Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Sept. 25, 2017 | Robin Hilton -- It's hard to think of an artist who's brought more joy to more people, across more generations - and in more ways - than Steve Martin. In the 1970s, he won the hearts of young children for his playful appearances with The Muppets while simultaneously charming legions of older fans with his subversive standup routines. Later, as an actor, he wrote and starred in some of the most memorable comedies (and a few dramas) of all time, while writing books, plays and even a Broadway musical.
Throughout his 50-year career, one constant in Steve Martin's life has been the banjo. It was a staple of his early standup shows and even fans who only wanted to laugh couldn't help but marvel at his playing. Over the years, he's continued to perform and record with country and bluegrass luminaries like Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and others.
These days Martin is working on music full-time. He's just released a stellar bluegrass album he recorded with The Steep Canyon Rangers called (perfectly) The Long-Awaited Album, a record filled with often hilarious story songs and world-class performances.
Martin's set with The Steep Canyon Rangers at the Tiny Desk was at times thrilling, particularly his opening solo for the song "So Familiar." But it was also playful, comical and a joy to witness. At the end of the typical three-song performance, the group graciously decided to do one more called "Caroline," a hilarious, first-person account of how not to handle a breakup.
Set List
"So Familiar"
"All Night Long"
"On The Water"
"Caroline"
Musicians
Steve Martin (banjo, vocals), Woody Platt (guitar, vocals), Mike Ashworth (percussion), Mike Guggino (mandolin), Charles Humphrey (bass), Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Nicky Sanders (fiddle)
Credits
Producers: Robin Hilton, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Niki Walker, Bronson Arcuri, Alyse Young; Production Assistant: Beck Harlan; Photo: Christina Ascani/NPR.
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@woodenloonynickel 7 ай бұрын

Super Psychos

@woodenloonynickel 7 ай бұрын

Luv ya.

@woodenloonynickel 7 ай бұрын

See Lawrence Welk

@SkillBorrower 3 ай бұрын

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@alternateimpact81 4 жыл бұрын

Steve has been in his early fifties for 35 years!

@gdfggggg 4 жыл бұрын

Cory Knapp 👍🏻

@wendylogan4020 4 жыл бұрын

He must, he must! The Invisible Generation of the '70's won't be able to stay in our 40's forever without such a thing!

@ellisgill1337 4 жыл бұрын

FACTS lol

@jeffreycox180 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew Steve Martin could play the banjo!

@somedude2630 4 жыл бұрын

Lol true

@peteralford9147 3 жыл бұрын

How is it that Steve Martin has been this age my entire life?

@meemo32086 3 жыл бұрын

He's a vampire!!😂

@maxsandison4574 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you're 1 year old?

@peteralford9147 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxsandison4574 close, 27.

@jamesbacon5299 3 жыл бұрын

He regularly exercises and feasts off the blood of aspiring young comedians

@taydrabrookshire347 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbacon5299 by having them sign contracts so their dreams of fame can be realized... with a heavy price.

@CadillacJak 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit Steve Martin can shred a banjo

@freedapeeple4049 3 жыл бұрын

He is one of the world's best banjo players. Probably one of the top three, depending who you ask.

@CadillacJak 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedapeeple4049 Such a Legend 🙌

@constancemiller3753 3 жыл бұрын

Only dude who can school Kermit.

@AlanHope2013 3 жыл бұрын

I wish to register a compliant, that this guy who's a great comedian and comic actor, also get to be an accomplished musician and not just because he's a movie star (looking at you , Bruce Willis). Some of us have no discernable talents. so some system of equitable distribution would make the world a fairer place. Thank you.

@shaanp9796 3 жыл бұрын

@@CadillacJak It’s a joke.

@fliiguy247 3 жыл бұрын

I love that all these dads took some time out of their busy schedules to jam out for us.

@jeremysmith9694 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry. You'll be there soon

@DickDickerson01 2 жыл бұрын

Dad Rock forever! 😁

@payableondeath9091 2 жыл бұрын

😝💯

@densfordt Жыл бұрын

The Steep Canyon Rangers actually perform regularly around here in western North Carolina. Not always with Steve Martin, but often enough. He writes most of the music he plays.

@qwkimball Жыл бұрын

Weirdly, Steve Martin is 77 years old and his only child is 10.

@lionredoux7231 6 жыл бұрын

He's come a long way since the days of living with the poor black family who raised him.

@Not_Mii_Uus 6 жыл бұрын

LionRedoux I can't tell if this is harmlessly descriptive or a backhanded compliment😂

@iwct 6 жыл бұрын

cowscowscows10 it’s from a film Steve Martin made, called “the Jerk”.

@Not_Mii_Uus 6 жыл бұрын

ohhhh no wonder lmao, thank you

@hornetbrown 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just a poor black boy from down Souf.

@soon3rfan 5 жыл бұрын

The Jerk is one of the best!

@seap9570 Жыл бұрын

I'm an 80's metal head and shred the axe now for over 40 years but when I hear this mountain music it is like heaven. Love it.

@fenrirvanwolfen6474 Жыл бұрын

Amen Bro.🤟🏼 Me too. Steve rules!!!!! Greetings from Germany.

@kevinosalza8133 11 ай бұрын

Its funny i feel like a lot of metal heads end up enjoying bluegrass because its similar to metal in the fact its very technical and precise. As a musician i can really appreciate it.

@Jonwards05 10 ай бұрын

As my 11 year old sister who’s steeped in metal right now says “It’s like heavy metal but acoustic!”

@nimimerkillinen 10 ай бұрын

heaven, paradise and whatnot to be found in many other genres too

@user-ff2nf7iz1u 9 ай бұрын

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@andycochrane4131 3 жыл бұрын

I left my banjo in the back seat of my car once, unlocked with the window open. When I came back, there were 8 more banjos there.

@MrGogogordo 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great joke!! Thank's!!

@patmureithi 3 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀

@willgillis4207 3 жыл бұрын

That totally cracked me up! Thanks 👍

@amentlik 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@capoeirastronaut 3 жыл бұрын

That didn't happen so much it unhappened things that had.

@09nob 5 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that he's actually really good and not just some hollywood nob coasting on his name always loved Steve, what a legend I'm glad he's legitimate.

@b4ssfunk3d 4 жыл бұрын

I agree man. He is pure talent and didn't get in Hollywood because of a family name

@doomslayer163 4 жыл бұрын

It's the same way with Dan Aykroyd and his bad a$$ harmonica skills..

@ah-xb3xi 4 жыл бұрын

He was on stage waaay before "Hollywood. Same with Ackroyd. Performing arts. "Hollywood👈 Small/Big county stars move to Hollywood not otherway.

@sommers6235 4 жыл бұрын

He is a true jack of all trades. If you haven't already, you should check out his writing. I picked up one of his books on a whim once and it was one of the best stories I'd ever read.

@09nob 4 жыл бұрын

@@sommers6235 Good idea I think I shall.

@littleteethkeith 6 жыл бұрын

The older I get the more I like banjo music.

@colliedogboy 6 жыл бұрын

Banjo, played well, takes us back to a better time when people loved other people.

@RecipeForFun 6 жыл бұрын

Perry Mike I think if we turn off the 24hr news cycle long enough and look around people really still do. . .but I'm a sappy optimist.

@andyinsdca 6 жыл бұрын

Go get some Hot Rize (Steve Martin called them the best bluegrass band no one has heard of) and Del Mccoury Band.

@Jeff-jg7jh 6 жыл бұрын

Banjos, bagpipes, drum solos. A little goes a long way. Hey, I can't play a note so....

@thelvl1bandit345 6 жыл бұрын

Perry Mike eeehhhh heemmmmm......slavery.......😐😐

@TheSlandis 4 жыл бұрын

Modern renaissance man. Comedian, actor, author, musician, and educator.

@bonniefiona7943 4 жыл бұрын

forgot genius :)

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

And he worked at knott's berry farm and pep boys too!!!!

@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh. And playwright. Although perhaps it's redundant with "writer". ♥️

@anneahlert2997 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget art expert and collector. He has quite a collection, which he has showed off on occasion.

@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf 2 жыл бұрын

@@anneahlert2997 Collection of what might I ask? Is it arrow hats?!

@TheBrendanzn 2 жыл бұрын

This man is 76 years old, and he's as lucid and fresh as he was in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! What a legend..

@moe42o 8 ай бұрын

One of my favorite movies!🎉

$@fractuss$

@fractuss 8 ай бұрын

Wow 76? He's been living right.

@esmewvimes2901 6 ай бұрын

Oklahoma! Oklahoma! Oklahoma! Oklahoma! Oklahoma! . . . Lady Fanny from Omaha? Yes Ruprecht? May I go to the bathroom please? Of course. Ahhh thank you. I may have seen the movie 1 or 200 times. It's like if you are passing through channels and A Fish Called Wanda is on. Or Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein or really anything Mel Brooks. It's physically IMPOSSIBLE for me to keep going, even though I can recite the movie from memory. I'm 2. I can't get away with saying, What Knockers! to other women, or asking anyone, "Would you like a roll in ze hay? Roll, roll, roll in ze hay!' Living in a world where no one around you knows what to do if you say, Frau Blucher, is like the difference between black and white and color.

@melodynote333 4 ай бұрын

Since Roxanne 🎬 in my opinion 😅

@taydrabrookshire347 4 ай бұрын

79 this year

@kyleloftis2748 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is just another guy playing in this band. No playing off his fame. Comes across like a classy and peacefully humble dude

@seanhopkins4986 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is living his best life.

@taydrabrookshire347 6 жыл бұрын

Yes he is

@fireyflower6643 5 жыл бұрын

Id love to see him in a film again - my favourite is Roxanne

@hangfire5005 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure theyll never see this but props to whoever setup the sound on this set. Great job

@tthings6686 2 жыл бұрын

For my birthday, I once took myself to see Steve with SCR at Austin City Limits. It was the year he and Edie Brickell released their album. She was not announced as part of the line up, but made an appearance and collaborated for a while on stage. As if we had not all collectively gotten our money's worth, Paul Simon also came out for a couple of songs and my life was made utterly complete. What a night. What a collection of talent.

@johnbull9195 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@joelbates6499 Жыл бұрын

You Lucky Man! said everyone in this KZfaq thread...

@heathermoore2936 Жыл бұрын

Awesome surprise line up too cool!!!

@patriciajrs46 Жыл бұрын

Who is 'she'? You refer to 'she'.

@tthings6686 Жыл бұрын

@@patriciajrs46 Edie Brickell.

@31Alden Жыл бұрын

So wonderful! Steve Martin is a Renaissance Man in every respect.

@JasielCalixtoMusic 6 жыл бұрын

I could never imagine he had such a talent for music

@glensarge 6 жыл бұрын

hes actually received awards and is internationally recognised as one of the best banjo players in history

@DeathLoveRobots 6 жыл бұрын

Watch a movie he made called "The Jerk" one of the funniest movies of all time plus he displays his awesome musical talent. He can sing just as good as he plays. A very talented man

@shnootch 6 жыл бұрын

well, I imagine he'd himself blanch at that notion, but I'd agree he sounds great...

@shnootch 6 жыл бұрын

besides, he looks like my dad...

@TehDash 6 жыл бұрын

Like Kate McKinnon on the piano and Kyle Mooney at sports.

@LMasniuk 6 жыл бұрын

I love my dad, but also wish that Steve Martin was my dad.

@ClueFinderDirtDigger 6 жыл бұрын

Logan Masniuk you said it. we were all thinking it. hell, our dads were probably thinking it too.

@TheBossman618 6 жыл бұрын

Well it’s 2018 so you can have two dads if you want

@kevinroberts9580 5 жыл бұрын

Steve is awesome, my Dad fiddle in his own bluegrass band and won a national fiddling contest at 73 yrs. of age. He like Steve also

@shadedandjaded7948 5 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@shadedandjaded7948 5 жыл бұрын

@@ClueFinderDirtDigger LMAO

@matthewmaclauchlan1671 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best gifts of my life was my wife getting us tickets to see Steve Martin and Martin Short live. Grown man almost 40, nearly cried when Steve played banjo.

@jrees1082 9 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one..we must be from the same Era.

@paulataylor8608 7 ай бұрын

I’ve heard him play in these great video clips and I cry! ( I’m 70!)

@dancalkins97 2 жыл бұрын

He always looks like he's having the time of his life...I hope he is! Here's to Steve Martin's 76th birthday today!

@hitopsful 5 жыл бұрын

Steve martin is amazing as hell, but c'mon his band mates are killing it too!! Awesome bunch of guys

@joelbates6499 Жыл бұрын

One wonders what the first thoughts were when they heard words like "Steve Martin would like to work with you".... Nah, there's no wondering, never mind... I'd be dancing if I were them.

@TheHappeninCaptain Жыл бұрын

That other guy playing the banjo looks confused but I can't knock him. He obviously knows what he's doing if he's playing with this group

@stuartm2176 6 жыл бұрын

Never been to the US in my life. I’m an Englishman but I absolutely love bluegrass and had no idea Steve Martin can actually play so well. I’ll head out to the US one day and make it some live shows.

@warrensapp2359 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you're here the 3rd weekend of September (any year) so you can go Winfield, Kansas, to the Walnut Valley Festival. You'll love it.

@hal4192 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Would love to take in some live bluegrass. Currently grappling with a Dobro after 50yrs playing standard guitar. One day...

@EveBeeLovesYou 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of bluegrass has actually been traced back to European influences, so you're still in good company!

@Paul-zm1hb 4 жыл бұрын

check out the Telluride Blue Grass Festival if you can

@brutusmaximumus 4 жыл бұрын

As a Kentuckian Stu J you are in for a treat, go to some live show outdoor festivals where bands after bands play

@KathyLouvin 6 ай бұрын

I come from a Country Music Hall of Fame family, and I have been blessed to garner some music business awards myself, but I am telling you it doesn't get more authentic than this. More reasons to love SM 🤠

@whiteyfisk9769 23 күн бұрын

Thats one heck of a humble brag...

@Met_Ethio 23 күн бұрын

@@whiteyfisk9769 for real. bro i gotta grammy too

@erichlawrence4142 4 жыл бұрын

The variety and amount of good music I am finding through the 'Tiny Desk Concert' is incredible! Keep em' coming!

@DanOne1513 Жыл бұрын

And still going!

@larrylund2682 5 жыл бұрын

Doing what he loves. Life don't get any better than that. Deep respect for Steve Martin.

@lamonthamilton667 4 жыл бұрын

As I Said...

@keirkeir9859 5 жыл бұрын

I never used to like this genre of music then one day it started liking me. How can one not appreciate this many talented musicians playing together whatever the style

@JanetH.215 Жыл бұрын

I adore watching Steve Martin play banjo. What a super-talented man...and of course all the band members too.

@caseyburnett6530 4 жыл бұрын

Folk music is so subtly complex and beautiful. This is a really clean and tight group. They play pretty good too.

@I_Heart_Hader Жыл бұрын

This is bluegrass

@tkjordan1376 6 жыл бұрын

Tiny desks like these are such a gift

@DeanBaileyPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

It's almost like he'd dedicated his life to the Banjo, and yet he has accomplished so much more than that. Awesome stuff.

@richardhill8715 6 жыл бұрын

Dean Bailey when he started out he shared a studio apartment with 4other people and had all his stuff packed up in a car and when he wanted a moment alone he would sit in his car and pick banjo parked in the streets of LA as he tried to make it as a comic

@rosaliefelberg5522 6 жыл бұрын

Dean Bailey and check out Steve's banjo.... That thing is pimped out

@takprotakpro 2 жыл бұрын

Steve's guardian angels, take care of him please, he has given so many smiles to this world.

@loreman7267 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he has. He's doing what he was meant to.

@EtzEchad 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is one of the greatest entertainers in history. I hope he goes on forever.

@BuddyCoopers 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks to the sound engineer for a perfect recording for these fabulous players and Steve too.

@nicktiberimusic 6 жыл бұрын

Buddy Cooper Agreed. The mix is pretty incredible.

@slurve24 5 жыл бұрын

Agree with that! Every Tiny Desk sounds perfect. Love listening to all of them

@coffeehigh420 5 жыл бұрын

yeh seriously, the audio is INCREDIBLE! put some good headphones on and get prepared to be blown away by the quality!

@shadedandjaded7948 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely got an optimal sound this time. Like usual. The fiddle whispers a scream.

@KalebMarshallDulcimerPlayer 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with one exception. The bass doesn't sound like a double bass. I think it's been lifted considerably in the mix.

@KyleSantin 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I wanted this.

@LaCasitaTampa 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Santin same

@richardhill8715 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Santin so well put

@lualncol 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Santin I love your comment. I understand.

@BombaclaatGatofish 6 жыл бұрын

Yes

@deelzebub1213 5 жыл бұрын

Look up his video with the band called Jubilation Day. So funny.

@Kroniee 10 ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of seeing these guys perform live at the Toronto blues and jazz fest a few years back. Steve is such a great entertainer, in between numbers he'd talk to the small crowd as this performance was in a small event tent that sat maybe 150ppl or so. Fantastic performers.

@WolfEntertainmentLLC Жыл бұрын

I knew and have seen Steve Martin play the banjo, but I had no idea how incredibly GOOD he is. Brother shreds!!! He's very good!

@MrEazyE357 Жыл бұрын

Does he play without picks? I thought most players used them.

@sineadking1821 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin should be in a movie based off the last song called Caroline about a sweet old man who gets dumped and eventually decides to take up the banjo and start a band

@wolfinpdx 5 жыл бұрын

I don't go to the movies anymore, but I would go to a cinema to see this film on opening day.

@pbplss2248 5 жыл бұрын

This. Bump this

@ktownshutdown21 4 жыл бұрын

He could easily write himself into a Best Song/Best Soundtrack Oscar. The Academy loves music like this, so they'd eat it right up.

@Taco_burrito 4 жыл бұрын

I would be up to watching that

@skele-eleton 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for Steve Martin's biopic "Oh, Caroline" hitting theaters Summer 2044.

@roytee3127 6 жыл бұрын

Steve's playing old-timey claw hammer stye. That first intro is beautiful. (The other banjo player is playing the more modern bluegrass finger-picking style.)

@Nantosuelta 4 жыл бұрын

@SuperTrader Mikey learn bluegrass first its easier to grasp and will give you a good foundation and strengthen your fingers. Then learn clawhammer, or do it the other way , but I would recommend bluegrass first

@chuckbennett1872 4 жыл бұрын

@SuperTrader Mikey Is this course available online or in a book by any chance?

@s3nsec0rruptr80 4 жыл бұрын

@SuperTrader Mikey if you ask me, figure out what your goal is and go accordingly. For me, that meant learning clawhammer and a bunch of old songs, because I wasn't trying to be a virtuoso or songwriter, just carry on some mountain music traditions. But if you want to tear up the fretboard or write your own stuff, you may want to consider a different route.

@Revolution1117 3 жыл бұрын

Most of what I've seen Steve play was finger-picking. I suppose having an additional banjo player allows him to play more claw-hammer style songs. Either way, Steve a masterful picker. Interestingly, Neil Young plays most of his acoustic songs using claw-hammer.

@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody asked.

@AR-jq1hs 2 жыл бұрын

My jaw simply dropped at the AMAZING banjo playing by one of our acting icons... This most beautiful song played by this most talented group in a most beautiful setting, it simply does not get any better than this!!!

@StuartDayGuitars 4 жыл бұрын

I saw them live years ago and it was such a good show. Steve is obviously hilarious between songs but he's also legitimately talented as a musician, he's not just riding on his name. But I think what I love most about it is that he doesn't take center stage. He just seems so modest and just enjoys the music so he decided to play it.

@jwfoise 6 жыл бұрын

As Steve Martin said many years ago, you can't play a sad song on the banjo.

@caketinfairy 5 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of my main man, Sufjan Stevens?

@hunterchu4231 5 жыл бұрын

jwfoise who’s steve martin

@jakescharn3060 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL9latmKq7vRcqM.html

@waynethera2712 5 жыл бұрын

jwfoise but you can play a crazy song about incest. Banjo Odyssey by Dead South, fun song.

@TABrown-xh7xc 5 жыл бұрын

But there are many sad songs played on the banjo

@FarceMartyr1229 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t quite know whether the fact that Steve Martin slays literally everything he does is inspiring or discouraging...

@DeathValleyLumberCompany Жыл бұрын

Both

@tunesmith46 Жыл бұрын

Love this! HUGE props to the sound engineer and crew...the dynamics are fabulous!

@dostacos1 4 жыл бұрын

Steve is one of the most underrated people of our time. What a talented and good fellow.

@pattimcintosh7274 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think he's underrated at all. He's absolutely adored by billions!

@czerskip 5 жыл бұрын

One of those you were never looking for, and fell in love the moment you heard it.

@carltonclark4891 4 жыл бұрын

So far that's how all my npr experiences have been and I love it

@Lark1610 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, as soon as the episode of "The Office" in which Ed Helms plays "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on banjo (to Rainn Wilson playing on guitar) I had to get back to Steve Martin killin' on banjo. The first time was a surprise though. Few years back. I think I was on my Martin Short road when algorithm suggested Steve Martin stand-up routines and down the road there was him playing banjo. I have even more respect since then (same time I've learned he is really into physics).

@ShayanGivehchian 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin concert are probably the most worthwhile. You get comedy and great music.

@4ourty5ive 6 жыл бұрын

It'd be a dream

@koonjar 6 жыл бұрын

i just saw him it was amazing !!

@sarahmbrown82 5 жыл бұрын

i hope i get to hear him live at least once in my life. i have played the 5 string since i was 10 and cant play half as well as him. i love the banjo and he just plays so amazing. i love it big fan 😀✌

@robertgrider4346 5 жыл бұрын

'Ol Navin Johnson is one hell of a picker, by God!!😁

@felixhess4691 5 жыл бұрын

If that's what you're looking for you should totally check out Tenacious D, in case you haven't done so yet :D

@satan15107291 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Steve Martin hasn't aged a day since 1980 0:10 - So Familiar 4:22 - All Night Long 9:10 - On The Water 12:34 - Caroline

@alyssam9565 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@AlexiHolford Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@america8706 2 ай бұрын

That third song is wonderfully simplistic at first glance but the lyrics just play so perfectly into each other and support each other as well. I love it

@shadowseer92 6 жыл бұрын

Wholesome AF.

@Qwerty0791 6 жыл бұрын

Benny Pang right? I want to build a garden now and live off the earth

@san7an4 6 жыл бұрын

From 3 Amigos to this. What a career!

@coffeehigh420 4 жыл бұрын

the audio and video quality is STUNNING. Thank you so much NPR !!!!!

@AndrewAMartin 4 жыл бұрын

The cameraman could use a little work at pointing to the right musician when they're soloing, he's wrong most of the time.

@dhruvwork 2 жыл бұрын

I love how NPR Tiny Desk makes listening to music a visual experience. I like how you can just watch one member of the band and isolate the sound in your head, and then layer them back together.

@feliciagaffney1998 3 ай бұрын

I do that for any live performance.

@kubispice3026 6 жыл бұрын

Whether you like bluegrass music or not, you have to respect all of the talent, finesse, and timing that these musicians master.

@mps397 5 жыл бұрын

You're right and why I've been listening to more artists like this. More passion and meaningful connections within each song.

@DanielGloverTheGreat 6 жыл бұрын

I love Steve Martin’s music. This dude is seriously talented and so is his band!

@Crash2001 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Glover its not his band. He's with the steep canyon rangers

@joelawson3638 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Glover he is also mad talented with comedy not just music, I don't know why he waited so long to show case his music talent

@lindseywalker6925 6 жыл бұрын

Yup. That's his band. He bought 'em fair and square.

@joebillloudermilk9668 6 жыл бұрын

All the guys in the STEEP CANYON RANGERS, went to school together, here in Brevard, NC, and have won 3 Grammys, without Steve Martin. Great guys. What you see is what you get.

@deleriumm 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin & Billy Connelly used to jam together. Billy started out as a muso & started stand up when he broke a string on stage & the audience reacted really well to his banter. Such a shame Billy isn't able to play any more! Apparently he's even better than Steve. I'd pay a lot to see the two of them on stage together!! :)

@lydiaheimbrock4743 2 жыл бұрын

My 4 year old son and I discovered this video a few months ago and it has become one of his favorites. We watch it at least once a day, so much better than Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

@dr.alaricshawncastleberry6789 Жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is an amazing person. So full of talent! Thank you for all of the joy you share through your talents!

@gonzomiller1720 6 жыл бұрын

I watched this with the stupidest smile on my face all the way through, Thank you!

@Soul.in.the.garden 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is like the uncle I wish I had 🤗 So talented and charming.

@KomonHouseholdObjex 6 жыл бұрын

Vibrant 2uesdae ill be your uncle

@halfstep44 6 жыл бұрын

Vibrant 2uesdae Im the daddy you're glad you never had, son

@DSWEIG 6 жыл бұрын

I agree

@Soul.in.the.garden 6 жыл бұрын

KomonHouseholdObjex 😩😭

@Soul.in.the.garden 6 жыл бұрын

halfstep44 That's position is already filled 😈

@gamma8gear 5 ай бұрын

that is the best banjo playing i have ever heard in my life. I could have been listening to a classical master playing that and i open my eyes and its Steve Martin... wow

@andyinwards2119 4 жыл бұрын

Great music. Also great job whoever’s responsible for the sound quality!

@henryvanweeren7233 3 жыл бұрын

They usually show that in the end credits...

@ctaylorgh91 6 жыл бұрын

ARE WE NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW *STUNNING* THAT BANJO IS?????

@AdamAnttt 5 жыл бұрын

For 15K I sure hope it's beautiful

@fcsaldanha 5 жыл бұрын

That headstock, 5 stars!

@louisecassidy5991 4 жыл бұрын

Any comment on the guy with the beard who seems quite out of his depth while trying to look cool? Oh, he actually picked couple of little parts.

@bhr788 4 жыл бұрын

@@louisecassidy5991 That man is a far better banjo player than Steve Martin and is gracious enough to let him take center-stage on his instrument, lol. Steve's great, but standing in the background is a all-genre level picker.

@gwoman6071 4 жыл бұрын

Louise Cassidy what Holden said. The “guy with a beard” is actually ridiculously good. Go watch some of Steep Canyon Rangers’ solo stuff. All those guys are master musicians.

@MosTalent 6 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity I clicked on the NPR link expecting the usual Steve Martin gag....This was no gag! This was excellent and Steve Martin is an accomplished musician - dare I say that! I love this music....I want more. I'm buying the MP3 - CD project. Nice!

@PapaPhilip 4 жыл бұрын

If Steve had only been a banjo player, he'd still be famous. What a great musician and composer! Add everything else he does.... what a talented human being. So glad he's here!

@bromixsr 4 жыл бұрын

Being in the recording studio with Steve Martin has to be an experience, to say the least.

@thelastultra4163 6 жыл бұрын

steve be doing the most in this life

@franciscot 6 жыл бұрын

So much happening, I can barely catch up! The beautiful instruments, the mellow singing, the amazing audio engineering, perfect jokes, impressive musicians. Loved everything about it!

@rbaleksandar 2 жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is now 76. Playing banjo since he was 17. Ok... :D Lovely music. Very cheerful and made me tap with my foot from start to finish. :)

@marvingoodman7381 4 жыл бұрын

I remember years ago Steve Martin used the banjo as a prop....From funny man to quite a well-known banjo picker who has played with the best. Glad this is where he ended up... AND what an awesome group of guys he's got playing with him.... Mighty fine..Mighty fine..

@joelawson3638 6 жыл бұрын

I grew up with Steve and if it is one thing I had enjoy was him playing that banjo while doing his standup and it thrills me to know he spending time making music with a wonderful band.

@meazy451 4 жыл бұрын

We all grew up with Steve, son.

@MyMeade12 5 жыл бұрын

"The photons come in and they affect the positrons so that the moron can play" Who else but Steve Martin would come up with that line :-)

@patrickkelcey2435 3 жыл бұрын

...and the banjo has no pick-up, so you have to be careful about losing the mike... or they wont even hear... a lovely human being

@perrybucsdad 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful banjo Steve has... looks like a Deering Clawgrass... wow!

@Azi282 3 жыл бұрын

When i had surgery, i hallucinated Steve Martin was in the operating room talking to me. He is rockin on that Banjo, cool group. Cheers

@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody asked for your dull life story.

@flyjarrett 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the story

@MATZ302 6 жыл бұрын

It's so refreshing to come here and listen to music from so many cultures and real musicians! Damn! can't ask for more

@mtnbkr2011 6 жыл бұрын

And in this particular instance, a comedian.

@taydrabrookshire347 6 жыл бұрын

sexy No thanks, Steve and his band are good enough.

@travis9260 6 жыл бұрын

because of this comment i'll recommend an artist of the same accord Nako and mediciine for the people

@colorfullifeproductions464 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, couldn't agree with you more on that! we are totally addicted! this channel is exciting and refreshing !

@fireyflower6643 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, thats why I LOVE this channel You get to see bands that you'd never see elsewhere, so wonderful

@GPflashclass 6 жыл бұрын

ONE HAT PER BAND. THAT'S THE RULE.

@joshkroneberger479 5 жыл бұрын

I count 3 hats...😀

@theciakilledjfk5973 5 жыл бұрын

The Steve Martin Band doesn't live by your rules, square.

@clairesucks 5 жыл бұрын

you have not listened to much country or bluegrass i gather...

@ThurlyBurd46290 5 жыл бұрын

ONE FEDORA PER CREW

@thetowerfantasymusic 5 жыл бұрын

Cowboy hats don't apply to that rule. Everything else does

@wolfridsson7239 2 жыл бұрын

I know Steve from the movies. I knew he made music but I always thought it'd be jokingingly byt this is great! What a legacy this man has. A legend to say the least.

@ferox965 Жыл бұрын

The joy of jamming with your friends is on Martin's face. Pure contentment. This is how I'm going in lto old age. Jamming with my friends.

@casparH 6 жыл бұрын

So cool how they introduced each instrument

@tory9303 6 жыл бұрын

The only good thing to come out of today. NPR, thank you. You give us so much joy.

@TGDSC33 3 жыл бұрын

the energy of this music just put a smile on my face while I'm in pain, thank you

@openmind763 3 жыл бұрын

My sister back in México and whom I love dearly, introduced me to these videos and now I am hooked to the music videos from Tiny Desk of NPR.

@rdalin 6 жыл бұрын

I can't help but think there are a whole bunch of people with no talent whatever because Steve Martin got their share.

@parryyotter 6 жыл бұрын

Richard Dalin Me.

@limbotoobobo 5 жыл бұрын

yep, but we are all happy for him. He is doing more with it than we ever would have.

@taffy3595 5 жыл бұрын

next time when someone asks me why i'm so untalented, i'll just blame steve martin. :)

@slappy8941 5 жыл бұрын

Right here.

@bluto212 4 жыл бұрын

Present

@crystalsunshine 6 жыл бұрын

Sheesh, that third song moved me to tears! Time to go dig up everything I can find on Steve Martin and this band!

@Crash2001 6 жыл бұрын

crystalsunshine Its not his band.

@TruthSerumBarton 6 жыл бұрын

Recording in Session Music yep

@crystalsunshine 6 жыл бұрын

Technically, I didn't say "his" band...I said this band. :p

@Barkymark 6 жыл бұрын

Get the stuff they did with Edie Brickell.

@freddegeus5484 6 жыл бұрын

crystalsunshine Oh, you're in for a treat! Rare Bird Alert, The Crow are 2 incredible albums in this style! And the 2 albums with Edie Brickel are slightly different, but i loved em too!

@jassiebell_ Жыл бұрын

Oh great, another reason to fall in love with Steve Martin. Do they ever stop coming?!

@ventarfield7115 5 жыл бұрын

All the insanity in the world is worth it just to be on the timeline where Steve Martin is killing banjo in an incredible band creating this timeless music with these wonderfully talented and accomplished people! Thank you folks.

@WSHoffman49 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear how the concerts generally sound when they are live at the tiny desk before they are produced and published. The audio for this particular performance was mixed really well, as most of them all are.

@Jaznellow 6 жыл бұрын

Today was such a shitty day but this totally put a smile on my face.

@danielgreen8483 5 жыл бұрын

Jaznellow try AA

@wakingbear2778 Жыл бұрын

Steve Martin is a freakin treasure!

@nancyhooper7715 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo good! Steve is great at whatever he does. Banjos and mandolins are musical Prozac!❤️👏🏻

@Milsj81 6 жыл бұрын

There is no banjo emoticon, but they killed it!

@bluegrasshack3810 6 жыл бұрын

I've needed that banjo emoticon so often. Had to settle for the fiddle.

@jedclampett6466 5 жыл бұрын

A dimension of complexity I never knew existed.

@gdfggggg 4 жыл бұрын

Jed Clampett brick upon brick, layer upon layer.; each layer practiced to perfection, until you have something that resembles music, then, you have to practice to make it sound like something people want to listen to.

@happyskye6713 4 жыл бұрын

I had the Pleasure of hearing these guys during a Prairie Home Companion Show at the Minnesota State Fair... Fantastic!😊💜

@plucknpick4244 Жыл бұрын

I love his Deering Banjo !

@3rdrevant 6 жыл бұрын

"So that the moron can play." ROFL so hard. Did not expect that punch line.

@reyatsmk9990 5 жыл бұрын

Pray for his health and longevity...

@paperclips5161 6 жыл бұрын

Having fun, what music should be about :)

@ichondroulis 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone talks about the frontman Steve Martin, but not a word for Dana Carvey and his violin

@HaiRuiDe 4 жыл бұрын

Or Hugh Laurie on backup backup!!!

@nikterlingua9408 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. wheres Dana Carvey? oh yeah he is commenting under the name John C

@paulya1269 4 жыл бұрын

LOL....Garth!!!

@21mph12 4 жыл бұрын

...or John C. Reilly on the drums.

@dukedoge802 3 жыл бұрын

Choppin broccolleeeeh

@wabbit2099 3 жыл бұрын

It warms my heart to know that Steve Martin is living well and doing what he loves. He always seemed like a genuinely good guy. I am happy to see him happy.