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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guests Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats during Tuesday's May 15, 2018 show.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guests Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats during Tuesday's May 15, 2018 show.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS
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by Sean McPherson

May 21, 2018

This time on Music to Watch, The Current's Sean McPherson and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Kateri Palen talk about artists who have captivated them recently: Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lake Street Dive, and Phoebe Bridgers.

"We're talking all about sort of soulful, funky bands," Sean says. "It seems to be that type of music is having a little bit of a moment right now."

Also get insights into the nonprofit efforts of Nathaniel Rateliff, and the carpentry skills of Lake Street Dive drummer Mike Calabrese.

Watch or listen to the complete conversation above.

https://youtu.be/Z5CwKWr2Qa4

Leon Bridges - official site

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats - official site

Lake Street Dive - official site

Phoebe Bridgers - official site

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - CBS

The Marigold Project - nonprofit launched by Nathaniel Rateliff

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