Lake Street Dive: Tiny Desk Concert

[@thesinsheimers]

Just discovered this band this morning in 2024. I must’ve been living under a rock haha 😂

[@charlottemontgomery9400]

me too! hahah

[@juancruzmaguire4722]

I've discovered this week and im lovin it! through spotify though

[@FranklinOPT]

Congratulations! You’ve connected with the best kept secret in American popular music. I heard about them by word of mouth several years ago and they have been my favorite working pop band ever since. No celebrities, no synthetic production. Just five solid musicians who formed a band while earning master’s degrees at New England Conservatory. McDuck left the band, however, Akie Berneis and James Cornelius brought their tremendous talents to this lovely group.

[@Jcsthird]

Just saw them on tour last Saturday. If you can catch a show, do it. Super fun.

[@mortenrollsen271]

Go check out Lawrence. You won't be disappointed.

[@royhight6525]

That bass player is extremely good. She gets the groove and then riffs on it. She carries every song. Fantastic musician!

[@blainegarcia2503]

She does in fact carry! But then they all do! It's a yes for me dog...

[@BelovedChatter]

And she has written most of their best songs in my opinion.

[@timiariaarea8532]

She’s an award winning songwriter

[@kestrel9000]

Get your hands off my girlfriend. :D

[@holton345]

This quartet is tight-tight-tight. All four are very solid in their respective roles within the group. I love this band!

[@joshgregoryrealestate8505]

Rachel Price's voice is world class. One of the best I've ever heard!

[@peterandreycak3273]

I completely agree. A soaring talent!

[@paulmckenzie4291]

All subjectivity aside, she's the best female voice ever. Tone range and delivery can't be faulted... gush over, Cheers!

[@StarrStix]

can I just say tho... Bridget and her bass... slow clap forever 👏 she's just got that THING I can't describe about talented bassist. She just makes an already awesome instrument shine with her soul. I feel you Bridget.

[@hotrodhotrod-wc3bu]

ive rarely ever seen a 4 person band with this kind of talent . shes got a one of a kind of style and voice.

[@kurtjohnson4816]

These folks are just so good. One of the best Tiny Desks ever.

[@lisatowner5407]

AmeN 🙏🙏

[@georgeklimes7604]

If you haven't already caught it, check out the Chuck Brown one.

[@lottrocky]

This is one of my favorite bands ever. Rachel Price is a beast of a singer and everyone in the band is super talented. Probably one of the best live bands out there, period.

[@joematchmusic2232]

Rocky Lott - Her name is spelled Rachael.

[@schofell84]

Can confirm. I've seen them twice and they sound just as good live.

[@mindbait]

I can understand people here wanting to give Rachael kudos, because she has an amazing voice... but c'mon, where's the love for the rest of the band? Calabrese is pulling off some snappy moves on the kit.. while singing! Bridget is making that bass sing, and McDuck's trumpet solo on top of his guitar playing... these are 4 talented individuals who make up one great band together!

[@buzztrucker]

+mindbait Agreed 100%

[@AG-ll4nj]

+mindbait well said !

[@michiellombaers3198]

+mindbait Together they're absolutely more than their induvidual talents.

[@chriswilson3106]

+mindbait This is true, but as a trombone player who has worked with vocalists before, they're always Divas. As an instrumentalist, you just learn to work around it. I've always heard that you can tell the skill level of a drummer by the size of his kit. The bigger the kit, the worse they'll play. This guy rules!

[@chriswilson3106]

Not true, there are famous drummers with big kits but it's unneeded. A drummer can do his or her job and then some with just a bass, a couple toms, a snare, a high hat, and a couple cymbals. Drummers tend to do too much. This either makes for a distracting performance, or an unsteady tempo. All that extra stuff around them just adds to the temptation to use it all, all the time. Look at jazz drummers, look at Ringo Star. He always gets a rep. as a poor drummer and that simply isn't true. More drums do not a good drummer make.

[@nancycrandall4545]

That girl can sing. 🎶

[@bezzarguy]

Rachael's voice is mind-boggling, original, with a timeless quality.

[@ClaytonMorganbrass]

If you haven't already, check out her solo albums. Incredible stuff.

[@rosolanko]

This performance truly captures the spirit of Tiny Desk. Ultimate acoustic mini set

[@tammijo]

I watch this at least once a week, so good.

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

Rachael is one of the best singers of her generation The fact that you pay just as much attention to the other three shows you how charming and talented this band is.

[@TheThaggs]

It's pretty rare to have so many talented songwriters in one band.

[@sterlingmillhollon2520]

No joke. I cant believe how cohesive and comprehensive the sound is for being written by different people. They are on the same wavelength.

[@sbhtennis]

I’m just discovering this band. Wow. Guess the 2000’s still has good music

[@kamuelalee]

Just when you think music has RIP'd that's when something surprises...or something like that.

[@DannyMcCaffrey]

It's hard to find a great singer, competent musicianship and good songwriting in one band. They are special.

[@Marie0575]

Am ashamed to say I just discovered this band on CBS this morning today! Am gland I did, they are going on my weekend playlist. Blasting them all day.

[@carenmaslowsky8408]

Me too! You're not alone ☺️

[@burner8959]

Welcome to the party. Found them a few years ago. Enjoy your deep dive.

[@MikeDownes]

It's far too dark, but not too late (in the UK) to run down the street knocking every door i can find a yelling, _Have you heard the Lake Street Dive sound!!_ .. Seriously people, these three tracks feel like I've jumped in an ice cold pool - so refreshing and you have a new fan ..

[@jribolla]

+Mike Downes I think if you dig around KZbin you will be pleasantly surprised at the consistently good quality of their live performances and songwriting.

[@yamc9710]

+Mike Downes I agree!

[@rachaelgwyn]

Well put!!! I'm i'm love with their sound

[@DaveGardnerMusic]

I just discovered these guys myself, and I completely and totally agree with you! WOW!

[@boocovsky]

True.

[@svmeanbean]

can't believe how effortless it seems for Rachael to sing the way she does. incredible.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Her voice is viscerally memorable.. hear her once and you cannot forget... see her once and fall in love. She is the epitome of Class Act.

[@Mastaace]

Check out Caiti Baker. She's an Austrlalian Jazz singer I immediately compared Rachael to.

[@fartknocker8363]

How do you know "how effortless" it is ?.....put your helmet on, you can't speak for other people.

[@fartknocker8363]

Go pose somewhere else.

[@roytee3127]

@@fartknocker8363 It's common knowledge among aficionados of great performances of any kind, that the real masters can make the marvelous look easy.

[@mfcten]

Great band of uncommonly excellent musicians. Hard to believe that only now Rachael Price's astounding, remarkable vocal prowess is becoming known to the wider public. Thanks indeed for this performance!

[@christianrauer7285]

Hi, i'm from Germany and for me it's absolutely unbelievable that nobody knows that gorgeous band in Europe. One of the best voices and some of the best musicians i've ever heard..

[@sullivan2339]

Back here in 2020. Been listening allot to this terrific band- the last song in this set proves that It's a total four-piece effort- listen to the multiple harmonies. Kind of an extraordinary group.

[@ryanchon8702]

totally agree, I think what makes their music special is that it has plenty of musical complexity but it's always easily digested and never comes off as stuffy or overdone (the last song is a good example)

[@BigZ7337]

Amazing, there's no way to fake a voice like that, I think she has one of the best live voices out there.

[@kevinmichaelcallihansr5053]

Bridget knows her way up and down the bass and joins with all presenting their jazz school beginnings with power and grace now for over 10 years. They always life me up with their song selections and can play about whatever the crowd desires. Thank the good Lord for them.

[@Jeff566868]

Bridget Kearney, the bassist, makes me feel funny in the good way.

[@richiebeard994]

Top notch writing, arranging, all around vocals and player-ship of each individual instrument comes together in a very satisfying experience. God Speed to these young folks.

[@garrettkunz4632]

Is it selfish to love this but not want to like it because she hits home and it hurts too much? I don't need such a beautiful reminder or suggestion from youtube every time I come here.

[@oldboehne1153]

I'll listen to lsd over and over. Row my boat baby. I almost killed myself tonight. It was a bad day for me . But these guys brought me back from the edge. Thank you. And the good lord 🙏

[@mariluuu3371]

Finally they get on Tiny Desk!!... The entire band is so dang talented...

[@lizhahn2135]

LOVE THIS!!! Each member individually is so talented and collectively a knock out!

[@alexacrylicadventuresbyale5529]

Thanks the Lord for her voice , she took us to Church and back. Love it!

[@michelerichards233]

Rachel's like this generation;]'s Dusty Springfield but her band takes her to another level entirely. Thank you, my ears are very grateful, made my heart smile.

[@Nsj807]

Mike playing the drums is as good as fine wine Too gooooood!

[@julio123470]

Rachael voice makes appreciate how our species creates beautiful music 🎵🎶

[@deebee1109]

One of the best tiny desks ever made, still

[@emzyking5847]

Wow. As divine as Rachael is, the heart and soul of LDS is undoubtedly Bridget on the bass. She’s unbelievable.

[@bobitalob]

the true String Goddess

[@thejigantics2641]

@@bobitalob she’s magnificent but the other guys are equally talented vocally and instrumentally.....it’s a collective effort...that’s how bands operate it’s the sum of all the parts

[@buzztrucker]

LSD is still killing it as usual. Why this group isn't more commercially successful blows my mind. Rachael your voice is so amazing and soothing... so great to pick me up on a downtrodden day. The rest of LSD all so musically inclined it's mind blowing.

[@jbdmb]

+buzztrucker LSD is a hell of a band.

[@TomOBrien323]

+buzztrucker This album (Sidepony) and the current tour will do it. Saw them in Chicago last week and they didn't disappoint.

[@totreadlightly]

Just like to draw attention to the fact that the acronym for this band is LSD...intentional or not Rachel's vocals over the rest of the band's killer rhythms take me on a journey every time I press play.

[@lucyfoster4082]

A couple of hooky songs and they'd have it--their only weakness.

[@FrankDyke]

I think that some of the challenge with marketing a band like this is that they have a "small" sound. Their music and arrangements seem better suited for more intimate venues like a club or small auditorium. Sadly, commercial success in music hinges upon selling several thousand tickets and a narrow dynamic range toward the loud side of the volume knob.

[@MrTwister50]

I just "discovered" this band in the last couple of weeks....man have I been missing out! EXCELLENT!!!!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

MrTwister50 - make sure you watch her sing ‘What am I Doing Here’. On KZbin someplace

[@onserfdez7958]

Oh that voice cuts through my present reality and leads me down to the river!

[@Johnny-Burma]

This will sweeten up your day, any day, every day. Pass it on.

[@cardboardbox476]

I accidentally walked into their green room in Portland Maine. They were the most gracious and lovely band I've ever met. So insanely talented

[@danica789]

True talent is always revealed in live performances. How can they sound so damn good? :))

[@InstrumentManiac]

That girl bassist is KILLIN it!!! Also bonus points for a hot singing drummer

[@nogoogleplus]

Rachel is one of my absolute favorite singers⭐️

[@lindafeldman8587]

Living in LA, finally got to see a LIVE concert! It was this fabulous group. It always blows my mind when music appears to be so tight and effortless. This group is the epitome of that. Loved it!

[@misterjohnlove]

She is god damn mesmerizing.

[@MalcolmSchnoodle]

Two of my absolute favoritest things. LSD and TIny Desk. FINALLY!! So great. So (seemingly) effortless. It must be hard work making it look so easy.

[@grantcorriveau358]

Four truly talented musicians - put together and wow -- can't stop listening.

[@juanaguas7728]

I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW.

[@dublinholliston]

Incredible band. Seen them 3 times live and they never disappoint.

[@Braylon18]

Omggg I'm seeing them for the first time in October. I'm in the 2nd row!!! Whoo!

[@NEHomesteading]

It's only been two days, but I've listened to How Good it Feels about 35 times. The stripped down sound and instrumentation suits them so much better than the studio bells and whistles. Can't wait to see them in 9 days!

[@GDogAU]

Thank the good Lord. That was amazing.

[@tabza3000]

The reactions of the audience reveals what is going on. Enchanting band!!

[@stevemckenna9667]

WTF was that trumpet solo? Off the dial. Love.

[@truenorth636]

Saw them this week in Detroit. Absolutely fantastic show. These people are great musicians and Rachel Price is one of the most talented singers and performers I have heard in my entire life. Just a joy to watch. Could have listened them for hours. P.S. The Woods Brothers who opened were great as well. What a combination.

[@-GuitarZero]

I never say this, but this band is all about that bass.

[@michellesines7976]

Love the standing bass!!

[@loveandlight8533]

In this song, yes.... Typically they are horn and Rachel oriented! Listen to "Mistakes'.....

[@augtown]

Bridgette really grooves with it

[@yermumsyerdad9174]

That buttery biscuit base?

[@johnthompson9441]

She is fabulous

[@Hamagamachi]

Grandiose Musiker mit Rachael Price als Sängerin deren Stimme mir die Tränen in die Augen treibt.🥰

[@joshgregory12]

that voice... one of the most moving I've ever heard!

[@buttoneer63]

OMG'sh it's so big vocally! Beautiful awesome musically. Four beautiful musicians bringing utter joy 🤗

[@RJKT]

Her voice is so Amazing! Truly love these guys.

[@fartknocker8363]

Rochester NY, this week...can't wait.

[@cimtook]

My daughter introduced me to this group and I am SO JAZZED to see this! Fantastic musicians every one of them.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

They obviously showed up for class at Julliard. It shows.

[@1thomson]

Actually, the New England Conservatory of Music. Hey, credit where credit is due. No?

[@wolfgangdr.dahlke8510]

Yes, they formed Lake Street Dive at the NEC in 2001

[@elizabethlyon2925]

Close. New England Conservatory of Music, which I think is where they all met.

[@tullsongs]

One woman has a God-given gift of a voice.The other just oozes charisma .

[@billderinbaja3883]

Lake Street is an awesomely deep well of musical talent, every single person a creative powerhouse. It is a wonderful surprise when artists this perfectly aligned come together... it is a true miracle when they actually like each other, become and stay friends... knock on wood. It requires real maturity and ego control for each and every one. They are The Band I'd Most Like to Hang Out With for an Evening... missed them in Portland, OR... damn.

[@shimilid]

The control this woman has over her voice is unfathomable! And they're all great!

[@herbertheck]

Bridget is a great bassist! I had a bass student many years ago that reminds me of her. My students name was Bridget too. Love this whole band of super talented, creative people. Can't wait to see them live!

[@bonjerdo]

I was introduced to Lake Street Dive about 4 years ago or so and never stopped listening - I am from Cape Town South Africa and feel as though we are only a handful of folk that know your music. I wish more and more people could experience your style and charisma. 10 out 10 to you all. Keep 'm coming.

[@livhoran370]

Seeing them in two weeks and this performance makes me even more excited!!

[@user-tx2ri3vv5t]

tight, crisp, smart and such feeling. Love it

[@dustypope3571]

Saw them at the Ft Worth Arboretum and it was such a beautiful show. Phenomenal band. I hear they have a new album dropping in May! I'll never miss them when they come through town.

[@barnabastambun797]

Come here after the "hypotheticals".. Her voice is so good and the band too, great performances. Keep it up!

[@elektra805]

YES! About dang time. I've been waiting for this...NPR just made my day! I wish they had thrown at least one of their songs from Bad Self Portraits in the mix (since that entire album was pure heaven to my ears) - but I am totally happy with this set!

[@m.simoneboyd5136]

+Jennifer Williamson amen to that, Jennifer.

[@totalrobot]

Their BEST ALBUM BY FAR

[@DivaBabyTX512]

I'm here for this blue eyed soul. Yaaaaas this is such a great band.

[@robertpendergast2620]

I like the way they play with their music instead of being formal.

[@nitram1491]

I just found you guys and listened to your other Tiny Desk from 2021 (?) and fell in love with your guys!!! Impessive to say the least. Soulful Soulful SOULFUL!!!! I bow to all of you, Peace and Gratitude to you all.... Man oh man that was cool!!!!

[@debralynnthomas]

That girl got more soul in her voice than I do in all my pairs of shoes put together!

[@hodgsonarch]

Wow, hot bass licks, uplifting lyrics and generally kicking song on 'Godawful Things"! Thanks

[@sullivan2339]

Their New CD was released today! This is still so wonderful.

[@JulieAFischer]

So happy this popped up in my feed this morning... I haven't' listened to Lake Street Dive in a while and this start on Sunday morning was a wonderful reminder.

[@luthiermatt]

One of the best upright bassists out there wow.

[@davidbyers1151]

If these guys got any better, gravity would simply let go and they would drift into space

[@ChuckD008]

The three songs were also written by the bassist, drummer, & guitarist. So not just are they all talented at playing their instruments but they also write well. The whole band comes together harmoniously. Also, any NYC ppl, Price often sings with another Brooklynite at Bar Below Rye & she's incredible to watch sing up close.

[@dannybolman7739]

I keep coming back to this. Just absolutely exceptional!

[@JaimeHammett]

dope musicians...all of them!

[@Shiznaft1]

That Bass though... Solid band backing up her stellar vocals.

[@aceshigh6499]

Real music.. who is downvoting this???

[@unglemergy]

never heard this girl before. im not even emo right now but she hit my feels. why am i grown crying and smiling?

[@thomasbernecky2078]

She has quite a style. When I first heard on XPN, I thought it was Janis Joplin. Well, I was wrong, but am very happy I was.

[@andreasjaug7006]

amazing cute and talented bassist!!

[@lagaman11]

I need more of this band, PLEASE!!! They give me hope, people! Music, real music, is still alive and well!!!

[@eddyburg101]

Holy cow this band is awesome the singer in the bass player are amazing great musicianship

[@Zvertnie]

Real musicians. Sweet, soulful, uplifting. Please, turn this up when I'm fading out!

[@totonoen6453]

They are so great together

[@theoneleggedchef]

These kids a f ing amazing! I've had this song stuck in my head for a week I had to review and comment!!! New artists this amazing? I'm old I had thought real creative not PC generated music had die. Thankfully I was wrong!!!

[@lizdeken5738]

This is one of my absolute favorite bands. I adore them all.

[@killaJools]

I just discovered these guys today.....I know right, where have I been??..Rachel Price is amazing. I love Tiny Desk.!

[@Miracleberry1]

Everyone in this bad is talented and good looking. Bastards.

[@framymuyu]

Agreed!

[@karmageddon14]

Magnificent bastards you mean...

[@TheVeek192]

"Good looks" fade. And ANYONE can develop a talent. Shut up and get practicing.

[@Johnny-y1q]

SERIOUSLY

[@williamkruse9222]

@@TheVeek192 No..not anyone can just "develop" talent. I assume you are extremely talented?? or just lazy??

[@makeyourfaith]

I saw her first on Inside Llewyn Davis concert at NY town hall.... had a crush ever since

[@roytee3127]

There's something uncanny about Rachael' voice. There are a number of really good jazz-blues-pop singers around - Morgan James, the PMJ stable & others - and they all give great performances, but they're working at performing. Rachael's singing is different - it just seems to flow out of her. It's like it's effortless, or part of her being.

[@superstacker3357]

Love everything about this band. I'm going to see them at the Gorge this Summer. The bass player is a cutie.