The Raconteurs returned to the late-night television circuit on Wednesday as they continue to promote their comeback album following their decade-long hiatus with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The band’s appearance on the popular show started with an interview featuring Jack White and Brendan Benson, where the two discussed the creative pause they took throughout the 2010s due to a heavier work schedule between band members. The two also discussed the creative process for how they mixed the album using unorthodox techniques.
Watch the interview portion of Wednesday’s show below.
Jack White and Brendan Benson Explain The Raconteurs’ 10-Year Break
[Video: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]
The live segment of the show saw the band deliver a pair of fantastic performances of two of the new songs from their new Help Us Stranger album in “Only Child” and “Shine The Light On Me”. Relive the two televised performances from Wednesday below.
The Raconteurs – “Only Child”
[Video: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]
The Raconteurs – “Shine the Light on Me”
[Video: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]
The band will remain in New York City over the weekend where they’ll begin a three-night run of shows with two performances at the Hammerstein Ballroom on September 5th & 6th, followed by a sold-out gig at Brooklyn’s King’s Theatre on September 7th. The band’s fall tour is set to continue throughout September and October before wrapping on November 18th with a sold-out show at Mexico City’s Plaza Condesa.
Head to the band’s website for tickets and tour info.