Kurt Vile - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Kurt Vile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 19, 2015.
Songs:
Dust Bunnies
Pretty Pimpin
Wheelhouse
Goldtone
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
Photo thumbnail by Alan Lawrence
kexp.org
www.kurtvile.com

[@41DegreesSouth]

RIP Rob Laakso. 44 was too young.

[@VagnarLodbrok]

Rob Laakso

[@41DegreesSouth]

Thanks!@@VagnarLodbrok

[@jonasw468]

Damn I didn't know that he passed 😢

[@kondorcultureandCrowLove]

so special....really brings back my faith in humanity ❤

[@gimmefive2255]

This + Comfy Couch + Weed = Heaven

[@soup_is_good_food5743]

I love the way he quotes Sam Cooke ("don't know much about history") and The Band ("don't know much about the shape I'm in") in "Dust Bunnies". KV is obviously his own man, but you can hear all kinds of Americana influences, all coming together into something new.

[@rickbannan7110]

Shoutouts to Cheryl Waters, the best mom we never had

[@ryanctj]

Pretty Pimpin...great riff. Fun to play, impossible to play and sing along to at the same time. The man has talent

[@XLR8Gaming8RLX]

Idk man I can do it am I talented then

[@ericanavarrocine]

@@XLR8Gaming8RLX It requires certain talent indeed

[@DaniloCosci]

It takes a lot of training

[@PSM084]

Training or no.is very dificul

[@DaniloCosci]

@@PSM084 In fact, to learn it requires a lot of exercise

[@adamfitz22]

I love Cheryl

[@michaelmorris5755]

Definitely agree

[@dynjarren8355]

I like her too! A sweet, caring lady.

[@tonyjones2742]

Cheryl honestly loves and revels in her work

[@brendaluna173]

something i love about Kurt Vile is that his songs are long, i can enjoy them fully for that reason.

[@TheSuperbengala]

Oh yes, and they never get boring..

[@tankgrrl29]

i'm a new fan, and i thought the same.

[@riddimThings]

Dust Bunnies 0:27 Pretty Pimpin 5:47 Wheelhouse 17:10 Goldtone 24:53

[@dexusjik]

+Carl Andersen Thanks bro

[@dmikebuechler]

U the real MVP

[@louiestone7862]

yeah agree with that :)

[@chrisyoung5434]

hey

[@jigri_pokhri]

you doing god's work

[@SuperGoonch]

This type of music is why rock n' roll will never die! 🤘

[@Charlyfromthenuclearcity]

How come KEXP live always have this amazing sound ? Failure live performance was astonishing !

[@Bessmaster2000]

Kurt is an extremely talented guitar player and song writer. I'll be a lifetime listener.

[@hexis23]

He's also genuine and funny, gotta love the man.

[@ziptalia2456]

Goldtone is just soo gorgeous... could listen to it on repeat forever

[@Eeeeeeelllll]

I'm boycotting every company that advertised to me in the middle of this video.

[@ubiquitousambiguity]

Buy premium

[@WallyBrando]

Loving the cookies on the Wurli, great design choice and practical snack feature

[@immerstahl]

+Robert Paulson Snacking knows no rhyme or reason--striking without warning! Ye have been warned! ;)

[@Glowskully]

+Robert Paulson MUNCHIES, MUNCHIES, EVERYBODY LOVES MUNCHIES. :P

[@suk4honesty]

That's so crazy I just replied to u on another video of another artist

[@SpeedBowlBand]

space cookies :) :)

[@sethie_shots]

Ok good. Thought I saw cookies- confirmed 👍🏼

[@kremzupa_69]

A very nice vibe - laid back, relaxing, gliding down a road.

[@inesnavyblue1290]

I love his style

[@ianngalbraith]

The Philadelphia Dream Machine. His haze has been in the background of my life for a few years now and he's only getting better. Hope he's writing tunes for decades to come.

[@kylewhite5147]

Discovering there's a new Kurt Vile and the Violators performance on KEXP is great way to spend a lazy Sunday.

[@xx-qn7bc]

How alike, luckly a lazy but sunny sunday sparkled with Kurt's magic

[@craigoss666]

That version of Pretty Pimpin kicks ass, guys look so laid back but the sounds are going bananas!!

[@austins.2495]

Good old fashioned rock and roll baby

[@redshaftedflicker]

I'll go out on a limb and say that Lou Reed would be proud of this young badass singer songwriting band. Great to hear that the torch is still burning bright!

[@keithbate9405]

+redshaftedflicker the flame that was lit in 1954 has never gone out ! ps many have calcified though !

[@keithbate9405]

+redshaftedflicker the flame that was lit in 1954 has never gone out ! ps many have calcified though !

[@hoodwinker7932]

Lol he's 38

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@hoodwinker7932 ikr?

[@edragtnavafreeartistandpho6670]

One of my favorite artists of the past 10 years. So lucky to interview him in 2009 on the lawn of a local bar. Thank you KEXP....I've haven't heard a bad song yet. Prolific and I'm predicting he's going to be one of the biggest superstars of this generation. The arrow is going up big time.

[@LaPulgaPlazaU]

I saw him LIVE in Barcelona, in 2014. Never heard of him before that concert. It is my top 1 favourite concert of my life. It changed me, it was surreal. He was like a Jesus Christ with a guitar. I swear, I was so mind-blown I have not been able to feel what I felt those 2 hours.

[@richardlowe8062]

They definitely have the Gold tone on this performance. Every instrument sounds dialed in.

[@kend5495]

I have seen this so many times, great performance & interview.

[@Craig332]

dust bunnies..really on point. Goldtone blew me away. So grateful to have kexp locally on my radio

[@PlanetRockJesus]

I just discovered Kurt Vile streaming WZRD from Chicago up here in Wisconsin. I Shazammed "Rollin With the Flow," and am I glad I did. Kurt kills as a songwriter and singer, and he's a fascinating guitarist. Doesn't do traditional "leads" but mixes up all the chords and rhythms to lay down a nice bed of sound. The guys he plays with are awesome as well. I've only scratched the surface in the past two days, but "Pretty Pimpin" is my latest favorite song. It just keeps up this drone and beat, and the imagery is just so cool.

[@teresa_meow]

My dad introduced me to his music. It took me a while to truly start appreciating his music, but I must say, he is a phenomenal artist!

[@AdnanAlsannaa]

Love Kurt Vile!!! THANKS KEXP!!

[@robertcarpenter452]

I just recently got hooked on a song "Pretty Pimpin'" I love the song and really enjoy this performance. Awesome!

[@ebbo51]

Only recently found Kurt, but he seems to find so many beautiful riffs, many so simple, but just's brings great songs together, love this band. (Kevin, UK)

[@unasperanza9803]

Ditto only last year really!!

[@jimihd1]

Dude, that's rock n roll.

[@malthus101]

That Dust Bunnies track does indeed sound "man oh man great!!"

[@MattHaasch]

Kurt has finally peaked, never been better, this is pure magic.

[@ad_underground]

Hello from 2019

[@Whattheheckdude02]

Hello from 2020

[@jmuk9165]

Hello from 2021

[@Jake-hq8rr]

Hello from 2021 x2

[@Whattheheckdude02]

Hello from 2022

[@TheGunmanChannel]

That last song was so awesome.

[@xBradsrucax]

So psyched to see him in Louisville, KY next year. Could listen to Kurt Vile all day.

[@sachudasawmy4580]

+xBradsrucax You lucky people in the U.S! That won't happen in this tiny island of mine! Enjoy the gig!

[@jordandionne2814]

+Sachuda Sawmy just saw them in Montreal.

[@bigpp645]

That solo at the end of Dust Bunnies kills me every time...

[@yellowmunchie9823]

Dust Bunnies was my favorite song l heard last year

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I just bought his album, not because I had to but just to support an amazing artist.

[@bendavies2055]

Well done for not stealing one album this year.

[@adamvalencik9683]

Is there a situation when you HAVE TO buy an album?

[@paulsavage5057]

@@adamvalencik9683 Yes, yesterday and memories aren't free and neither is this music.

[@imgointolukins]

@@adamvalencik9683 hahaha!

[@meredithpyron5840]

Where did you buy? Sorry if I overlooked a link. Thanks!

[@kolinevans9127]

Say what you like about this type of rock n roll but I think we can all agree that they’re just a nice well spoken group of young men. Thanks KEXP!

[@musicalmotors]

I can't wait to listen to the new album on a long roadtrip out West. The perfect soundtrack to cruising down the highway, windows down, rowing through the gears on a sunny summer day.

[@blanqui012]

I never heard something better in a long time.

[@tiemyshoes92]

As I type this and listen along, on 4/13/16, I am thrilled to find a good new artist. I am always actively in search. It is out there. I found another example that rock music is not dead.

[@dariotti]

I remember meeting Kurt in Ferrara (Italy) back in 2016, he was opening for Wilco. He just had an ice cream at the same spot where I was having a coffee. I asked him to sign one of my drawings on a moleskine sketchbook. He was very kind. A nice moment!

[@stevereinecke8972]

Nice!

[@sunnynova6]

hoooooly! i just discovered them! i'm in love

[@justincrittle5649]

I love this show it seems like he's either nervous or baked either way it's honest

[@OutfittersOfArt]

went to see him last weekend- he is really nervous when speaking and says some weird (and funny things). Doesn't ruing the show though, he's nothing but a living legend.

[@singusaustinite]

😋

[@JakobeOG]

Hes been on record saying he's a pretty shy person. Also seemed either stoned or on some kinda upper lol, bad nerves

[@DanielRodriguez-bu8du]

Those are 🍄

[@tadkoz]

Kurt and the Violators sound absolutely entrancing live. I don't go to a lot of live music, but this band is one I'm dying to see. I only wish I could've gotten Lollapalooza tickets this year to see them in Chicago. I fell in love with them this past winter and I can't get enough!

[@kayelinsa655]

This is so good! Love the sound and Kurt's voice.

[@gonzalocerron5690]

I love his Jaguars.

[@HuBrIsRaDiO]

Just like Kurt Cobain. Kurt is just like Kurt.

[@oromoiluig]

Except that Kurt can actually play guitar

[@TheHardys126]

Well, Cobain could actually play before the nevermind era

[@Gnarlita2]

And they were a sh*load more punk before all that. My man grew up in WA/OR and remembers when they used to tour and play loud, sloppy, fast stuff--then they slowed it all down for the records.

[@xTwistedxRagex]

tyvek05 Umm... No. Kurt played a Jag (with two humbuckers) all of the damn time. I believe he had died before the jagstang actually went into production. He just played a mustang with a humbucker in the bridge.

[@adamfitz22]

GOLDTONE

[@fernandojaviersalarditenni3861]

Never heard them before!! But definetly im increasing my playlist with his music!!

[@danielfreire8750]

Great! I love KEXP. Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@jessejamesburnitt]

This is great! I love this combination of musicians and the new stuff.

[@Wesselvanwyk]

wonderful performance. thanks again kexp

[@Andreasleon27]

I love Kurt Vile. It is fun to see that even he cant really pull off pretty pimpin live its hard to play and sing at the same time.

[@whiteheadcm]

+Andreas Landgren yeah, not sure why the other guy isn't playing the lead licks

[@AK-cm8qe]

Love these versions. A little heavier than on the record. So good.

[@johanusyolder]

This album is awesome. I just discovered Kurt Vile like not even a week ago I but Love em'.

[@chandrashekhermishra5847]

17:10 Sometimes I talk too much but I gotta get it out But I don't wanna talk, I only wanna listen My baby talks soft, my ears are always ringing now Humming a sad song when I'm alone But you gotta be alone to figure things out sometimes Be alone, when even in a crowd of friends and not so Sometimes of whom you just can't distinguish but Thank god for the former, yeah Some bow down a hundred times a day or more To find a way, to get back down to the temple one day Find the temple, to bask in the glory of Roll around on a floor of furry carpet then Sleep soundly for the first time in forever and Breathing deep inside There's a desert down below the earth's core A hidden staircase in the house that you reside in A little something from the cupboard over there A little medicine, it's a medication situation Some bow down a hundred times a day or more To find a way, to get back down to the temple one day Find the temple, to bask in the glory of Roll around on a floor of furry carpet then Sleep soundly for the first time in forever and Breathing deep inside

[@MishalPardiwala]

Love how the guy pianist/keyboarder has those cookies lined up!

[@THEY0UKN0WWH0]

i love the way he doesn't "as they say, touch that stuff"...

[@andjeladjordjevic8941]

MAAAN I LOVE THIS GUYYY

[@Djurantula]

+Andjela Djordjevic Andjo jel da da je car?? :*

[@Somiten]

Nastupa ove godine na Arsenal festu u Kragujevcu, pa ako ste u blizini svratite :D

[@dynjarren8355]

Kurt Vile is the best new talent to come along in years! And he sounds original to me. Vocally he doesn’t sound like anybody else and he’s an incredible guitarist! And one more thing, Vile could join almost any band and fit right in as a second guitar 🎸 or backing vocals or lead. He’s so versatile! Thanks KEXP and KZbin!

[@suoklee736]

I will never let go of Paul. the jam the style council are completely overlooked in the states. but they did put a stamp here when I was young. legendary songwriting and complete cool.

[@elrsk]

I forgot how much i love this guy!

[@remixedv]

This was a pleasure. My ears are happy.

[@losmelted]

what a beautiful show, thanks!

[@blanqui012]

Thank God for this.

[@PineappleStickers]

Sold as soon as the chorus kicked in for Dust Bunnies

[@DanielRodriguez-bu8du]

They know who listens to their music and it shows, if you know you know.

[@andresjacome296]

not the first time I see an artist struggling with those headphones on KEXP

[@maximus-power]

There must be some kind of correlation between great musicians and awkwardness. Doug Martsch and Kurt Vile are incredible musicians and really awkward interviews. But man, I’m glad they’re out there making the world a better place.

[@blanqui012]

Magnificent, Kurt Vile

[@blakesatyr4027]

Pretty Pimpin brings tears to my eyes to this day.

[@zXnum]

I was amazed at the groups sound. Kudos...

[@pezelbuda]

style is so fresh, great music coming from L.A really

[@HickW]

Oh wow, love this so much!!!

[@TheCheco89]

I LOVE YOU CHERYL WATERS!

[@Billy-zc8qd]

Waters has the knowledge and a laid back kindness no other DJ can match. Love her. Kurt is cool too.

[@strictlynorton]

William Scharmann totally agree... the musicians appreciate her genuine love of music and unlike so many younger presenters she actually knows what to ask and when to just listen. Love ya Cheryl xx

[@harrymong271]

thanks KEXP for the great upload by Kurt! u guys rock!

[@soph8164]

So gifted & love Kurts natural personality on stage✌️

[@nickfromCO]

8:21 ...headphones just crashed the party.

[@brammo25]

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[@tozot2]

+Nick Falletta Pretty stupid that the director chose to hide the moment

[@jowijames4487]

+Bothropus he was sooooo lucky hahahahahaha ! the headphones play his guitar !

[@Manu2Banjo]

+Nick Falletta Clean hair for once !! XD

[@verve92]

+Nick Falletta Not good mix with hair

[@GarveyRich]

Awesome!

[@davidmcclaskey342]

Goldtone

[@Josouto1]

So great!!!

[@pietmunsterman1510]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@hazelvee9793]

Just finding out about Kurt Vile because he opened for Wilco on Saturday night at solid sound in Massachusetts. Loved what I heard and then found out he played with "War on Drugs". No wonder I like him! He kinda reminds me of Lou Reed, his singing style.

[@sureshkakaiya1825]

Just great! Drummer is awesome too, looks so relaxed!

[@XanatharEye]

MAGIC!

[@inesnavyblue1290]

OmG he is sooo goood

[@evetteg.7007]

I love when she hosts!

[@Slimjimb]

The band is smokin'

[@thephotoholic]

so good.

[@chandrashekhermishra5847]

5:47 I woke up this mornin' Didn't recognize the man in the mirror Then I laughed, and I said, "Oh silly me, that's just me" Then I proceeded to brush some stranger's teeth But they were my teeth, and I was weightless Just quiverin' like some leaf come in the window of a restroom I couldn't tell you what the hell it was supposed to mean But it was a Monday, no a Tuesday, no Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Then Saturday came around, and I said "Who's this stupid clown blockin' the bathroom sink?" All he ever wanted was to be someone in life that was just like All I want is to just have fun Live my life like a son of a gun I could be one thousand miles away but still mean what I say Then I woke up one mornin' Didn't recognize the man in the mirror Then I laughed, and I said, "Oh silly me, that's just me" Then I proceeded to not comb some stranger's hair Never was my style But I couldn't tell you what the hell it was supposed to mean 'Cause it was a Monday, no a Tuesday, no Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Then Saturday came around and I said "Who's this stupid clown blockin' the bathroom sink?" But he was sportin' all my clothes I gotta say pretty pimpin' All he ever wanted was to be a man But he was always a little too cute to be admitted under marbles lost He was always a thousand miles away while still standin' in front of your face Then he woke up this mornin' Didn't recognize the boy in the mirror Then laughed and said, "Oh silly me, that's just me" Then I proceeded to brush some stranger's teeth But they were my teeth, and I was weightless Just quiverin' like some leaf come in the window of a restroom And I couldn't tell you what the hell it was supposed to mean 'Cause it was a Monday, no a Tuesday, no Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Then Saturday came around, and I said "Who's this stupid clown blockin' the bathroom sink?" But he was sportin' all my clothes I gotta say pretty pimpin' I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror I woke up this mornin', didn't recognize the boy in the mirror

[@danielhuaman2211]

Goldtone... wow...

[@estebanignacio]

06:46 please don't point at me with that camera!

[@LaPulgaPlazaU]

I say Thank You for that close up, beautiful view jajaja

[@marSLaZZ66]

Love the "head-phone guitar solo" ! Experimental !! 😂🤣

[@WizarD64K]

Yeah!!!! momento auriculares entrañable...

[@bradleysmith9924]

Spot on

[@prileyosborne]

I just really enjoy listening to this. Such a great soundtrack for my day. Nostalgic yet new. Great stuff man! err, men I guess!

[@miramariajonasz]

Kurt Vile , ses musiciens , c'est des grands . Merci

[@benc344]

Kurt is so talented live. I definitely prefer this to the studio versions. The studio versions don’t have the same charm because they’re so produced