VULFPECK /// 1612

[@kijijiallin]

thankfully, the masses are finally gettin' some vulf.

[@BrophyMichael]

I dunno man, for me there has been a certain hipster-y satisfaction in liking an Indy band that no one's ever heard of for the past 5 years :P But I am glad they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. XD

[@sashapentovmusic]

Indie funk. They aren't massively popular like Lettuce.

indie af up in dis birch

[@BrophyMichael]

@Ying-Kai Dang They're still (Indy) independent as they're not signed to a label/distribute themselves from their own label. (like My Morning Jacket used to be lol) Though tbf, I know what you mean- as "indie" has kind of come to mean something else over the years. :P

[@davidpfeifer9489]

Ying-Kai Dang Indie just means independent, which they are for the most part

[@thomasdudley8627]

That guy doubling Mr. Dart on the tuba is a champ.

[@constructivecritique4049]

No shit. Agreed, in a major fucking way. And, that's coming from a bassist who actually started out on tuba in the 6th grade, with bass guitar not far behind all up in the tuba's ass, then surpassing the tuba a few months later during Christmas break. I realized pretty young that the tuba wasn't gonna get me some trim from the ladies. I'll admit, it was Gene Simmons, who made me wanna play, but, once I discovered funk music, I've seriously immersed myself balls deep in the funk since I was maybe 12 years old, and it continues to this very day. And, I still haven't discovered anything that comes even remotely close in any frequency, like a low frequency instrument.

[@wang22]

Constructive Critique did you ever get any trim playing bass?

[@TonyRotella]

I think I speak for all bass players everywhere when I say..........................no.

[@farley576]

@@TonyRotella huh? why?

[@tomrabbani]

@@farley576 because guitarists

[@mikewattdisciple]

For those wondering where Cory is and why Joe isn't wearing sunglasses, check the date on this. The Colbert team (I think Batiste in particular) got hip to Vulf early on, the boys were still playing small clubs as a four-piece at this point. They couldn't afford to bring Antwaun, Cory, and Joey on tour with them until mid/late 2016, and I don't think Joe started rocking the shades until 2017. It's incredible to see how far they've come.

[@eyotacrowfeather1509]

By far *THE* most underrated comment on this vid! More thumbs up ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^^^^^^^^^ way more

[@nickritchie2154]

Wasn't Cory Wong actually performing with Colbert's house band in 2016?

[@samuelsenzon886]

cory didn’t even join vulfpeck til 2016

[@robbiemitchell7460]

yep, and back then this song was how they remembered the code to their practise garage ahah

[@ohsnaptacular]

Yeah, I was like, "Why is this song so tame?"

[@idukes]

Wow. Antwaun ripped those crazy runs WITHOUT the benefit of in-ear monitors. Old-fashioned skills and brass balls.

[@TribU2Band]

Ian Dukes IEM’s actually make it tougher for most vocalists. They hear themselves too well and lose the bone conduction that natural eat gives.

[@13_cmi]

Tungsten balls.

[@BlueMommy]

Its his gospel background. Some of these churches don't have the music all the music "togeva" 😂😂😂😂 #churchgirllife

[@nicklevesque576]

He has a wedge in front of him.

[@DarwinsBuddy]

Finally, thanks to Vulfpeck, I'll never ever forget my ATM card PIN again.

[@lolawodjouatt3583]

🎵🎶That's the code to my card🎶🎵 😆😂🤣😁

[@claireswindells1063]

Oh my god I did the exact same thing haha

[@_Charles_LeClerc_]

Lmao same

[@lolawodjouatt3583]

@Mason Wink yeah I know, I was just making a joke in response to this comment! 😂🤣

[@martinebonita2658]

Hey buddy!! Whats your card number 🤗 the 16 digit one on the front 😃

[@beanboyo]

Love how the audience don't know how to react after Colbert's introduction, but are totally won over by the end.

[@dennyshonda]

Probably the best part of that twit's show.

[@tannerjablowski3192]

@@dennyshonda They brought more talent to his show in one night than the entire rest of its existence combined. It almost makes me sick that I have to type his name into a search bar to see this performance

[@1micbrown]

@@tannerjablowski3192 you don't. I just type 1612 live. Haha

[@pembertr0n]

Tanner Jablowski big mad

[@jaredmh90]

I can just imagine the people in the crowd who know nothing about Vulpeck, being like "Is Waldo their hype man?"

[@masonbrown9155]

I'm just happy that Jack got to wear a phanny pack on national televison.

[@cyberschn1tzel997]

hes even going Chub n' Tuck on national television....

[@srduncanbyu]

LOL

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

Mason Brown you are out of your element

[@tristandeniet]

I feel like if I didn't know this band, I would be confused what was going on with him lol

[@ValWillKay]

@@tristandeniet I am confused. Please explain

[@TheEclectic]

Look at the tuba player's face light up when Woody starts in on his solo at 1:32. I love this solo so much. I wish it was so much longer and on an album.

[@Jonnysh]

yeah I keep coming back to this video to catch the solo.

[@benmaddox5777]

Yeah, I wish I could play like that

[@tannerjablowski3192]

He diggin dat rasta’ vibe, mon!

[@JoeNaeem]

Thanks for pointing this out! That's pure joy :)

[@Agent_Eli]

Man, all of the Late Night band guys playing with them just seeemed so jazzed to be playing with the. The Vulf boys really are musician's musicians

[@Pownage1245]

You can hear Dart from the first to the last note. Stratton always says Vulfpeck is a collaborative effort but damn does Dart dominate all the tracks. The guy is so well rounded with groove, timing, feel, and musicianship. Not to mention he solos with groove, something only the greats can do.

[@indiefruit]

Some songs don't need keys. Some don't need guitars. But every song needs bass.

[@CalHarding01]

Well put. In addition to what you’ve eloquently mentioned, I’ll also add that Dart is very musically tasteful as an improviser, as is the whole band - even when they’re all playing at the same time, it still sounds almost minimalist in terms of how metronomic (in a good sense) the groove is. That, and every single one of them is, straight up, in the pocket from the first note to the last. No wonder the audience was left heaving.

[@MickeyD100]

Maybe it's my imagination, but my favorite part of this video is the polite clapping in the beginning when Colbert introduces the gang that morphs into THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE at the conclusion of the song. It just really speaks to the Vulfpeck experience that I think most fans of yours have already had - that jump from "what is this?" to "Holy crap this is AWESOME!"

[@dielaughing73]

MickeyD100 Yassss imagine if that was how you found ze Peck, sitting right there in Colbert's studio...

[@ddddmegadddd]

Thats was probably an amazing experience. Wish I were there 😭

[@kn00tcn]

stephen's pronunciation definitely threw some people off

[@kindle9597]

I think it was 1:48 that won the crowd over

[@danebono7667]

Same. Completely tepid at the beginning; loud and uproarious at the end.

[@TinyDolphinMusic]

if vulfpeck collectively stole my girl I wouldn't even be mad

[@antoinepaine8097]

Alex Fisher Music 😂😂😂

[@ddddmegadddd]

Omg made my day 💀

[@11d3c]

Wtf u dont own your girl

[@DonHaka]

@@11d3c i dont know what to say if your comment actually is serious.

[@11d3c]

@@DonHaka Actually it is serious. It's not a funny joke when u see guys around treating their girlfriends as pure objects of sexual satisfaction and thinking that, by being their boyfriend they have a right to own them

[@nathanwood6707]

Colbert's introduction is so reserved and classy. That Mona Lisa smile telegraphs he knows what a treat you're in for, but he's not gonna tell you how you should feel about it; he lets the band win you over. And then they totally do. The whole thing is art.

[@adamgebel6547]

Great observation - I never noticed the little smile previously and you're completely right. Reminds me of my favorite Stan Lee quote from a convention interview he did once: "I would love to be you, meeting me for the first time."

[@indigomanatee3378]

My favourite part of this band is that you can tell they're having a blast, especially on tracks like this and funky duck

[@KadruH]

Antwaun Stanley is truly incredible.

[@yo_itsjordy9606]

My favorite thing is the studio band just playing along and they've probably never ever met vulfpeck before but they're all just having such a blast it's so chill I love it

[@BenConlon]

Antwaun should seriously just become their lead singer...

[@SchoolofMNRock]

He has a kick ass voice

[@CapFlipGaming]

I would pay a lot of money to buy those albums. I know for a fact they'd blow up and become huge too.

[@MDG7]

Totally agree!

sorry but no. their tunes are so different he definitely wouldn't fit on all of them.

[@zarathustra3830]

As much as I love Antwaun's singing instrumental Vulf is where it's at.

[@ihatezgoogle6264]

I love how the director is doing all they can to not show jack.

[@Grayham4]

Adding the tuba to that was freakin genius! It sounds incredible.

[@aprilhreyes]

The cowboy in the back grooving along, waiting for his turn to come in on the tambourine. Gets me every time.

[@osusannaro12]

Never seen a group more supportive of each other musically and performance-wise. What a joy!

[@theobserver9131]

They set their egos aside for the music.

[@TachyBunker]

I love the way he just says "Frank.. Sinatra" 😅, the singing is so lovely, and OH MY GOSH I love that band so much.

[@p.jdesanctis1633]

he was obviously surprised that the audience remained silent xD But hey, now they know the song i'm pretty sure they'll sing it every next time !

[@occipita_ca]

Wheres the vintage filter??

[@SalFettucini]

They left it at home so the cat wasn't lonely

[@redgit9905]

@@SalFettuciniheh

[@wyssmaster]

Holy shit. The audience wasn't clapping on 1 and 3.

[@ElijahdajEdi9347]

Joe Dart wouldn't let them

[@allamericandude15]

The reason why different audiences clap on different beats is worth a Google search, if you're into music (which I assume you are, since you're here).

[@RaffaeleSansone]

I thought it was because they have people in charge of making the crowd clap during shows, and they usually command to go on 1 and 3 since they're not musicians?

[@allamericandude15]

I don't know about that, I've never seen that myself. I'm talking about spontaneous audience clapping, without a leader or anything.

[@RaffaeleSansone]

From a quick search, it seems like there are cultural reasons behind that as well, like European classical music versus traditional African music. I'll look into it

[@investigate3_11]

I like the way Colbert says "Vulfpeck". I don't know why.

[@MotoMarios]

Because it sounds German. And in fact What is pronounced "Vulfpeck" in English is actually written "Wulfpek" in German. I don't know what it means but "Wulf" in German is the wolf in English. In general Vulfpeck have some German overtones over their namings and written video comments or some of their tune titles: "Kuhmilch" means "cow milk" for example.

[@etamlak8199]

@@MotoMarios Vulfpeck is a rewording of "Wolf Pack" and what you call "german overtones" are a yiddish influence mainly by Stratton

[@MotoMarios]

​@@etamlak8199 Perhaps but I also see some genuine German as well, like "Kuhmilch" which is 100% German.

[@collinkeepers7996]

Kinda sounds like the announcer guy from Hunger Games, right?

[@etamlak8199]

@@MotoMarios dude do you know what yiddish is or what ?

[@darthprawn2970]

if you ever feel useless, remember....a bassist once had to share the stage with Joe Dart

[@JP-pm5hj]

What is that guy even doing?

[@synthonaplinth5980]

@@JP-pm5hj Absolutely nothing.

[@alexandersamuel4932]

why the heck is he even there

[@johnr374]

@@JP-pm5hj Lookin like a huge jackass with that hat and headless 6 string

[@geoffbeyer1873]

@@alexandersamuel4932 house band for the show

[@jackd3910]

as someone who grew up listening to metal idk why this is one of my favorite bands.

[@rustydomino]

because Joe Dart is on the Fender Bass.

[@CraigMac18]

Because good music knows no single genre. Trust your ears man... They know when they are listening to something good.

[@s.waltonvoiceoverproductio7300]

you like talent

[@Christian-dg1wp]

rustydomino now it's Joe Dart playing a Joe Dart :)

[@TokyoBlue587]

Because good music is good music. My favorite music is rock, punk & blues but I can get into some funk and jazz too.

[@jackconant8238]

imagine if antwaun was a full on member

[@GuyOnTheInternet53]

Jack Conant in my dreams

[@mikehawk2148]

He is to a certain degree, I think Jack said that they want to keep it kinda like Steely Dan, the four piece are like the main members but everyone that they collaborate with is a part of the band

[@CapFlipGaming]

Steely Dan is one of best bands ever, so following their paths is always a good idea.

[@leannkaattari3329]

ssbrosking36 Totally agree!

[@phonkey]

I disagree. If they had a dedicated vocalist then they'd probably feel the pressure to always have vocals and we wouldn't get gems like Dean Town, My first car or Beastly. ...and would Theo ever get to sing with this setup? I say don't mess with something that works so exceptionally well as Vulfpeck. It's better they continue with this kind of inner circle/outer circle thing they have now.

[@THESILVERNARUTO]

God it's so good live! EVEN BETTER THAN THE STUDIO VERSION!

[@Vulf]

+Midtown Funk 'living room version'

[@THESILVERNARUTO]

Yes... 'living room version' ... Gonna steal that XD

[@bremexperience]

+Vulf It's the Tuba!

[@KadruH]

+Midtown Funk Vulfpeck sounds incredible live. They're just a live band in their core.

[@OFODRUMS]

+Diego Villatoro It's a small tuba, not a euphonium.

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Love how there is so little applause at the beginning and then the end is just pure raucous

[@Keegan3005]

They don’t know about the peck baby!

[@megasam10000]

This performance has serious muppet show vibes and I mean that in the best possible way

[@TheEclectic]

My god Wood at 1:34. Can you guys just make a whole song with whatever Woody was playing in that riff? Anxiolytic sound.

[@TheEclectic]

Seriously. Goosebumps during that riff. I snapped that riff and have been listening to it on a loop all day.

[@tombull1342]

He's released some solo stuff on his spotify, easily worth a listen!

[@MrBilde]

It insane... Soo classy and delicious!

[@laylover7621]

Magical 10 seconds.

[@norlanderduwallis9074]

@@laylover7621 like what my ex-gf used to tell me

[@MaxAnderson87]

I can't decide which one of these people that I want to be. I really do ask myself that question every single day.

[@jakobplaysbass]

They got 4 guys covering the bass register: Joe Dart, Jack Stratton, Tuba Guy, and then there's a guy in the back on a headless 6 string bass

[@Davidkaisermusic]

2:06 Joe Dart gives the people what they want

[@pyrotechnic96]

I love Jack pointing at the Joe and the tuba player in joy

[@corbino9219]

These guys are better than like 90% of the artists out there now. They deserve more than 25k subs.

[@peytoneaton3798]

Where's Waldo? Don't worry, he's just dancing like a buffoon, and I love it.

[@maricelaaviles2426]

Peyton Eaton hahaha I really laughed out loud to this.

[@OtisShantyOfficial]

I like the bassist in the background, who literally pretends to play. As well as the tambourine cowboy guy.

[@iwuthere.7198]

1:34 you're killing me Jack

[@GoldenScarab45]

Jack Stratton is my hero honestly

[@michaelwhite6248]

You're not even wrong

[@dielaughing73]

A true Original

[@pollyboy12]

How do I tattoo this video on me

[@lobaxx]

@Jack You'd want to QR a domain that you own so that you don't get owned by a dead link later in life

[@gabypb7532]

Do go full on and write the link to the video

[@moralesericjamesg9571]

@Jack i know i'm late but, you can tattoo each frame in the video HAHAHHAAHA jk

[@andresruiz9463]

3:24 We would never know if they shake their hands, that ending was hilarious!

[@birth0fserpents]

some of the best facial expressions ever seen in this video

[@bismuthcrystal9658]

Until Dean Town with Chris Thile.

[@mattbeamer6918]

Soooo good! It's like a nonsensical earwig. I've listened to it on repeat and I can't get enough. It's like a nerdy motown groove....So addictive

[@brianrichichi9367]

I come back to this video every once in a while. I just love how the audience seems very skeptical when Stephen introduces them, and they slowly but surely fall in love with them by the end.

[@abbakarenina]

shout out to the tambourine player in the back for both his excellent taste in hats and for just fully grooving the whole song

[@Levsongs]

Laughed out loud at the ending

[@BeauStephenson]

Me too! I can't stop. The pixelated zooms are basically a member of the band at this point. Like the cartoonist for Monte Python. It just hits my funny bone.

[@143codysimpsonsmusic]

they make me emotional. i met them all after their show in Nola and they are the kindest, most down to earth, most TALENTED band. they have so much fun playing their music and it makes my heart so happy. i’m so so so glad to see them finally getting more and more of the recognition and appreciation that they deserve!!! also, joe dart, u blow my freaking mind.

[@hotlover000000000000]

I love how perfectly Stephen pronounced Vulfpeck. He almost sounded German.

[@Amy081]

Come to Britain! We need you.

[@hughb.b4069]

DAMN STRAIGHT

[@Bugleaves0]

+Amy McDill All of this

[@fredblogd8448]

+Amy McDill Here here

[@dannybighair]

THEY'RE COMING

[@vincenoiry]

+Daniel Arbiter Are they?! Don't toy with me now! haha!

[@pkrohse]

Love that Jon Batiste's bass player can't stop smiling!

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

My favorite part of this version is the decision to cut to just percussion and bass/tuba for the "never ever forget it" run, was such a nice little dip that really highlighted how minimalist everything is but how great it sounds when everything is added back in

[@markfitzpatrick2181]

Why haven't I discovered this incredible band until tonight? Guess I'm about to go down an amazing rabbit hole of awesomeness.

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

Welcome! :)

[@devildude64]

DAMN!! How have I gone this long without knowing about this band????

[@HK6]

Coming back and watching this, now knowing that they don't rehearse live shows like this, makes it even more incredible. You can see Jack doing some live directing of every single instrument and you can see just how much everybody is feeling it because it is so organic and real.

[@EgansChannel]

I still can’t believe they didn’t rehearse for Madison Square Garden. Like they just got up there and started playing. I would die on stage no joke

[@illeeay]

I've watched this over 50 times over many years. Here I am smiling at my computer like an idiot at the end, again.

[@yunglame]

Jack please make and sell these red and white striped shirts i need to be able to wear Thrill of the Arts

[@tomscott9903]

Goodwill my dude

[@mikemichel]

Oh this bridge! Yummy! Thanks for being renegades lads and manifesting it your way! INSPIRING!

[@aynrandismable]

I am so happy to see mainstream coverage of Vulfpek!!!! You guys took advantage of the opportunity by playing a tight groovy rendition...so happy for you. Hope this is a sign of things to come from you guys. Thanks.

[@parkfield7296]

Jon Batiste is definitely my favourite member of Vulfpeck

[@birth0fserpents]

literally just got done watching it on stephen's channel. very happy to see you guys do your thing on national tv.

[@iicalcipheriim]

1612 is now my pincode for absolutely everything

[@charlieruisseau2476]

From speech pathologist to this, in just a couple of years, hats off Mr. Stanley!

[@DannyWoodMusic]

JOE DART 1:02 That dude knows he's the funkiest bass player in the land.

[@chioma916]

how did i not see that lmao

[@strawberryavalunch]

him and michael league should play together - they would trade hilarious facial expressions as well as funky riffs.

[@11cmgrah]

Little known fact that the lip bite actually adds more stank to that particular note.

[@umphreak9999]

that look when you're playing so stank it's just funny

[@TheAlexHaigh]

always comin through with the best Vulf comments

[@Jorgytonton]

Hahaha Jack standing up and doing puppy paws piano dance is fucking hilarious 😂

[@erictheredone]

Ahhhh, pleasure, pure groove pleasure. It's like the most epic livingroom jam you've ever had only just SO MUCH BETTER! Thank you!

[@Sweeneytv]

The voice of an angel and the lyrics of a madman

[@tymtrppr3]

I'm so glad vulf exists. They just make me happy

[@user-rm6ng2uy6f]

seeing Antwuan vibe through this performance (+ his dancing 🥺) gives me the will to keep living

[@ciaranlucey6193]

JOE DART ON THE BASS

[@rickybor93]

I love how Jack is just there playing in the air most of the time

[@fafafagat]

been with you guys since near the beginning and I am so proud of you guys finally branching out and getting your name out there. choice guys , straight from New Zealand, hopefully you can come visit us :)

[@marieklenke2916]

I love them all so much

[@jacobkisor7249]

How is this live!!? Antwuan was flawless wow wow wow

[@Buswik]

I love it how much the band of the show seems to love playing with vulfpeck and and Antwaun

[@dada-pm5cd]

0:48 pianist looks like he's checking the reaction of his friend after showing his fave artist

[@dyltr0]

the addition of the tuba is seriously fire

[@SevenSevenSevenaka]

Vulf the world....NOW!!!!!

[@VICTORIA-bb1dz]

Still can't get enough of this song or this performance... Its what I wake up to every morning... For some years now lol

[@PurpleCrackRock]

What a kick ass performance!

[@MrAmj08]

Absolutely the definitive version of this song! ❤

[@joemajerus]

I watched this and literally cried

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

You cried tears of pure funk.

[@Emmpeace]

When two of your favorite bands play together, you cry thanks!

[@johanneschristensen3385]

His pronunciation of 'Vulfpeck' is perfect.

[@MotoLen51]

Saw them live one week ago today. They just keep getting better!

[@victoriabell9546]

My favorite part is at 1:35 because Woody Goss.

[@elijahschultz5581]

Absolutely love you guys!!! Just got super obsessed like a couple weeks ago!!! Wait for the moment 😍😍😍😍

[@AJP9585]

Does this mean Antwaun is here to stay?

[@tylerblack5838]

Even though he probably won't be in every song, I don't think he's going anywhere.

[@mntc22]

Incredible. So glad the soul is still alive and well. Thank you Vulfpeck.

[@CopperOreGaming]

1:34 da solo

[@oakbox12345]

+Hugo Hidemark SO FREAKING TASTEFUL ITS REDICULIOUSZZZZ

[@oakbox12345]

im replying again. because that solo is still so freaking amazing my face is on the keyboard. er0gahr0g8ha8h54q555445w45hthhh

[@lillagubbn]

oakbox just heard it for the first time. Soooo good!!

[@louisresnick9731]

My best shot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqbc3WjlJZpqLc

[@guguicrema]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant.

[@nsmader]

2:39 is one of the best things to ever happen.

[@linzheng2288]

Seeing you playing the music just made me happy, even it's a sad song. Thanks for sharing Andie

[@cinel9583]

So mad this is my first time hearing them!

[@pelfred6327]

J'adore!! A quand sur Toulouse, France...

[@LaxLennart]

Absolutely amazing work! You nailed the living shit out of this song!! This is even better than the studio version.

[@cristianvasquez299]

What the hell?! how did I ever miss you guys on this show! You guys have come so far and I'm been subscribed since the beginning! Great to see you funky cats gettin the recognition you guys deserve.

[@peterguglietta5260]

Joe Dart is a monster on bass.

[@samuelmcandrew2125]

So cool of vulf to invite Colbert and a studio audience to their jam session

[@kosarsakic1982]

Every time I see a video with Joe Dart, I feel the urge to start a gofundme to help pay for his eventual neck surgery.

[@npc.training]

Congrats guys! Glad this music is reachin out to the masses!