How Do You Do?

Live at Kevin’s was the perfect thing to help me chill out Sunday afternoon after an eventful road trip with the fam. Always grateful for art that slides my way when I need it the most.

brainshakin

I’d recco offering Live At Kevin’s as free post show download for tour ticket purchasers to help drive additional sales.

Ben Silver

Thank you all for your honest feedback and support! I appreciate you!

Tim Heidecker

The AV Club gave Nutcrackers a solid B. That’s not bad! https://www.avclub.com/nutcrackers-review

hagclaims8

Nope

Tim Heidecker

Is Ben Berman related to David Berman of Silver Jews/Purple Mountains fame? I always wondered after the video for "Darkness and Cold".

Jacob Kruse

Hmm. I had bought it to support but only skimmed it (so far). Not sure how to increase demand. Maybe if I also received a live feed when you were making it - might have added some time sensitivity and "insider access" to push more people. I also buy a few concerts on NUGS at times but that I do that to have a 4k or high end audio library of content to put on the background sometime. I feel I have a collection so feel better about "adding to it". Just thinking out loud to help.

Jeff Franchetti

It was great! Live At Kevin's did overlap a bit with the holidays, and we all know how crazy it gets when it's that time of the year. You know, it's hectic but also probably the most wonderful time of the year, in a way. I broke bread n bird on Tday with the in-laws. Lots of checked-out, edible-savvy VT Bernie Boomers over 65 digesting their meal with me while it snowed outside. Nobody talked politics and I loved that. I talked about Ted Turner with a step-uncle (stuncle) who helped get TBS going with ol Ted! He had so many cool stories. I'm kind of obsessed with him (Ted Turner, not the step-uncle) after watching that documentary. Seems like a good fella, and he did some amazing things for the world. I didn't finish the series and I haven't heard anything about Ted recently, so I'm kinda dreading the ending, and I let my step-uncle know that, unprompted. That ended up being awkward because I was like, "I haven't finished the series so I don't know what happened with him." I've avoided all Ted Turner stuff online, and there isn't too much, so it's been a breeze. I really hope he's not dead, but most data points to that as a probability for the old-timers. Jane Fonda is such a babe, too! SCHWING! Good food, and my bday was on Thanksgiving which is always a real treat because the cake is (you guessed it) the regular crappy pumpkin pie from earlier. I'd kill to have a sip of that wing and neck stock, sounds like you hit a homer with the big meal! I saw you in Nutcrackers and you were great, a character actor but hoo mama let's take Stiller out and get you in bed with Mary. Ready to watch you play a lead (non animated). A24, HBO - something high brow. It was a good movie, definitely felt some warmth, and I got in some Ben Stiller Show episodes on after for the fam. "Manson" killed! (Ha!) -Stuffed in Vermont P.S. I didn't know about Live At Kevin's until I read the post, but (Ferris Beuler voice) "they bought it". As in, I bought it just now <3 P.P.S. Why was Chuck-E-Cheese so emotional for the the kids? Scared by the famous rat mascot? Sounds like you dodged a bullet by staying home and watching the Fab Four flick. JK, I know what you meant. Sorry for the novel, NOT!

Chalameybe

i’d agree, except that the taylor swift thing was such a hit recently. she is maybe a special case in the current landscape though..

skeletonmeat

T, we have a great community here but we have to get the word out. I don't know who runs your social media crap but there are dozens of potentially "viral" clips of the show. You need to penetrate the brain rotted phone addicts. Peace and love.

Alex Steele

I’m on the busy holiday wagon. Was always going to buy it tho! Our household loves your band.

Kate Marshall

Yes these seem to be a relic of the past. Not they they can’t be good and well made still, but with the dynamics of media/internet of the last 20 years the genre perhaps loses the spark or appeal it once carried in the more limited media periphery of its peak.

KD

Noice! Thanks Ian!

DogFaceGirl

I watched Live at Kevin's in the Japan airport lounge and started bopping around and really got up and jammed when "Why am I like this" came on!

Shempin Jack Flash

I watched Live at Kevin’s on my thanksgiving break and it was awesome. Great vibes all around.

Jim Schroeder

I watched it on Thanksgiving! I enjoyed the film, Tim. Thank you, band and crew!

Tuna Can

Live at Kevin’s was fantastic!!

Tim P.

Can confirm - Nutcrackers is better than the reviews would lead you to believe.

TJ K

I enjoyed it too! I like it with ice!! 🍒 🥤🍷

Athena

Thanks for the reminder! Honestly this just slipped past me somehow and can’t help but wonder if that is the case for others. Anyway, loving the production on this. Sound is great and such a vibe.

Kirk

For what it is worth I have watched almost everything you have put out for the last 20 years and am a subscriber to the OHL patreon and on cinema (the only 'fun' purchases in my budget all year) for the last several years. I appeciate the work and excitement that went into making it and I am sure it is great and will find its audience after the holidays. Always a bummer to get a lackluster response to something creative that takes effort. But I have been barely surviving financially for several years now. I know 5 dollars does not seem like a lot to most people, and it is a fair price, but 5 dollars could easily overdraw my account and spiral into serious consequences for me and the people who depend on me. It sucks having to pass on merch & any extras you guys put out but that is the reality. Was able to scrounge up the money to see you on that first run Two Tims tour (the only post pandemic show I have been to) but things have been on a steady financial fall since then. Hope that gives some context.

TrashVHS

Ok I just watched it. Looked and sounded beautiful. Great song choices. Way more than worth the price of admission!

Max Mattingly

Live at Kevin’s was fantastic. Really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see more from the band.

Mike Tungate

I will join the chorus of voices that seem to already be saying this but - Live at Kevin’s has been a planned purchase for me since I saw the trailer. Just was out of town/staying with family for extended time with no good ability to watch. Will be acquiring shortly

Max Mattingly

Craving VEGEMITE sandwich all of a sudden

Clay N. Ferno

I have been super busy with the holiday this week and the kids being out of school. I did get around to buying Live at Kevin's, but maybe it will be a slow burn since the holidays. Did watch Nutcrakers with my youngest and we both enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommend.

Ricky C

Thank you for making Live at Kevin's affordable. Ben Berman is awesome and he captured you guys in a really fun way, it was a great watch!

Johnnee

I didn't feel scolded. Tim is usually transparent about his feelings on the business end of things which I think is honestly helpful for other artists that want insight into making art for a living. Personally I didn't purchase the Kevin's thing. I'm sure I'd enjoy watching it but I didn't buy it because I already saw Tim live, which I assume many patrons that didn't buy it probably had the same rationale.

Kyle

Not getting the gravy thickness right sounds a lot like that episode of Tim’s Kitchen Tips 😂

Nick

Finishing up my holiday weekend travels and just bought Live At Kevin’s. Can’t wait to watch it and get cozy with some leftovers. Your turkey method sounds A+. If you want a gravy recipe that’s tedious but worth it, try Tom Colicchio’s herb butter turkey and gravy recipe. I’ve used it for a few thanksgivings and it is super reliable. Anyway, happy December, T!

Erica

Sorry you're feeling disheartened about the reception to the film, Tim. I just had a chance to watch and listen and focus, and I loved it. The band sounds fantastic and I love the look of it, like a 16mm doc from the '70s, which perfectly suits your music. I think people will find their way to it in time. Please don't stop thinking of interesting ways to grow and present yourself as an artist.

Maclaine

Love you Tim, I bought “Live At Kevin’s” and I will say it is worth every dollar, you get the band in this intimate, “inside-look” setting, songs that I have not seen live yet performed and great editing, made me laugh at parts. Also my wife and I watched the Stiller flick, and it was a great heart-warming movie, both enjoyed it, hope you got those bubbles off you. Stiller>Seinfeld

Steven Meltzer

Aggressive maybe is a harsh term but I did feel a little guilty when I read that part - tho I can understand tim’s being bummed as well. I just can’t justify the expense of this type of stuff whenever it comes up, completing the cycle of bummers.

Heath Gardner

Agreed with the other comments here - it's been a week of money going elsewhere. I'm keen for Kevin's. Maybe we gotta take a leaf from The Curse and have some kind of interpersonal tension/conflict in the trailer. "It's a frictionless show" says Dougie of Fliplanthropy. I don't know why, but humans can't resist drama. And we get plenty of that with OC! 💖

Di Drew

Ill try Live at Kevins, ive just been busy. Seeing you live in toronto on feb4

Sam Harvey

Aggressive to say it's dispiriting? Gee whiz

Di Drew

So is vegemite a Carlin family staple perhaps? Lol

Marcus Collar

Ok LIVE AT KEVINS! Just go it! Go little video go!

Marcus Collar

It’s like werewolf! https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Play-Mafia-with-And-Without-Cards/?amp_page=true

Ian Davidson

I think it’s hard to launch anything thanksgiving week. With traveling. Family plans. Black Friday crap. Etc etc

Bobby Miller

My two cents is I think a concert doc can be kind of a tough sell, regardless of how good it is. theyre like musicals in the sense that the audience is already a niche more so than a comedy (or podcast) format is, and you’re carving that niche out from a relatively small group of us here. it looks good though, and i’be got it on the list!

skeletonmeat

Paid and watched Live at Kevin’s and it was fantastic, it’s a bummer it didn’t do expectations but hopefully there’s some solace in that the people who did get it seem to really dig it

Colton Caulkins

Kyle

Definitely going to watch Kevin's, just happened to drop at a busy time

Tim Erbes

I can't grab Kevin's until after the holiday. things are tight. -sent from a free Patreon trial ☮️❤️

Clumpy

Is Mafia a card game? I’m outta the loop. I’ve been looking for something to play with my 9 year old son other than the classic clue.

DogFaceGirl

Live at Kevin's was fantastic.

grgcharity

Loved it 😍

Brendan Otto

Oh and I just watched live at Kevin’s. I even got my router in less inconspicuous location. Can’t see it at all

Brendan Otto

I liked Nutcrackers! I cried. Some of the scenes with the kids reminded me of one of DGG's earlier movies, George Washington, which is beautiful and one of my favorites.

Melissa

we watched nutcrackers last night. we liked it! the scenes at the ballet school were shot just a few minutes from my house! the owner of the place i work at was even in the dinner scene at the rich guy’s house.

Tim Brooks

Happy Thanksgiving! I loved learning poker used to play at lunchtime in middle school!! My Brother came to town with his girlfriend and they said they'll come to your Portland show with me!

Athena

Admittedly, I haven’t gotten to picking up Live at Kevin’s yet because it’s been a tough holiday week. It’s not been a priority. But I have been recently thinking that I’d pay you a good chunk of money for a recording of any of the No More Bullshit performances you did on either of the Two Tims tours. Especially with you saying that character may be retired. Were any of those recorded?

Chad

Re: Live at Kevin’s - I just shelled out a few bucks to view it but have been traveling and busy with family so hadn’t yet made it a priority. Thanksgiving week/weekend may not have been the best timing for a launch 🤷🏻‍♂️

Stu Walker

Sounds like a great few days T! I just bought live at Kevin’s - was saving it for some downtime. I’d imagine most folk are doing the same so I’m sure they’ll be more purchases over the next week!✌🏻

Joss Humberstone

Purchased Live at Kevin’s when it was released, but got caught up in thanksgiving family shenanigans. Finally have a moment to relax and watching it as I type this—love it! I feel like this is exactly what Patreon was made for: Regularly scheduled programming with the occasional pay-per-view piece of art. I hope you and the Trinity never stop

Myles

You sharing your Tim Turkey ways feels like the congenially casual chit chat I’m missing in my life, like from a big brother or young uncle. The compatibility between your families always sounds fun. I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time for my best friend’s family, basically my 2nd family. It was a lot of work but it went well. Sorry to hear about the live numbers. Not sure if it’s an indie artist thing? Well, I’m just one data point but maybe my account might be helpful (I’m framing this situation a lot more nicely on paper for you, obviously): Last year, I joined the community and your personal Discord on a whim after catching one of your Stories about an online meeting. No idea what you were like. (Maybe watched one OHL ep? or clips.) I somehow felt a connection to the glimpse of you on a walk and my curiosity was piqued. Clearly, I liked what I saw/heard and have stuck around, wanting more peeks for some reason. For me personally, I connect with the human Artist; it’s a side not many artists show, even with the steady stream of social media. And I feel like Live at Kevin’s shows that sincerity, especially since your music genre isn’t one I listen to. Anyway, I know you put your energy out in a lot of areas. Not saying what worked last year will work this year, but I do think promotions will help somewhat. (I’m still severely behind with On Cinema but I like the online presence, they’re kind of like my reminders…). I appreciate you and your honesty!

lilula9

I did a roller blading 10k at Santa Monica with the LA Skate Hunnies for Skatesgiving, which was beautiful. We gave donations to a food bank as part of it. Friday I biked their Culver City and saw an intersection taped off and police there. There was a motorcycle laying in the intersection and a car in the corner. They had crashed, and the motorcyclist died. Very disturbing, and a symptom of our shameless, car oriented infrastructure, to the exclusion of transit, the environment, and our lives. My mom's doing very well, and other than that, I've been writing a lot. No Thanksgiving bird for me, just my regular meals.

Angelo Mike

Live at Kevin’s was a great concert doc! And the price was smart—not too high, but not free.

matt

I paid and watched the Live at Kevin’s doc and loved it Tim! Glad that a version of “Why Am I Like This?” exists in some form. You should put it on YouTube for a price and see if that helps.

Chase

Glad you had a pleasant Thanksgiving. I was baking mmolasses cookies, making party mix and making my nannys blueberry salad. Drove down to see my folks. Was a nice time before having to work on black Friday at the Bullseye. Thanks for sharing your time off.

TheReal007

I made my first turkey, also a pre brined kosher bird and made the rookie mistake of make gravy straight from the drippings! Really good, if you love salt 😂 But overall success. Hope everyone on the community had a nice week too. With it without “family”🥰

Brendan Otto

You schmucks! Buy da movie! Can’t wait to watch.

Ian Davidson