Rubblebucket: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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9 жыл бұрын

Before Rubblebucket played its Tiny Desk Concert, its members asked if they could bring a confetti cannon. And, though I said no - dear coworkers, I really do care about you - the band still brought a fun mix of brass and brash to the Tiny Desk.
At the front of this band is Kalmia Traver and Alex Toth; she sings clever words, straps a tambourine to her foot and plays the flute, while he plays trumpet, flute and more. I really like this band and its attitude - party-friendly but with a serious side, perhaps informed by Traver's recent battle with cancer - which comes through nicely on Rubblebucket's new album, Survival Sounds. So set aside a few minutes to take this little carousel ride, courtesy of a band like few others.-- BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Carousel Ride" 0:05
"On The Ground" 5:02
"Sound Of Erasing" 9:20
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Colin Marshall, Maggie Starbard, Susan Hale Thomas; Assistant Producer: Susannah Whittle; photo by Susan Hale Thomas/NPR

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@cathrynhofmann8322 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jlion31685 5 жыл бұрын

She also beat cancer so show some respect please. If you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all.

@Aldragor101 9 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.

@starvingartistful 6 жыл бұрын

This is not my cup o' tea.

@SgtMantis 7 жыл бұрын

I love when a vocalist get so in to their music. The same with Sylvan Esso, wonderful goofy facial expressions.

@claudiavoss8269 7 жыл бұрын

This girl battled cancer yet has the sweetest, most passionate energy. Brought a huge smile to my face!

@calfborg 3 жыл бұрын

Her vocals have a Björk energy.

@benverde6099 9 жыл бұрын

If you pay more attention to their clothing than to their music, what does it say about you?

@lucianocg8392 4 жыл бұрын

acoustic version of carousel ride is way better than the normal one

@BobbyIronsights 4 жыл бұрын

Lead singer looks like a young Joan Cusack

@WGBHMusic 9 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

@Ultrevolous 6 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.

@BigPubez69

GOD this is so killer! I cant stop listening/watching to this performance of CarouselRide. The horns are soooo so sick

@InstrumentManiac 9 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.

@jessebackus3701 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. She is perfectly odd. Brass is beautiful. More of this.

@foreverdancebaby 6 жыл бұрын

Her voice and authenticity brings real tears to my eyes. What an amazing creative group!

@cardboardbox476 3 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