Density is built into the music of Bartees Strange — he packs his tracks with lyrical insight and sonic gestures that, upon closer listen, reveal interwoven layers of story and sound. But the dude’s also an incredibly thoughtful and powerful live performer. At the Tiny Desk, he’s got the range, with crunching rock riffs, spitting bars and bringing us to the brink of tears.
SET LIST
“Wants Needs”
“Sober”
“Too Much”
“17”
MUSICIANS
Bartees Strange: guitar, vocals
Graham Richman: guitar, piano, keys
TK Johnson: drums, vocals
Daniel Kleederman: guitar, vocals
John Daise: bass
