Shovels & Rope: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@christheslyone]

Still loving this in 24. Thankyall for the music

[@eggnogfrog]

I think they are just singing to each other, and don't care about anyone else. It's very sweet.

[@jjque8900]

True but if you see their early stuff its more connected ,,, the hand shake at the end suggest to me that there is something business like between them. Great Tiny Desk Set!

[@user-qo3di1ew4e]

L All L

[@Mackie17]

@@jjque8900 They're married though...

[@irreverentrevelator779]

Her voice/raspy tonage, coupled with his emotionally charged, seemingly sincere trems. Good lord! How could we be anything but moved?!

[@irotinmyskin]

she is fantastic

[@_Story-scape_]

Her singing is as if you took dolly patron’s voice and aged it in a whiskey barrel for 20 years. A rare a premium blend.

[@lettierenak5213]

Beautifully said

[@Soundchain101]

Totally that👍👍

[@bradleyswissman]

Birmingham is that one song that I literally cannot keep myself from singing along with. It's so catchy and well-written at the same time.

[@tammijo]

Same!!!

[@lukelikesphilly]

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: the best thing to happen to my lunch hour since food.

[@brucecopeland6831]

Have you tried marijuana during lunch break? It's kinda nice too just saying

[@madisonjmcmanus]

These are probably two of the sweetest people I've met on the planet. I hung out with that them backstage after they did a home show in Charleston, SC. We had an awesome time and jammed and talked. One of the best experiences I've had.

[@bryankeller3492]

I hope they get to play with Lera Lynn when she comes to the Highwater Festival there April 13th. ("Wolf like Me")

[@SashJ.McMishmosh]

You're pretty sweet yourself

[@lettierenak5213]

Wow, I found myself wishing desperately to meet these two!! How awesome

[@johnbates2430]

Amazing how two people can sound like a four- or five-piece band.

[@erickex]

Their harmonies slay me every time.

[@joelness]

Great body language; I love how they're just performing for each other, and they happen to be in public so we can see the awesome show.

[@ryanmead3302]

These two, are true master songwriters, story tellers, and a beautiful couple, to boot. I've been in a band with an ex. It's magic when it works, but it's certainly a struggle to keep it together. So happy they're still making amazing music together. It ain't easy.

[@megans.427]

Shovels and Rope... I love the lyrics, they tell a story every time they open thier mouths. If you like these two, you may also like, Honey Honey, Shakey Graves, and Jason Isbell.

[@donaldmack2307]

Add Hurray for the Riff Raff too

[@johnhelmka1271]

Not the same, these guys are something else and that last song bad luck is amazing.

[@chriswest8581]

And maybe SUSTO!

[@portlandaustin]

Hayes Carll ain't no slouch either.

[@VoxRox]

Bless this band and the dog, too. Those harmony vocals and the way they bring it rough and ready is so exciting. This is the stuff!

[@jodijenkins1490]

Michael and Carrie Ann call it "sloppy Tonk". I think that's accurate. You can call it hipster music if you'd like, but these two are exceptionally talented and put on an amazing show.

[@johncollins636]

Perfection really

[@belladsenso]

Birmingham is a classic. Love these two.

[@capndeezy]

The way they look at each other speaks volumes.

[@chromarinc]

I noticed that too. Pure love.

[@arshsekhon1821]

+Carli DeLoach you would like Whitehorse then

[@jasonwilkins6757]

is that his mother?

[@AliceDoskocil]

I'm pretty sure they're about the same age.

[@mbsnyderc]

There married.they are the same age.he is a little older actually.

[@TheDukestriker]

Carrie Ann is and will always be one of the purest memories from my many lost hours in Fluids.

[@technoholic562]

I like how they look at each other while they play/sing. :D

[@janvonloewen1354]

These guys are genius. I love Cary Ann.

[@vasdef1]

This duo has such a fantastic dynamic going for them. To really appreciate them is to actually watch them perform, not only to listen. Great, great stuff!!

[@jeffreyberndt2285]

Dolly Parton meets Bob Dylan and the Two-man, six-band sound. Keep shovelin'...may the road rise to meet you on your journeys...

[@rawbanana7687]

Dude! I literally said this to my BF!! "It's like Dolly Parton and Bob Dylan had a baby."

[@itrhme]

I was going to comment that she sounds a lot like Dolly Parton.

[@rebeccaainsworth1200]

Just saw them open for John Prine at the Saenger in Mobile AL last night. WOW, what a nice treat. As you see, I had to look them up once I got home to find out more about them. I was an instant fan.

[@ryanmead3302]

Tiny desk will never be better than this performance.

[@nrein2000]

I like alot of different kinds of music. But for some reason these two hit me in the feels. Love it.

[@StevieStirrup]

Birmingham might be one of the best tunes I've heard in a while

[@Steve-uv9kb]

I went to a show last weekend to see the Avett Brothers not knowing anything about this band. Im still trying to put together my blown mind! Amazing. and THANK YOU!

[@sydneys1071]

Cary Anne is a goddess and my hero! Her stage presence and energy is just golden ✨

[@joshuabentley-vf1hr]

Agreed

[@darrellcooling7670]

This folks, is as honest and pure as it gets.

[@Sanger500]

The percussion is incredible.

[@actionjacksondan]

I just love these two, they have such a beautiful thing going.

[@russellhamilton3622]

It’s crazy how for 7 years this has been my favorite musical piece!

[@joshuabentley-vf1hr]

😢 mine too

[@organicistheway5956]

Thank you PBS for introducing me to Shovels & Rope:) LOVE their sound!!

[@russkendrickmartin7257]

They're both obviously very talented musicians but it's all just a showcase for her beautiful voice... Melancholy with hints of whiskey, smoke & gravel. Wow!!! What a beautiful combination...

[@patrickdansey9145]

well... this is just wonderful.

[@robinmaxted2132]

How does this not have more likes. These guys are unreal!

[@MissNatalonga]

wow love her voice!

[@MattIAm106]

Loved that they played a Valentine's Show in B'ham, AL (Iron City). Cannot wait to see them at Sloss Fest

[@lindsaypowell4675]

I am in South Africa, I lived in Nashville, Kingman (too short, both)( I look at this video so often. I love it.

[@cameronhersh6574]

I wish npr would get back to this kind of stuff. There was a time they had some golden moments.

[@Licenced2chill]

OUT STANDING as always.i LOVE shovels and rope.. The best.

[@bznbrian]

So in love with S&R!

[@SuperAmackey]

you can just see how much they love each other by how they look at one another

[@betsyrussell9238]

Man, this just makes me smile every-time I hear their music.

[@hawkwoodbrokers]

Straight up talent. Gobs and gobs.

[@geanjenet]

This band is really inspiring! Her voice is so bright and pleasant, it contrasts so well with his warm, dark sound. Yin yang magick going on! and theyre dog lovers!

[@bernardshakey2609]

How could you not love these two.

[@devoy1701]

really have never seen two people sing to each other so purely and joyfully as these two. what great music! what a great experience!

[@LimitedHandles]

Saw them in Austin, TX around 2009 I believe . They were great, and very funny in between songs. Still waiting for them to get huge!

[@ArtfulDodgerM]

I love the fact she is playing on a Yamaha!

[@emileecline5698]

These two are flat out dynamos! Love that their dog is always with them and in their videos!

[@scaredypicker]

Really enjoyed this and appreciated the dynamic between the two of them

[@santorolmt]

I just saw them on Willie Nelson's on line LUCK concert, I'm obsessed now. WOW!!! Where have I been????

[@stoneshire645]

Loved it!!!! Beautiful performance 😍

[@gregormiller4037]

I really like the Birmingham video, but its good to finally see you two. You guys make my heart smile, thx:)

[@SrLocuelooo]

10:29 "Bad Luck" is an insane song!

[@rainbowloomoverflow5106]

Finally saw them in Louisville. Unreal band

[@SashJ.McMishmosh]

Unreal...psh

[@rabismenow]

Really loved "Bad Luck" here.

[@Zionicbonds]

I can’t believe I’m barely watching this now 😭😭😭 THIS IS AMAZING

[@rhutabaga420]

God damn, God damn, a new faith in county music has just been born in me.

[@robertdowning6678]

These two are truly blessed....

[@c.cedric8196]

Music I love, so rare nowadays...

[@deputyseal409]

I love the way they look at each other while they sing

[@jenreid7844]

I just saw them for the first time in SF at the HSB festival 2013 they are now my new found favorite.

[@MariUSukulele]

'Bad Luck' just fucking KILLS!!!

[@rabismenow]

Just cant like these guys enough!

[@captainsuperfly]

Such strong emotional words and sentimental singing, thank you for sharing your craft.

[@timwelectric]

Heard their name, and heard their music for the first time three days ago. They opened for BlackBerry Smoke and Tedeschi Trucks... good lord ya’ll !!!!!!! Great show by all!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankCoPenn]

Just caught them at The Wood Brothers show in DC this past weekend. Wow.

[@tonywhitburn]

They are having the time of their lives and so do I!

[@bullsquid42]

Such awesome music and such an adorable couple. And a cute dog aswell. I think I fell in love with this band.

[@jeremypleso676]

I now know what "Nickajack" means. Thanks Shovels & Rope. Great performance.

[@kvynh]

she has such a lovely voice !!! gives me goose bumps wow !!!

[@Galilean6]

Gaaaahd the chemistry!....incredible sound!

[@timlovas822]

Beautiful humans.❤

[@mamasi1]

Love you two! Can't wait to come out to see you live again.

[@woodphoto21]

Awesome. Saw the guys live at the Heartbreaker Banquet during SXSW and they kind of stole the show which was full of great talent!

[@tierneyheisinger2010]

They are so precious! Love them!

[@izzy4305]

Wow, they're so incredibly in love! Not to mention how mesmerizing their music is!

[@mr.jazzbodkelsey58]

Saw these guys open for Drive-by Truckers in Sacramento. Great duo!

[@girlsknowbest8666]

I am back for another listen. I still love this so much

[@nyag1764]

saw these two on tv (ACL), been hooked ever since.

[@KrisannaMarie]

That dog is awesome

[@timothyjones762]

Amazing! Love these guys!

[@gblackburn31]

Tiny Desk is always producing amazing work and display of pure talent ....I say 2👍's up!

[@gradenhill6851]

22 people need to rewatch this video

[@teriscallon]

love these two, so real

[@judsonh1949]

Love them! Great harmonies, catchy lyrics. But, the simple, unaffected percussion is what is so very effective in their act.

[@FragranceView]

+Judson Hair a little jack white / white stripes though

[@FragranceView]

Jack White invented everything...

[@BenjaminJW008]

first heard of these guy listening to bob harris on bbc radio 2 playing Birmingham which is a really powerful funky song, just love it....watch it get used for a wanna be hip advert in the not too distant future.its too cool!! Bad luck is really good tune too

[@jenniferfrederick883]

What I would pay to hear Shovels & Rope with Shakey Graves, but alas they aren't playing in Dallas or Austin.

[@dloft117]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Maybe throw some wild child in there. Yes

[@rednblak06]

Omg omg ZOMG YES. S n R are actually coming to Dallas on the 25th of Jan this year...

[@Machomanrandyaverage]

Shovels and Rope is playing in Austin on the 17th of this month.

[@MorganWallaceMusic]

Watching this now as we'll see them in Dallas tomorrow night!

[@TheZacek]

THANKS! It's so great to love some band and then see their tiny desk concert released :)

[@TheWhocares1981]

gotta love her voice

[@adrianeallynghrayeb6509]

"It ain't what you got, it's what you make." Favorite.

[@delewan]

Watching them play makes me think of First Aid Kit's "Emmylou" only for the reason that its a song about the beauty, purity, and particular kind of love that comes from singing together.

[@joecrosgrey6188]

If you worked as hard as he does you would sweat too,these two are the best at what they do

[@susywithans]

Love this duo! Keep up the moving songwriting! Beautiful harmonies.

[@edwardprice140]

Thanks NPR

[@cyalata11]

Moving performance

[@jiveturk4207]

I want to love the way they do someday. ..

[@victoriafeikert2286]

That last one was EPIC!!

[@67stardust]

WOW! just WOW!.. that was fabulous!!