My 99 year old Dad found this group on KZfaq about six months ago and I’ve not seen him this happy in YEARS. He played sax in three bands after retirement at 55, and finally had to give it up ten years ago because his fingers no longer worked properly. Might have been the saddest time of his life - not performing anymore. Thank you Tuba Skinny for putting a smile on my Dad’s face again! Much love from Atlanta.

Does anyone else get the urge to give Erica a hug

OMG! Erika makes me feel like I'm listening to an old 78 LP... she's phenomenal. The entire group is one of the best I've ever heard. Just awesome!

This is genuine America the way it is loved and admired by the rest of the world. Compliments and applause from Europe.

So, late at night, before I go to bed, a little viewing of Tuba Skinny always makes the world a better place, makes me smile. Who said the blues was a sad affair?

Erika's sensational voice gives me goose bumps every time I listen to her.

How do people not like this? This is so timeless and beautiful.

Erika doesn’t sound like all those young girls today who think that same breathy voice that they use is so cool,, it’s not. She’s refreshing.

I love how she doesn't have to force her voice, it's just comes out so natural and like a record. Quite impressive.

Erika is quite something ... This is one of her best performances. She is deep and joyful at the same time.

As a female vocalist myself I've covered just about every style of music, including Blues and Swing Jazz. I can honestly say, without a doubt, that Erika & the Tuba Skinny musicians are the absolute BEST representation of an era of music that's never "covered" correctly nor authentically. I'm so happy they don't augment their sound via modern technology, other than an occasional PA system, bcuz they're ALL truly special and her vocals are flawless!

My son hired a band like this, musically, I mean, for his wedding. It was called the 1906 band and the wedding was held at Heritage Square in Los Angeles, a place where old homes and buildings from the 1870s to the 1910s are sent to keep from being demolished. They are arranged around a “main street”. It was the perfect venue for the wedding and the band. Now I follow this type of music.

Can’t stop listening to TUBA SKINNY

Without the internet people might never see talent like this. Great band.

hope that Tuba Skinny will come to the Netherlands for sure

If this video should ever be deleted, I think I may cry.

I only came across Tuba Skinny 6 months ago now I cannot go a day without listening to them , cheers from Devon , England .

Over 3 million views now... wow. so I am not alone in coming back to this.?

Isn't she something else!!!! Unique voice and delivery, so often just behind the beat or dragging a note out fractionally. And yes, it's love for real!! xxx

A smile from Erika will break your heart.

Can't believe what I am hearing. These people are sensational and Erika's voice is really something else. I am hooked

This is not a modern imitation of the old Blues. This is 100% hit in style, reliability (etc etc). I believe it ! Charming, authentic. Like the twenties. Cultural continuity. I would call their work a Museum business ! Close your eyes, add noise, crackling old records and voila ! That's it ! (Oh Yes ! I forgot to add the old outfits and cars) You do an amazing job, thank you guys ! *FASCINATED :)))*

I agree with previous comment. This is not a modern day rendition of an old song. This is authentic. This takes me back to...oh, about 1928. Thank you, tuba skinny.

Erika is absolutely amazing, her vocal abilities are quite unique. The band is top notch as well. My favorites.

Erika has a beautiful voice. As I listen to this music, I return to my youth in thought. We always dance like this when we are young. I've been a fan of this group for a couple of years and I still like it. I am women 72 years from the Czech Republic, so excuse my English. Thank you very much for having Erika here and singing for us.

Since I found Tuba Skinny on the internet, never a day goes by without me listening to them. Wonderful.

Erika has that old home grown blues voice. Feel I'm listening to an old phonograph vinyl indeed.

Erika in a new hair cut and colour! ROWRRRR! WOW!

OH MAN IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS DOES IT.

U can’t teach what she’s got ... This is special ., NOT forgetting the fabulous musicians also .. all n all just brilliant...

I ove Erika's understated, effortless laid back brilliance - thats a rare talent

My blues went out the window listening to her singin'!

I'm 71 years, old grew up 6 blocks from Bix Beiderbeck's home, played trumpet, tried to play like Bix. I just found these folks. Best I've heard in a long time for just plain feelin' it. Erika is that kinda cool you can only get when you don't know your cool and don't care. Love it.

this woman is something else, voice straight of an old timey record, in awe, in love

Dear Erika. May God protect you from the final CORONA-countdown. Loving regards and best wishes from Hamburg / Germany

Tuba Skinny is First Class. Mmmm, soooo good. How can this not make you feel Good? Yassir’am!

Louisiana Beauty comes out in Erika's voice and Shaye's cornet sound - oh my oh my

Wow, her voice sounds exactly like it's off an old vinyl. Heard these guys on the radio today. So glad there's still interest in this kind of music.

These musicians are the best thing I’ve heard in years. Restored my faith in Americans and their culture.

Well another year gone bye and I`m still watching her .......

I'm 70 years old I'm an old rocker, But I like music Period. I just ran across you guys a couple of days ago this is a fantastic gift, Thank you and please keep it up.❤❤❤

Tuba Skinny is the closest thing to a trip to New Orleans you can do without leaving your house.

I have a friend whose collection of this era of music is quite extensive, or was, as he sold/donated much of it to the National Archives. What he does still retain he often features when he substitute DJ's on the local public radio station here in Pittsburgh. I say all that to say, I appreciate this bands authenticity to the style of that era and how it reproduces the feel and authentic sound. Those old recordings, although valuable for historical reasons, lack the clarity and true beauty of the genre because the technology was primitive (not a condemnation, just the facts) and the medium, through age, has obviously deteriorated. Some would say, that is part of its charm. But this band in particular, makes it like going back in time and experiencing this musical era live and in person. I was touched by these folk's hearts that's obvious in their performance and found myself binge watching all them. That era was definitely "...the best and worst of times'''". Peace!

Greetings formato Mexico

Seeing Erica's little smile in reaction to the crowd is sweetness in itself.

It's like sitting in my Daddy's front room, listening to 78s on his old phonograph. Addictive stuff.....

going to the Louisiana Busker Festival has just appeared on my bucket list............

Feels like I'm watching Boardwalk Empire. That's when I began my love for this particular genre of music.Thank you.

These guys - all of them - are so professional. The seemingly ad-hoc but extremely professional arrangements, Erika's fabulous voice and sheer quality and mixing of the music is fantastic. So glad I found you guys.

is it me ,,,,every time I watch this band I can only look at this charismatic woman

Oh, I can get digital copies of your albums. Awesome!

Finally can hear the vocals!❤

Jazz as originally created, what a privilege to be able listen to this incredible number.

Perfect Timing of Erika Lewis. My No. 1 "Line-Up" of Tuba Skunny.

Erika, the best singer of the world, Greatings of the Netherlands

Beautiful! Oh baby, I'm so blues!

This is the first I've heard from Tuba Skinny. I'll be back for more.

What I love about this emsemble is as soon as they start playing, your fingers and/toes are tapping along!. BRIL!.....

I just discovered this band, where have I been.

I love the Blues...and I’m a Hispanic!! Love this Music keep marching on!!

My gosh! Erika’s features are so nice to watch. The lips, expressions, eyebrow movement, eyes. God I have to stop watching her cause I’m falling in love.

Absolutely bloody BRILLIANT!!!

The Group gets better and better.

Food for my soul - thanks

A truck load of talent and a voice like perfectly aged smooth and smoky whiskey.

One of the few times they didn't play over the vocal. She sang it wonderfully. Knowing when not to play is important.

Erica and Leon Redbone singing together, magine. Love Tuba Skinny, love New Orleans.

Hi there! Love you all . I’m 75 was born in Texas my dad worked at KPRC in the 40’s and 50’s he used to bring me the old promo records and I listen for hours as a kid. The old shellac’s we had had great music like this. Thank you.

This band is the greatest, as is their music. It takes us back to better times. Thanks Erika.

Probably the best the best recording to showcase Erika’s unique voice, and an all round excellent performance by this wonderful band.

As a female singer all my life, i love to hear the old styles made New. I love Jazz gospel.

Erica takes away my blues and gives the warm fluffiness.

Pourquoi n'est-il pas possible de cliquer 50 fois ! Bravo et merci !

Just as perfect as I have heard from Erica and Tuba Skinny

Hello Erika, I love the wey you sing, its great !

This takes me to my happy place😊

Erika is awesome! Love this band! I have all of their stuff!

I Get The Blues... love to hear/watch Erica sing this. But that’s not to take away from the rest of the band. They’re all great.

This woman is excepcional! Transmit there what you want! I’ am a Spanish , only talk a little English , transmilt your voice how like a hug

I close my eyes and I feel the dust of a century fall off me. I feel hot summer evenings; I smell the scents of trees, lake water, iced tea, talcum powder, starched cotton dresses, and I feel so blue. Erica Lewis' voice is a time machine across garden walls.

THAT DIVINE VOICE THAT THIS GIRL HAS !!

In November of 2005, I was in the French quarter when I heard a beautiful voice wafting down the street. I told my friends we had to check it out. We walked into a bar where a band was playing. I don't know if this is the same voice or not, but she sounds like her. I could listen to her for hours!

I think I’m in Love with Her, WOW!!

Pure, sweet Americana at it's best. Erika Lewis is the pure definition of 'sultry'.

One of Erica's best! Long live Tuba Skinny.

There's nothing better than watching TS, melt into one blissful heaven of human kindness, restores my faith in humanity

Great reproduction of an Era gone by but not forgotten

Real music is not perfection, it rather is some sort of controlled imperfection. Just like real life! Q.E.D. Beautiful!

What a great and soulful singer! And an equally great band! Only people who truly love what they do can put forth such an authentic original early jazz sound!

Erikas voice sounds like the good ol time singers, so stunning.

For 2 years now Ive listened to much Tuba Skinny and Erika Lewis. Just finished Erika singing If you were mine. Was great but Erika really shines singing Jazz numbers.

Watching this I just caught myself smiling 🇬🇧

Erika absolutely mesmerizes me...............I am well and truly hooked...........I am not sure why,.... but she drives me crazy...........it`s now 2019 !

No words. Just tears in my eyes. Erika! 💙💚❤️🙏

So Very happy to have found this band

One of my favorite Tuba Skinny numbers, Erica really rocks this tune.

I love her voice. I can listen to her all night. This is probably in my tenth time watching this . Going on a lost count of how many times now 1/20/23

Oooohhhh lord, fall in love at first sight

I played trombone through high school, and was never as good as the trombonist in Tuba Skinny. There's a certain value in the down home Dixieland music based out of New Orleans that cannot be ignored.

I came across this group by accident and am so glad I found them! It’s impossible to feel alone and sad listening to them, especially Erika’s vocals. Just an amazing, talented group.