😎☮️

[@adammuzzy2578]

Americana never went anywhere. Just had to look in the dark corners, shadows, and underneath dusty linens.

[@joshuastein366]

Rest In Peace Justin. Really unfortunate to hear of his passing, incredible musician through and through

[@pegbarr]

Just saw it on his facebook page a few minutes ago...I am shocked & saddened.. 2020 sucks.

[@RyuBateson218]

Sad loss of a great talent :(

[@janisthompson9801]

James Joiner They all hurt, but this one, eh?

[@iamthelizardking3178]

Forgive me cause I only discovered Justin within the last year, I fell in love with his sound. I only have ever listened to his records. Having only listened to his records and added him to playlists on Spotify, I didn’t know much about him, and had no idea that he passed. I was just now after all this time going to look up to see if he tours, and that’s how I found out. Thank you for everything Justin. Rest in peace my friend, what a beautiful and inspirational imprint you left on the world.

[@dca9143]

I wanted to write something profound & elegant but honestly just too gutted for words. Rest easy my friend.

[@oppothumbs1]

Did he not see his dad much or even if not did they have a good relationship anyway?

[@chefbrittan84]

@@oppothumbs1 if I’m not mistaken they had a bad relationship for a long time, it eventually rekindled it. I think I saw an interview about it a while back. But I can’t be certain.

[@giannifriendly5600]

You don’t have to say anything. He knows.

[@loniduncan]

I can't believe he's gone. Can't wrap my head around it. RIP JTE

[@sheflower22]

Same… 💙

[@jbones50]

He was an absolute beast. I saw him six or seven times live and he was magnetic and incredible every single time. This is rough. But what a collection we’re left with.

[@cmlogan7094]

On the anniversary of your passing, I thank you again for all you gave.

[@hunterwest54]

Remember finding him around 10 years ago when I was searching for inspiration... he gave me a great deal of it.. I really enjoyed his music and lyrics..goodness I hate hearing about his passing. Lord help his family.. goodness goodness goodness... RIP.. You sure made your father proud..

[@nicholashagedorn4156]

Discovered his music since hes passed, and i have grown to love his music so much that it feels like a real loss. Tragic, such a talented and unique talent. Opiates steal beautiful peoples lives, hits close to home for me.

[@sjladuke75]

Crushed by news of Justin's passing. His music will live on forever. RIP

[@kenlaatz6740]

Dang... your music is powerful. Your guitar playing and the pain in each lyric is everything. A great talent taken too soon

[@epakerd]

Ken Laatz howd he die

[@darlincommitme]

@@epakerd Hey have not released that information yet

[@-TheRealScubasteve-]

epakerd an article says it looks like a drug overdose. I really thought he was going to beat his demons. I’m heartbroken.

[@darlincommitme]

@@-TheRealScubasteve- His sobriety was always shaky. Wish he had beaten it, but it was deep.

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

Indeed brother

[@mirodeluca2586]

Here just remembering the man I had the pleasure of meeting one day as a child, one of my favorite memories I’ll treasure forever. A beautiful artist and man.

[@opuspenguin63]

My hope for strength for his family and friends,peace to Justin,and only saw him live once but saw the beauty,and sincerity in his words.

[@nathanarnold9352]

Man I love everything that this guy has to offer, music, stories, love, loss . His magnitude was to big for this earth rest east Justin

[@atirox123]

RIP Man!Thanks for making us feel the love within us.

[@hoppipolla1989]

This gives me chills. There is something so deeply human about all of these songs, but also completely unreal...I can't imagine them being written by a person. It's like they just appeared out of a reservoir of everything beautiful and aching in the human experience. Amazing, JTE!

[@DELTA19ACTUAL]

He's been clean and sober for a while now, and I cannot get enough of his music, like in life you never get ahead, and music, well there is always something you miss for me it was JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE ........ What a voice, what a musician, what an incredible human being for sharing his talent with us !!!

[@romeoandjuliedotcom]

i know. he was my friend. he was so friggin' happy. its ok. watching bc i miss him. so much fun. he is 100% w cams, naw real justin obviously so good at stuff. last time we chilled he was hugging me and jumping up n down w happiness. sorta my lil bro. he was happy, dont want this rumor of torture to go on. so dramatic. he had real friends. wasnt in a hole of lonliness or despair. justin is super smart too. his heart was hurt but he was really ok. just super smart dude and gifted and trying ya know. he was trippin happy his wife his baby. he was ok.

[@774CISCO]

Quite magical this performance, I got to meet him back in 2010 very nice and humble bloke love from Australia , Rest Easy Justin .

[@pattithestranger]

I'm hearing this for the first time and I am in tears. What a beautiful soul, rest easy.

[@-TheRealScubasteve-]

RIP Justin! I loved you and your music. Thanks for all the good times and great songs. I’ll keep playing you every time I think about you. Rest easy big man.

[@greenhometony]

So sorry for your loss Steve Earle, Mom and family, there is nothing like losing a child.

[@josephduncan4408]

I always keep coming back to this version of Burning Pictures. A real tear jerker

[@mikegreen2417]

Grateful for the music that lives on.

[@loreranfagni3772]

I can't get him out of my mind.... any song of Justine is simply amazing.... with band, without still great songwriter and musician....

[@bmacd317]

RIP Justin. Thank you for your beautiful music.

[@mavr9361]

A quiet favorite. I never really felt the need to go into detail why i adored his lyrics. It is what it is. Great guitar picker. "TIred of starting fires and burning pictures" Yeah... Rest in power. T

[@kristersunryd5692]

Rest in Peace Justin You will always be in my mind Thanks for all fantastic songs

[@mairianncullen8753]

'White Gardenias' is such a beautiful, powerful song. One of my favourites.

[@kayshackleton7523]

9 years now but not one of those years takes away from his crisp genius. Sadly missed. Pain in his voice 💔

[@MrZemme]

May His Memory Be a Blessing

[@conormillard7956]

guitar and rhythm and lyrics and soul on white gardenias (the last one he performs here) is so beautiful

[@zickafoose]

Keep watching the video of him on Dave Letterman. RIP Justin. Going to miss your music.

[@mottahead6464]

This brought tears to my eyes.

[@oldguy3074]

indeed what a loss....peace

[@RieJamesRoane]

I saw JTE a few years back in a relatively small venue. It was one of the best live performances I've ever seen, and that is saying a lot since I'm getting on up there. He had the audience spellbound. Pretty profound experience. This is just tragic.

[@barbaratiemeier7631]

We got to meet him and hear him in person at The Mucky Duck in Houston. RIP Sweet Soul Man.

[@light_and_sound]

He was captivating.

[@Angel-dx8mu]

Same in 2014. We always wanted to see him again and regret never getting to.

[@riedelwayne]

This man will be missed. We lost a true talent.

[@durgesh1127]

i only discovered after his death today as soon as i heard he was steve earles son i knew i had to listen to him .He didn't disappoint a bit . RIP

[@truthhurts3479]

What I just heard him after his death ,but did not know that he was Steve earls son crazy

[@chriszhlybear4139]

And his middle name is from the late great Townes van Zandt

[@barbaratiemeier7631]

RIP Sweet Sweet Gentle Justin.... you will be forever missed.

[@KCawser]

Only discovered JTE and his music a few months prior to his sad death. Its terrific, but also sad, to see him so healthy and on such good form in this wonderful concert.

[@LicksoftheLegend]

I chock this up to audiofile guys working at npr tiny desk and the relaxed environment that the musicians get to play it but these sessions always sound 100 times better than most versions

[@hillbillydranyam7915]

NPR has quality equipment, that much is clear. You get what you pay for in this world. I agree and play a lot of their stuff.

[@sethie_shots]

Rest easy Justin. These songs will live on with me and many. The answers may never come and that’s OK. I’ve never met him but I think we’ve known each other for some time 💛

[@the1gunslinger2008]

Amazing musician. Unfortunately I was brought here because of the announcement of his death. I wish there was a national radio station where similar artists could play their music and we could actually hear the songs they create, not have to wait until we read their names in passing. Justin rest in peace and may God bless you wherever you are. Thank you for your music.

[@vijay.strickland]

Get on Spotify boss, search for his artist page on there then it has a tab called "Fans Also Like" which will give you a bunch of similar artists. There's also a "Radio" feature that will play his songs mixed with other similar artists automatically. Loads of good music waiting to be found, you just gotta take the time to look.

[@nickjames207]

Happy Birthday Justin, you helped me in some of my hardest times and you never knew it. Thank you for everything🖤

[@JohnnyMovietime]

RIP Justin...gone far too soon...I will cherish the times I saw you live in LA...so sad

[@debosgoodmusic4969]

Peace and Love to you sweet beautiful young man and to your family.

[@DavidTaylor-il9yu]

I loved the first two tracks and then you said Billie holiday and god lord you sir...are a gem, thank you

[@francismceachern2406]

Just learned of him today - phenomenal talent, shame I hadn’t heard of him while he was around. RIP JTE

[@davelaurice2737]

Thank you sir. You will surely be missed

[@avavincent9481]

Am almost embarrassed I wasn't aware of Justin, big fan of his Dad's for years. So glad I just happened upon him last year 🙏

[@sheflower22]

Same here. I somehow only discovered him a year and a few months ago-much regret there! -but there’s no going back once one does, right? Justin easily eclipsed his dad, in my humble opinion. I’ve been a music lover my entire life, but now I’ve found my musical home. Can’t stop listening and watching and don’t ever want to… I pray he is finally at peace and fully understands the beautiful musical legacy he left behind, knows how much love, compassion, and affection he brought out in so many, and can actually feel all of it in his soul now. Rest in Peace, Justin… You’re much loved and always missed.💙

[@micahwayne8232]

JTE was a tormented guy, but he spoke something special to a lot of people. May his soul have the peace it never found when he was here.

[@ryanpotter1105]

So great! His guitar playing is perfect

[@jbri1]

first time i've listened to him. liked it straight away.

[@SunilRamaswamyMD]

We lost one of the most honest voices in music. What a tragedy.

[@lucid6067]

Saw him at SXSW he put me on Bill Hicks, Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt. What an amazing talent gone too soon. The man loved him some Texas folklore.

[@goldieARZ]

08:30 -- And now Justin and Billie Holiday are singing and trading stories. "White Dress, White Shoes, White Gardenia".

Yeah, that sounds plausible.

[@shockingguy]

Yeah this song was just perfect

[@sheflower22]

I imagine and hope for that too…

[@joeracer302]

When I listen to Justin Townes Earle play I can't help but picture him sitting on the sidewalk along Broadway, just sitting there with a guitar and jamming out. Nashville rocks \m/ >.< \m/

[@LiberTBo]

+joeracer302 Nashville sucks, some of our best songwriters don't play by Nashville rules and nobody exemplifies that better than Justin and his Daddy Steve...!!! Maybe Hank & Hank III?

[@joeracer302]

Terrance Hill Oh okay, I'm sorry, you're so right. Thanks for setting me straight. Nashville is a big 'ole pile of doo doo. Nothing fun ever goes on there, and the music scene is so terrible.

[@banjobandit3270]

Nashville doesn't suck. Yeah there's music row and a bunch of bullshit country gimmicky stuff. But the heart of Nashville is alive and kicking in people like JTE, Steve Earle, Robert Ellis, Joshua Hedley, Nikki Lane, Lilly Hiatt, Kelsey Walden, Cale Tyson, Jack White, Lillie Mae Risch, Margo Price, Langhorne Slim, Old Crow Medicine Show, JP Harris, Erin Rae Mckaskle and the list goes on forever but you get my point. Go to Roberts Western World or any small music club in Nashville on any given night and you'll be blessed with beautiful music. Just ignore the fake bullshit and enjoy the real stuff

[@LiberTBo]

joeracer302 Keep in mind that if you are attempting to be a smartass, you need to be smart, otherwise you're just an ass....

[@LiberTBo]

BanjoBandit I think you're assuming I've never been to Nashville, don't have a have a comprehensive awareness of the city, and that I'm anti-Nashville, which would be an inaccurate assumption. I worked and lived in Nashville from 1972-1985 as a songwriter-lyricist for some major recording companies I won't name for legal purposes. I am very aware of the form and function of the music industry. Some of the artists you have named are among the best songwriters of all time, who for the most part worked independently of the corporate structure. Nashville is not entirely different than New York or Los Angeles in its approach to a formulaic approach to music, in that there are certain rigid protocols deemed necessary by the CW music establishment which has become jaded over the past five decades. Keep in mind that many of the legends of music were long in being recognized, slow in development and creatively thwarted by the estate of Music City. I'm no trying to argue, there's no merit in that, but whenever someone expresses an opinion about a specific issue which doesn't coincide with your opinion or vision, as in this instance, there maybe far more behind their words than simple disagreement. Peace RTH

[@blacksunfish]

Rest easy, brother. I hope you found your peace.

[@shammaboy]

cool rhythmic finger style guitar, fun sound

[@fotopensante]

Un gran musico ! , lastima su perdida. Hasta estos rincones llegó su musica ! . Saludos desde Chile !

[@msspi764]

Watched the stream of Steve's tribute concert that was up in Nashville on the 4th. I wish I'd been there, so many good people playing Justin's songs. So this afternoon has been a dive into his performances. Like Townes and John Hartford I don't think I appreciated the complex poetry of Justin's songs until he was gone.

[@courtdabbles]

I love myself some JTE. Such a talented young man! Saw him at Hardly Strictly a couple years ago and he was fab.

[@kennyd30720]

I notice most of the comments here area a little older. Too bad. For me, KZbin is all about finding new music you're probably not familiar with. I only hope most listened long enough here to hear White Gardenias. So very cool.

[@tedtalksphilosophy]

Justin, may the Lord hold you close to his love. I know the struggle of living. May your soul rise to the place it belongs. Lord, keep his wife, daughter, mother, and father in your love.

[@RC0307]

And his Mother.

[@chris3oh9]

RIP, did it so much better than most.

Better than his dad, not better than Townes.

[@EricCrews]

So good. Will be missed and his music played for generations to come

[@kevinthomas9986]

As a father who gave his son several unwanted gifts, hard to watch. Beautiful song (White Gardenias).

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

oh, geez, my dear, I cannot imagine the depth of that hurt...

[@johnathanutahzio8474]

Insanely original guitar technique

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

Had no idea who this guy was but I'm so glad I checked it out. So good. Burning Pictures is such a good jam.

[@Rob.1340]

Rest in peace Justin. Thank you for your music.

[@woodstock72388]

When I got the vinyl copy of "Single Mothers" there was a little promo flyer inside that said to look for "Absent Fathers" to be released in January 2015. I was totally surprised by how quickly it'd be released, but that would be great!

[@courtneyt972]

such good stuff. saw him live a couple years ago at Hardly Strictly - totally amazing set.

[@TROUBADUO]

Love how he mimicks the stand up bass notes on acoustic gee-tar. Really cool just listenin' to JTE flying solo. 😎

[@alexanderrigda7002]

Such a tragedy. Love the memories of seeing him live.

[@judithperz9014]

Rest in peace love you

[@joelbitars]

Heaven is where Justin Townes Earle and The Tallest Man On Earth would do a show together.

[@olivercoates4359]

Jesus fucking chirst, yes, another fellow human that knows about the tallest man on earth too! Awesome.

[@aaronbecker3523]

+Joelbitar Throw Shakey Graves in there, best show ever

[@reeceortiz2324]

I sense a runner in the garden... although my judgments known to fade

[@nicktoothpick9970]

Joelbitar mix a little Sam Brue in there, too ;)

[@Pxtwny_chill]

Wish I could heart this

[@shanner4130]

So, so missed. To this day, and will be for, many, many years to come. RIP. Justin.

[@andymoody8363]

Just heard the sad news, RIP Justin and much love to Steve and family.

[@sjf4405]

Miss ya forever.

[@lisastaehle7748]

What a loss... you were an amazing songwriter. All my love to your family, friends, and loved ones. ❤️

[@jimmyjennings4089]

He's walking with the angels.

[@kitchendad2547]

RIP, your music hits the soul, and you will be missed.

[@magavsschwaga7834]

I love his songs so much. Makes me sad though. What a horrible terrible loss.

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

my heart. blown to bits. nuf said.

[@007artimus]

He was born with 200k on his odometer- RIP.

[@saidinjest]

It's the Townes curse.

[@adamnicholson1273]

Justin is now singing with Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley and Guy Clark, while waiting patiently for Steve

[@WesleyPinkham]

They're all singing at John Prine's club, The Tree of Forgiveness. Well, he might even invite a few choice critics (those syphilitic parasitics), gonna buy em a pint of Smithwick's and smother em with his charm.

[@donkeywhistler]

It’s unlikely he’s waiting patiently for anyone, from my impression of him over the years, least of all his father. RIP

[@Steenhollowind]

Just heartbroken...... May you rest in peace!

[@dannelson4209]

So sad to find out this young Man died, He is a good musician. And a nice Man.

[@leroy0053]

lol great songs...but man i loved the part about him talking about googling his songs and listening to them to relearn them for the tour....great dude!!

[@thomkennan7118]

A chip off the ol block. Like father like son. We'll miss you lad. Your music lives on.

[@steveakers3322]

Had the privilege of seeing Justin Townes at Bluesfest in Byron Bay. Left us too soon.

[@evelynovercash1147]

Beautiful, Justin.

[@ivanabakumov9373]

This performance of white gardenias is my favorite

[@pathoscatz1]

Thank You for turning me on to a musician I have not heard of which is odd because I keep my dial low on the FM radio

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

That was really good. Rest easy

[@punkademic]

RIP to a beautiful songwriter

[@bacardi119]

Great news guys. JTE's new album Absent Fathers is coming out on January 13th. I hope it has the same blues fe el to ir as Single Mothers.

[@wearerealitycreators5698]

Thanks for the music brother, your really everywhere now.

[@CatsBestFinds59]

I will really miss him and his terrific music. RIP Justin 😢

[@docholiday2538]

The first thing I ever heard of his was lone pine hill, while I was overseas and didn't know if we'd make it back or not. Being from Mississippi it was so inspirational that I know it helped me stay sane long enough to get back home. We lost a great artist and you will be missed brother.