You guys NEED to have them come back. They’ve gotten so much better and weirder in the most wonderful way over the last 5 years, and they deserve to be seen again. I saw them live a few weeks ago, and while this TinyDesk performance is good, it’s just a fraction of the level they’re at now. I desperately want to see Kalmia whipping out her saxophone behind the TinyDesk, in between her amazing vocals on Donna. Their latest album (Sun Machine) is fabulous and they’ve grown so much into their sound. I dunno if anyone at NPR Music ever reads these comments, but I hope you guys will consider having them back at some point.
@jessicasteiner27204 жыл бұрын
Agreed kickass band. Unfortunately I don’t think they read us. I made a tiny desk for bob and I can’t get a reply
@galexxy67193 жыл бұрын
They’re performing in my hometown of turners falls ma in august!!
@richardhicks35042 жыл бұрын
@@galexxy6719 twin falls
@leslieferguson40222 жыл бұрын
I just happened across this right now and I instantly love it!
@teapeaa2 жыл бұрын
Really made me curious to check out a band that ive never heard until now!
@claudiavoss82697 жыл бұрын
This girl battled cancer yet has the sweetest, most passionate energy. Brought a huge smile to my face!
@jas_bataille5 жыл бұрын
As someome who battled cancer, you don’t battle it with negative energy. I am yet to find anyone with a negative outlook to life who went through this type of shit.
@tymirra87694 жыл бұрын
Cal took her cancer like a champion! She and I lied in the grass and made shapes of clouds at her sister's wedding and she was only full of grace.
@WGBHMusic9 жыл бұрын
Love hearing acoustic versions of these songs. Do yourself a favor and go see this band live. Our whole crew had such a blast capturing their show in Boston. Really fun band & fun show
@SgtMantis8 жыл бұрын
I love when a vocalist get so in to their music. The same with Sylvan Esso, wonderful goofy facial expressions.
@jeremyguthrie9268 жыл бұрын
SgtMan
@chrismofer5 жыл бұрын
frankie cosmos too
@mariejohanna21665 жыл бұрын
Man, i love that dude. Same with her tho. Some might would say that she doesn't have the Best voice or technic or sum. I don't know that much bout singing. But I love the emotians she expresses and how she makes it sound. Also the guitarist has awesome hair.
@JavelinHands4 жыл бұрын
Karen O, anyone?
@The_SherSher2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The voice is an instrument as well and gotta do what it takes to get the sound intended and felt as the performer... it just happens to have the human visual associated with it compared to inanimate object instruments that we also put our humanity into when playing. Make sense? Lol
@Aldragor1019 жыл бұрын
Don't know what people aren't liking about the lead vocalist. I find her voice really refreshing. Too many female artists sound the same.
@VampireWeekendWills9 жыл бұрын
you're right, she has a great voice. i just get the impression from her actions when she's performing that she believes she's the cornerstone of something far more edgy than the reality of her sound. I guess musicians might encounter a huge ego trip if they're caught by the limelight.
@STHanson089 жыл бұрын
DooDooBerriez "I really like this band and its attitude - party-friendly but with a serious side, perhaps informed by Traver's recent battle with cancer ... " idk she seems pretty badass to me. I agree that she's selling something, in that anybody that does anything is selling something...still she doesn't seem particularly egotistical...maybe a little pretentious but hey. got some crazy eyes though....
@abeclutch-crawford90299 жыл бұрын
Good voice? Really?
@zizzersoccer9 жыл бұрын
Abe Clutch-Crawford This type of space is probably the least conducive to their sound, and she can't hit notes the way she would in a loud, large setting. Sounds much better that way, very similar to how she sounds in the studio.. you may not be into it either way, but look into it.
@MajicFreeman9 жыл бұрын
yeah also this is considered an "acoustic" set for rubblebucket! Their electric setups require a shit ton more room. And to be honest they can switch from electric and acoustic REALLY well.
@cardboardbox4763 жыл бұрын
Of all the tiny desk performances this is one of my favorites. The vocals are smart and haunting, and the same can be said for the instrumentals. Incredible energy. A heavyweight of an indie gem
@FossilFishy8 жыл бұрын
This is one that I keep coming back to. A goodly portion of the 185,620 current views are me alone. Such joy! This performance never fails to make me feel alive.
@bandwagonDan8 жыл бұрын
+Fossil Fishy Dude.
@charliedrummond53565 жыл бұрын
I'm right with you. Parts of the first two particularly have lodged themselves close to my heart.
@micky_knuckles4 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back too
@housex62674 жыл бұрын
Same here. On the daily.
@Ultrevolous6 жыл бұрын
I am madly in love with the singer & this band. You can believe it or not but this tiny desk set got me through a really hard time in my life. I got like Talking Heads vibes, loved the energy. Top 5 tiny desks.
@InstrumentManiac9 жыл бұрын
I don't know why certain people are being such asses. They have a wonderful sound and the lead vocalist has a nice expressive quality to her voice. Y'all need to stay in your lane and just enjoy shit sometimes without having to make degrading baseless remarks.
@che5429 жыл бұрын
Haters are always going to hate.
@poztpwned9 жыл бұрын
And I was your 37th like, InstrumentManiac, thanks for telling it HOW IT IS! I dig the quirkiness of the lead vocalist, gives them character. That 3rd tune they played - AWESOME! Rubblebucket 4lyfe
@ItsBenbetter9 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@barefootnorthphoto70559 жыл бұрын
InstrumentManiac true so very true
@TRIPP5_Shurikens9 жыл бұрын
***** fuck you.
@jessebackus37019 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. She is perfectly odd. Brass is beautiful. More of this.
@josh11915yo9 жыл бұрын
NPR has shown me some awesome music and I'm so appreciative of it!
@agingerbeard8 жыл бұрын
I've been watching this about 5 times a day for 4 days, every time I stop for coffee or to cook or clean, this set lights a fire in me, bigtime.
@SquareNoggin6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's kinda weird. I was humming Carousel Ride and On The Ground to myself as I was trying to fall asleep last night, and I had only heard this set once. It's really gotten into my head and heart pretty quickly.
@bones4614 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe this video has almost 1 million views I’ve loved Rubblebucket for so long I’m glad their finally getting some recognition
@golden_rage59132 жыл бұрын
My favorite tiny desk :) just captures that rubblebucket magic so wonderfully. Hearing/seeing Kal belt it out gives me chills every time!
@Drunkraft7 жыл бұрын
This performance is so underrated. They should have slapped these recordings on their album, they were brilliant
@maraflute4 жыл бұрын
These acoustic versions are by far much better than the originals. Brilliant
@foreverdancebaby7 жыл бұрын
Her voice and authenticity brings real tears to my eyes. What an amazing creative group!
@gregcompher8241 Жыл бұрын
Yes ! Me too... she is such a beautiful soul
@sendit87214 жыл бұрын
Still drop by and listen to this song every now and then !! Amazing vocals , and the way she gets into it !!
@sendit8721Ай бұрын
Boom 🤯
@rowzee.5 жыл бұрын
What a funky, fun, brilliantly quirky and unique sound. The first song I've heard before and have always enjoyed..honestly such a refreshing, escapist treat.
@FluffersTheFirst9 жыл бұрын
Damn that was awesome. Don't know why people aren't liking the lead singer, I think she's great at the front of this band, and I love the horns and flutes and everything. The songs are nice, and they also sound super tight, something you don't get as much from bands nowadays
@maraflute4 жыл бұрын
By far, much better than the original versions. Brass due are key in the performance. Brilliant
@electriceyebabe7153 жыл бұрын
Takin another spin on the rubblebucket ride... This band is gettin me through this pandemic and new mommy times like I didn’t know I needed it. Only just discovered them in 2020. Don’t @me. I don’t think it would’ve connected the way it did if things were “normal” rn
@heatherlyn33759 жыл бұрын
I love her white and gold sweater.
@tbrowne196 жыл бұрын
Heather Lyn you must be a Yanny gal
@nicholaspalacio96725 жыл бұрын
It’s been four years since this comment and I still get it. People who see this video in another four years will probably have no fucking idea what this means and I love it haha
@loganplourde8865 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Palacio it is elder knowledge
@abdulmunye46874 жыл бұрын
Did not age well
@elbee17714 жыл бұрын
@@abdulmunye4687 actually it was hilarious
@TaeminnieReads9 жыл бұрын
All is a really cool chick. Met her when she came to Dallas last year and the band was awesome. Greatest concert ever!
@markmcgwincomedy9 жыл бұрын
Whispering Marie Kal (Kalmia)...and yes, she's awesome :)
@Fooludontknowme9 жыл бұрын
Whispering Marie check out St. Paul and the Broken bones live, they're pretty damn fun too
@5k33k3 жыл бұрын
Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are: Kalmia Traver - Vocals/Keys Alex Troth - Trumpet/Flute David Cole - Drums Adam Dotson - Trombone/Flute Daniel McDowell - Bass Ian Hersey - Guitar
@LvilleDude Жыл бұрын
Correction: it's Alex Toth (not Troth)
@wkw40955 жыл бұрын
My daughter was listening to Rubblebucket after seeing them while in College, I loved it...still do for years now. They have an awesome sound full and bright, with tons of dimension and lot's of animation you can see just listening to it. I've sailed my boat with Rubblebucket blasting. I love them, I'm sitting here with a stupid smile ;)
@Eighthplanetglass2 жыл бұрын
I'd call you Shackleton 😁
@stepitupandgo679 жыл бұрын
they're cool!!..!! it's gotta be a nerve rattling gig...with the legends that have done tiny desk..and the tiny proximity....they did great....and ....if their clothes bother you, there is something wrong with the way you listen to music....
@SquareNoggin8 жыл бұрын
+Evan Davidson Folks are bothered by their clothes? Damn. Certainly not my style, but that's a pretty trendy dress style they have, it looks good. Her sweater is awesome.
@beaux71304 жыл бұрын
Their Clothes Rock It Right!
@ashantithurman-lewis1119 жыл бұрын
she's super sweet! they are also my number one band to see live! so much fun. saw them twice last year and will see them every time they return to Chicago!
@yoon4063 Жыл бұрын
Bring Rubblebucket BACK on tiny desk concert!
@FraculaArctica Жыл бұрын
She plays trumpet and brass and saxophone perfect too.
@vivancoelho99028 жыл бұрын
Man. The NPR recordings for so many of these bands are just insane. And invariably better than their own official audio releases. That being said, I wish the various tracks on this set list were split across separate videos, especially carousel ride :D
@SteamOverHolland7 жыл бұрын
Case in point: The Arcs. The album is... ok. The NPR video is epic
@melissaramirez25697 жыл бұрын
Vivan Coelho They're just as good live
@MonkeyOnTheContrary8 жыл бұрын
So feel-good! Love her personality and the positive energy
@terezanemejcova49673 жыл бұрын
I cant even tell how many times I´ve sat before my computer and silently jammed with those amazing people. But this time I just tried to sing along with them and maan, it´s much better to sing and jamm with them loudly!
@koont6669 жыл бұрын
This band is one of the best bands I've heard in the past ten years I've collected vinyls from the.age of 7 I'm 48 this is fresh if you can't see that maybe your blind and I love the way the whole band are one great emotion great music nothing as good as this out there if I was selfish IDE hope the didn't break through but instead I'm calling my friends to tell em I missed them at Glastonbury last year but hope they do some smaller gigs in the uk
@shineinouzen74127 жыл бұрын
I'm 22. I JUST found out about them through one of the Nintendo Switch ads lol. No doubt their music is amazing! I really love If U C My enemies.
@DrPepper7768 жыл бұрын
its amazing what she does with her mount to get that specific sound, truly an expert singer when your willing to go that far to get your unique sound.
@a1m05tg0n38 жыл бұрын
+DrPepper776 It reminds me of how Bjork manipulates her mouth to get different feels out.
@rb72978 жыл бұрын
Ben Gibbard does it in the Death Cab one, and probably his solo one. It's amazing.
@stanrich3339 жыл бұрын
Love this band. Great to hear the acoustic version of these songs. Who cares what they wear or how she expresses herself? It's their music and they can perform it anyway they like. I don't see any of you standing behind that desk!
@marmaladevenus32303 жыл бұрын
I have watched/listened to this live setlist more than any other trio of songs in my entire life.
@sharonroerty78576 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing Rubblebucket in Asbury Park, NJ this summer. They are awesome! Great sound, great vocals, tight band that puts on a really entertaining show.
@Momointvland8 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this so much more than the ablum. You can really hear all the little nuances with the instruments. The album is just over saturated with the keyboards soaking up everything. Her voice shines so well in this NPR taping. This video is sooo gooood!!!!
@jcims7 жыл бұрын
Tiny Desk consistently has amazing production.
@RobDunsford8 жыл бұрын
That first song. My goose-bumps have goose-bumps! x
@abnerocks17 жыл бұрын
That double flute doe! A million bonus points for musicians who can do both brass and wind!! ...AND they sing!
@shadley957 жыл бұрын
Currently obsessing over them now. Thanks, NPR.
@3riverclipper8536 жыл бұрын
She is amazing. She has been through a lot and the music is a representation of the journey from a-z. Some people don’t understand art. You leave it all out there and you don’t apologize for it. Don’t stop ever. Twin power.
@mclovin5838 жыл бұрын
OMG they're adorable in every respect.
@Mellyjellly Жыл бұрын
I recently saw them at the Adirondack independent music festival this past weekend and wow! They definitely stole the show. I’m definitely a new fan, the lead singer held a signing after the show and I was able to get a signed vinyl of their new album. Top 10 live bands I’ve been for sure ❤
@barefootnorthvideos3118 Жыл бұрын
Seeing them for the 4th-5th time on October. They're forever growing and adding to their crazy beautiful music. Y'all really need to have them back
@STBiddle8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, her voice has so much character! Loved it!
@lenderpro9 жыл бұрын
Sensational, refreshing breeze of new music. Horns, percussion and bass are perfect! Kalmia is amazing blend of novel vocals and theatrical spice. These guys are sweet eye candy too. Wow! (Get Kalmia in a studio, please get her physically closer to the mic and they'll go platinum)
@atelierbentoche Жыл бұрын
c'est la deuxième fois que j'écoute ce groupe et c'est toujours un miracle de fraicheur
@reegidarcati9 жыл бұрын
They are so comfortable as a group and as individual musicians. I admire their obvious talent endlessly.
@SamChaneyProductions8 жыл бұрын
I've always been super in love with Kalmia (in the manner of just loving her spirit and what she contributes to the world) ever since I first saw them. I have a sneaking suspicion she is at least a partially enlightened being.
@tymirra87694 жыл бұрын
oh she is. My ex wife grew up next door to her and was her sisters best friend. Ive had the privilege to spend time with Cal and she is like no one else. She is a gift from God with her energy.
@newcinceАй бұрын
God I love these guys!!!!❤
@itsmeitsme77082 жыл бұрын
I LOVE youz guyz. I mean really LOVE!
@shockingguy4 жыл бұрын
Man I miss these guys, saw them Wayback when they came to Cleveland many times as rubblebucket orchestra I’m very happy to have caught this and be reunited with them they bring me much joy❤️❤️❤️❤️
@gabrielleroshelli5 жыл бұрын
saw rubblebucket about 4 or 5 years ago and it’s still one of the best concerts i’ve seen to this day. would love to see them again!!
@lasagnahog76959 жыл бұрын
New favorite tiny desk, didn't want it to end
@ceasarrex23015 жыл бұрын
This band was my first concert. I love them so much. I bought their new album on vinyl and have listened to it every day for a month. They are wonderful and I hope they never stop making music.
@inklipMedia9 жыл бұрын
You can really hear the breath power of a baritone sax player in her vocals. Her voice is not polished like a conventionally virtuosic classical instrument, but like all great pop vocalists, Kalia is finding the unique modes of her own body and soul in a way that inspires listeners.
@crzywitboy39 жыл бұрын
Wow that was amazing, I loved it. I like the singer and I like the very talented horn/flute players as well as the whole band. Just felt a good vibe from them in general. But maybe that's just me...
@runsk884 жыл бұрын
Stellar performance. Perfect pitch!
@roostercogburn99239 жыл бұрын
Can't believe how many music snobs out there! Love Rubblebucket. Going to listen to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! now. Bye all.
@1981AdamGs9 жыл бұрын
I can always rely on NPR to supply me with music I've never heard before. Thank you.
@kevinsilvers16954 жыл бұрын
I saw Rubblebucket a few years ago at Burning Can. They Rocked the place !! So much energy and a great sound! Love the use of sax ❣️❣️
@melissaramirez25697 жыл бұрын
This band is great. I got to hear them in Sacramento a few weeks ago and they are fantastic live. Fun fun !
@codyprivett4979 жыл бұрын
These Tiny Desk Concerts have really helped me find some great bands!
@ekka869 жыл бұрын
2 min in I laughed smiled and fell in love.
@tjerktiman96843 жыл бұрын
More of this! Why only 13 minutes... (definitely a very cherish-able 13 min!). thanks NPR (for ALL tiny desks - true life savers), but especially for this one!
@AcornFox5 жыл бұрын
I loved this band so much. Then I saw them live. Holy shit. One of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Energy through the roof. Their compositions are so fun. They are one of those artists that takes “playing” music to heart.
@keeleyharris14519 жыл бұрын
It's crazy cuz when I found this band initially I fell in love with with the first album. Hearing their new stuff... the contrast is amazing! I think their sound is refreshing and honest. Seriously love these guys.
@Kelleysmith4029 жыл бұрын
I like this bold eclectic group. Rather cool to be different. Way to go! Music is universal and opens so many doors that if one person may dislike it, one may like it. Either way, I'm one who likes it.
@chrisweatherly19 жыл бұрын
I love you all so much.
@SquareNoggin6 жыл бұрын
"Trotting through life with occasional wins" Something I really like about that line.
@DaveCober9 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of band that's best seen live. I saw them in Chicago and was absolutely blown away. The trumpet player played while crowdsurfing.
@dalegypsy43092 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking how great this album is and found it at a local goodwill for 2.99. Score..love ya rublebucket
@Holistic-songwriting5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance! Huge fan of Toth, too.
@jayefoe32847 жыл бұрын
Love these guys. Great musicians, great song-writers and all round great band. Would love to see them live one day. Even better would be to support them....ha! Have a good day folks!
@Korb-Bee6 жыл бұрын
The quality and authenticity of their sound and the passion of the vocalist is what I live for:)
@farmermike92626 жыл бұрын
Just saw these guys at unifier festival this past weekend, by far the best performance of the entire weekend. I was so blown away my gender and sexual orientation was far from me
@MrOsj147 жыл бұрын
i love seeing a band that enjoys playing together
@jameco.588 жыл бұрын
happy sounds
@martinfaktor9 жыл бұрын
I can not stop listening to them!
@martinfaktor9 жыл бұрын
First song is just perfect.
@gandalfgreenhands2 жыл бұрын
It is so hard to describe how much I love this, so I won't . I'm Lucky to live while this was made.
@vampiregumball9 жыл бұрын
The more I listen the more I fall in love with this music.
@kamiel797 жыл бұрын
excellent performance! NPR tiny desk is such a great place to discover new music, THANKS BOB BOILEN!
@galadis1234 жыл бұрын
Im absolutely enamored at the way she gets into her singing!
@toddwilliams65 жыл бұрын
God bless "weird people." Go ahead and go get it. Love it
@markabbey5059 жыл бұрын
They are awesome so glad I stumbled upon them
@ImYourProblem7 жыл бұрын
Yea they are, thank you Nintendo!
@RachiiDoodle9 жыл бұрын
I'm now in love with this band!
@michaelleggett24576 жыл бұрын
Found you beautiful people yeeears ago... Utica NY, Bonnaroo, here and there! And in July I finally run back into you again at Lincoln Farms NY! Can not wait! Stay epic!
@MissNatalonga9 жыл бұрын
Her energy reminds me of Jade Castrinos' from Eward Sharpe.
@slo06fxt178 жыл бұрын
I miss jade :(
@Joeyinsane698 жыл бұрын
+Matt Zyz fuk that bitch
@boixgenius8 жыл бұрын
Nathalie Ramirez nahhhhh
@indiego67947 жыл бұрын
exactly what i was thinking
@beaux71304 жыл бұрын
I would be most appreciative of that comparison. Love this Lovely Lady. Her vocalizations take me back to two old idols of mine, never pretentious, never in Love with their voices just using the amazing gifts they were blessed with. The amazing Mr. Lou Reed and incredible Mr. John Prine. Thank You Rubblebucket
@MrTheham239 жыл бұрын
I can listen to all day! Do your thing folks! Y'all are the captain on this ride.
@lucyguirado77254 жыл бұрын
Me encantaron, no los conocía y me encantó su feeling, como disfrutan la música, el ambiente, la trompeta y la flauta. La voz de ella wow
@topdawg3359 Жыл бұрын
Geometry is on the radio. VERY interesting band. Music for scientists
@danielthompson13127 жыл бұрын
Her facial expressions are weird but that's what makes her unique and great in her own way. She hit that note in the second song so she can make as many goofy facial expressions as she wants. I enjoyed the band as a whole.
@ericgluck44055 жыл бұрын
That note tho
@ryanallard99999 жыл бұрын
Love this band!!! Saw them in Asheville months ago and the Leaf Festival a couple years ago. Great creativity and wonderful live band show. MUST SEE. :)
@kyleoke91938 жыл бұрын
Met these guys on a plane lol glade I did!
@myTHself7 жыл бұрын
They got me cry smiling,,, hownice!
@froggomcfroggin93927 жыл бұрын
i love seeing people that feel their own music as they play it
@IzaNinJah6 жыл бұрын
I listen to this almost everyday! One of the best tiny desk performances, and such a fun group!
@jakehutchison17437 жыл бұрын
I find myself in a rare logic loop. By the time I listen to the last song, I really want to listen to the first again...right now, I'm on loop 12. Pls hlp
@shineinouzen74127 жыл бұрын
Sorry, after extensive research I found that once you're stuck in one of these kind of loops, you're there for good. Oh well, not a bad way to spend eternity
@TheMeowyable6 жыл бұрын
I've done this at least ten times...love them so hard.
@indigogirl177 жыл бұрын
I love this group's joy and energy..and i am all about any group that uses brasses