Tuba Skinny, 1st set @ Place du 14 Juillet, Andernos, France, July 28th, 2019

Just before noon this sunny hot day, the band members gathered on Place du 14 Juillet, Andernos-les-Bains, France, July 28th, 2019, and an expectant audience, young and old, congregated, eagerly awaiting. Tuba Skinny here returns to their roots, a busking band without amplifiers or microphones. Sitting neatly on a little three legged folding stool in prime position, videographing the set was a true pleasure. Touring France July 2019, Tuba Skinny graced this little pleasant sea-side resort of Andernos-les-Bains on the famous Arcachon Bay west of Bordeaux with a three-day stop-over, before heading to Paris and their last performance. Happy to post the footage of the full 1st set in one-go, unedited. Enjoy! Buying two sets of their CD recordings was just a small token of our appreciation, nothing compared to all the great work Tuba Skinny does shower us with. Shaye Cohn, leader, cornet; Craig Flory, clarinet; Barnabus Jones, trombone; Erika Lewis, drums, vocals; Max Bien Kahn, guitar; Jason Lawrence, banjo; Todd Burdick, sousaphone. Videographed with a hand-held SONY HandyCam, FDR-AX100, in FH quality mode.

[@bjre.wa.8681]

Okay, I'm hooked now. Watch everything I can that's TS. I'm a back story person, and would like to know more about the members. For example did any of them have previous "Day Jobs" , I'm always interested in how they got to where they are now. Solid group, just love them.

[@CANDCJ]

Hi bjr E. WA., Thanks for your comment and your interest to find answers to your questions. You could start vid post 432, Pops Coffee. playing-traditional-jazz.blogspot.com/2016/10/tuba-skinny-world-leaders.html There is wast knowledge in Pops Coffee´s numerous posts, and his publication, Tuba Skinny. Once you start reading, you can´t stop.

[@anodyne57]

Craig Flory (clarinet virtuoso) has a long history in the Seattle experimental eclectic jazz scene. Starting in the 90's...kind of legendary there.

[@pattreadwell6149]

Me too

[@SetemkiaFawn]

It's nowhere near as complete as some of the other sources given above, but Wikipedia has a nice article, as well.

[@SetemkiaFawn]

@@anodyne57 Craig is absolutely phenomenal he makes that clarinet speak. He proves that it has the same range and Mobility is the human voice. Indeed, his clarinet speaks clearly to us.

[@stephanepillet708]

Merci,très belles ❤musiques

[@thomastimlin1724]

Look at that crowd. Just amazing, no one is leaving. France connection is the the "French Quarter" and French heritage of Louisiana.

[@nmbookie]

Nice to see Shaye smile so often, she is great to listen to, and to watch manage the band, and her sweet smile makes the experience even more perfect.

[@karl-heinzkircher9965]

meine Lieblingsband, seit 10 Jahren! Durfte schon mal mitspielen.

[@FridayTMAE]

Merci!

[@williamsantangelo]

Up north here I completely love the Tuba Skinny Band!!!! Always?

[@friendofbeaver6636]

I've watched and liked dozens of Tuba Skinny uploads. This is the first I've seen without the washboard. The guy's a great player, but with Erica's steady bass drum, and the bouncy guitar/tenor banjo strumming, I'm liking the less cluttered sound.

[@frederikbogaards2585]

it is evident that without amplification but the right recording they sound great , never heard that tuba any better ,fantastic !

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Fantastic each and everyone Thank you

[@SludgeMcPoople]

OMG! Shea Cohn's horn work is sublime as is Erika Lewis plaintiff, beautifully phrased singing - along with the rest of The Tuba Skinny artists who all outdid themselves in this acoustic set, and that's saying a lot. Gorgeous bluesy numbers like "Please Squeeze Me' 18:06: intersperse inspired, bright pieces -- eg. "Messin' Around" 33:10!

[@tonymc3817]

Love them so much

[@chrishughes8818]

Considerable amount of talent

[@genestatler2514]

Just awesome!!! I love Tuba Skinny.

[@mikefoote2301]

Wonderful.

[@jamescrawford988]

Your music lifts my spirits every time I watch it!!!!

[@nelsonvega3444]

I absolutely love it …they are great ..

[@rudidell6753]

I like tuba skiny. Have a nice time in beautiful france. Greetings from germany 🌹

[@profralpraz7897]

GOD bless you!!!

[@danbell3094]

I love Them !

[@daveyewart4289]

great band. often imitated, never bettered.

[@n.g.spencer8076]

T. S. seems to be getting better and better lately. A new richness and diversity. I could listen to them all day. In fact, I do!

[@n.g.spencer8076]

Who floated away on the washboard? Next time, take the plane, guys!

[@ronaldsutton2726]

repeat; I think they are better when Erika is there with her Drum. a more solid Beat in the background than just the rhythm section provides.

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

I LOVE THIS BAND!!

[@claeslantz2574]

Tuba Skinny are the best.

[@JaimKlein]

They lost their youthful energy. Still good.

[@waltergekeler2636]

CANDCJ you really are an addicted follower of this band! Thank you so much for having filmed so skilfully and capturing the feeling astonishingly authentic - as great as the music! They should make you their personal Recorder.

[@locojim100]

CANDCJ thanks for following the band through Europe, us mainlanders appreciate the hard work

[@ub762]

Best 'natural' trumpet player I ever heard...

[@mar1246]

TS is a true gem, they should be playing in Albert Hall.

[@aliveagain3440]

And they should play at The Apollo Theater, and at Carnegie Hall, and at The Senior Center in Salina Kansas!!!

[@aliveagain3440]

As well, they should be Teaching at Julliard!

[@maureensmyth22]

@@aliveagain3440 great musicians and sound

[@garychynne1377]

right on

[@vanHahnekamm]

Tuba Skinny opened my heart :-)

[@dalenichols9211]

A thousand Thank You's for this splendid video!

[@stephanepillet708]

J'adore ce style Stéphane PILLET ❤

[@193322009]

The French people were lucky to have them play there. Now I wish they would come to the San Francisco bay area. IMHO, they are the best of the best!

[@TheOldie49]

Tuba Skinny great / wonderful

[@casinoroyle5254]

Thanks for a great posting, feels like i'm there, all over again

[@moukamiel8134]

Excellent music. The voice is buttifull. Les répliques entre la clarinette et la trompette sont bonnes.

[@ruthgiles8926]

C'est un cornet. 😉

[@alvarobarra3760]

Excelente Banda... i love Shaye Cohn

[@Sebb88888]

i too, beatifull women excelent leader..

[@mm-oh4oe]

What gifted muso,s and singers!

[@danipuig29]

Wonderful!! Come to Spain guys. We wait for you !!

[@markt1387]

Really nice gig, Shaye being an absolute superstar as usual❤️. Great to hear the chat between Shaye, Craig, Barnabus etc.

[@sergioamayajr.5868]

Cannot wait to see and listen to them in the French Quater. They are awesome.

[@JimGlass]

Luv me some Tuba Skinny. Thank you CANDCJ for the lovely vids!

[@Jack.333]

Videotaping was well done. Great shots Tuba Skinny .... Fantastique Would Love to see you play Cain Park in Cleveland, Ohio You are all my KZbin Band Heroes. Making History. Thank You

[@guillermoagudelo4648]

Que buena banda siempre los sigo saludos desde colombia✌

[@emiliolopezify]

Forget Me Not Blues. 🙂 The first tune is phenomenal. Erika singing and the teamwork of the band highest class.

[@warrenkreckler2651]

A wonderfull band great music love you all warren down under

[@dariocmacedo7214]

Skinny vcs são demais !! ❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

[@reddragon8817]

Wow what a band! VERY talented. LOVE it all. Thank you guys. Please keep it up,,,,

[@leonardlipton9874]

Excellent videography! Always great hearing them!

[@Steve_K2]

Am sure someone's said it already, but boy, what great camera work. Many thanks.

[@ruthgiles8926]

I have only recently discovered Tuba Skinny, so I missed them when they came to France. I would love to catch them live if they ever come back!

[@CANDCJ]

Hi Ruth Giles, Tuba Skinny will take part in The Bern Jazz Festival in May. Look into: tubaskinny.com/schedule

[@ruthgiles8926]

@@CANDCJ thanks so much for the schedule. I would love to be there! All the best to you all!

[@CANDCJ]

Hi again Ruth Giles, If you watch closely on a big screen, you will take great pleasure in the joyous facial and body expressions from the members of the band, when they are satisfied in their playing. Seeing Shaye telling the audience in Andernos-les-Bains how much the band loved being back after ten years, seems very sincere and is heart-warming. Look at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYvXaZ98ZqxnY9U We are amazed at the quality of that clip, sound and picture, considering managing the hand-held video-camera while standing in the crowd at some distance from the stand.

[@ruthgiles8926]

@@CANDCJ yes, you can tell from the videos that the entire band is immensely skilled but wonderfully natural and lacking in ego. They seem to get so much fun out of playing (who wouldn't enjoy being able to play like they do?) and it is infectious! They seem to have a wonderful relationship and Shaye directs everyone so skillfully and naturally, while playing like a dream herself! Bon continuation from France!

[@kallelepasaar9417]

Very good.

[@woollyfingers]

Bravo!

[@williamfulgham2010]

They are great International performing ambassadors, from the French Quarter to the French country, and they just keep getting better. We finally get to hear Shaye talk and she is beautiful ! Thank you very much for this video. We are looking forward to them coming back to NOLA, and we will go down to see them when they come home.

[@anthonymahoney4329]

They are just fantastic and represent themselves and the USA so well although I am from England I appreciate TS place not only in the music world but generally.

[@luisangelgalarraga]

mejorando lo mejor siempre estan dispuestos MUSICOS DE LO MEJOR QUE HAY EN EL RUBRO........

[@enricodomenicobossi9594]

Sempre più grandi.

[@salvatoremiglietta1923]

Concordo, Migliorano con il tempo.

[@algerous2020]

Me encanta.

[@ricardoantunez7820]

Congratulations Huarache skinny.

[@krissantos6624]

Trust and believe, my friends ✌

[@krissantos6624]

@Tom L his name is Flip right??? So i gave him a nickname that fit (Flippy)... he liked it cuz he joked, he is allowed to flip flop ... other's liked it... including BeccA and sista jah and Gem... i guess it's funny cuz they all know eachother.... Dude, did u fall asleep... Sweet dreams my special ingredient

[@MrHarleyoldfart]

Nice to see Erika with the band again.

[@alanm1951]

So what happened to Erica? Why was she missing?

[@TheAndrewWray]

@@alanm1951 Erica is now married and no longer living in NO so her appearrances with TS are no longer so regular

[@campana936]

me encanta este grupo, su musica y la chica vocalista , en magnifica por su naturalidad al cantar. gracias

[@Micrographone]

Hot Stuff! Nice Original 'Nigel's Dream."

[@submarineradioman5535]

Gotta put a sound system in the ‘28 “A” Model Ford and play Tuba Skinny sets while happily motoring around the neighborhood with my porkpie hat, split glass goggles, and period dress driving regalia!

[@n.g.spencer8076]

Shotgun!

[@brieneaton8578]

@@n.g.spencer8076 Damm ! Missed it by 3 months.

[@submarineradioman5535]

Robert Shorthill - you can have my porkpie! Just got a flat & floppy newsboy cap! It’s the “bee’s knees”! My tootsie bought it for me at the local haberdasher and now she wants me to wear it when we step out and cut a rug at the local gin mill... and she’s built like a battleship, broad on the beam, and gots a set of gams that don’t quit! Now I’m lookin’ for a Zoot suit with four foot shoulders and 36” watch-chain...

[@submarineradioman5535]

Robert Shorthill - sorry about that! I just returned it via FedEx carrier pigeon drone. Leave your porch light on. You’ll be steppin’ out soon!

[@mutualbeard]

Got a spare one for me? Good luck to you.

[@lucinhasoufilhadovento4845]

Quem poderia ficar indiferente a este grupo MARAVILHOSO 😘❤️🙏🏼

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: " Who could be indifferent to this group WONDERFUL 😘❤️🙏 "

[@lucinhasoufilhadovento4845]

@@CANDCJ KKK kkkkkkkk kkkkkkkk kkkkkkkk kkkkkkkk kkkkkkkk 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 ok Google serve para isso tbm ,vc conhece este grupo pessoalmente ?????

[@cheerfultravels9300]

Brilliant.

[@marcelacastano5630]

Un deleite para los oidos! Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina !!!

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: "A delight for the ears! Greetings from Patagonia Argentina !!!"

[@stillrestless99]

Fabulous job - great camera work. Thanks for the tight shots (close ups) on Shaye and Erika. Very very nice. Ed

[@CANDCJ]

Thank you very much!

[@Sebb88888]

beatifull perfomance, saludos a Shaye and the Band, great musician for ever saludos tambien a CANDCJ, por su excelente trabajo..

[@andreyagleev8606]

Вы такие молодцы! Я Вас люблю! Наслаждаюсь Вашей музыкой!

[@MrPassion80]

from across the pond you are just great

[@schopeng45]

Es sieht so einfach aus, aber ich weiß wie schwer es ist auf diesem Niveau zu spielen. Hut ab, eine Spitzenleistung. It looks so easy, but I know how hard it is to play at this level. Hats off, a top performance.

[@timmarcum1969]

Yes, finally hear Shaye talk. I'll be working in New Orleans next Sept. and I hope they will by playing in town.

[@marysebicheronet9611]

Pourquoi les gens ne dansent pas ? Ils ont l'air statiques, ce n'est pas le public français comme dans d'autres lieux en France 2018 , ou dans les quartiers Fançais a la Nouvelle Orléans mais le groupe est au top; c'est le principal BRAVO les Tuba Skinny

[@n.g.spencer8076]

Mystère!

[@johndonaldson5126]

@@n.g.spencer8076 It looks to me that the majority of the audience is not French. Perhaps that is why they didn't dance?

[@harrybeau1712]

Tres curieux

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Great music, Erika just gets prettier and what a voice. I do miss the way the washboard keeps up. I just can't pass up a tuba skinny video

[@paulgrimm]

Amore Tuba Skinny

[@user-pv9sn1ph3r]

Мы в Сибири тоже любим ТС и хотим пригласить их в Хакасию. ❤🎉

[@CANDCJ]

Google translate: "We in Siberia also love TS and want to invite them to Khakassia. ❤🎉"

[@vladoh2011]

If this is really unedited footage without mics, then Sony deserves praise for the camcorder, too. Amazing outdoor quality of both audio and video. Both so clean... Also, hard to believe that it was recorded handheld.

[@CANDCJ]

Hi Vlado H, in the annotation it is stated that the camcorder was handheld and that no editing was done to the clip, which are all true. The tiny folding stool keept me in close contact with the ground, making it lots easier to steady the camera, sitting in prime position, right distance and almost no "trespassing". Andernos-les-Bains was such a gem in itself, the fine weather added to the good feeling of having a constellation of stars excel in their trade. Yes, we are very happy with the internal mics. Thanks for being honest questioning the take. Believe anybody given the opportunity of videographing such an excellent band, will do his best.

[@pattreadwell6149]

❤❤

[@chucklowell5840]

Love Tuba Skinny!!!

[@jesusmariomaciasgonzalezel799]

Ustedes Grupo Skinny, no habían llegado a México en páginas de internet, o no me había dado cuenta, lo bueno es que bastó escucharles para percatarme de su gran calidad sobre todo en interpretar el JAZZ. ¡ FABULOSOS ! . 23/10/19. 🇲🇽 .

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: "Jesus Mario Macias Gonzalez EL ITA You Skinny Group, had not come to Mexico on internet pages, or I had not noticed, the good thing is that it was enough to listen to you to realize its great quality especially in interpreting the JAZZ. FABULOUS! . 10/23/19. 🇲🇽"

[@user-zy5te1rc4k]

楽しそうに、演奏されているのが伝わってきて、私も今日一日陽気に過ごせそうです。本当にありがとうございました。

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: " It seems to me that I'm being played happily, and I'm going to be able to spend my day cheerfully today. I'm really thankful to you." 高橋秀人 , thank you!

[@GrFrance]

A 23:19 Dreaming the hours away est mignifique

[@angelazalewski1891]

The whole universe was swinging...

[@johncronin517]

Many thanks for producing and posting. Sincerely!

[@CANDCJ]

John Cronin, Thanks for your comment! It was just such a pleasure to be allowed to document Tuba Skinny this close. Had a perfect seat, a small camping tripod-stool, close to the ground, and not sway. Just had to keep the camera in a steady grip. TS, They are a true treasure!

[@jeffwells8646]

Nice to see that the French started to feel the rhythm by the end of the video.

[@Leo92053]

Never heard of that kind of CD Tom L. But thye are very good.

[@user-lo7ws9di3t]

Ббесподобно

[@Thalarctos.]

💖

[@herbertfernandes9944]

muito bacana esta banda. Poços de Caldas BR

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: " this band is really cool. Poços de Caldas BR"

[@mikepenley4805]

Good tuba volume on solo nice wind group to get her meds. 😁

[@duggydugg3937]

how she can make such a foobaloo hat look adorable.. oh wait.. any chapeau would look adorable on miss adorable

[@user-pv9sn1ph3r]

Приезжайте в Абакан, это Хакасия, Россия. Здесь много истинных ценителей джаза. Посмотрите нашу тайгу, Енисей. В Абакане есть ирландский паб "Лимерик", там играют джаз ❤🎉

[@CANDCJ]

Google translate: "Come to Abakan, this is Khakassia, Russia. There are many true jazz connoisseurs here. Look at our taiga, Yenisei. There is an Irish pub "Limerick" in Abakan, they play jazz there ❤🎉"

[@madogblue]

First song forget me not blues was great

[@Helios2007]

Brilliant as always. Really good camera work. Big thanks. Do miss that washboard though.

[@laurentogorman5957]

la " planche " à repasser : in French ^^

[@thelastbot7518]

J'ai eu un empêchement, les boules! Merci pour la vidéo! 👍

[@IgnacioVargasvz333]

Les compraría todas las melodías que han grabado porque me parecen un grupo extraordinario. Pero les deseo que donde vayan nunca les falte nada.

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: " I would buy all the melodies they have recorded because they seem like an extraordinary group. But I wish that wherever they go they never lack anything."

[@anodyne57]

Clarinet Skinny, on the far left (Monsieur Craig Flory)...check him @ 42:01 ...Seriously? So low-key, in a low-key troupe, I think people forget just how good a player the man is.

[@jcjcat1796]

🤩

[@pipasparty]

Im fan ☺

[@wilusfujak3457]

sehr gut

[@paulgrimm]

Viva La Tuba Skinny .Throwing kisses at Shay @ Erica

[@harrybeau1712]

Tuba Skinny are Phat!

[@IgnacioVargasvz333]

Todos los músicos del mundo deberían cantar en la calle y disfrutar del amor y el reconocimiento de las personas así como lo logran ustedes. Majestuosos.

[@CANDCJ]

Google translation: "All musicians in the world should sing in the street and enjoy the love and recognition of people as you do. Majestic"

[@caliscribe2120]

Shaye and Erika!!