Valley Queen: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2016
- July 8, 2016 by BOB BOILEN • At first it was simply the voice that shook me. I was in Austin, Texas, during SXSW, and my buddy Sean Moeller of Daytrotter told me he was recording a new favorite band and I should come by. The house/makeshift studio on Austin's East Side was saturated with the alluring voice of Natalie Carol and her solid yet rattling Neil Young-ish band. That was my introduction to Valley Queen, and I've seen them shake the walls at a few venues around the country now, one of which was here at NPR. When this band, which has only put out a few singles on Bandcamp so far, came to the Tiny Desk, its members played like veterans. Valley Queen's music is rich with nuance and depth, rooted deep in California country. They are working toward that debut record, and three songs they played at the Tiny Desk were unreleased. Here is an early glimpse of some growing talent.
For more information about Valley Queen, visit its website: www.valleyqueenmusic.com/
Set List:
"In My Place"
"Hold On You"
"Ride"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame; PA: Marissa Lorusso; Photo: CJ Riculan/NPR.
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"I've indulged myself in sentimental lonely, convinced myself that my isolation is holy"... so awesome.
Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are:
Natalie Carol - Vocals
Shawn Morones - Guitar
Neil Wogensen - Bass
Gerry Doot - Drums
"Ride" gave me hardcore chills
I've been watching this tiny desk at least once every day since it came out. I certainly fell in love with the band.
Me too!!!!
btw, seeing them next week for FREE!!!!!!
Hahahaaaa!!!!!
Randolph Lautsch WHAT, WHERE?! you're lucky as hell. i could only wish. have fun!!!
Sorry for the late reply! Pappy & Harriet's, Pioneertown.
The show was amazing!!!! (even chatted with the vocalist) Yeeaahh!!!!
just discovered this band and sounds like they've been banging since the beginning
one of my absolute fave tiny desk concerts. such a cool vibe with really clever and catchy tunes
my go-to desk concert
They should be so much more famous.
Just saw them live @ Brighton Music Hall in JP. Wild Reeds singer was right when she said they were a tough act to follow. Fantastic set. This set here was solid, but feels like they've come a ways since this. Really well crafted and executed songs.
IM IN LOVE WITH VALLEY QUEEN
I love the different expressions on her face. She looks like she's getting high off the music. Amazing voice as well.
Her phrasing is just like Hop Along but without the cracking.
i thought the same thing!
Now this is some quality songwriting. What a voice! No words. If my heart is like a wheel, I'm lifted to the topmost. Don't need to hide behind reverb at all; loving the clarity and also the bass playing.Can't wait for a full album.
spacepilaf my sentiments exactly! They’re brilliant
One of my all time favorite tiny desks
Hauntingly beautiful voice. This is why I love tiny desk, discovering and being inspired by music you might have never otherwise found... Just lovely
great band - love the minimalism
completely in love with her speak / sing style.. reminds me a bit of David Gray. Thank you Bob. again.
Everyone's killing it with the musicality in this band. Bass and lead guitar are on point
i think i've totally fallen in love with her voice. awesome band, awesome performance!!
my new fav Tiny Desk... this is so incredible!
This is a pure delight. Feeling special, thank you NPR........again x
OOOOH I'm liking this sound.
This is the first Tiny Desk concert I've liked in a looooong time. This is good stuff!
And you've seen most of them?
Soo good
Hard working band- really solid people- hella glad to see this
Jesus, her vibrato is something else.
Damn, this is great! So smooth
Very cool looking guitars:)
I love the Guilds.
This was a pleasant surprise!
i like them a lot, love her voice
Love her voice
i've listened to this every day since july 8th. casual, but so fucking good; i feel like there are intricacies i'm feeling but can't articulate. yay!
Stoked for their sound and energy. Great preview from TinyDesk as I'm going to see Valley Queen live at South On Main LR this coming weekend.
I was at that show. They were INCREDIBLE! Hoping for a DFW or Hot Springs show soon. Another LR stop would be OK too! I am obsessed.
Wow great energy!!!!!
whoa now - that's what's up, y'all.
great talent
Different. I like it :)
Been looking forward to the inevitable this since I saw one of the SXSW clips. Exciting band.
This is phenomenal!
awesome
Valley Queen Summer 2017 Tour Dates:
8/3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue & 7th St Entry
8/4-8/5 - Appleton, WI - Mile of Music
8/6 - Davenport, IA - Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel
8/8 - Chicago, IL - Hideout Inn
8/9 - Detroit, MI - PJ's Lager House
8/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - brillobox
8/12 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
8/13 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
8/15 - Cambridge, MA - Lizard Lounge Cambridge
8/16 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
8/17 - New Haven, CT - cafe nine
8/18 - Washington, DC - Gypsysally's
8/20 - Cincinnati, OH - MOTR
I like it. It's really different.
scaredypicker not really different there music have a 60' 70's vibe to it
That voice
This is great. I'd love if npr got Soko on.
Yessss !!!
Valley Queen 2016 Summer Tour Dates!
8/24 - Radisson: Paper Valley, Appleton, WI
8/25 - East Side Club, Madison, WI
8/26 - Ignition Music Garage, Goshen, IN
8/27 - River Roots Live Fest, Davenport, IA
8/28 - First Avenue: 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN
8/29 - Daytrotter, Davenport, IA
8/30 - Hideout Inn, Chicago, IL
8/31 - MOTR Pub, Cincinnati, OH
9/01 - Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland, OH
9/02 - Fleetwood's Tap Room, Toledo, OH
9/03 - Club Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
9/06 - World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA
9/07 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
9/08 - Gypsy Sally's, Washington DC
9/09 - Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, MA
9/10 - Otis Mountain Get Down, Elizabethtown, NY
God she is perfect
The lyrics are so insightful and the music is relaxed and different. It's great.
Also, are they sponsored by Guild?
They probably just really like the f hole open body guitars...
+The25thBusShow I get that, it's just strange to see a band all play the same make haha! I love hollow body guitars, need to try out a Guild though. They sound great.
I thought the same thing
Those things are expensive as sin
+mvmella so true. They always look as beautiful as they sound too!
They are on the Guild's website as "Artists We Support".....so, yes.
beachy and folksy. love it
kortnee perfect description
So god dam good. Please come to the :)
uk
I like it
Not enough Guilds for me.
Bwahahaha! They everrrrywhere
that guitarist fella in cigarette barbies as well? caught them a few times with the wild reeds
Fucking superb.
If they let the yellow guy go for more solo and give him the chance to improvise they may not make the best band ever but they gonna remain alive in many minds unlike so many others out there repeating the cliches
Her voice grows on you...
at first it was the voice...then I realised she was my idealised babe too.
Reminds me of the band Land of Talk.
Touring in support of Laura Marling US/Canada spring 2017. See/Hear you in Chicago May 7
This is good n_n
Does anyone knows how they are micing the drums? They sound pretty cool.
i would guess with condenser microphones for the ambients, and dynamic ones for each separate piece of the drum set, using proper angles and directivity of the mics.
Tour with Andy Shauf?
Not my kind of genre but her voice is beautiful , and I dig her trousers too lol
that is the fastest vibrato. ever
Wow! Sounds like Morrissey!
sickness. the yellow man!
Get it
Florence!
Can anyone tell me what model that bass is?
Guild Starfire.
Jam In The Van Thanks Jam In The Van, love your videos.
Those Guild's tho
I JUST FOUND AN ANGEL/DREAMY JONI MITCHELL
So they’re not Australian?
Fucking Awesome!!!!!
Thanks for Posting!!!
Her voice sounds throaty and heady
Is that bad?
I agree. I'm sure it's just because she over practiced a bit.
+Marky Reese yeah singing supposed to be using the diaphragm
foxleap1081 Yes but their are all kinds of styles out there.
Modern Janis Joplin...Her voice sounds like water.
could a band with all guild io instruments be less phenomenal?
This is no replacement for Mojo Stone. The magic is gone.
Get your hipster foot tapping on.
mac demarco
What's he got to do with it yo?
Sorry but I just cant get into this. The singer sounds like she's singing out the side of her mouth. Shame cause the instrumentation is quite good
Try the album versions, polished and different vocal phrasing. Can't get (hold on you) outta my head. Worth a shot