Bahamas :: Full Liveset Session from SXSW

Bahamas is the solo project of Toronto-based guitarist Afie Jurvanen who has shared the stage with both Wilco and Feist. Jurvanen's stripped-down and contemplative sound focuses mainly on his voice and guitar - including quiet, indie folk meditations. Bahamas latest record, Barchords, was released through Brushfire Records -- a labeled started by Jack Johnson.

In this session Afie and his group of talented singers (Carleigh Aikins and Felicity Williams) and lone maracas player (Jason Tait) demonstrate why they were named by SPIN and The New York Times one of the highlights of SXSW 2012.

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Produced by Ben Lavender, Rachel Puckett and Ross Hinkle for Liveset.
Audio recorded and mixed by Fifth Street Studios.
Shot by Hunter Holder.
Edited and graded by Ross Hinkle.

Special thanks to Bahamas and their team.

[jquinlan]

9 years later and this is still one of my favorite live recordings

[paulmahoney]

After ten years of watching this set countless times. The talent is next level in Afie, crisp and incredibly talented guitarist. Vocals and lyrics like John prine. The harmonics of carleigh aikins and felicity williams is so on point. Incredible!

[camham]

He's so nonchalantly good at the guitar

[lesterdiamond]

I must have listened to "lost in the light" a dozen times today. Can't get enough of those backing vocals. So clear!

[fozzgretsch]

This is actually incredible beautiful music. Tried listening to the studio versions of these songs but like this, Raw and stripped back is so much better. Backing vocals are actually perfect and he's such a nimble little player. Listened to this so many times

[chrisbowman]

Lots of people talking about the backing vocals, but the guitar playing is superb.

[benrailwayrobey]

Just pure brilliance, Alfie is incredible, and to add the cherry on top Carleigh & Felicity just take Harmony to another level....

[ProfessorKAS]

This band deserves so much more attention then they are getting...

[matthewegbert]

This is such a magical internet gem. I love their laughing and smiling happiness throughout

[anthonymartin]

I have just recently got into Bahamas. This set is just beautiful. It touches my soul and lifts my spirit. I'm so hopeful for your success. This set is an instant classic masterpiece.
Thank you

[nicholasrubianes]

Oh my god, 'Chattahouche" is phenomenal!

[pizzolip]

Its hard to believe that human beings can create such heavenly music.

[StrWrsMissStressS]

To be honest...Leon bridges brought me here!! This is part of his “favorites” on YouTube. I’m so glad I took this journey through his favorites. Def a new favorite for me!! ❤️

[STFCLoyalist]

The two girls look at him in admiration. Good to see such a bond.

[murraycrawford]

I've come back to listen again to this video after several months or perhaps a year or more. It's even better than I remember. This is some amazing sound and harmony Bahamas and ladies!

[PhilSimpson-gcdz]

I have watched this video probably 50 times since it came out in 2012. It's like a warm fuzzy blanket that I just keep coming back to. Great guitar, great harmonies. Love these ladies and Afie together. Watch the family Christmas short film called "Sunday Dinner" that Afie did around the same time if you haven't. It will warm the cockles of your heart.

[Greg-oick]

always find my way back to this.. never gets old. seen these guys live last september, so good.

[aburrimiento]

They played in my town a while back and I didn't know who they were so I didn't go. It was a free show. I hate my stupid life.

[innertortoise]

Already Yours 1:34
Lost in the light - 4:25
Caught me Thinking - 8:18
I Got You Babe - 12:32
All Apologies - 15:53
Hockey teeth - 18:17
Never Again - 21:03
Tenth Avenue Freeze-out - 25:50

[spdpreak]

A Spotify discover playlist and subsequent YouTube rabbit hole led me here. This is superb music. Those ladies have absolutely heavenly voices. And that is some damn damn fine guitar-pickin. I'm not sure I'd ever get tired of this. This is a phenomenal session.. Thanks!