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

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  • čas přidán 1. 10. 2017
  • 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.
    For more Tiny Desk concerts, subscribe to our podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/510292/ti...
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před rokem +31

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    • @woodenloonynickel
      @woodenloonynickel Před 7 měsíci +1

      Super Psychos

    • @woodenloonynickel
      @woodenloonynickel Před 7 měsíci

      Luv ya.

    • @woodenloonynickel
      @woodenloonynickel Před 7 měsíci

      See Lawrence Welk

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      @SkillBorrower Před 2 měsíci +1

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  • @alternateimpact81
    @alternateimpact81 Před 4 lety +2986

    Steve has been in his early fifties for 35 years!

    • @gdfggggg
      @gdfggggg Před 4 lety +3

      Cory Knapp 👍🏻

    • @wendylogan4020
      @wendylogan4020 Před 4 lety +13

      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
      @ellisgill1337 Před 4 lety +2

      FACTS lol

    • @jeffreycox180
      @jeffreycox180 Před 4 lety +14

      I never knew Steve Martin could play the banjo!

    • @somedude2630
      @somedude2630 Před 4 lety

      Lol true

  • @peteralford9147
    @peteralford9147 Před 3 lety +1135

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

    • @meemo32086
      @meemo32086 Před 3 lety +10

      He's a vampire!!😂

    • @maxsandison4574
      @maxsandison4574 Před 3 lety +4

      Maybe you're 1 year old?

    • @peteralford9147
      @peteralford9147 Před 3 lety +26

      @@maxsandison4574 close, 27.

    • @jamesbacon5299
      @jamesbacon5299 Před 3 lety +21

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

    • @taydrabrookshire347
      @taydrabrookshire347 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @CadillacJak
    @CadillacJak Před 4 lety +1494

    Holy shit Steve Martin can shred a banjo

    • @freedapeeple4049
      @freedapeeple4049 Před 3 lety +54

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

    • @CadillacJak
      @CadillacJak Před 3 lety +3

      @@freedapeeple4049 Such a Legend 🙌

    • @constancemiller3753
      @constancemiller3753 Před 3 lety +30

      Only dude who can school Kermit.

    • @AlanHope2013
      @AlanHope2013 Před 3 lety +40

      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
      @shaanp9796 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CadillacJak It’s a joke.

  • @fliiguy247
    @fliiguy247 Před 3 lety +634

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

    • @jeremysmith9694
      @jeremysmith9694 Před 2 lety +26

      Don't worry. You'll be there soon

    • @DickDickerson01
      @DickDickerson01 Před 2 lety +5

      Dad Rock forever! 😁

    • @payableondeath9091
      @payableondeath9091 Před 2 lety +1

      😝💯

    • @densfordt
      @densfordt Před rokem +7

      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
      @qwkimball Před rokem +2

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

  • @seap9570
    @seap9570 Před rokem +284

    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
      @fenrirvanwolfen6474 Před rokem +3

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

    • @kevinosalza8133
      @kevinosalza8133 Před 11 měsíci +8

      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
      @Jonwards05 Před 10 měsíci +4

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

    • @nimimerkillinen
      @nimimerkillinen Před 10 měsíci +1

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

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      @user-ff2nf7iz1u Před 9 měsíci

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  • @andycochrane4131
    @andycochrane4131 Před 3 lety +777

    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
      @MrGogogordo Před 3 lety +20

      Such a great joke!!
      Thank's!!

    • @patmureithi
      @patmureithi Před 3 lety +3

      😀😀😀

    • @willgillis4207
      @willgillis4207 Před 3 lety +10

      That totally cracked me up! Thanks 👍

    • @amentlik
      @amentlik Před 3 lety +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @capoeirastronaut
      @capoeirastronaut Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @TheSlandis
    @TheSlandis Před 4 lety +685

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

    • @bonniefiona7943
      @bonniefiona7943 Před 4 lety +8

      forgot genius :)

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @rebekahcuriel-alessi2239
      @rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @anneahlert2997
      @anneahlert2997 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf
      @FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @09nob
    @09nob Před 4 lety +1623

    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
      @b4ssfunk3d Před 4 lety +37

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

    • @doomslayer163
      @doomslayer163 Před 4 lety +35

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

    • @ah-xb3xi
      @ah-xb3xi Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @sommers6235
      @sommers6235 Před 4 lety +32

      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
      @09nob Před 4 lety +3

      @@sommers6235 Good idea I think I shall.

  • @littleteethkeith
    @littleteethkeith Před 6 lety +1851

    The older I get the more I like banjo music.

    • @colliedogboy
      @colliedogboy Před 6 lety +58

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

    • @RecipeForFun
      @RecipeForFun Před 6 lety +78

      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
      @andyinsdca Před 6 lety +19

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

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh Před 6 lety +12

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

    • @thelvl1bandit345
      @thelvl1bandit345 Před 6 lety +12

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

  • @seanhopkins4986
    @seanhopkins4986 Před 6 lety +528

    Steve Martin is living his best life.

  • @TheBrendanzn
    @TheBrendanzn Před 2 lety +135

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

    • @moe42o
      @moe42o Před 8 měsíci

      One of my favorite movies!🎉

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před 8 měsíci +1

      Wow 76? He's been living right.

    • @esmewvimes2901
      @esmewvimes2901 Před 6 měsíci +2

      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
      @melodynote333 Před 4 měsíci

      Since Roxanne 🎬 in my opinion 😅

    • @taydrabrookshire347
      @taydrabrookshire347 Před 4 měsíci

      79 this year

  • @kyleloftis2748
    @kyleloftis2748 Před 3 lety +128

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

  • @lionredoux7231
    @lionredoux7231 Před 6 lety +3104

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

    • @Not_Mii_Uus
      @Not_Mii_Uus Před 6 lety +79

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

    • @iwct
      @iwct Před 6 lety +276

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

    • @Not_Mii_Uus
      @Not_Mii_Uus Před 6 lety +39

      ohhhh no wonder lmao, thank you

    • @hornetbrown
      @hornetbrown Před 6 lety +48

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

    • @soon3rfan
      @soon3rfan Před 5 lety +51

      The Jerk is one of the best!

  • @tthings6686
    @tthings6686 Před 2 lety +146

    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.

  • @hangfire5005
    @hangfire5005 Před 4 lety +106

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

  • @matthewmaclauchlan1671
    @matthewmaclauchlan1671 Před 3 lety +94

    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
      @jrees1082 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

    • @paulataylor8608
      @paulataylor8608 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @JasielCalixtoMusic
    @JasielCalixtoMusic Před 6 lety +1289

    I could never imagine he had such a talent for music

    • @glensarge
      @glensarge Před 6 lety +83

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

    • @DeathLoveRobots
      @DeathLoveRobots Před 6 lety +24

      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
      @shnootch Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @shnootch
      @shnootch Před 6 lety +3

      besides, he looks like my dad...

    • @TehDash
      @TehDash Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @stuartm2176
    @stuartm2176 Před 5 lety +343

    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
      @warrensapp2359 Před 4 lety +16

      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
      @hal4192 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @EveBeeLovesYou
      @EveBeeLovesYou Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @Paul-zm1hb
      @Paul-zm1hb Před 4 lety +5

      check out the Telluride Blue Grass Festival if you can

    • @brutusmaximumus
      @brutusmaximumus Před 4 lety

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

  • @KathyLouvin
    @KathyLouvin Před 6 měsíci +12

    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
      @whiteyfisk9769 Před 17 dny +1

      Thats one heck of a humble brag...

    • @Met_Ethio
      @Met_Ethio Před 17 dny

      @@whiteyfisk9769 for real. bro i gotta grammy too

  • @dancalkins97
    @dancalkins97 Před 2 lety +46

    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
    @hitopsful Před 5 lety +108

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

    • @joelbates6499
      @joelbates6499 Před rokem +1

      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
      @TheHappeninCaptain Před rokem

      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

  • @LMasniuk
    @LMasniuk Před 6 lety +781

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

    • @ClueFinderDirtDigger
      @ClueFinderDirtDigger Před 6 lety +19

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

    • @TheBossman618
      @TheBossman618 Před 6 lety +15

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

    • @kevinroberts9580
      @kevinroberts9580 Před 5 lety +11

      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
      @shadedandjaded7948 Před 5 lety

      LMAO

    • @shadedandjaded7948
      @shadedandjaded7948 Před 5 lety

      @@ClueFinderDirtDigger LMAO

  • @takprotakpro
    @takprotakpro Před 2 lety +30

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

    • @loreman7267
      @loreman7267 Před rokem +2

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

  • @caseyburnett6530
    @caseyburnett6530 Před 4 lety +84

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

  • @larrylund2682
    @larrylund2682 Před 5 lety +264

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

  • @BuddyCoopers
    @BuddyCoopers Před 6 lety +388

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

    • @nicktiberimusic
      @nicktiberimusic Před 6 lety +14

      Buddy Cooper Agreed. The mix is pretty incredible.

    • @slurve24
      @slurve24 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @coffeehigh420
      @coffeehigh420 Před 5 lety +8

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

    • @shadedandjaded7948
      @shadedandjaded7948 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @KalebMarshallDulcimerPlayer
      @KalebMarshallDulcimerPlayer Před 5 lety

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

  • @EtzEchad
    @EtzEchad Před 4 lety +47

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

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden Před rokem +64

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

  • @tkjordan1376
    @tkjordan1376 Před 6 lety +61

    Tiny desks like these are such a gift

  • @DeanBaileyPhotography
    @DeanBaileyPhotography Před 6 lety +139

    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
      @richardhill8715 Před 6 lety +12

      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
      @rosaliefelberg5522 Před 6 lety

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

  • @erichlawrence4142
    @erichlawrence4142 Před 4 lety +208

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

  • @JanetH.215
    @JanetH.215 Před rokem +33

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

  • @ctaylorgh91
    @ctaylorgh91 Před 6 lety +233

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

    • @AdamAnttt
      @AdamAnttt Před 5 lety +6

      For 15K I sure hope it's beautiful

    • @fcsaldanha
      @fcsaldanha Před 5 lety

      That headstock, 5 stars!

    • @louisecassidy5991
      @louisecassidy5991 Před 4 lety +3

      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
      @bhr788 Před 4 lety +12

      @@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
      @gwoman6071 Před 4 lety +5

      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.

  • @roytee3127
    @roytee3127 Před 6 lety +163

    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
      @Nantosuelta Před 4 lety +7

      @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
      @chuckbennett1872 Před 4 lety

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

    • @s3nsec0rruptr80
      @s3nsec0rruptr80 Před 3 lety

      @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
      @Revolution1117 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 Před 3 lety

      Nobody asked.

  • @StuartDayGuitars
    @StuartDayGuitars Před 4 lety +35

    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.

  • @satan15107291
    @satan15107291 Před 3 lety +39

    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

  • @ShayanGivehchian
    @ShayanGivehchian Před 6 lety +415

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

    • @4ourty5ive
      @4ourty5ive Před 6 lety +1

      It'd be a dream

    • @koonjar
      @koonjar Před 6 lety

      i just saw him it was amazing !!

    • @sarahmbrown82
      @sarahmbrown82 Před 5 lety

      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
      @robertgrider4346 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @felixhess4691
      @felixhess4691 Před 5 lety

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

  • @KyleSantin
    @KyleSantin Před 6 lety +374

    I didn't know I wanted this.

  • @Dadovate
    @Dadovate Před rokem +10

    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
      @MrEazyE357 Před rokem

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

  • @Kroniee
    @Kroniee Před 10 měsíci +12

    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.

  • @keirkeir9859
    @keirkeir9859 Před 5 lety +78

    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

  • @shadowseer92
    @shadowseer92 Před 6 lety +107

    Wholesome AF.

    • @Qwerty0791
      @Qwerty0791 Před 6 lety +7

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

  • @Azi282
    @Azi282 Před 3 lety +26

    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

  • @AR-jq1hs
    @AR-jq1hs Před 2 lety +9

    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!!!

  • @san7an4
    @san7an4 Před 6 lety +48

    From 3 Amigos to this. What a career!

  • @czerskip
    @czerskip Před 5 lety +85

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

    • @carltonclark4891
      @carltonclark4891 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @Lark1610
      @Lark1610 Před 2 lety

      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).

  • @lydiaheimbrock4743
    @lydiaheimbrock4743 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @dostacos1
    @dostacos1 Před 4 lety +75

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

    • @pattimcintosh7274
      @pattimcintosh7274 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @Soul.in.the.garden
    @Soul.in.the.garden Před 6 lety +152

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

  • @gonzomiller1720
    @gonzomiller1720 Před 6 lety +38

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

  • @tunesmith46
    @tunesmith46 Před rokem +35

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

  • @ichondroulis
    @ichondroulis Před 4 lety +123

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

    • @HaiRuiDe
      @HaiRuiDe Před 4 lety +8

      Or Hugh Laurie on backup backup!!!

    • @nikterlingua9408
      @nikterlingua9408 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @paulya1269
      @paulya1269 Před 4 lety +3

      LOL....Garth!!!

    • @21mph12
      @21mph12 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @dukedoge802
      @dukedoge802 Před 3 lety +4

      Choppin broccolleeeeh

  • @GPflashclass
    @GPflashclass Před 6 lety +559

    ONE HAT PER BAND. THAT'S THE RULE.

  • @FarceMartyr1229
    @FarceMartyr1229 Před 5 lety +64

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

  • @rbaleksandar
    @rbaleksandar Před 2 lety +3

    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. :)

  • @dhruvwork
    @dhruvwork Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @sineadking1821
    @sineadking1821 Před 6 lety +147

    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
      @wolfinpdx Před 5 lety +7

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

    • @pbplss2248
      @pbplss2248 Před 5 lety +1

      This. Bump this

    • @ktownshutdown21
      @ktownshutdown21 Před 4 lety +1

      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
      @Taco_burrito Před 4 lety

      I would be up to watching that

    • @skele-eleton
      @skele-eleton Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @DanielGloverTheGreat
    @DanielGloverTheGreat Před 6 lety +185

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

    • @Crash2001
      @Crash2001 Před 6 lety +8

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

    • @joelawson3638
      @joelawson3638 Před 6 lety

      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
      @lindseywalker6925 Před 6 lety

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

    • @joebillloudermilk9668
      @joebillloudermilk9668 Před 6 lety +2

      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
      @deleriumm Před 6 lety +1

      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!! :)

  • @PapaPhilip
    @PapaPhilip Před 4 lety +5

    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!

  • @coffeehigh420
    @coffeehigh420 Před 4 lety +39

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

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @MyMeade12
    @MyMeade12 Před 5 lety +148

    "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
      @patrickkelcey2435 Před 3 lety +5

      ...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

  • @kubispice3026
    @kubispice3026 Před 6 lety +107

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

    • @mps397
      @mps397 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @andyinwards2119
    @andyinwards2119 Před 4 lety +62

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

  • @ventarfield7115
    @ventarfield7115 Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @MATZ302
    @MATZ302 Před 6 lety +568

    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
      @mtnbkr2011 Před 6 lety +3

      And in this particular instance, a comedian.

    • @taydrabrookshire347
      @taydrabrookshire347 Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @travis9260
      @travis9260 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @colorfullifeproductions464
      @colorfullifeproductions464 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @fireyflower6643
      @fireyflower6643 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @joelawson3638
    @joelawson3638 Před 6 lety +45

    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
      @meazy451 Před 4 lety +5

      We all grew up with Steve, son.

  • @america8706
    @america8706 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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

  • @bromixsr
    @bromixsr Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @thelastultra4163
    @thelastultra4163 Před 6 lety +26

    steve be doing the most in this life

  • @franciscot
    @franciscot Před 6 lety +32

    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!

  • @dr.alaricshawncastleberry6789

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

  • @marvingoodman7381
    @marvingoodman7381 Před 4 lety +4

    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..

  • @MosTalent
    @MosTalent Před 6 lety +20

    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!

  • @Jaznellow
    @Jaznellow Před 6 lety +51

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

  • @wolfridsson7239
    @wolfridsson7239 Před 2 lety +5

    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.

  • @gamma8gear
    @gamma8gear Před 4 měsíci +1

    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

  • @3rdrevant
    @3rdrevant Před 6 lety +94

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

    • @reyatsmk9990
      @reyatsmk9990 Před 5 lety +4

      Pray for his health and longevity...

  • @casparH
    @casparH Před 6 lety +99

    So cool how they introduced each instrument

  • @perrybucsdad
    @perrybucsdad Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @jwfoise
    @jwfoise Před 6 lety +643

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

    • @CaitlinSullivan
      @CaitlinSullivan Před 5 lety +82

      Have you heard of my main man, Sufjan Stevens?

    • @hunterchu4231
      @hunterchu4231 Před 5 lety +2

      jwfoise who’s steve martin

    • @jakescharn3060
      @jakescharn3060 Před 5 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/VY57vYFUmBo/video.html

    • @waynethera2712
      @waynethera2712 Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @TABrown-xh7xc
      @TABrown-xh7xc Před 5 lety +10

      But there are many sad songs played on the banjo

  • @benjamine.564
    @benjamine.564 Před 6 lety +88

    We found his special purpose 🎸

    • @DeathLoveRobots
      @DeathLoveRobots Před 6 lety +4

      Benjamin E. Lmao these kids won't understand. The Jerk was one of the funniest movies all time

    • @shadedandjaded7948
      @shadedandjaded7948 Před 5 lety

      Now about that job.

  • @hadassahdewhitt735
    @hadassahdewhitt735 Před 4 lety +9

    Watching this during Covid social distancing. Feeling like I'm there and breaking space rule.

  • @marcussfebruary9104
    @marcussfebruary9104 Před 4 lety +12

    How deep the African roots run.
    This is so beautiful! Never knew uncle Steve could play so well ❤️
    All love from South Africa! Alles wat mooi is!

  • @tory9303
    @tory9303 Před 6 lety +31

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

  • @nancymac6970
    @nancymac6970 Před 6 lety +18

    He is considered #5 best banjo player in the WORLD. Love the SCR Band. Long time from SNL host and the Smothers Brothers writer.

  • @nancyhooper7715
    @nancyhooper7715 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @wakingbear2778
    @wakingbear2778 Před rokem +8

    Steve Martin is a freakin treasure!

  • @paperclips5161
    @paperclips5161 Před 6 lety +43

    Having fun, what music should be about :)

  • @Milsj81
    @Milsj81 Před 6 lety +44

    There is no banjo emoticon, but they killed it!

    • @bluegrasshack3810
      @bluegrasshack3810 Před 6 lety +5

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

  • @TUBEDOUT07
    @TUBEDOUT07 Před 4 lety +4

    truly talented modern-day renaissance man...steep canyon rangers can hang on their own too- great collection of musicians and singers

  • @jassiebell_
    @jassiebell_ Před rokem +4

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

  • @crystalsunshine
    @crystalsunshine Před 6 lety +58

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

    • @Crash2001
      @Crash2001 Před 6 lety

      crystalsunshine Its not his band.

    • @TruthSerumBarton
      @TruthSerumBarton Před 6 lety

      Recording in Session Music yep

    • @crystalsunshine
      @crystalsunshine Před 6 lety +9

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

    • @Barkymark
      @Barkymark Před 6 lety +2

      Get the stuff they did with Edie Brickell.

    • @freddegeus5484
      @freddegeus5484 Před 6 lety +1

      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!

  • @duvanok3277
    @duvanok3277 Před 6 lety +12

    REminds me of music from Firefly. God I miss that show.

  • @TGDSC33
    @TGDSC33 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @rosejones9317
    @rosejones9317 Před 3 lety +50

    Steve Martin is the 2nd funniest guy in the world. My little brother is first.
    RIP, Bubba.

  • @jedclampett6466
    @jedclampett6466 Před 5 lety +54

    A dimension of complexity I never knew existed.

    • @gdfggggg
      @gdfggggg Před 4 lety +4

      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.

  • @traetuusplays8987
    @traetuusplays8987 Před 5 lety +26

    Im 28 out now, always thought I missed my shot by now, then you go and see stuff like this. Maybe there is hope yet. Cheers!

  • @davidstroh4268
    @davidstroh4268 Před 4 lety +1

    I've watched many of these Tiny Desk Concerts, but this is one of my favorites.