San Diego-based trio Thee Sacred Souls made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies. Paying homage to southern California Latino culture meeting American soul roots, the group’s sweet fusion melodies brought history and love into the space.
The trio opened the concert with “Will I See You Again?,” which tells the tale of a confused, forlorn lover with soft, harmony-laden lyrics and bouncy guitar and bass. Lead singer Josh Lane then pauses to share a message of love, the kind the band is focused on consistently extending. “Love Is The Way” paints a picturesque image of a sweet, timeless love fit to be celebrated top-down out the back of a low-rider. “Easier Said than Done” brings more reflective energy atop floaty high harmonies from Tiny Desk veteran Astyn Turr. With a transition to a horns-adorned “Love Comes Easy,” the band hits even more of a groove before ending with the easy-listening “Can I Call You Rose?” The band brought what it does best: great melodies, romantic lyrics and a vibe that fills any space it plays with light and tranquility, fit for any era.
SET LIST
- “Will I See You Again?”
- “Love Is The Way”
- “Easier Said Than Done”
- “Love Comes Easy”
- “Can I Call You Rose?”
MUSICIANS
- Josh Lane: lead vocals
- Alejandro Garcia: drums
- Salvador Samano: bass
- Riley Dunn: keys
- Shay Stulz: guitar
- Astyn Turr: vocals
- Viane Escobar: vocals
- Nadav Nirenberg: trombone
- Morgan Price: saxophone
- Chris David: trumpet
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Anamaria Sayre
- Director/Editor: Maia Stern
- Audio Technical Director: Josh Rogosin
- Series Producer: Bobby Carter
- Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Alanté Serene, Mitra I. Arthur
- Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai
- Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
- Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
- Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Hazel Cills, Kara Frame
- Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
- Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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