Black Pistol Fire - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Black Pistol Fire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 7, 2014.
Songs:
Hipster Shakes
Crow's Feet
Run Rabbit Run
Oh Well Where You Been Before
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Shelly Corbett & Luke Knecht
Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
blackpistolfire.com

[@az_trakker]

Drummer has 84% less clothing and 100% more gloves than I expected to see.

[@mullenio4200]

I was thinking the same thing. I reckon he took his shirt and made gloves out of it.

[@mirakirkup4032]

he certainly seemed to really digg Cheryl

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

Those look like golf gloves

[@shastu2722]

LMAOOO

[@FrancoP861]

ROFL LOL

[@BasrohsProductions]

Mad respect to this dude for playing the first song basically flawlessly after the strap flew off, that shit's impressive

[@truckasauruswrecks9141]

Soon as I read this it happened in the vid hahahaha

[@elduderino3995]

Truckasaurus Wrecks is it weird to say it happened exactly when I read your reply? Anyway...

[@elduderino3995]

Truckasaurus Wrecks is it weird to say it happened exactly when I read your reply? Anyway...

[@joaolisboa3451]

And that, kids, is why strap locks are so important

[@nacienlos70]

Lucky he plays a casino that he can grap with his elbow, if it was a Strat it would have been another story.

[@BilboB]

Since the black keys has gone soft, im glad there is a new two piece band that plays raw blues rock that i can listen to

[@overnightgrowth]

+BilboB check out Reignwolf dude, would be right up your alley if you like raw blues with attitude

[@joeycalderon1556]

Check out early Pack AD, like if PJ Harvey fronted the Black Keys

[@BilboB]

+OverNightGaming Thanks! Just listened to his performance on KEXP, and was not disappointed.

[@overnightgrowth]

BilboB Nice, glad you liked it! I swear I have never been this excited about a musician before.

[@BilboB]

***** yeah, it's weird he hasnt released an album yet.

[@B-Killin]

0:05 Hipster Shakes 3:27 Crows Feet 12:31 Run Rabbit Run 18:04 Oh Well/ Where You Been Before 24:28 Whole Lotta Shakin Going On

[@B-Killin]

This also pairs well with Lincoln Durham

[@matthewhanna9835]

Most underrated band I've ever heard.

[@HaaaWaaaX]

0:05 - Hipster Shakes 3:27 - Crow's Feet 7:40 - * interview * 12:32 - Run Rabbit Run 18:20 - Oh Well Where You Been Before

[@elduderino3995]

HaaaWaaaX thank you!👍

[@outcast73]

Drummer reminds me of Animal from the Muppets when he smiles while drumming.

[@joeycalderon1556]

Reminds me of the drummer for Hedwig and the Angry Inch

[@RoxannaWendy]

Bahahahahahaha that's exactly what I was thinking

[@ezewade04]

he's got a huge crush on sheryl

[@edwardgraveline9059]

u nailed it on that one

[@MozTheBoz]

It's either Ted Nugent or Forest Gump for me

[@kylalazaruk2870]

Just the two of them.. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor...

[@FancyTortoise]

Kyla Lazaruk You should check out Reignwolfs KEXP, its only one dude playing drums and guitar

[@adamklassen7803]

+FancyTortoise Reignwolf aka Jordan Cook is one talented S O B, seen him a couple times. Was blown away the first time I saw him!

[@FancyTortoise]

Adam Klassen dang u lucky i missed him when he came to texas

[@kylalazaruk2870]

FancyTortoise I'll do that

[@joeycalderon1556]

Check out The Pack AD, two ladies from Vancouver BC who kick tons of ass. I recommend you start with Dannemora Blues and Bang first, way more bluesy than their later stuff

[@bruceh4226]

Saw these guys open for Gary Clark Jr. in Philly earlier this month. They rocked it... completely captured the entire place. The singer spoke so fast no one could understand him much when he spoke, so he left everyone saying "who the hell are these guys???" So much energy... it was fun just watch them kick a**

[@Cryinwonthelpyounone]

Same. Saw them in my hometown open for GCJr and they were by far the best.

[@benperkins9237]

Fast talking?....stimulants maybe?????😂

[@retardstrength99]

they're a rock duo, doesn't mean there imitating the white stripes or the black keys. That's kind of like saying every band with bass, guitar, drums, and vocals wants to be the Beatles.

[@helloholahi]

i think it's not the only reason, there is something in the energy given, the lots of staccato notes playing, the fuzzy sound of the guitar, the amazing sense of rhythm... that create this sense of similarity. the fact that they are just two is one of the reasons, not the only one, that would be silly. :-)

[@justjerd1]

Could not agree more. Infact I hear no similarities to either of the two for mentioned bands. Besides how many band members there are. Lol

[@Jeff-tractorToureg]

So much energy and creativity. Timing is impeccable, this is a top 5 song hands down.

[@danbullock728]

Ive been listening to this for 2 days straight

[@rorybeavins2883]

Dan Bullock got you beat two weeks straight haha going to short circuit soon

[@fin78_]

Dan Bullock Im just coming up on my second week on the 4th year...

[@miccheck123.]

3 years straight for me

[@mirandacampbell6740]

Who needs caffeine

[@rickerledoux5495]

So damn good live!!

[@everthesame20]

I haven't been this excited over a band since I first heard The White Stripes.

[@RuckusNW]

Saw these guys on Saturday. I dropped acid for the first time, homeboy's stack was right in my face. I've never seen such authentic, gritty, raw energy from any band ever. These guys just made the concept of rock n' roll, the feeling not the sound, so fucking obvious. I'll forever be thankful for that experience, the only way to play is as hard as you fucking can!

[@bizzyfingers]

How was the acid? Never done it myself.

[@RuckusNW]

I was so exhausted after the show I tripped balls haha. It was everything I thought it would be and more man, like I'd try to describe the way I'd seen a blade of grass and it just wouldn't translate. I had this feeling of isolation, you just think completely random weird thoughts that you have to realize aren't your own, but you learn a lot from them. You just focus more on the atmosphere around you, like my senses were manipulated to an almost overwhelming extent. Shit just flows, like its all about the 'feeling' you know? Like the way you feel music, the 'vibes' I guess. And of course the minute colorful visuals that coat everyrthing you look at. And you look for totally different things, idk you should totally do it. I would explain more but I could write pages about the experience. I strongly recommend to anyone and everyone.

[@davidallan4869]

Brave man going out on acid. Took mushrooms at a festival before, anxiety set in very quickly!

[@thewhiteelephant]

Shit, I just discovered my new favorite band.

[@RocknOut]

Black Pistol Fire Jams. So happy I found you.

[@Joel.L]

I love this band. I met them on the recommendation of spotify. Just two persons and full of energy

[@helloholahi]

geeeezzzz!!!! so much energy from both of them... amazing, beautiful, please more of that!! 😍

[@theoriginalpurplecat]

Damn kexp always delivers

[@michaelzieger3795]

Buying their Album Right Fucking Now!!!!!!!!!!

[@shempshempleton4746]

The goods have officially been delivered.

[@robzamites3441]

I'm gobsmacked AND flabbergasted.Makes Black Keys look like a 8th grade battle of the bands entry.

[@Markhopsin]

one of the best bands I've EVER seen and heard!!

[@abnerdonaldson6010]

These guys are Gods seriously talent mofos wow is all I can say. I have been a musician (guitarist) and it makes me have so much confidence with the new breed of kids coming out Rocking the hell outta it!!!

[@frankhanes8032]

These two are absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@RocknRolla3198]

They are so underrated !

[@r1981d]

I love Black Pistol Fire so much!! One of the best bands ever! ❤

[@darrenchandler5862]

So much energy.. I love these guys!

[@spacedoginnebraska]

Black Keys meets Local H. I like it a lot!! It's up to the next generation to carry on, and they are!! Unite!!

[@pelpeselsabio979]

Run rabbit run...FUCKING AWESOME PERFORMANCE

[@johnzenger7880]

Rock and Roll -alive!

[@hallamalla98]

Please more stuff like this and reginwolf!

[@kai-alexandercasey8957]

This band is insane! The comparisons are kicking in. They need to get known a lot more

[@bradsauvageau5372]

These dudes play with passion. Holy shit. love it.

[@eponce9431]

Saw these guys in detroit years ago and they are like 5,000 time more powerful in front of a crowd!!!! Hands down it was the best show i have ever seen

[@josephlynch8162]

Saw these guys last night in Liverpool UK ,absolutely fantastic

[@timothybetts8840]

Pure Rock n Roll Zepplinesque performance. Too bad nothing came of this once or twice in a generation performance. Thank got for video. Live on BPF. Cheryl is getting hot.

[@Pollutens]

Holy shit.

[@BluesRockerSoul]

I like this band. Dirty Bluesy Funky Grooves.

[@odfkjdhgovj]

You can literally feel the soul and the passion pouring out of them, love it

[@ronithalsore9097]

Both of them are more than enough for creating a great music!

[@Annie-fl7yk]

You know he’s playing with all he’s got when the guitar strap slides off 😆👍👏

[@LocoDirewolf]

These guys rock harder than 99.98% of all other bands! ☺

[@BW-yr4jk]

You Guys.... . If you ever read this. I just want you to know. You guys are my favorite band ever. You guys are Soooooo BAD ASS! I wish I could see you guys live. I'd probably get kicked out for stage diving though. Lol. Y'alls music hits the spot y'all. So tasty. Lol. Love Y'alls music Sooo Much Man! Thank y'all so much. You get me moving when I'm sick. Man. God bless y'all. Well back to jammun out to yall! Kick ASS FOREVER! ! "BLACK PISTOL 🔥FIRE"! 💜💜💜💜💜💜🙏🎸 🎸!!!!! ........ . ! " Please Come Play In Tupelo MS!!!!!!!!!! ! It'd be a wish come true. Our poor home of the birth of Elvis Presley and Music seen has died so sadly over the years. We need a revival immediately. Desperately. For Elvis. Please Man. DOWNTOWN Would be so Awesome. Hope to see you soon. J.e.m.

[@apfelmusquetscher]

cant believe they not famous yet... fkn awesome guys!

[@carparthero]

@KEXP thanks for providing this! really enjoyed the video. i am learning more about black pistol fire in november 2021 and this video has been a help. cheers from southern ontario 🍁

[@nicobeing]

So excited to see them live!

[@fearnoevil-tasker50]

Pure energie here, you just got to do it!

[@thechosenone6262]

Absolutely entertaining, definitely gets my vote...

[@sabrinab4193]

"Oh well where you been before" reminds me of Reignwolf's "Bycicle"

[@tstewart3238]

saw them last night opening for gary clark jr. they rocked!

[@adamklassen7803]

+Tonya Stewart So envious of that show, would love to see Gary Clark Jr, and than see black pistol fire would just have been a big bonus!

[@aliengaz96]

This band is THE SHIT!

[@josequeiros7848]

Just love this guys! so much energy!

[@madsmller4030]

It`s only september, but I rock like June, with these guys in my mind

[@jackp.walker6247]

All 'round great guys, and great music !

[@stormowl2856]

Brilliant stuff, well done, thanks for sharing.

[@anzechiba]

i love those toms in the "Oh Well" song

[@joaovidalfigueiredo6707]

7:40 the drummer knows to do it

[@TheClunkingFist]

Wow. Loved it. I had no idea what these guys were like. Or even that there was only 2.

[@flynnhendry]

I'll gladly play the bass for these guys

[@chrism2sych]

Yeah me too

[@healthyhobo5270]

Just the two of em

[@craigcowell8170]

Finn Demaco no..... I will

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

I expect this guy to any moment, bust out "Whoa, black Betty. Bam da lam. Whoa black Betty. Bam da lam....".

[@user-mn9tf5nr3t]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@turtletown456]

I absolutely love BPF. Ive been listening to them since big beat 69'. They truly know how to bring the house down.

[@WunderbarBand]

LOVE!!!

[@hantank97]

2022 still the best live

[@rodrigocamacho8834]

this band made my day! great rock music :)

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

They absolutely kill it just the two of them and i love their sound. A bass player wouldnt hurt though. Like i said, they sound phenomenal like this but when i plugged this in in my car, i was wanting for some low end. Great song writting too. Crow's feet is now one of my favorit songs.

[@fin78_]

SerenityNow stop with the "they need a bass player!" They don't. They said themself they don't want anyone else

[@johnk7267]

@@fin78_ But the sound would be a lot fuller, so why not? Sorry to say, but this is my first time checking them out and as awesome as they sound, it does feel like something is missing.

[@fin78_]

@@johnk7267 I'm just saying they said they don't want anyone else so there's no point bickering on

[@johnk7267]

@@fin78_ But bickering's funnnnn! What would the Internet be without it? Besides, fuck what the band thinks. When has that ever been important? ;)

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

@@fin78_ I thought I phrased it pretty respectfully. I love the band with or without a bass player

[@tonibr7630]

Pedazo power, pedazo programa KEXP, un brazo de Barcelona. Sois geniales.

[@SME7000]

Wow, this is amazing.........truly. I love it!

[@davidcoulson13]

Loved it !

[@joynthis]

Also, I'd wondered what happened to Animal, and I'm glad he's still earning a living in his chosen vocation.

[@earlshannon1048]

Freakin amazing!!!!!

[@sarahx9310]

I first listened to them in 2021. But These guys are awesome. Minimalistic wild much stolzen, but with a nice New Interpretation. Awesome. I will follow These two amazing guys

[@sarahx9310]

PS I hope that the albums and eps are also so good like there live Music when I illegally download there New album

[@MrScottyZA]

Awesome!

[@intia.5355]

muy bueno!!!!!! gracias

[@ReeLMLA]

THIS BAND🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@toltecayotl15]

No need for a fucking bass!

[@Keepone974]

+Ivan Cruz Needed to upvote that. I really like the no bass sound of these blues-rock (or punk-blues) bands.

[@shannonmusic2329]

No need!! Haha these guys rocked it man not one issue.

[@edddgnt7251]

+Ivan Cruz Have you seen Reignwolf? No need for a fucking bass nor drums!

[@mr.breakfast_3theoneandonl25]

It gives the kind of raw sound that the white stripes had because of the lack of back up.

[@ntamsma]

Amazing

[@kevinmoabpachecosegura2298]

muy pinches chingon!!!...pura energía carajo!

[@marcoasqmartins]

SOOO GOOOOOD

[@rotapp7268]

Well I'm new and late here, but this is amazing!!

[@caseynevell3629]

Awesome 👍👍👍 Throw it on banging xxxx

[@billc9518]

These dudes are far out!!! Very good 🎸👍😎

[@niggaratgoofbitch5228]

these guys are sick!

[@philward9093]

Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameslyde7540]

These guys put the live in live performance 🎸Saw them on the blues cruise. They rock!

[@jammiethewolftv5144]

i dont like it i FUCKING LOVE IT

[@elduderino3995]

RAY GUN50 great.. you now have the 'stuff' for the makings of a music-reality show judge....congrats

[@misiekb77]

I love this sounds....nice..........................yeah

[@Crypt0lamb]

very very good stuff

[@bentlindemann2521]

Black Pistol Fire...fuck yeah

[@rawannelima8101]

Iconic Iconic Iconic iconinc iconic iconicc iconi

[@G6119SP]

amazingreat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ninaburmann]

Melhor banda!

[@159kauan]

Wow, mais um br aqui. Melhor banda. \o/

[@bettypsycapprentice6544]

Great Band, I can't wait to hear more. I want Cheryls job lol

[@igzy9306]

wow,randomly found this good stuff

[@ds_s]

VERY GOOD

[@diegomunoz5158]

WOW... suena genial!

[@jca3746]

I love that he keeps going like a champ despite the strap breaking at 0:47 I like them. For people who are comparing them to The Black Keys, they have differences, but both still play blues rock. That's a genre that's not exclusive to The Black Keys.

[@LincolnFB]

That drummer just got the style right amazing