Oh Sees - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@Condopets]

I met John Dwyer once, it was the craziest thing. I was at Sam Ash, looking for some new strings, and I saw him walk through the doors. I tried to say I was a huge fan, and was looking to ask for maybe a selfie too, but he just ignored me and walked straight to the microphone department and started testing each mic to see which best fit into his mouth. Pretty cool guy anyways.

[@Aurichu]

These stories always cracks me up

[@SnoopieBoogie]

epic LoL

[@ohseespolice7419]

I remember meeting John, i almost stomped him. The man's so tiny, he's like 10 inches tall max. Then he sat on the table and we drank some beer. He drank out of a bottle cap, because cups are too big for this little man. It was hilarious.

[@B1G703]

oh sees police I have a picture with him from a couple years back and he is around my height ~6’3. ...Yhorm? is that you?

[@eskeleto9433]

I ran into him at the Panda Bear show in Highland Park. I was chillin by the merch table and I looked up and there he was, told him I was a fan and was looking forward to the next album. He was cool, smiled and thank you and proceeded on his way. 10/10 would say hi to again.

[@slimshitman2891]

I once met Dwyer in hospital, he was having the Roland space echo implanted in his chest and a couple of xlr sockets and a 13 amp plug permantly implanted upon his person. Pretty cool guy.

[@stockmanager]

эй, если у тебя будет время проверить живую сессию, которую я сделал kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKunn1vrMt7irc

[@ChasetopherLivingstonIII]

And an aluminum guitar neck grafted to his arm.

[@Jolopolo14]

ripperdoc

[@kmdionis]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@dccasey1]

I heard he got a Fuzz War circuit implanted in his brain as well!

[@edwardwinslow2806]

I met John at a Bed, Bath and Beyond in Duluth, Minnesota. He spent his whole time in the Beyond.........

[@SlumdoctorTrillionaire]

Did you know that John Dwyer is only 10 inches tall? I once met John at a bar in Boston and honestly I almost stepped on the man. What a great guy.

[@MANDOFITLIFESTYLE26]

Horst an average, every short person I met, are fun in real life

[@olivermeakin7449]

@@MANDOFITLIFESTYLE26 hes actually tall 😂

[@harrybunker2975]

Nick Alfonso im so confused by this I see people saying he’s short all the time , how tall is this man lol

[@dagaypussayeatah]

@@harrybunker2975 Yeah he's at least 12 inches tall

[@Boston84]

10 inches? More like 7 or 8 inches

[@rikvandermeer8323]

i'm still physically recovering from their show half a year ago

[@TABZDA1]

I don't think my neck will be the same ever again

[@chelseataylor842]

god the last show fucked up my eardrums for almost a month

[@danopticon]

Ha ha! Their show near me a few years back was the first at which I’d crowd-surfed in over a decade - and, as God is my witness, once they come through town again, it won’t have been my last! 🤘🏼❤️🕺🏼

[@bloodnchocolate]

@@danopticon True story from the Buenos Aires show. This dude was crowd surfing like a maniac, clearly high on something - uppers, no doubt. He must've jumped on the stage like 15 times. Security tried to get him off, but John Dwyer was like "The fuck you doin'? Let the kid have his fun!" By the end, the dude had gotten so wild that he was kicking and punching us on his way down. People started "returning" the shows off appreciation to let him know that this was unacceptable behavior. Once the dude got up on stage, flailing like a maniac, for the 16th time, I looked into the eyes of the other people at the front. We nodded in unspoken agreement. The guy leaped off the stage as we all opened up like ants responding to fire. He kersplatted in the center of the empty space like a cartoon, bending his neck kinda funny. I worried for a second. The crazy, drug-addled sonovabitch just got up and kept going. He didn't try to crowd surf after that. What a fucking show.

[@adammilburn8855]

bloodnchocolate YES! I was there too and it was a fucking rip roarer!

[@TehNarwhalz]

I feel like one of the things that makes Dwyer and Co's music so great is that it gives their fans, who I've found are usually nerdy stoners suffering from self-inflicted isolation like myself, a feeling of intensity that radiates coolness that isn't actually cool by any common standard but only by its unashamed strangeness that wedges itself right in between familiar and unknown. They aren't the only ones that can do that, though its not common. I think it just simply takes not paying any mind to the people who would laugh at you when you express yourself to the fullest, people latch on to that especially when it is an expression that you can relate to either by taste or canon. That shit gives me hope

[@Creaturefiendyo]

Beautifully worded few bands have given me the same feeling

[@dcmango6840]

Damnit dude! You had to go and lift the veil, eh? Had me analyzing the music I listen too. KGATLW, Sleep, Ghost, MF Doom, Aesop Rock etc...I think these bands all fit that bill. Perhaps Ghost not so much just because people have a hard time getting used to the image. (too far towards the unknown.)

[@Creaturefiendyo]

DcMango the new ghost stuff really sucks and just sounds like radio garbage tbh

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

I will tell you what a lady told me in LA, "oh just go start a band"

[@ravenkliff]

Rush were very much this experience for 80s kids stuck between the bright lights and the mass production zone

[@thomdoers3222]

Legend has it, John's SG used to be cherry red but he plays it so intensely-squeezing every bit of beauty and passion out of it. And it is now a hollow shell that is honored to serve the rest of it's days with John.

[@amoebas28]

ive got a funny story actually. I was in the airport for a flight from France to Germany, right about to board the plane when I saw in the line in front of me the legend himself, John Dwyer. I told him I was a big fan and asked for a selfie (he looked at me like he didn't know what i was talking about hahaha) and then y'know continued waiting in line as usual. He started causing abit of a ruckus when he was about to go on though. He brought WAY too many suitcases, all completely full too so they were heavy. The woman there tried her best to handle the situation as John loudly scolded her for "trying to rid him of his pedals" and "belittling his musical greatness". Eventually she just let him pass through (after about 5 minutes) and the line continued as usual. On the plane he pulled out a generator which he connected his amp to and started playing the same riff for the whole flight, putting it through every pedal he had. Pretty cool guy.

[@w.jebediah]

We always love a good generator powered live show on the plane. One time I was on a train ride from seattle to victoria and john and the boys were packing their gear in. Well the conductor got mad because he wanted John's Music Man 210 HD amp because his father owned one and he believed it was his birthright. Well John simply plugged his gear into his portable phone charger and played the intro to enter sandman twice and then he put his stuff away and left as the conductor peed himself.

[@purplelizard2348]

YES

[@violet.candies]

what a genius.

[@TheWarrrenator]

😹

[@rollingon5566]

i cant tell if that story is supposed to make him feel bad or not *shurgs*

[@bigvslittle9565]

KEXP is to my generation what the Fillmore was to the Hippies.

[@hayleyb467]

Astute observation ♡

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Accurate af

[@Victor.Spoils]

I love that statement. Alot. 100.

[@jacket5362]

Best band on Earth. Maybe even more.

[@Mikaniks]

watch?v=mBiKTVgE1SI

[@w.jebediah]

@@Mikaniks Thank you for the instructions on How To Replace Serpentine Belt And Tentioner Hyundai Santafe, I really needed to know How To Replace Serpentine Belt And Tentioner Hyundai Santafe

[@bigvslittle9565]

tied with King Gizz

[@mikedavis1084]

New Candys ...

[@jacket5362]

Travis Nance John and the seven tall Australian boys, the saviors of the music.

[@rickygenesis8253]

Perfect amount of time to eat one entire pizza. Neat.

[@Rhinoinasuit]

30 mins? I take 5

[@jubalate]

Noice!

[@hayleyb467]

Toppings? Let's get married

[@worldlycashmoneyenterprises]

Girls like a guy who likes to eat^

[@koborattila2466]

Depends on the size of the pizza....

[@RegularDude00]

this band brought a lot of color into my gray life. I love em to death for it

[@Creaturefiendyo]

Same here brotha

[@hayleyb467]

nice words♡

[@nclsrfn]

ah fuck, same, man

[@Sentraman4]

I have never felt cooler than when I listen to Thee Oh Sees, I know what you mean.

[@general157]

Agreed

[@Ayirvin]

Setlist 0:19-Nite Expo 3:32-C 8:00-Interview 15:09-Snickersnee 19:06-Together Tomorrow 20:49-Henchlock 29:14-Encrypted Bounce

[@Yakovlievich]

You forgot Encrypted Bounce.

[@finnthompson3089]

Snickersneese lmao

[@keatosanders3559]

Yakovlievich 29:14 Encrypted Bounce

[@iggypyro78]

My son turned me on to these guys and we went to see them a few months ago - and it was a blast. The drummers are beasts. It was two hours of full on, non stop rocking - without pause. The place was going nuts.

[@wbm3085]

Yea... Seen them last year, came on stage earlier than planned after the support band had finished - played non stop never slacking or dropping energy continuing until the house lights came on ...

[@chrisll3874]

I hope they come through Seattle again. Dang!!

[@99knuckleheads]

cool dad and son

[@soberdale2270]

The night this video came out, my friends and I were getting home from a night of drinking at a house show at our college. I insisted on watching the whole session while we all sat on the couch. My friend watched half of the first song and had to run to the bathroom to vomit. Such a fucking epic session.

[@sweetdave540]

Nice

[@MrKipzilla]

2 years ago John waited in line behind me @ the Chapel SF, to get into his own show. nice guy, very polite...

[@mattcholiibre]

Love Mr. Elevator playing keys for them. Fantastic touch.

[@luiscordoba634]

Matt Cho i thought nobody could notice it! But yeah Mr. Elevator!

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

HE DROPPED AN ALBUM TODAY

[@sSmOkeBLuNtSs]

No way!

[@ledzeppelinfan1001]

@@sSmOkeBLuNtSs yeah, its amazing

[@mz6724]

@@ledzeppelinfan1001 thats good news sir

[@РэджУайт]

Очень интересная группа😊

[@lazylion420]

John Dwyer is literally the youngest man alive. you've never actually seen a younger person. ever.

[@jacket5362]

cmz8706 I'm 22 years old and I want half the energy he has with 45

[@evanm5256]

Hes boutta be 19 right?

[@cygnusx211268]

What about Chris D'elia?

[@jcbastard6999]

@@cygnusx211268 second youngest

[@davidadams2395]

Jacket Keep doing things to boost your metabolism and you will have major energy into middle age.

[@MackLochridge]

Man when he started playing that cordless vacuum during the last song that was mental

[@druuuuu5x]

Pretty sure I was the guy he was talking about when I saw the birthday cupcake come on stage(with a shot of whiskey) it was my lady’s bday too so I was trippin out when I saw it, and I got her to crowd surf for her first time in 30 years!!! Nothing compares to Oh Sees...best band in this universe!

[@uncleswan3896]

A few years ago I needed a cane all the time and was struggling to walk and with mobility in general. I went to see Ty Segall at the Teragram Ballroom and got to go up on the balcony. There were no seats available, but John Dwyer got up and gave me his chair. Highest level of class. Thanks, man.

[@jeffdeprey6279]

I saw Sound Garden open for Voivod once and Chris Cornell stood right by me and watched the whole Voivod show.

[@purplelizard2348]

Ring mod on the end of snickersnee is amazing. Also the reason they took so long with this upload is cause they had to resize him in post (hes only 8 inches tall)

[@glassstooth]

This is a bold faced lie. John is 10 inches tall.

[@ramonesaudibert]

"John Dwyer wearing pants" the garage-rock equivalent of "Matt Pike wearing a shirt".

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

thats...scarily accurate

[@valtterivalitalo6748]

This is so true.

[@chrisjacob1446]

@@idiosyncraticmushroom3030 yea he NAILED that.

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

@@chrisjacob1446 definetly

[@mrchopper]

Biffy Clyro wearing shirts

[@whiteblacknight3781]

John is gonna need a back brace at some point from carrying rock and roll as a genre for so long now

[@whoaAZN]

Anyone who thinks these guys are too weird probably don't know what creativity looks like.

[@awareness604]

John for President. #dwyer2020

[@Boston84]

Yessir!

[@mikaelandersson1554]

John has to be the most likeable person I can think of!

[@nathanbtoben]

I had no idea that John Dwyer was 10 inches tall until recently. You guys were right; literally 10 imperial inches. I just used a semicolon - and heck I'll admit it - I did not know that human bodies could sustain themselves at sizes smaller than 2 or 3 feet. I am sorry to everyone.

[@turtletown456]

One time I was at Wuxtry records in Athens, and wouldn’t you know it John Dwyer walked in. He came in and grabbed all of the Thee Oh Sees records and just smelled them before looking around and swapping them out for cardboard copies of the album sleeves. pretty cool guy

[@domenickcuccherini2847]

This version of Henchlock kicks ass! This whole band kicks ass! So great to hear them again on KEXP.

[@mattcarberry368]

that transition into the Encrypted Bounce finish was a nice touch🔥

[@Lincolnlogsoff]

Dwyer makes me feel more comfortable about my age because the oh sees are like 20 years old and he looks the same

[@RegularDude00]

he also looked like a dork in his early 20s he proves that its never to late to become rad

[@reservoirdog1]

RegularDude I’ve never been able to find a picture of younger Dwyer

[@Austin-ue9zn]

John is the best living front man in rock

[@Szk1312]

The interviewer is really good, keeps the energy going.

[@Sentraman4]

Szk1312 I have a special place in my heart reserved for Cheryl, but yes he did a great job keeping up the pace while also goofing around with John, really fun interview.

[@chrisll3874]

Troy does the Afternoon Show on KEXP every week. He plays my requests sometimes even. You go Troy!! I love KEXP! Go to KEXP.ORG right now and give them money for enjoying this.

[@Tsotha]

John Dwyer might be the single most inventive rock guitarist of his generation.

[@keranssdecontrol]

His guitar tone is sexy as hell

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Simon Johansen might be?

[@dannyapeshit]

Back in the day I used to tell a friend of mine the reason I prefer Thee Oh Sees live to Ty Segal is that John Dwyer has his tones down to perfection while Segal kind of didn't (at least back then).

[@low-charge]

@@dannyapeshit just saw ty play a bean for the first time - happy to report he has finally nailed the tone. Monstrous

[@dannyapeshit]

@@low-charge He definitely has developed a tone now. It's rich and velvety. I love it.

[@Karl_Bunga]

I met John at the belly up in Solana Beach, CA. Literally the nicest guy in the world. I bought some records, shook his hand and he recognized me and talked to me shortly after the set. We had a beer, they packed up and I'll never forget how chill he was. We did t talk about music or how great of a band they are. We just shot the Shit and he actually was interested in the hat was going on in my life instead of trying to rush out and flee from over packed room.

[@Wreckage72]

Best thing I could ever wake up to on a Friday morning!!!!

[@Jeppu]

Hellman's stache game is on point!

[@Bebahbolie-ve9bu]

GOOD CITIZENS. WE ARE IN THE BEST ERA OF ROCK AND ROLL. EVER GET OUT AND SEE ALL THESE GUYS. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE

[@Sophiaa-666]

I saw them in Manchester a couple of weeks ago, was probably the best gig I've ever been to (Sorry KG!). Both drummers came out into the crowd and stood right next to me for the opening band, I tried so hard not to fangirl too much haha

[@areallybadmusicnerd4632]

The Face Stabber material is god-like.

[@Jsn421]

So true. Its my go to album at the minute.

[@joaquinbrazeiro1377]

M M m ? Memberi peluang yang. Lpoll .

[@m.f.3347]

of course the dude with the volta avatar would say that (not that you're wrong lol)

[@SpookyApparition]

it's grown on me a lot. still not my favorite Oh Sees album, but a great one.

[@checkyourhead37]

oh god its my latest LP. There is a wormhole jn the gatefold, so pack a rucksack

[@zeezmusic7245]

I clicked on the video by mistake, never heard of the band before. Now I'm a huge fan. These guys are killing it

[@SpookyApparition]

you've stumbled upon maybe the best rock band of the last decade+ that most people don't know about. welcome.

[@MrShbbz]

I met John Dwyer once, it was the craziest thing. I was at Walmart, looking for new brains on discount, and I saw him chop karate kpow! through the revolving doors of the Saloon. I tried to say I am a huge fan, blowing wind all around, but he just walked straight into the microphone and put each mic into his mouth. Pretty rad lad.

[@chrisjacob1446]

The breakdown at the end of snickersee is so different here - its brighter and kinda happy next to the album one.

[@Erbombla]

Yeah, their newer songs seem much more refined.

[@massimoamato5593]

Chris yeah dude it’s something with the bass line and riff that John plays that’s significantly different

[@ianmcgregor2543]

Gotcha - live here they do that ring mod riff in key with the song- F major. My ear tells me that the studio ring mod part happens in F# major, so it sounds kind of spooky juxtaposed next to the regular bassline going between F/Eb

[@chrisjacob1446]

@@ianmcgregor2543 this guy's got it ^^

[@scoutparet922]

they may be older than most guys out there, but fantastically creative musicians that strive for quality

[@trey4857]

Of course this drops right when I’m in the middle of a timed test, saw it literally as I was going to set my phone to “do not disturb” been waiting on this since they performed in October

[@MatthewNorsa]

I love the way Dwyer animates the guitar like in the intro of the last song. That's why he's a real life loony toon, he's painting ears with animation.

[@NyndeLOL]

Discovered this band here on KEXP years ago, so happy to see them again. Sick band!

[@chrisll3874]

Discovered them today. Was blind but now I see.

[@furlag2]

Dear KEXP.....please....i am begging on my knees....release this performance and Slowdive as a RSD....pure gold with diamonds.

[@goobular3161]

Greatest thing to wake up too

[@caccianoferreira5870]

Yes

[@moosecow]

cant believe they snuck in some Encrypted Bounce at the end of Henchlock

[@tonyherrman7542]

I'm just hearing it now. Fantastic!

[@teddyn3051]

baws that was fantastic hahaha

[@Thee_Attic]

Best part !

[@nclsrfn]

yeah my brain melted in that point

[@nadioromad216]

They can’t ever not end with encrypted bounce!

[@mrfrosty3]

I don't know why but the presence of two drummers always looks super impressive and weirdly exciting to me.

[@chrisfrankland3145]

All I can say is this: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS

[@rafaelcardoso5782]

best thing of these guys is that the same song NEVER sounds the same. You know is the same, but john always delivers something that makes you go 'ooh, cool...'. One of the best shows ever.

[@irayun5547]

It seems Dan has lost significant amount of weight playing with John, best exercise ever

[@Mikaniks]

watch?v=mBiKTVgE1SI

[@Sentraman4]

ciodenz why are you doing this

[@ricardovanin554]

Henchlock is awesome live, can't wait to see them live.

[@DJKidKobe]

Got to see them in 2010 with his other line-up. The last song of the set was 'Warm Slime'. It melted the faces off of everyone there.

[@Crampsam]

Saw these guys live last summer and they tore my fucking teeth out. Only time I’ve walked out of a gig speechless. I listened to nothing but Oh Sees for a week after that

[@veryaverageva3270]

Tomas is an absolute Wizard on the keys,oh my goodness!

[@danielbate13]

Yet to really get into all this band's songs but that first track is an absolute monster 👹

[@ja34namsf09]

You got the brother. The drummers kill it, the synth, John absolutely smashing it... base keeps it in check. These live versions are the absolute nuts.

[@peterboda1737]

Still one of the most fun live acts around.

[@jubalate]

I once met Jon Dwyer shopping for gear. The dude just straight up activated every pedal at once just by looking at them. Then he made them all fight to the death to decide what to buy. They all failed and he just left, after saying thank you of course. Super nice dude.

[@dagaypussayeatah]

Met John a few years back at a carwash. Talked to him about the band and all that, really cool guy. Only weird thing is how fucking short he is, man. I'm like 5'8" and I had to crouch down just to talk to him.

[@baMbouZ]

Sound engineer is definitly the boss. At the heart of this wall of noise, everything instruments can be heard.

[@SpookyApparition]

Love that John mentions Immolation and Suffocation in the interview. Any other metalheads/Oh Sees fans here?

[@bobgoblin7733]

Ya

[@AUTOPSY666]

My name is also John Dwyer, from Rhode Island!

[@harmoniumpictures]

Watch hungry boy John eat his guitar pick at 24:14

[@drewbocop]

Hungry Hungry Johnboys new from Hasbro

[@LobstersLobsters]

The double drummer setup is mesmerizing.

[@bix2003]

see early Mother's of Invention

[@chrisarnold3553]

Love them! Pushing the boundaries. Reminds me of elements of the legendary British plunderphonic band the Perrinormal, blended with Dutch band Fractured Cat, Can, Pere Ubu and PIL with the approach of Anton Fier's Golden Palominos.

[@nickgirilovitch5428]

Proper question for John Dwyer: So how do you walk on water?

[@MarwanAbdElghany]

I like how oh sees in every live they change new members

[@yolostardust1526]

2:17 cheryl out of nowhere just going insane on the keyboards

[@mattnykamp]

thanks, this made me lol

[@bradg23]

hahaha YES

[@maxlemke9.5]

Go Cheryl go!

[@mattnykamp]

Ive watched this almost every day since I saw your comment and I laugh every time I see Cheryl on the keys. Thank you

[@superpops8600]

Looking back, this performance introduced me to one of my favorite bands of all time. Thank you KEXP.

[@jetwork131]

Wow, he looks a lot taller on camera. When I met him he was only up to about my shin.

[@purplelizard2348]

It's edited :)

[@nclsrfn]

Snickersnee is another level, what a gem.

[@mikedavis1084]

John just wants to be cool. ..what a great man..I love all his music. Damaged Bug is pure headphone madness

[@danopticon]

Oh, this just dropped a few hours ago!! It’s some kind of a sign: perhaps 2020 will be the year we turn it all back around again? ❤️👍🏼🎸

[@Mario_DiSanto]

You jinxed it.

[@jackharrow7147]

welp

[@HDIF]

What a boon Tomas is to the group. He makes these jams come alive.

[@nclsrfn]

best band ever, deal with it.

[@kylebags81]

Finally, been waiting so long for this. Thank you KEXP!

[@cateistonic481]

I live for music like this! Brilliant musicians are rare in this planet and Oh Sees is one of those rarities.

[@SZebS]

EVERYBODY GANSTA TILL JOHN STARTS BLOWIN'

[@veryaverageva3270]

Seba Zabala top tier comment right here

[@Robinett1974]

I met John Dwyer once while he was writing a song. The weird thing is.....the words were writing the song by itself in fear that John would beat them into submission. Pretty cool guy

[@tommasotess5051]

Dwyer is a God

[@Drayg0]

I wanna see these guys live so bad!!!

[@tonyherrman7542]

Rare sighting of John Dwyer wearing pants.

[@LiveStreamPhx]

Lol so fucking true.

[@evanm5256]

And a long sleeve

[@soundandvoice]

And glasses

[@alain.preudhomme]

Winter clothes

[@Jesse-lv2yo]

And not one of his two outfits

[@presuntovski]

one of my favorites bands

[@flexxed0nmyselfoops504]

Glad to see them back on KEXP!!! Absolutely love oh sees live sessions!!!!

[@secret.dog.powers]

My favorite band of all time

[@arisrezky1190]

BEST BAND EVER!

[@Creaturefiendyo]

I’m gonna have to agree

[@mtnrunner2]

And again ❤

[@chinmeysway]

glad to see them branch out into synth stuff more now a day, merging Damaged Bug sounds, which are some of my favorite music sounds ever really.

[@KevinMcAssaler]

Can't believe I'm just hearing their music now. They're so sick.

[@jalenmiller6120]

Recorded in early October??? Why am I just seeing it now? I f'ing love this band!

[@glettyguitars]

I'm so glad Oh Sees exist!

[@manuelpaez5992]

Nite Expo 0:19 C 3:31 Snickersnee 15:08 Together Tomorrow 19:05 Henchlock 20:48

[@hayleyb467]

Mil gracias !

[@MrJohnja04]

Just keep playing Nite Expo on repeat. awesome!

[@marceluv]

Killer band to dig in on. They have such a great sound & vibe!

[@robertjackl8173]

All the greatest classic rock, funk,jazz,alternative,combined.and then some.truely amazing!! Thank you Oh sees

[@Erbombla]

I will be listening to these guys until I'm old, wrinkly and deaf

[@slaymakerc]

OMG.. Killer performance