Wyatt Flores: Tiny Desk Concert

Felix Contreras | November 22, 2024
Watching Wyatt Flores lead his band through their turn behind the Desk is like watching stardust coalesce into not just a celestial star, but an actual Americana and country star.
With genuine smiles and even a nervous false start, Flores is engaging in both his personality and music. This performance is a reflection of his shift into a more joyous celebration of his small town Oklahoma roots following his well crafted songs meditating on loss.
I don’t know about you, but I find it very difficult - if not impossible - to not be captivated by his anthemic singalongs that feature a voice dripping with a twang that was made for storytelling.
SET LIST
“Welcome to the Plains”
“When I Die”
“Little Town”
“Oh Susannah”
MUSICIANS
Wyatt Flores: vocals, acoustic guitar
Austin Yankunas: acoustic guitar, background vocals
Clem Braden: upright piano, mandolin, background vocals
Jake Lynn: drums, background vocals
Bill Peters: bass guitar, background vocals
Kenzie Miracle: fiddle, background vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Felix Contreras
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Zayrha Rodriguez
Audio Engineer: Carleigh Strange
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Sofia Seidel
Tiny Desk Team: Joshua Bryant, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #wyattflores
Support for NPR Music comes from Better Help, committed to making mental well-being a priority
and offering support in taking on everything life demands. With therapists available to communicate via video, chat, or phone. At BetterHelp.com/TinyDesk.

[@Gregselbycinematic]

I saw Wyatt live in London a couple months back. An absolutely incredible performer . Finally getting the recognition he deserves . Love it

[@b.d.l_official]

thank u fam

[@c.petey.F]

@@b.d.l_official who are you and why are you saying thank you

[@MarySanislo]

Love his authenticity! Have not heard of him, thanks for the introduction.

[@b.d.l_official]

thanks

[@lukesaunders3074]

Very refreshing to see artists be real about the pressure they are under

[@teksp0rt]

Wyatt is as genuine as they come. I have seen him fired up beyond belief and cry at the same show. Never seems to be afraid to share how he is feeling. You should see him live, it’s a great experience.

[@factsnorefunds]

I have been obsessed with Wyatt this last year. What a terrific young man with incredible talent.

[@b.d.l_official]

thank u

[@hshurst22]

Just the best

[@trimegz3105]

I discovered him mid/late 2023. And he’s been one of my favorites since

[@motorbikeaddict]

This kid is wise beyond his years and such a talent. Can't wait to see him continue to grow. Country music needs more like him

[@koosticdead]

Music and society in general ❤❤❤ well said @motorbikeaddict

[@rudolphadonis3030]

This artist is the definition of completely relatable. Maybe not with his amazing talent but with his charm , can't help but just love this guy. Instant fan.

[@IslandKey]

Absolutely love this music!!! Played it while getting ready 😊

[@beatrizmejia2890]

Thanks so much, Tiny Desk, for introducing me to this young man. I hope the understanding he shows for the value of his mental health resonates with the listeners of this mini-concert. I read the comments about BetterHelp. I have not used it so I can’t comment about its quality, but I can comment and have lived most of my life ignoring the signals of what poor mental health practices do to human relationships. I have learned that what works for me doesn’t necessarily work for others, but I am a far happier person than I was. I wish I had had a role model like this 30 years ago, but better late than never.

[@nbrowne1]

“Welcome to the Plains” - 00:22 “When I Die” - 06:31 “Little Town” - 11:15 “Oh Susannah” - 16:05

[@shanemontgomery1358]

Love the honesty and self deprecating humor - instant fan!

[@b.d.l_official]

appreciate fam

[@brandonmalik6641]

Yep that’s Wyatt

[@c.petey.F]

@@b.d.l_official who are you and why are you saying thank you

[@jacks1598]

There are a few great lyrics spread throughout this set. That and that fiddle made this a great morning drive.

[@b.d.l_official]

appreciate it

[@Naltrex]

who tf are you lmfao​ get out @@b.d.l_official

[@Kahscho]

I agree with you on the fiddle. In Indy Country, a good fiddle player makes all the difference.

[@HeavyK_MXB]

@@Kahscho My favorite fiddle player of all time is Ashley Mae from Lost Dog Street Band. Her and Benjamin Tod are great together as a band and couple lol. He is also one of the best songwriters ever, "September Doves" is about as good as songwriting can get imo

[@c.petey.F]

@@b.d.l_official who are you and why are you saying thank you

[@Jonnysheltonis41]

New fan. This kid. He reminds me of my son.

[@merrittoconnor289]

Loved seeing the new fans of Wyatt because of Tiny Desk! He’s been one of my favorites for a minute now. Proud of him and the band!

[@matthewdennis1739]

Same, always trying to get people turned onto him.

[@SoRudePodcast]

So crazy seeing Wyatt around Nashville and now at Tiny Desk! Congrats to all the growth that’s incredible

[@Osirisjb21]

Dude is so genuine. Love to see him in this setting.

[@sjphipps]

Was lucky enough to see him in his early days in Stillwater and Copan. So proud of how he and the band have succeeded!

[@TheRuggedChef]

Haven't been hit like that in the heart since the Isbell Tinydesk.

[@WilsonBrey]

Man I absolutely love that yall don’t edit that stuff out. Makes aspiring musicians feel a little lighter knowing even great musicians like Wyatt just flat out get nervous and mess up

[@rudolphadonis3030]

I second that sentiment.

[@sapadster505]

I saw Wyatt at a small festival in Bristol, Tennessee and he instantly became a country favorite for me. He’s got great sound and it’s some of the first “new” country I’ve really liked!

[@johntolley4822]

He was one of the main reasons we went to In the pines this year. Such a good show. Hated it was so empty when they were playing.

[@sapadster505]

@ Ik I felt so bad, I didn’t know him at all at the time either so I was disappointed with the crowd, best performance of that whole afternoon though. They need to get the schedule on point next year

[@joshuathornton9129]

Oh Susannah maybe for your fans… but to me it was the last part of my healing from my divorce. Your music has saved me from the worst days, you’ll always be the artist I see every year

[@brooklyn.53]

By far my favorite artist. I’m so glad he got a Tiny Desk appearance

[@rogersharman3657]

❤ Wyatt and his band are one of the finest live acts and the songwriting is exceptional. He’s only gonna go one way, that’s up.

[@MarkDoyleLuthierCat]

Respect! These songs are solid Native American Storytelling Heritage, using our common language of music, The West Coast Chinook, Umpqua and Coos Tribes call this SKOOKUM! Thank you for musically bridging our Ancestors with the modern Inter-web-net- tech they would call diminutive as Our Ancestral Spiritual connections span Generations with All of Nature...but WITHOUT automatic updates (Huge Smile). SKOOKUM! Respect!

[@JohnClam]

Isn't he Latino?

[@MarkDoyleLuthierCat]

@@JohnClam Does it Matter? Their Music Defines them! They Respect our Culture through Song,.

[@kennethoyler7]

One of my new favorites. This is my second time coming back months after seeing this for the first times. You know he’s got something special when just seeing this once has lived rent free in my head since

[@marioperez9373]

I started listening to Wyatt about 2 years ago and his music is fantastically fulfilling.

[@jackshaw9462]

He is the goat , he needs to come back to NC. We need to see him perform. Top 2 artist for me and he isn’t 2

[@LAF-today]

Happy Birthday Bill🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@chillnophone2024]

Real music❣️💯🔥

[@nicoleweir9582]

I saw Wyatt in Sacramento a couple months ago. His show was incredible live. I'm so happy to see him getting recognition

[@RickKuipers]

I had not heard of Wyatt until this video popped up, I don't know what it is but this hits different. I tried listening to his music but it's just not the same as this video, something so authentic and vulnerable about this whole video.

[@stevenbustos5650]

drummer dude is a beast. holding the band together

[@joem-q9x]

Had never heard of Wyatt ~ now I am a fan. This music touched me to the core. It is amazing how much wisdom can come from such a young talent. So I will say he is an old soul. Each of the songs he wrote/sang was an equal treasure.

[@thefrozengoat]

such an amazing talent. Welcome to the Plains is on heavy rotation for me. So raw and real.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Unadorned, unpretentious, 🫶🏼, authentic, sweet, bitter… real. Beautiful. A gaggle of square pegs fitting in as best one can in a round hole world. Carry on young folk. Carry on. Thank you. Best wishes. 🙏🏼BTW “Wyatt.” “Flores?” Really? Dang, change. 🤗✌🏼

[@koosticdead]

Love this dude. Deep appreciative love.

[@brockg16]

Saw him last week in Cleveland. He's fantastic. Going to be a huge star.

[@mircobiscioni3740]

OMG wyatt on npr, let's goo 😍 this could have been two hours, I freakin' love his authentic and beautiful music!

[@mollymcphaul]

So special seeing friends faces jammin behind the desk for the first time🧡also the fill from Jake at 3:49 got me good🔥

[@Inspiringtimesnow]

Thank you, NPR, for introducing me to another unique emerging talent - instant fan of Wyatt Flores. Appreciate his realness - genuine throughout the performance. 🎶🎶 And kudos to an all star band!🙌 Each & everyone🎶

[@JohnKlapperich]

Such a talent! This young man is going places!!

[@Kiki-oq4ro]

He’s my favorite artist! So glad y’all had him on!!❤️❤️❤️

[@matteyre425]

Love this Wyatt, great to see you in Manchester earlier this year

[@mase_the_great]

I’ve seen Wyatt in concert 4 times and met him 3 times. He’s amazing so glad to see him getting this recognition ❤

[@matthewdennis1739]

Wyatt deserves all the fame he gets!

[@matthewrankin1]

Yet another wonderful artist that Tony Desk has introduced me! Thank you! So much humility in this 23 yr old.

[@MrTps1997]

Just came across this tiny desk concert and saw the Pratz Cattle Co and realized we're from the same hometown! Lets go Stillwater!

[@southernhip-hoptexasrap7027]

To see him from the start to the Tiny Desk…I shed a tear! Well deserved and it couldn’t happen to the most humble person! Thank you Wyatt!!!

[@WillieZekeBrad]

Thanks again npr and Artists

[@wml4928790]

I've never heard of Wyatt until today but I am now a fan. Thank you Wyatt! I think you'd be a great artist for Hinterland music festival in Iowa!

[@matthewdennis1739]

He's amazing, so glad more people are getting introduced to him.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

He’s going to be in Iowa the first week of June. I’ll be there

[@sunny_i_loer]

58 secs in and I can tell it's going to be in my top 10 Tiny Desks

[@MsRaika1]

Love seeing support for Wyatt Flores

[@matthewmcandrews3332]

Wyatt rules. I had been listening to Evan Honer and heard their song Take Me As I Come and was captivated by Wyatt's voice which led me to explore his catalogue. That was a great call because I found so much more I liked and I continue to enjoy his new stuff.

[@elizabethmindreau7880]

So happy to learn about this artist. Love him! Thank you Tiny Desk.

[@cary6652]

I was in the top .03% of listeners of this band on Spotify. I can't say how happy I am to see them on Tiny Desk. This band is so great, and their drummer is fantastic. Wyatt is so authentic and down to earth.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Beautiful! Feeling joyful as I listen and watch his youthful clarity & sweet authority. Glad to be introduced to him and his stellar band!❤

Super authentic, great atmosphere, amazing music. Simply Tiny Desk. Thank you for bringing new, fresh voices, too. Long live Wyatt, long live Tiny Desk! ❤

[@jackrobinson6594]

Drummer rocking a huge smile the whole time. Things you love to see.

[@davidfalvo3298]

Bravo!

[@sophiacrane633]

I LOVE Wyatt! So happy you had him on!!

[@snowstrobe]

Aw, that was a very sweet fumble...

[@chrisabbott5534]

Excellent!!!

[@michaelkutulas8878]

The best music happens naturally, and Wyatt and his band just flow... it's sincere, sweet, exciting, fun and tight. And kudos once again to the sound crew at Tiny Desk!

[@connornewman5730]

Glad to see this kid going places! Love watching him live!

[@thomleppert9267]

Absolutely fantastic genuine expression at its finest!! I am now a huge fan!!!! Keep it rolling and your spirit shining!! The world needs this!! Keep being strong brother!!

[@krissievmusic]

YASSSSS! Been obsessed with Wyatt Flores’ music for years, glad he’s getting more known cause he’s amazing!!!

[@ARecklessRunner]

Wyatt and the band sound so clean in this, what a fantastic session!

[@gregoryguarneri8473]

Wyatt is the man! Really enjoying his music

[@azzie2813]

Wow that first song is really something special. That whole band plays extremely well together.

[@gaelstorey6374]

Very well done!!

[@1gopifatimah]

He’s so authentic & hooking me into this genre. Not a fan of 2 ads interrupting the sensitive subject. Thank you for sharing the music and good vibes.

[@lita7676]

AAHHHHH WYATT FLORES is on TINY DESK!! How does someone so young write so beautifully and with such authenticity? Love that you have more humor and fun in your songs and it’s not all sad. Excited to see what you write next

[@DawnVita]

go wyatt!!

[@elinnoerenberg3107]

i’ve seen wyatt and the band live 3 times and they never cease to amaze me

[@DazzlerC]

This is incredible and the absolute beauty of a violin player is just a cherry on the cake ! Unreal performance

[@davidhochstetler4068]

Wyatt puts on the absolute best performance live I’ve EVER seen. Glad I got in at the ground floor, it’s only up from here. This kid has got IT

[@lisasandlin4568]

Absolute favorite.

[@zpsznh113]

First heard this guy in 2022 when one of my coworkers at the time played Dead Man's Road 12 times in a row in the kitchen. So cool to see how far he's come!

[@RichardLalonde]

This band as a whole is incredible. Great music Wyatt!

[@billhildebrand148]

Just love his songs, his voice and his band. Inspirational. This is what Americana should be. I got to see them at Stanford University earlier this year and it was fantastic.

[@crshuby]

Love this band!!

[@b.d.l_official]

thanks

[@jillianseibold6784]

So impressed by Wyatt. Such a talent. And that violinist!! She’s amazing!

[@ramboracing3551]

Giving too much of everything, when it wasn't asked of me. Beautiful.

[@hollivybez]

Not really a country music fan but I listen to all tiny desks - I really appreciate his charm and his lyrics

[@intensewhatever]

Absolutely incredible

[@kameltv4196]

love wyatt , saw him in santa fe . so muchhhhhh coming for him bless that dude!!!

[@jaymedina3830]

My favorite artist by far, he’s incredible

[@yodude268]

Been a fan for the last year. Wyatt, just keep being your authentic self. Mark my words, you have a extremely long runway ahead of you!

[@meryemelmansour7515]

loooooooove him

[@emmaclinton6668]

I found Wyatt this past year and was able to see him live this fall. I love this guy!

[@tamarafields6649]

❤ from Michigan ! Cold wet rainy days I find myself somewhere along the comments of these songs .

[@aarondenton-pl8ll]

Two of my favorite shows this past year involved this dude. He's 🔥

[@dianabeeler4135]

He is amazing. Seems like a very genuine guy.

[@sebastianrangel9912]

Thank you NPR! I did not know I needed Wyatt's songs in my life that bad, love you guys!! 🙌

[@shaun_r4734]

Remember the name. The new album is fantastic. Young man is coming up for sure.

[@chrismalandrini2805]

I like the band and general vibe

[@geoluc.p.4434]

Gracias por el acústico suena muy buenos!!♡♡

[@amyregi4325]

This band is the perfect compliment to Wyatt. Props to them, holy smokes they are worthy of recognition.

[@desmondholmes7078]

This is dope

[@gbaivaldes8477]

Lo amé! me encantó que sea tan autentico y su música...

[@itsnickboland]

Love me some Wyatt, he was my #1 streamed artist on Spotify this year!