Hurray for the Riff Raff :: Full Session via Liveset

Offbeat Magazine and Liveset have teamed up for a special collaboration to bring you one of New Orleans most loved folk bands, Hurray for the Riff Raff. This free and intimate online performance will be streamed live online from the Art House on the Levee in the lower 9th Ward of New Orleans. Lead by Alynda Lee, a Puerto Rican raised in the Bronx, their sound is influenced by the sounds of Classic Country,1960's Rock 'n' Roll, and master songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young. Phil Alexander, the Editor-in-Chief of Mojo Magazine, raved that they "have immense potential and seductive power" and named them one of the best bands at SXSW.

[aubydauby]

I wonder how many times I've watched this over the years.

[collinmc]

I have been coming back to this video for nearly 10 years now. Crazy how time flies and at the same things seem so long ago. Always a reminder to not take our youth for granted.

[TylerLinner]

Almost a decade later, this is still one of my very favorite concerts on YouTube. Absolutely fantastic. I heard Rhododendron on The Current last week and had to go listen to more... and more... fantastic.

[Jjokie]

Forever one of the best live sets they’ve ever done

[jamesfennen]

I appreciate the raw talent displayed by this group at this time & place. I am more than a fan. I am an 82yr OLD AIR CONDITIONER, enjoying the messaging & music & leadership of Alynda Segarra. 👃Hurray for them all.

[angelinamarino]

This is still one of my favorite sets of all time. I’ve been listening for years!!

[daveabrams]

still one of my all time favorite live performances

[chriscarbone]

Almost a decade later also and is still one of my favorite concerts on youtube! So Genuine so good!

[JesseMozambique]

0:26 Little Black Star
4:00 Look Out Mama
7:54 End Of The Line
12:11 What's Wrong With Me
17:34 Lake of Fire
22:13 St. Roch Blues
28:07 Be My Baby
32:05 Small Town Heroes 👈 (This one has to be my fav!)

[rfly]

Some people are just, born to sing...❤

[littlelomaricafarm]

I just love Hurray for the Riff Raff, so happy I found this great band. I could listen to her beautiful voice all day.

[Reservoirdroog]

I've booked them to play in Glasgow. Just a few days to go and I can't wait.

[delewan]

What a great show. What I really love about Alynda (aside from that one of a kind voice) is how they're always evolving and experimenting with the sound of Hurray for the Riff Raff. The last few albums are wildly different, but each is unmistakable as Hurray. I get excited for each record because I never know what the surprise will be!

[liamgallagherrr]

Heard this bands names for years, literally took 1 minute to be a fan

[tayaaron]

The sound guys really did a good job to records and filter all the noise out. 

[KaitlynStanford]

This is my all-time favorite band. Alynda Segarra has the most beautiful, unique voice I have ever heard. It lights inspiration and introspection. When I saw Hurray for the Riff Raff live, tears streamed down my face the whole show. Thank you for putting out these amazing tunes. And of course, it's out of the badass City of New Orleans! Keep rocking!

[nickyv]

I didn't think beautiful voices like that existed anymore! Amazing band

[lbjlbj]

She has a great voice! The fiddle adds everything to the music!

[tomaskarban]

I am completely mesmerized by this band. Great music!

[jimmalusa]

I was lucky enough to see Ms Alyndra Lee singing solo in Tucson tonight, and I'm happy to report that she's still a wonder, with a peerless voice that brings to mind Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.